Testing strategies to help young people affected by AIDS
Bridges2Scale: Testing implementation strategies for an intervention among young people affected by AIDS
This study is all about helping young people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa by teaching them money management skills and providing support, so they can take better care of their health and make safer choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912581 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the lives of adolescents and youth affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa by implementing economic empowerment interventions. The approach includes financial literacy training, mentorship, and incentivized savings programs to enhance adherence to HIV treatment and reduce risky behaviors. By addressing economic hardships, the project aims to improve health outcomes and overall well-being for these vulnerable populations. Participants will engage in activities designed to foster financial independence and better health management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults living with HIV or those orphaned by AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those living outside of Sub-Saharan Africa, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life for young people affected by HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar economic empowerment interventions in improving health outcomes for adolescents affected by HIV.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ssewamala, Fred M — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Ssewamala, Fred M
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 below.