Click and Collect PrEP/PEP: Acceptability and Feasibility of Pharmacy-led Pre- (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Service using HIV Self-test Kits and Telehealth Consultation.
| Duration | 2 years |
| Lead investigator | Warittha Tieosapjaroen |
This project aims to accelerate the effort to end HIV transmission in Australia by 2030 by developing an acceptable, feasible and sustainable people-centred pharmacy-based PrEP/PEP service (PharmPrEP/PEP). This model will seamlessly integrate HIV self-testing (HIVST) and telehealth, offering a rapid (click-and-collect) and lower-cost alternative to traditional clinic-based care. This model will enhance access for underserved populations, leading to more equitable access.
Exploring preferences for molecular point-of-care testing platforms in rural and remote communities in Australia
| Duration | 2 years |
| Lead investigator | Rabiah Al Adawiyah |
This study aims to assess clinician and other healthcare provider preferences for key attributes of molecular point-of-care testing (mPOCT) technologies used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases in rural and remote communities in Australia. Preference estimates from this study will be used to inform model assumptions around clinician uptake and behavioural responses, strengthening the broader START (Strep Throat Rapid Assessment and Treatment) / RART (Rapid and Applied Research and Translation) economic evaluation plan. Findings will specifically support mathematical modelling, cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), and budget impact analysis (BIA) by providing preference-based input parameters related to adoption thresholds, operational feasibility, and scenario-based implementation pathways. Although not limited to a single pathogen, this research will prioritise mPOCT applications in Strep A infection and potentially other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) under the RART project.
Health, Equity and Autonomy: Public preferences for policy Interventions during emerging infectious disease outbreaks in Indonesia
| Duration | 2 years |
| Lead investigator | Blake Angell |
This project aims to understand the preferences of a cohort of the Indonesian population over key trade-offs inherent in policy interventions during emerging disease outbreaks to guide policy decisions in future responses.
Understanding Preferences and Willingness to Pay for HPV Vaccination to Promote Equitable Uptake in China
| Duration | 1 year |
| Lead investigator | Xinhui Wang |
The study aims to investigate factors contributing to HPV vaccine decision-making and uptake in China, with specific objectives to:
1) Quantify the importance of various determinants in vaccination decisions and measure willingness to pay (WTP);
2) Examine heterogeneity in preferences and WTP among diverse socioeconomic groups;
3) Identify the most critical vaccine attribute(s) and optimal vaccine profile for promoting equitable uptake.