Background. Some of the most common chronic medical conditions that may affect cognition negatively are HIV and metabolic syndrome (MetS), specifically diabetes and hypertension; yet there is limited information available on how these conditions may affect performance in the workplace. Because these conditions are often co-occurring and becoming more prevalent, it is important to gain understanding of how it affects society, vis--vis the work place, and its

Public Health Relevance

HIV and metabolic syndrome, of which both may affect cognition negatively, are some of the most common chronic medical conditions in younger and middle-aged adults in South Africa, and can negatively affect vocational functioning. There is a significant need to understand how the impact of less than expected cognition in these disorders affect society vis--vis the work place.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Fogarty International Center (FIC)
Project #
5K43TW010361-04
Application #
9710726
Study Section
International and Cooperative Projects - 1 Study Section (ICP1)
Program Officer
Michels, Kathleen M
Project Start
2016-07-22
Project End
2021-03-31
Budget Start
2019-04-01
Budget End
2020-03-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Cape Town
Department
Type
DUNS #
568227214
City
Rondebosch
State
Country
South Africa
Zip Code
7700