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Prevention And Treatment Of Viral Hepatitis Amongst Prisoners
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,102,510.00
Summary
Hepatitis B and C infection rates remain very high in some Australian populations, notably prisoners. As this group cycles frequently back to the general community, prevention of transmission is critical. Antiviral treatment uptake remains very low in Australia, yet the prison environment offers a unique opportunity to address this. This project aims to assess effectiveness of existing prevention strategies, guide new control measures, and to evaluate a novel nurse-led model for treatment.
Identifying And Addressing Gaps In Australia’s Adolescent HPV Vaccination Program
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$689,723.00
Summary
Australia was the first country to implement a national vaccination program for human papillomavirus (HPV) which is the primary cause of cervical cancer. However national vaccination coverage remains suboptimal at 77% in girls. Through a partnership between researchers and health departments (Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales) we will conduct research to determine barriers to vaccination and evaluate the cost and impact of innovative strategies to increase vaccination coverage.
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.
The HIV Prevention Revolution: Measuring Outcomes And Maximising Effectiveness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,081,723.00
Summary
There have been extra-ordinary recent biomedical advances in HIV prevention. These present an opportunity to turn the HIV epidemic around. We will undertake implementation research to optimise the impact of the new tools at the population level. NSW has a detailed HIV strategy with explicit targets for reduction of HIV transmission over the period 2012 to 2020. Our research will guide optimum program delivery to drive new HIV infections down in Australia and other high income settings.
HealthMap: A Cluster Randomised Trial Of Interactive Self-care Plans To Prevent And Manage Chronic Conditions By People Living With HIV
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,592,697.00
Summary
Australia’s ageing population is increasingly at risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. For Australians who are living with HIV, these diseases are more common and often occur at an earlier age. This project will evaluate online programs that help people living with HIV work with their healthcare providers to identify individual health goals and reduce their risk of chronic disease. This project will provide important information for Australians at risk of developing these ....Australia’s ageing population is increasingly at risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. For Australians who are living with HIV, these diseases are more common and often occur at an earlier age. This project will evaluate online programs that help people living with HIV work with their healthcare providers to identify individual health goals and reduce their risk of chronic disease. This project will provide important information for Australians at risk of developing these diseases.Read moreRead less