Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Roel Coutinho"
- Roel Coutinho's recent research focuses on the intersection of HIV, antiretroviral therapy, and cardiovascular disease risk, with significant findings from the Ndlovu Cohort Study that indicate no direct association between HIV and ART and changes in cardiovascular risk scores in a middle-income context.
- His work also explores the socio-cultural factors influencing health practices, as exhibited in his study on the demand for African wild meat among Ghanaian residents in the Netherlands, highlighting gaps in research regarding unregulated imports and community attitudes.
- Additionally, Coutinho has contributed to the historical understanding of harm reduction strategies in the Netherlands, particularly regarding drug use, and has evaluated the effectiveness of Hepatitis C treatments in sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrating the challenges and potential of direct-acting antivirals in resource-limited settings.
