Training healthcare providers to support reproductive health for people with disabilities in Tanzania
Training Healthcare Professionals to Address Reproductive Health for Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania
This study is testing a new training program for healthcare workers in Tanzania to help them better support people with disabilities in managing their reproductive and sexual health needs, especially in areas where HIV and unintended pregnancies are common.
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 ID | NIH-10880516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on training healthcare professionals in Tanzania to better address the reproductive and sexual health needs of persons with disabilities (PWD). It involves a randomized controlled trial to evaluate an Afrocentric curriculum specifically designed for this purpose. The study aims to improve healthcare provider knowledge and behavior regarding the unique reproductive health challenges faced by PWD, particularly in a region with high rates of HIV and unintended pregnancies. By assessing the acceptability and feasibility of this training, the research seeks to create a sustainable model for improving reproductive health services for PWD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with disabilities in Tanzania who require reproductive health services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have disabilities or those outside of Tanzania may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved reproductive health services and outcomes for persons with disabilities in Tanzania.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on training healthcare providers for PWD in sub-Saharan Africa, similar approaches in other regions have shown promise in improving healthcare delivery.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mark, Kristen Patricia — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Mark, Kristen Patricia
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.