Developing and validating a neuropsychological screening protocol for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) in CALD communities in Australia

本研究旨在评估艾滋病毒感染对来自不同文化和语言背景的澳大利亚人大脑的影响。进行性神经功能障碍在HIV感染中很常见，这种功能障碍的早期发现对于告知治疗决策至关重要。对于来自CALD背景的澳大利亚人来说，需要一种简单、有效和敏感的HIV相关神经问题筛查方法是至关重要的。

This study aims to assess the effects of HIV infection on the brain in Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Progressive neurological dysfunction is common in HIV infection and the early detection of such dysfunction is crucial in informing treatment decisions. The need for a simple, valid and sensitive screening method for HIV associated neurological problems in Australians from CALD backgrounds is of paramount importance.