Training healthcare professionals in HIV and TB research for children in Eswatini
Siyakhula: Growing HIV/TB Research Knowledge for Growing Healthy Kids in Eswatini
This study is all about helping healthcare workers in Eswatini learn how to better research and care for children with HIV and tuberculosis by pairing them with experienced mentors from the US, so they can improve health for kids in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11070393 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals in Eswatini to conduct research on HIV and tuberculosis (TB) in pediatric populations. It involves training doctoral candidates and public health trainees through a dual mentoring strategy that connects US-based scholars with local experts. The program aims to develop independent investigators who can address the health challenges faced by children affected by HIV and TB. By fostering local research capacity, the initiative seeks to improve health outcomes for children in Eswatini.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are affected by HIV or TB.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have HIV or TB may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and interventions for children suffering from HIV and TB in Eswatini.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in training local healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandalakas, Anna M — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mandalakas, Anna 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.