An integrated health-sector strategy to combat COPD and asthma in Vietnam: A pragmatic stepped intervention cluster randomized trial [ 2017 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gregory Fox (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Joel Negin ,  Dr Nguyen Viet Nhung ,  Prof Guy Marks ,  Prof Stephen Jan

Brief description Chronic lung diseases are a major challenge for resource limited settings. In Vietnam, where smoking rates in males are around 50%, there is an urgent need for better strategies to prevent and treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. We will perform a study of a low-cost integrated intervention including a health-system based smoking cessation program and the targeted use of proven therapy for COPD and asthma - inhaled corticosteroids - to reduce the burden of lung disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,945,422.18

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes GACD - Prevention and Management of Chronic Lung Disease