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Project Overview: The AIR Project investigates the uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in Australia. This research is crucial as people with SMI, such as schizophrenia, are particularly vulnerable to severe outcomes from COVID-19 and influenza due to factors like physical comorbidities and reduced access to healthcare.
Research Aims:
Key Objectives:
Expected Outcomes: The findings will inform policies to ensure equitable vaccine delivery, aiming to increase vaccine uptake among people with SMI. This could lead to reduced hospital admissions and mortality rates, ultimately easing the burden on healthcare systems and improving health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Project Team: The project is led by a multidisciplinary team of experts from The University of Queensland, Griffith University, Curtin University, and the University of Melbourne, with funding from the NHMRC Investigator Grant and the ALIVE National Centre.
Significance: By addressing the vaccination disparities in people with SMI, the AIR Project aims to promote health equity and enhance the overall wellbeing of individuals with severe mental illness.
The ALIVE National Centre is funded by the NHMRC Special Initiative in Mental Health.
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The ALIVE National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Special Initiative in Mental Health GNT2002047.
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