Can integrated care transform HIV prevention and mental health for Ireland’s marginalized?

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Marginalized groups in Ireland face rising HIV and mental health challenges amid stigma and disjointed care. This PhD research will tests if integrating HIV prevention with mental health services boosts engagement and outcomes for vulnerable populations. Using interviews, gap analysis, and a pilot framework, I’ll seek effective strategies to improve public health equity. Support this project to help shape impactful policy solutions.

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What is the context of this research?

In Ireland, marginalized groups, like migrants (over 650,000), LGBTQ+ individuals (est. 4-10% of the population), and homeless people (around 13,000), face heightened HIV risks and mental health challenges, yet access to care remains limited. My PhD research explores whether integrating HIV prevention, such as testing, with mental health support, like counseling, can improve outcomes. I’ll consult community leaders, analyze service gaps, and pilot a combined approach. With over 500 new HIV cases yearly and stigma blocking help, this study could enhance equity and save lives.

What is the significance of this project?

This project could reshape health outcomes for Ireland’s marginalized groups like, migrants, LGBTQ+, and homeless individuals by proving integrated HIV and mental health services to reduce stigma, increase care access, and improve well-being. A stronger mental health program could lower HIV transmission risks, enhance community resilience, and cut long-term healthcare costs. Engaging with Irish policy leaders, I aim to translate findings into actionable reforms, potentially setting a global model for equitable care.

What are the goals of the project?

My project aims to assess if integrating HIV prevention (e.g., testing, education) with mental health support (e.g., counseling) improves health for Ireland’s marginalized communities. I’ll interview 10-15 experts in public health officials and community leaders to identify service gaps, analyzing responses thematically. From this, I’ll design a pilot plan targeting 50 migrants and LGBTQ+ individuals, using surveys to measure engagement and stigma reduction. The goal is simply to Deliver evidence-based strategies for better care integration, with IRB approval from the University of Limerick secured post-funding, before human testing begins.

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Research Materials: $2,675. This covers essential tools for my study: online survey platforms like Qualtrics ($500) for data collection; SPSS software ($1,000) for thematic analysis of interviews and survey responses; printing costs ($675) for 500 pilot surveys and consent forms; and outreach materials ($500) like flyers and posters to engage marginalized communities in Ireland.

The $1,605 for travel enables stakeholder interviews and site visits, critical for understanding service gaps. The $2,675 tuition contribution secures my PhD enrollment, providing academic resources and supervision. Finally, the $1,070 for living expenses sustains me during this phase, allowing full focus on the project. Together, these items drive a pilot study to deliver actionable health equity solutions.

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I am thrilled to endorse Francis Emmanuel Adabenege's project. I collaborated with him during our MSc Public Health Research program at the University of Suffolk,UK on Prevalence of Maternal Mortality and it's Associated Risk Factors in Nigeria, so I know his talent for tackling urgent health issues.His project on integrating HIV prevention and mental health services for Ireland’s marginalized is vital now—unexplored and poised to cut stigma and boost equity with a solid design.It’s a high-impact idea, and Francis’s expertise makes it top notch
Francis Emmanuel Adabenege’s work on merging HIV prevention with mental health services in Ireland is a critical study now, with rising HIV rates and stigma threatening vulnerable groups. As his collaborator on an AI-driven health project in Nigeria, I see his innovative approach and public health expertise shining here as it's promising high-impact solutions for equity. This well-designed study could transform care and policy with global relevance

Project Timeline

Month 1-3: Interview 10-15 stakeholders including experts and leaders.

Month 4-6: Analyze gaps via thematic analysis.

Month 7-9: Design a pilot merging HIV and mental health care.

Month 10-12: Test pilot with 50 participants, share results.

Summary: 12-month plan fits PhD start; IRB approval needed by Month 10. Recruitment may have challenge, but outreach will help. Pilot success varies. I’ll work solo with my University of Limerick supervisors’ input.

Jun 05, 2025

Project Launched

Jan 30, 2026

Stakeholder Interviews Complete. Finish interviews with community leaders to understand HIV and mental health needs.

May 08, 2026

Pilot Plan Designed. Create a strategy integrating HIV prevention and mental health services for testing.

Dec 07, 2026

Early Results Shared. Deliver initial findings from the pilot to backers, showing impact potential.

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Francis Emmanuel Adabenege
Francis Emmanuel Adabenege
Global Health Researcher | Public Health Professional

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Francis Emmanuel Adabenege

I am Francis Emmanuel Adabenege, a public health researcher from Nigeria, now pursuing a Structured PhD in Public Health at the University of Limerick, Ireland. With experience in community health initiatives, I’m passionate about tackling health disparities.

My research tests integrative HIV prevention and mental health services for Ireland’s marginalized communities, aiming to deliver equitable, actionable solutions. Beyond science, I enjoy connecting with people and advocating for social justice. Join me on Experiment.com to make this impactful work a reality!


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