Rti International

This study tested two strategies to prevent HIV among young couples (ages 18-30) in Cape Town who use alcohol or drugs. One strategy was a community workshop to reduce stigma around HIV and drug use. The other was a couples program that provided HIV testing and counseling to help…

This study tested a package of services to help adolescent girls and young women in Zambia get regular HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. The program included education sessions, youth clubs, and special clinics offering integrated care. Over 2,000 girls aged 10–20 took part…

This study tested a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation (BA) in 10 U.S. veterans who have both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. BA helps people change their daily activities and thinking to reduce drinking and PTSD symptoms. The study compared BA to another therapy ca…

This completed study looked at a program called Vegetables for All in Kenya, which helps low-income families eat more vegetables by improving how they are sold and marketed. Over 4,200 women and their children took part in surveys. The main goal was to see if the program increase…

This study tested two programs—one focused on sexual communication and consent, the other on reducing alcohol misuse—among over 2,000 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets. Cadets received one or both programs, and researchers tracked self-reported sexual assault experiences and alcohol …