Is Male Circumcision An Acceptable And Feasible Intervention To Reduce HIV Transmission In Papua New Guinea
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$624,913.00
Summary
In PNG, Australia's nearest neighbour, 76 000 people live with HIV with predictions of up to 500 000 by 2025. African studies show 60% reduction in HIV if men are circumcised. Because relatively few men in PNG are circumcised, promoting circumcision may save thousands of lives. This study examines an NHMRC research priority area in Global Health by analysing social, cultural and religious aspects of circumcision. The study will assess if circumcision is an acceptable way to reduce HIV in PNG.
Relationships Between General Practice And Community Health Services To Improve Shared Service Delivery
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$70,455.00
Summary
The quality of care for people with chronic disease can be improved through well coordinated primary health care services. This research will contribute to better understanding the factors that contribute to effective shared service delivery between general practice and community health services. It is of significance to Australian health policy, as governments are investing to improve access to a broader range of primary health care providers and more integrated service delivery.
Promoting Protective Feeding Practices To Prevent Childhood Obesity: Follow Up Of A Successful Obesity Prevention Program Commencing In Infancy.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$846,965.00
Summary
Almost one in four Australian children are overweight by the time they start school and at increased risk of becoming overweight adults. This study will evaluate if an intervention to equip parents with the confidence and skills to initiate and maintain positive early feeding practices can foster healthy food preferences, dietary intakes and eating patterns and growth up to five years of age. This is consistent with government focus on early childhood as the foundation for health and well-being.
Developing And Implementing Systems To Optimise Treatment, Care And Support Among People Diagnosed With HIV
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,021,439.00
Summary
Immediate treatment of people diagnosed with HIV infection has become a key public health intervention, based on recent evidence confirming treatment suppresses the virus to undetectable levels, and effectively eliminates the risk of transmission to sexual partners. Our partnership will identify and address barriers to accessing specialist HIV care and starting treatment among people recently diagnosed with HIV, and will contribute to Australia’s goal of ending HIV transmission by 2020.