Support HIV research- improve quality of life

Summary

People with HIV face a shorter and poorer quality of life. Many will therefore take vitamins and supplements in addition to their antiretroviral therapy. However many of these supplements have not been proven to be beneficial and some may even cause harm. We wish to employ a researcher who can undertake a systematic review of existing data an present the information accessibly to people living with HIV. This could improve the quality of life of the 70,000 people accessing HIV care in the UK.

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More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

There are 70,000 people accessing HIV care in the UK. Many will take vitamins or supplements that are claimed to help alleviate treatment side effects or increase CD4 counts. We found that 55% took some form of supplement but only 39% had discussed their use with a doctor, even though some may cause harm.

Activities

UKfAR is a member led charity, dedicated to research into life-enhancing HIV treatments and led by positive people. We would produce a definitive guide to vitamins and supplements based on the latest research. This would involve a researcher undertaking a systematic review of current evidence and collating the information. We would ensure that the information was presented accessibly, printing a further leaflet and publishing the information on our website.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Project's External Homepage (http://www.ukfar.com)

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

People living with HIV will have accurate and up to date information on what vitamins and supplements may be beneficial and which should be avoided or could interact with their medication. This will improve quality of life and ensure their drug treatments don't fail.

Project Message

Your supplement quiz was a clever way to encourage people living with HIV to discuss vitamins with their doctor. People think that because they are natural they are safe to take.
- Dr Martin Broadstock, Chair, Scientific Advisory Comittee

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Mark Watson,

Suite 15481
145-157 St John Street
London,London EC1V 4PW
United Kingdom
02033699520
Email:

Organisation

UK Foundation for AIDS Research
145-157 St John Street
London, London EC1V 4PW
United Kingdom
02033699520
http://ukfar.com/

Learn more about UK Foundation for AIDS Research and the project team.