Nationwide rollout of an HIV prevention program for Bahamian youth
Official title: National Implementation of an evidence-based HIV prevention program: multilevel scale-up strategies and precision prevention
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11478468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A team is expanding an evidence-based HIV prevention program for Bahamian students and families to reach more schools and ensure teachers implement it well.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $253,830 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD095765-07S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11478468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Bahamian students in grade 6 and their parents, along with teachers and school staff participating in the program.
✕Less likely to help
Some classrooms or schools may not meet implementation benchmarks, potentially limiting benefits for their students.
What this research studies
This project builds on a proven program used in The Bahamas to reduce HIV risk among youth by teaching knowledge, skills, and healthy behaviors. It aims to scale up implementation across more schools using tailored strategies that support teachers and monitor progress. The work emphasizes practical delivery in real classrooms, with attention to fidelity, sustainability, and local context.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students and families could benefit from clearer HIV knowledge, better prevention skills, and more consistent, high-quality programs in schools.
How similar studies have gone: Prior randomized trials showed improved knowledge and safer behaviors, and this project builds on those positive results with scale-up strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Bo — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Wang, Bo
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.