Sexual health training for healthcare providers in Africa
Official title: Evaluating the effects of reproductive health training on provider behavior
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11404092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests how a tailored sexual health curriculum for future health professionals in Tanzania affects their knowledge, attitudes, and clinical skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $547,219 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD092655-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404092 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Health professionals-in-training (nursing, midwifery, and medical students) in Tanzania who participate in the curriculum.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly impacted by training outcomes during the study period may include those not receiving enhanced counseling or care from trained providers.
What this research studies
This project adapts a sexual health curriculum for nurses, midwives, and medical students at MUHAS in Tanzania to fit the African context. It builds on earlier research and used a single-blind randomized design to measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and clinical skills after training. The study aims to determine if improved education among providers translates into better sexual health care for patients in sub-Saharan Africa. Results could guide broader adoption of sexuality and reproductive health training to improve patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could lead to better-informed providers and improved sexual health care for patients in Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed the curriculum was acceptable and feasible with positive short-term knowledge and attitude changes, supporting further implementation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosser, B R Simon — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Rosser, B R Simon
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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.