Harvard School Of Public Health (hsph)

This study tests whether a package of school meals, vegetable gardens, nutrition classes, iron supplements, and deworming can reduce anemia and underweight in 1500 adolescents aged 14-17 in Tanzania. Four schools get the program, two serve as controls. Researchers will also inter…

This study looks at whether testing high-risk newborns for HIV right after birth using a point-of-care test can speed up diagnosis and treatment. Infants who test positive will start on a dolutegravir-based drug regimen. Researchers will track how quickly the virus becomes undete…

This study tests a program that combines a mobile health app, community health workers, and text message reminders to help people lower their risk of heart disease. About 968 adults in Argentina who are at high risk will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can improve …

This study looks at whether giving HIV treatment to babies within the first week of life can reduce the amount of virus hiding in their bodies. Researchers want to see if this early start helps the immune system fight HIV better, possibly allowing children to stop medication for …

This study tests whether a year-long program that teaches cooking, nutrition, mindfulness, and exercise can help adults with obesity improve their health. 320 participants will attend weekly classes for 16 weeks, then monthly boosters. Researchers will measure changes in eating h…

This study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tests whether giving protein supplements only to pregnant women who are undernourished can prevent problems like low birth weight and stillbirth. Over 6,700 pregnant women are randomly assigned to receive supplements either universally or only…

This study looks at whether the Nurse-Family Partnership program, where nurses visit first-time, low-income mothers during pregnancy and early childhood, can prevent preterm birth, low birth weight, and injuries in children. About 6,000 mothers in South Carolina are taking part. …

This study tests whether an online course for doulas about phthalates (chemicals found in many personal care products) can improve their knowledge and help them counsel pregnant clients. Researchers will measure changes in the doulas' and pregnant people's understanding and, for …