The Global Nursing Research Seed Award supports UCSF nurses and advanced practice providers in launching innovative global health initiatives that address health disparities through nurse-led, quality improvement research. This year’s awardees exemplify clinical inquiry, global collaboration, and a commitment to integrating research into practice.

Learn more about this year's award recipients:

 

 

 

Friendship Bench Pilot for Young Women with a History of Gender-Based Violence in Zambia​

PI: Charisse Ahmed, PhD, RN; Moomba Thornicroft, MPH

This study pilots a faith-based adaptation of the Friendship Bench intervention to improve mental health and HIV outcomes among young Zambian women exposed to gender-based violence. ​​

 

 

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Maryland County, Liberia: A Community-Based Study​

PI: Joe P. Davies, BSN, RN; Ssentamu John Vanglist, MBCHB

This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes mellitus in Maryland County, Liberia, to address gaps in data and improve rural healthcare planning.

 

 

 

Understanding Providers’ Perspectives on Perinatal Depression and Potential Solutions at Koidu Government Hospital, Sierria Leone

PI: Evelyn Bigini, MSc, MSc, RN; Patricia Efe Azikiwe, BSN, RM, RN

This study explores healthcare providers’ perspectives on perinatal depression (PND) at Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. It aims to understand the impact of caring for patients with PND and identify areas for future intervention.​

 

 

 

 

 

Creating and Implementing a Preceptor Training Course for Operating Room Nurses at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania​

PI: Nira Matunda, BSN, RN; Meshack Mashura, BSN, RN; Erin Brenner, MSN, RN; Ruth Palmeri, BSN, RN

This project supports the launch of Tanzania’s first perioperative nurse training program by preparing 20 nurse preceptors through an evidence-based, hands-on clinical teaching course. ​