Development and evaluation of a physical activity intervention for obese people with HIV in rural South Africa
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Funding Fogarty Program
Emerging Global Leader
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Development and evaluation of a physical activity intervention for obese people with HIV in rural South Africa
Principal Institution
Kwazulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Mabweazara, Smart
Project Contact Information
Email:
smart.mabweazana@ahri.org
Year(s) Awarded
2024-2029
Country
South Africa
Project Description
High obesity rates increasingly contribute to cardiometabolic disease risk in people with HIV. This project addresses this public health issue by assessing physical activity patterns and developing a physical activity intervention to reduce cardiometabolic risks in obese individuals with HIV. If successful, this project is expected to lead to a novel intervention that could benefit people living with HIV and obesity in rural settings in South Africa and beyond.
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