Research

Community Advisory Board Training This project has been designed as a Program Science study and aims to understand how physical, organizational, social, and relational dimensions of ‘place’ shape ecologies of risk and safety in sex work locations for Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), Female Sex Workers (FSW), Young women who sell sex (YWSS) and … Read more

ASPRIN BARAZA JANUARY 2025 PHDA continues to collaborate with the University of Manitoba in a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with the aim of developing epidemic control strategies for HIV. The study has 300 FSW enrolled in the SWOP program within Majengo, Kariobangi and Donholm clinics, in 3 phases over 3 years. Each phase has 100 … Read more

The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Key Population Programme funded by the Global Fund (in the last three years) in reducing the new HIV infections by 75%, AIDS related mortality by 25% and self-reported stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS by 50% among Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who … Read more

The heart of stigma project aims to assess stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations (KP) in Kenya. It is a part of IAS’s global “Getting to the Heart of Stigma” project. Objectives Contextualise, triangulate, interrogate, validate, and enhance the evidence base in HIV-related stigma Assess demand and supply … Read more

This study aims at understanding the knowledge and preferences of Kenyan Gay and Bi-sexual MSM (GBMSM) and transgender women regarding the use of oral PrEP.  URCHOICE is a one-year multisite study targeting MSM on the preferred options for taking oral PrEP.  Objectives The study intends to determine the preferences of men who have sex with … Read more

This study aims to produce a solid evidence base to inform ongoing challenges in proactive responses to HPV-related health needs of MSM. MSM are at high risk for anal HPV-related infections and cancers, especially among those living with HIV. Though HIV prevalence in Kenya continues to be high, homosexuality is criminalized while HPV-related prevention and … Read more

The study aims to evaluate the incremental benefit of the community-based implementation of HIV Self Testing (HIVST) strategies as a part of existing HIV and sexual health interventions with MSM in Kenya. Objectives Reducing the overall size of the undiagnosed MSM population and Reducing time for linkage to prevention, treatment, and care following HIV testing. … Read more

The study aims to examine the associations between violence against women, mental health concerns, alcohol and drug use, biological changes to the immune system, and the risk of HIV infection.

The research study aims to estimate the HIV incidence, retention, and assess the uptake and adherence to PrEP among at-risk Men who have sex with men (MSM) and Transgender people enrolled at the 3 partnering clinics in Kisumu, Nairobi, and Kilifi. Objectives To determine the HIV incidence, retention, and the correlates of HIV acquisition among … Read more

This project aims to develop an ethics and integrity framework to support rapid and effective research during global crises.  It brings together 16 partner teams from three continents. Objectives Come up with an interdisciplinary, accessible, and jargon-free code of conduct for research during global crises Develop ‘how to’ guidelines to support the needs of research … Read more