Armenia-US Collaboration to Address Chronic Disease via Education in Social Determinants Science (ACCESS)
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Armenia-US Collaboration to Address Chronic Disease via Education in Social Determinants Science (ACCESS)
Principal Institution
George Washington University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Berg, Carla J; Paichadze, Nino; Petrosyan, Varduhi
Project Contact Information
Email:
carlaberg@gwu.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2023-2028
Country
Armenia
Collaborators
American University of Armenia
Project Description
In Armenia, NCDs account for 93% of deaths, cancer death rates are the seconnd highest globally, and cardiovascular diseaase (CVD) rates are the 35th highest. Dddressing NCD risk factors (e.g., tobacco/alcohol use, diet) is crucial, with 52% of men smoking (11th highest rate globally) and 48% of adults overweight/obese. Social determinants impact NCD risk factors, outcomes, and disparities, and are key drivers of NCDs in the country.
The Armenia-US Collaboration to Address Chronic Disease via Education in Social Determinants Science (ACCESS) program, a strategic partnership between George Washington University and American University of Armenia, alongside Armenia's Ministry of Health and its entities, aims to reduce the NCD burden in Armenia by enhancing research capacity related to NCD prevention and control, focusing on social determinants of NCD risk factors. The project will enhance
- formal training and institutional infrastructure,
- mentored research opportunities
- dissemination and translational skills to optimize impact in Armenia and globally
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