Research in Africa

Research Projects

Burundi women’s health study

Location: Africa, Burundi

In partnership with the Refugee Women's Health Clinic (RWHC) of Maricopa Integrated Health Services, this project is advancing knowledge about health issues faced by women survivors of war who are either internally displaced, affiliated with ex-… more

keepin’ it REAL: Feasibility trial in Kenya

Location: Africa, Kenya

In collaboration with the African Institute for Children Studies in Nairobi, Kenya, GCAHR and the Center for Child Wellbeing facilitated a community needs assessment and efficacy trial of the keepin’ it REAL prevention program for middle school… more

Adoption of HIV-related technology in Tanzania

Location: Africa, Tanzania

Determine what local barriers might prevent the adoption of a new assay for HIV in Northern Tanzania. In partnership with GCAHR and HEAL International, the project collected information from medical professionals regarding patients’ adherence to HIV… more

keepin’ it REAL: Pilot test in Namibia

Location: Africa, Namibia

GCAHR, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, facilitated the implementation of a linguistically adapted pilot of the keepin’ it REAL (kiR) program in Windhoek, Namibia to assess its feasibility, acceptability and utility.

keepin’ it REAL: Pilot test in Nigeria

Location: Africa, Nigeria

In collaboration with Unified Initiative for a Drug Free Nigeria, GCAHR facilitated the implementation of a pilot to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of the adapted keepin’ it REAL (KiR) program in Lagos, Nigeria.