Understanding how to maintain effective HIV prevention programs in schools
Official title: Exploring sustained implementation and fidelity of an evidence-based HIV prevention program
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-10839046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to keep successful HIV prevention programs running in schools in The Bahamas even after the initial funding runs out, so that kids can continue to be protected from HIV in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $237,441 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD114519-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839046 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years old in The Bahamas who are at risk of HIV exposure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the targeted age group or who reside outside of The Bahamas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to ensure that effective HIV prevention programs continue to be implemented in schools after initial funding ends. It focuses on schools in The Bahamas, a region significantly affected by HIV, and aims to identify the factors that contribute to the long-term success of these programs. By using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the research will evaluate how well these programs are maintained and adapted over time. The goal is to improve the sustainability of evidence-based interventions that protect children from HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and lasting HIV prevention programs for children, ultimately reducing the incidence of HIV in future generations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing evidence-based interventions in similar contexts, but the sustainability of such programs after funding ends remains relatively unexplored.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Bo — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Wang, Bo
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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.