introduction: In Uganda, over 43% of all pregnancies among young women (15-24 years) living with HIV are either unwanted or mistimed. Unintended pregnancies account for 21.3% of neonatal HIV infections. The objective was to determine acceptability of contraceptives and associated factors among young wome...
Background: HIV/AIDS is a major public health, social and economic problem in Ethiopia. However, little has been done on assessment of the quality of the services given to patients in this country.
Objective: To assess the quality of HIV/AIDS services in health centers of East Shoa Zone, Oromia region, E...
Introduction. Patients’ non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment remains a public health concern in many developing countries, especially in South Africa.
Objectives: The objective of the study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of patients' ART adherence in one health care facility in Mpuma...
Introduction: The use of modern family planning methods is key for achieving the prevention of unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV, in the prevention of Mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) package. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing the utilization of modern ...
Background: Violence towards HIV positive men is one of the silent barriers to utilization of HIV care services. HIV positive men are potential victims of violence from other people including women, and violence may interfere with treatment outcomes. This study determined the prevalence of violence towar...
Introduction: Tuberculosis ranks the second highest cause of adult mortality after HIV in the world. The Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) strategy is aimed at following up on patients’ adherence to treatment regimen.
Objectives: To assess the level of compliance of patients to the DOTS s...
The sexual and reproductive health of female sex workers in Southern Africa is particularly important, given the high prevalence of HIV among this population. This paper presents the results of a rapid assessment study conducted prior to the implementation of the “SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders” project i...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are overwhelming health issues globally. They have caused many devastating and draining health issues, which have escalated a critical need for a well-trained and sustainable healthcare workforce in order to meet the needs ...
HIV,
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome,
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
Healthy People Programs,
Eswatini,
Schools, Nursing,
Students, Nursing
Olusola, Adedeji Adejumo;
Bisola, Ibironke Adebayo;
Adesola, Sunday;
Abimbola, Bowale;
Ngozi Adejumo, Esther;
Atewe, Stella;
Olayinka, Sijuade;
Airauhi, Andrew;
Oluwajimi, Sodipo;
Shogbamimu, Yeside.
Background: This study determined the prevalence of risky sexual behaviour and its associated factors among clients who accessed HIV counselling and testing services at a secondary referral hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.
Methods: A retrospective review of clients’ records was conducted. The Client Intake ...
Natsayi, Chimbindi;
Ursula, Ngema;
Nothando, Ngwenya;
Andrew, Gibbs;
Candice, Groenewald;
Guy, Harling;
Mthiyane, Nondumiso;
Busisiwe, Nkosi;
janet, Seeley;
Maryam, Shahmanesh.
Background: The impact of school closures due to COVID-19 raised widespread concerns about children’s health and well-being. We examine the impact on the sexual health needs of learners in the context of COVID-19 related lockdowns in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods: In july–November 2020 an...
