Understanding pregnancy preferences in Uganda
Official title: Measuring pregnancy preferences among women and men in a resource-limited, high-fertility setting
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10731980 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how we understand what women and men in Uganda want when it comes to pregnancy, by adapting a survey to better fit their culture and experiences, so they can share their thoughts more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $406,097 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD110900-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10731980 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include women aged 15-49 and men aged 18 and older living in Uganda.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Uganda or those not within the specified age ranges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the measurement of pregnancy preferences among women and men in Uganda, a high-fertility region in sub-Saharan Africa. The team will adapt an existing scale, the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP), to better reflect the cultural and social contexts of Ugandan individuals. Through interviews and surveys, they will gather insights from both genders to ensure the scale is relevant and reliable. The study will involve translating scale items into local languages and testing them for validity and reliability among participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved family planning services tailored to the specific needs and preferences of individuals in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in adapting measurement tools for cultural contexts, suggesting this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karp, Celia — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Karp, Celia
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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.