The applicant's dissertation research will be on a topic related to the behavioral, sociocultural and political factors that influence the heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among women and the vertical transmission of HIV from mothers to their children via breast milk in sub- Saharan Africa. From a review of the literature and communication with researchers in the field, the applicant has found that there is a paucity of published research investigating these issues, and few culturally appropriate interventions addressing these issues. Since this is her first year of the doctoral program, the applicant has not chosen her dissertation topic and her sponsor has strongly suggested that she complete course work studying international issues, advanced research methods and health behavior practice and principles before declaring a dissertation topic. The applicant plans to select a specific dissertation topic and develop a complete research proposal at the end of her second year in the doctoral program. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31HD043705-03
Application #
6889938
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-C (28))
Program Officer
Ryan, Kevin W
Project Start
2003-04-18
Project End
2006-04-17
Budget Start
2005-04-18
Budget End
2006-04-17
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$37,666
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Miscellaneous
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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