Using youth to help older adults with HIV in rural South Africa
Intergenerational Intervention: Employing Youth to Promote Aging Healthy with HIV in Rural South Africa
This study is looking at how young people can help older adults living with HIV in rural South Africa to live healthier lives, by creating a supportive community where both generations can benefit from each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10769807 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how young people can support older adults living with HIV in rural South Africa to improve their health outcomes. It aims to develop an intergenerational intervention that addresses the unique challenges faced by older adults, including managing HIV and related chronic diseases. By employing youth to assist these older individuals, the project seeks to create a supportive community environment that enhances the quality of life for both age groups. The study will utilize a combination of existing data and new qualitative insights to understand the social support dynamics at play.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living with HIV in rural South Africa who may benefit from additional social support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not reside in rural South Africa may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches have shown promise in other contexts, but this specific intervention is innovative and largely untested.
Where this research is happening
Washington, UNITED STATES
- American University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Angotti, Nicole C — American University
- Study coordinator: Angotti, Nicole C
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.