Training Tanzanian healthcare workers to care for women affected by FGM/C
Official title: Treatment of Health Complications due to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Tanzania: Curriculum Build, Implementation, and Evaluation
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11404802 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program in Tanzania will create and test training materials to help healthcare providers better address the needs of women and girls who have experienced FGM/C.
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 start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $377,597 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD115567-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404802 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients and communities in Tanzania affected by FGM/C, and healthcare providers serving them, would benefit from improved training and care approaches.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose providers do not participate in the training may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project aims to build culturally appropriate training for healthcare workers in Tanzania, with a focus on the health consequences of FGM/C and respectful care. The team will adapt an existing training program to fit the local context, then deliver a pilot teaching intervention at MUHAS and its partners. They will use a train-the-trainer approach to help expand the program beyond the initial site. The study will also assess how well the training meets the identified needs of patients and providers. Overall, the work is designed to improve the quality of care for women affected by FGM/C in Tanzania.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve how healthcare providers recognize and manage FGM/C-related health issues, leading to better patient outcomes and experiences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar trainings are limited, and this project seeks to adapt and test a context-specific program for Tanzania.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Connor, Jennifer Jo — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Connor, Jennifer Jo
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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.