Onike Mcharo

Onike Mcharo is a Research Assistant at the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and sociology from the University of Dodoma. As part of this training programme, Onike is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree training at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences. Her research interests are on the health of adolescents and young people, focusing on sexuality and sexual reproductive health, menstrual health, integration of gender dimensions in HIV prevention programs, and behaviour change communication.