Psychological and social determinants of health
To understand the psychological, behavioral, and social determinants that shape health outcomes, and to translate that understanding into interventions that are culturally grounded and sustainable.
A body of behavioral science research, built on the continent and for the continent, that changes how health interventions are designed everywhere they are needed.
CBSR pairs behavioral science methods with implementation research, studying how mental health, stigma, and social context influence care-seeking and treatment adherence, then working directly with clinical and community partners to adapt interventions accordingly.
CBSR studies the psychological, behavioral, and social determinants that shape health outcomes, informing interventions that are culturally grounded and sustainable.
In practice, this means an intervention is only considered finished once it has been tested with the people who will actually use it, in the settings where they will actually use it — not just validated in a controlled trial.
Adapting and testing behavioral health interventions with community and clinical partners to ensure they are practical to deliver in resource-constrained, real-world settings.
Whether you are a researcher, funder, or policy partner, CBSR welcomes collaboration that turns evidence into practice across Africa and beyond.