Development and Pilot Testing of a Combination Intervention to Reduce Heavy Drinking and Improve HIV Care Engagement among Fisherfolk in Uganda

SPH Faculty: Principal Investigator

Susan M. Kiene

Associate Director for Research[email protected]619-594-1314HH 136

Research Project Title

• Development and Pilot Testing of a Combination Intervention to Reduce Heavy Drinking and Improve HIV Care Engagement among Fisherfolk in Uganda

Project Description

• In this project we are developing and refining the KISOBOKA (“It is possible!”) intervention which combines a structural and behavioral intervention to reduce heavy alcohol use and promote engagement in HIV care and ART adherence among fisherfolk men living with HIV. We will test the intervention in a randomized controlled trial in comparison to an enhanced treatment as usual condition.

Location/Study Area

• Uganda

Collaborators

• Makerere University School of Public Health, Mildmay Uganda