Understanding how youth in rural Uganda get tuberculosis from their communities
Socio-spatial Networks and Tuberculosis Infection in Youth in Rural Uganda
This study is looking at how kids and teens in rural Uganda catch tuberculosis (TB) from their communities, not just their homes, by following a group of young people aged 1 to 18 and exploring their social connections to find out what helps spread the infection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975382 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) among children and adolescents in rural Uganda, focusing on how they acquire the infection from their community rather than just their homes. By creating a longitudinal cohort of youth aged 1 to 18, the study will analyze social networks, including household connections and community interactions, to identify key factors contributing to TB infections. The research employs epidemiologic methods and social network analysis to gather data on TB incidence and its relationship with social interactions in various community settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 1 to 18 years living in rural Uganda.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 1 to 18 years or those not residing in rural Uganda may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective TB control strategies tailored for youth, ultimately reducing the incidence of TB in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on TB transmission, this approach focusing on socio-spatial networks in youth is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marquez, Carina — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Marquez, Carina
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.