Nurse- and Peer-Led Suicide Prevention for Women in Tajikistan
Official title: Nurse and Peer Led Suicide Prevention in Tajikistan
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11541948 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse- and peer-led program in Tajikistan aims to help women at risk of suicide by adding tailored, frontline support in primary care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 3, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $67,338 |
| NIH project number | 3R34MH136247-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11541948 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult women in Tajikistan at moderate or high suicide risk who receive primary care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals with low suicide risk or those not engaged in primary care may not experience direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts a proven model to Tajikistan’s primary care setting, using a co-design process with local partners to fit the needs of women at moderate to high suicide risk. It tests a SUSTAIN nurse- and peer-led approach against enhanced usual care, in both urban and rural clinics, over 9 months. The study will enroll 96 women and compare outcomes between the two groups while incorporating community input and real-world implementation considerations. The work builds on years of prior research and local collaborations to ensure cultural relevance and feasibility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could reduce suicide risk and improve access to supportive care for women in Tajikistan and similar settings.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies have shown nurse- and peer-led interventions can help reduce suicide risk in some settings, with this project extending to a new country context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weine, Stevan Merrill — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Weine, Stevan Merrill
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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.