Improving hypertension management for people living with HIV in Nigeria

Integration of Hypertension Management into HIV Care in Nigeria: A Task Strengthening Strategy

NIH-funded research New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11012564

This study is looking at how to better manage high blood pressure for people living with HIV in Nigeria, by having nurses help with care to reduce heart disease risks and improve overall health.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York University School of Medicine NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11012564 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on integrating effective hypertension management strategies into the care of individuals living with HIV in Nigeria. It aims to address the rising cardiovascular disease burden among this population, which has increased due to uncontrolled hypertension. The approach involves task shifting, where nurses take on roles traditionally held by physicians to enhance care delivery. By implementing evidence-based interventions and providing external expertise, the project seeks to improve health outcomes for patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also have hypertension or are at risk of developing hypertension.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or hypertension may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hypertension-related complications and improve overall health for people living with HIV in Nigeria.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar task-shifting strategies in Ghana, indicating potential for positive outcomes in Nigeria as well.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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