The impact of marriage on health in Malawi
Official title: Marriage and Health in Malawi
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10839384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being married affects people's health in Malawi, especially considering local customs and the impact of things like early marriage and HIV/AIDS, to help us understand the connection between marriage and health better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 9, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $74,436 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD111618-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839384 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include married individuals living in Malawi, particularly those affected by mental health issues or chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not married or who live outside of Malawi may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how marriage affects health outcomes in Malawi, focusing on unique cultural practices and social norms in sub-Saharan Africa. By utilizing a longitudinal dataset, the study aims to explore the connections between marriage and both mental and physical health, while addressing biases that may arise from traditional research methods. The research will consider factors such as early marriage, polygyny, and the influence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on health outcomes. Through this approach, the study seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the marriage-health relationship in a context that has been largely overlooked in existing literature.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and policies that consider the role of marriage in health outcomes for individuals in Malawi.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on marriage and health in sub-Saharan Africa, existing studies suggest that this area holds unique insights, indicating potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anglewicz, Philip Anthony — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Anglewicz, Philip Anthony
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.