Using mobile health tools to improve contraception and HIV prevention among female university students in Zambia
mHealth Intervention to Increase Uptake of Contraception and PrEP Among Female University Students in Zambia
This study is testing a helpful mobile program for female university students in Zambia to provide them with information and support about HIV prevention and birth control, making it easier for them to access the health services they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10950385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address the high rates of HIV infection and unintended pregnancies among female university students in Zambia by implementing a mobile health intervention. The project will utilize a peer navigator system facilitated through a tablet-based platform to provide education, assess risks, and connect young women to necessary health services. By tracking health service usage and offering ongoing support, the intervention seeks to enhance the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and modern contraception among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are female university students in Zambia who are at high risk for HIV infection and unintended pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not female university students or those who are not at risk for HIV or unintended pregnancies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of HIV and unintended pregnancies among female university students in Zambia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hampanda, Karen Marie — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Hampanda, Karen Marie
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.