Improving hypertension care for people living with HIV in Botswana
Official title: Integrating Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Care into Existing HIV Service Package in Botswana (InterCARE)
Funded at University of Botswana · NIH-10917112 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help people living with HIV in Botswana who also have high blood pressure by improving their care and treatment, so they can feel healthier and better manage both conditions together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Botswana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gaborone, Botswana) |
| Project start | September 15, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $639,921 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3HL154499-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917112 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living with HIV in Botswana who also have hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the management of hypertension among individuals living with HIV in Botswana, where a significant portion of this population is affected by high blood pressure. The project will identify and address gaps in the current care continuum, focusing on increasing awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and control of hypertension. By integrating effective interventions into existing HIV care services, the study seeks to improve overall cardiovascular health outcomes for these patients. The approach includes training healthcare providers and utilizing electronic health records to facilitate better patient management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure control and reduced cardiovascular disease risk for people living with HIV in Botswana.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating chronic disease management into HIV care, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mosepele, Mosepele — University of Botswana
- Study coordinator: Mosepele, Mosepele
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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.