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Integration of Mental Health Services in HIV Care for Adolescents and Youth in Kenya
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Emerging Global Leader
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Integration of Mental Health Services in HIV Care for Adolescents and Youth in Kenya
Principal Institution
Kenyatta National Hospital
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Wachira, Cyrus Mugo
Project Contact Information
Email:
cyrusmugodr@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2024-2029
Country
Kenya
NIH Partners
NIMH
Project Description
This research aims to inform integration of mental health care within routine HIV services for adolescents and youth in Kenya. This project will develop, pilot and cost implementation strategies for integrating assessments for common mental disorders among adolescents and youth with HIV ages 15 to 24 years, and effective referrals to specialists. Dr. Mugo seeks to build expertise in advanced implementation science methods, qualitative and mixed methods, stakeholder engagement, and skills in scientific leadership in order to transition to an independent research career that advances high quality mental health care for adolescents and youth with HIV.
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