Understanding HIV risk factors in South African adolescent girls and young women
Official title: Investigation of Social and Behavioral Drivers of HIV Risk Among South African Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10997791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how things like mental health and relationships affect the risk of HIV in South African girls and young women aged 15-24, and it aims to find out how talking with caregivers can help them make safer choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | May 15, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,850 |
| NIH project number | 1F30HD116496-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997791 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are South African adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 who are at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 15-24 or those not residing in South Africa may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the social and behavioral factors that contribute to HIV risk among South African adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24. It focuses on the impact of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, as well as intimate partner violence on sexual risk behaviors. The study will utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze existing data and gather new insights, aiming to understand how caregiver communication can influence these young women's risk behaviors. By exploring these interconnected factors, the research seeks to identify effective prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for HIV among vulnerable adolescent girls and young women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing mental health and communication with caregivers can positively impact sexual risk behaviors, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Debra, Alyssa — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Debra, Alyssa
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.