Understanding the aging population of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Official title: Projecting the age shift in HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa: a necessary epidemiologic step to prepare for the silver tsunami
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-10912767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at older adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa to understand how their healthcare needs are changing as more people over 50 start using treatment, helping healthcare systems better support them in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $213,886 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AI179493-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those aged 50 and above.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 50 years old or those not living with HIV may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the changing age demographics of individuals living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly focusing on those aged 50 and older. By utilizing updated epidemiologic models, the study aims to better predict the future healthcare needs of this aging population as they increasingly access antiretroviral therapy. The research will analyze data from countries like Botswana and Zambia to understand the implications of this demographic shift on healthcare resources and the management of HIV-related noncommunicable diseases. The goal is to inform healthcare systems to effectively address the needs of older adults living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare planning and resource allocation for older adults living with HIV, enhancing their quality of care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding demographic shifts in chronic disease populations can lead to significant improvements in healthcare delivery, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stafford, Kristen a. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Stafford, Kristen a.
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.