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Co-Developing an HIV Prevention Program for Women in Ghana
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Summary
The WISE Woman Study is a research project in Ghana focused on improving HIV prevention among young women aged 18 to 35. In Ghana, young women are at higher risk of HIV but often lack access to the right information and services. This study will first work with young women and community partners to co-develop a youth-friendly and women-centered HIV prevention program. The program will focus on two proven strategies: HIV self-testing (HIVST) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medicine that helps prevent HIV. After the program is created, researchers will test it with 50 young women in Greater Accra and the Eastern Region to see if it's acceptable, easy to use, and if it helps increase knowledge and use of HIVST and PrEP. The intervention will be delivered through WhatsApp and community-based workshops to ensure privacy and reach. Participants will complete surveys and take part in discussions and interviews to share their feedback. This research will help build better HIV prevention strategies tailored to the needs of young women in Ghana.
Official title: Co-Developing a Women-Centered HIV Prevention Intervention to Reduce Stigma, Increase HIV Self-Testing, and Improve PrEP Awareness and Uptake in Ghana
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
65
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Women-Centered HIV Prevention Program
This behavioral intervention consists of a participatory, youth-designed HIV prevention program that uses Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and WhatsApp-based engagement. It includes information and support for HIV self-testing and PrEP, with the goal of increasing awareness, improving uptake, and reducing stigma among young women in Ghana.
Locations (1)
EARC
Accra, Ghana