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Enhancing MLTC management for HIV populations through Implementation research, evidence-based interventions, and integration of NCD care in LMIC contexts with a focus on Viability and Equity.

Project description

Reducing inequalities in HIV and NCDs management

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose significant challenges for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). People living with HIV (PLWH) can develop acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if they are untreated. The EU-funded HIVE project aims to improve integrated care for HIV and coexisting NCDs. It will utilise a mobile health (mHealth) application designed for the self-management of multiple long-term conditions for PLWH and will include interpersonal counselling for psychosocial support. The application will be customised for both high- and low-income countries, including Greece, Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Malta. The overall aim is to reduce healthcare disparities and inequalities among different population groups within these countries.

Objective

HIVE adopts an Implementation Research Framework to support integrated care and management of HIV and concomitant NCDs leveraging an mHealth application tailored for the (self-)management of multiple long-term conditions for PLWH. This initiative also incorporates interpersonal support (IPS) for vital psychosocial support and integration of NCDs care into HIV clinics. The mHealth application will build on an existing digital health tool developed by HIVE partner, Columbia University, which has already been piloted in several low- and middle-income countries . HIVE aims to extend and customize the application for diverse high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Kenya, Kazakhstan, Greece and Malta, addressing the unique needs of PLWH in different disease settings and cultural contexts. The goal is to mitigate the disparities in access to health for PLWH in different countries as well as the inequalities that are being faced among different population groups within each participating country.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-13

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Coordinator

EDEX - EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE CORPORATION LIMITED
Net EU contribution
€ 408 000,00
Address
MAKEDONITISAS AVENUE 46
1700 Nicosia
Cyprus
Region
Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Total cost
€ 408 000,00

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