STREPP Research Initiatives

STREPP Research Initiatives

Explore our evidence-generating research projects focused on ending AIDS in children through implementation science and innovative approaches

Research Driving Evidence-Based Solutions

STREPP's research portfolio focuses on implementation science, adaptive learning, and generating evidence to accelerate progress toward ending AIDS in children by 2030.

STREPP-led

Implementation Research on Early Infant Diagnosis Scale-Up

Evaluating strategies to improve early infant diagnosis uptake and turnaround times in 4 African countries through health system strengthening approaches.

Status: Ongoing Focus: Implementation Science Year: 2024
Funding: NIH, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Multi-Partner

Adaptive Learning Approaches for Paediatric ART Adherence

Randomized controlled trial testing adaptive learning interventions to improve antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Kenya and Uganda.

Status: Completed Focus: Adaptive Learning Year: 2023
Funding: USAID, Children's Investment Fund Foundation
Community-Based

Community-Led Monitoring for Paediatric HIV Services

Participatory action research examining how community-led monitoring can improve quality of HIV services for children and adolescents in underserved regions.

Status: Ongoing Focus: Community Engagement Year: 2024
Funding: Global Fund, Elton John AIDS Foundation

Health Systems Barriers to Paediatric HIV Service Delivery

Mixed-methods study identifying structural and systemic barriers to scaling up paediatric HIV testing, treatment, and retention services across 6 countries.

Status: Completed Focus: Health Systems Year: 2023
Funding: World Health Organization, UNICEF

Policy Implementation Analysis for Paediatric HIV Guidelines

Upcoming multi-country analysis of policy adoption and implementation gaps in national paediatric HIV treatment guidelines and their impact on service delivery.

Status: Upcoming Focus: Policy Research Year: 2025
Funding: PEPFAR, Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children
Innovation Study

Digital Health Interventions for Paediatric HIV Retention

Implementation science study testing the effectiveness of digital health tools (SMS reminders, app-based support) for improving retention in care among children and adolescents.

Status: Ongoing Focus: Implementation Science Year: 2024
Funding: Johnson & Johnson, Digital Health Partnership