Modelling The Interaction Between Sexually Transmitted Infections And HIV Transmission To Inform Public Health Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$543,624.00
Summary
Other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV. Using mathematical models the population level effects of this increased risk will be investigated. This work will inform the design of effective and efficient STI treatment programs that aim to reduce the number of HIV infections in Australian gay men, prevent HIV epidemics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, and slow the growth of HIV in Papua New Guinea.
Treatment Of Asymptomatic Candidiasis In Pregnant Women For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Randomised Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,120,373.00
Summary
Being born too early is a leading cause of perinatal death and morbidity. This trial seeks to determine whether screening for and treating candidiasis in pregnancy reduces the risk of this serious health problem. The trial will discover whether a simple treatment in pregnancy can reduce preterm birth. If positive, the results will be relevant to the management of every pregnancy.
Improving Reproductive Health Through Infectious Diseases Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,957,108.00
Summary
Infectious diseases that impact upon reproductive health remain a major problem worldwide. This proposal will examine human papillomavirus infection, the role of the human microbiota in a number of conditions (necrotising enterocolitis, bacterial vaginosis, and human papillomavirus infection), and antibiotic resistance in sexually transmitted infections. The knowledge generated will be used to improve diagnostics.
Identifying Risk For Second And Subsequent Pregnancies: A Longitudinal Record Linkage Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$586,129.00
Summary
Interventions (eg. induction of labour) or conditions (eg bleeding) in one pregnancy may affect outcomes in the next pregnancy (eg. risk of complications). These relationships are under-investigated. Using population data on over 194,000 women we can look at repeat pregnancies experienced by individual women. We will use this data to investigate whether interventions in one pregnancy affect subsequent birth outcomes (for mother or baby) and whether particular conditions are likely to recur.
The Extent And Impact Of Pharmaceutical Opioids For Chronic Non-cancer Pain
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
There have been dramatic increases in the use of pharmaceutical opioids (PO) for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), despite limited data on their long-term effectiveness and an increase in associated harm. This Fellowship provides critical new data to inform both clinicians and policymakers on the global extent of PO for CNCP, trajectories of problematic use and associated morbidity and a unique evaluation of the impact of real-time prescription monitoring program to reduce these harms.
The Effects Of Different Alcohol Pricing Policies On Alcohol Consumption, Health, Social And Economic Outcomes, And Health Inequality In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$276,738.00
Summary
This project will examine the effects, effectiveness and cost-benefits of alcohol pricing policy initiatives in reducing risky drinking, health and social harms and health inequalities among priority populations in Australia. This project will provide key research evidence to cut through current policy debates and will point towards the most effective potential options for alcohol tax reform.