Improving hypertension care for individuals with HIV in Mozambique
Scaling Out and Scaling Up the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach to Optimize the Hypertension Diagnosis andCare Cascade for HIV-infected Individuals (SCALE SAIA HTN)
This study is looking to improve how people with HIV in Mozambique get treated for high blood pressure by making sure that their healthcare providers are ready and accountable to give them the best care possible, all while using affordable methods to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Eduardo Mondlane University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Maputo, Mozambique) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919779 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the diagnosis and management of hypertension among HIV-infected individuals in Mozambique, where the prevalence of both conditions is high. By leveraging existing HIV treatment platforms, the study will implement a multi-component strategy to integrate hypertension care into routine HIV services. The approach focuses on improving health worker accountability and service readiness, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective hypertension management. The research will utilize low-cost strategies to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the care cascade for hypertension.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are HIV-infected individuals over the age of 21 living in Mozambique who may be at risk for hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who are not HIV-infected or those who do not have hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of hypertension in HIV-infected individuals, ultimately reducing cardiovascular disease and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating chronic disease management into existing healthcare frameworks, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Maputo, Mozambique
- Eduardo Mondlane University — Maputo, Mozambique (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mocumbi, Ana Olga — Eduardo Mondlane University
- Study coordinator: Mocumbi, Ana Olga
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.