Suubi4HER: Long-term impact of a combined program for HIV prevention, care and mental health in Ugandan adolescent girls and young women
Official title: Suubi4HER Round 2: Examining the Long-term Impact of A Combination Interventionon HIV Prevention, Care and Mental Health for Adolescents and Young Women in Uganda
Funded at New York University · NIH-11518189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term study in Uganda will test whether a combined economic empowerment and family-strengthening program helps HIV prevention, care, and mental health among adolescent girls as they become young women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2017 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $395,619 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MH113486-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11518189 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescent girls and young women in rural Uganda who are in poverty and at risk for HIV or living with HIV, transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the targeted age range or those not experiencing poverty or HIV burden may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project follows girls in poverty-impacted, HIV-burdened rural Uganda to see how an evidence-based EE and FS intervention affects HIV risk behaviors, thinking skills, and mental health over time. It builds on a previous study to look at late adolescence and early adulthood, including those who are HIV-negative and those living with HIV. Researchers will track trajectories in prevention, care, and support, with attention to poverty, stigma, and developmental challenges. The study uses longitudinal assessments and community-based participation to understand long-term outcomes and potential pathways to healthier futures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce HIV risk and improve mental health and overall well-being for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in the same program family has shown promise in improving economic and psychosocial outcomes, with ongoing investigation into longer-term effects.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ssewamala, Fred M — New York University
- Study coordinator: Ssewamala, Fred M
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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.