Background: Accidental needlestick injury rate among healthcare workers in Hawassa is extremely high. Epidemiological findings proved the infectious potential of this injury contaminated with a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patient's blood.Objective: This study aimed at estimating the risk ...
The aim of this studywas to assess the predictorsof thereceipt of a disability grant (DG) status and the impact of theDGon health outcomes of HIV patients and on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in a longitudinal study over 20 months in KwaZulu-Natal; South Africa. Consecutive patients; 735 (29.8 males and 7...
Background: Highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) is essential in the treatment of HIV/AIDS; however; a holistic approach to HIV/AIDS management is important. This study was done to confirm the findings of two studies done previously in the eThekwini Metro of KwaZulu-Natal on private sector doct...
HIV and AIDS remains one of the most serious problems facing youths in many sub-Saharan African countries. Among young people in South Africa; gender is linked with a number of HIV-risk behaviours and outcomes. The literature suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status; intimate partner violence; ...
HIV/AIDS has had devastating impacts in many countries; Uganda in particular. However; Uganda is depicted as one of the most successful countries in fighting HIV/AIDS. Among others; Uganda's success story is attributed to the open general environment which allows open discussions surrounding HIV/AIDS whe...
The study aimed to assess the association between male circumcision and HIV infection and STDs. The issue is controversial as various studies reported conflicting findings. A cross-sectional comparative study based on the secondary data of 18 Demographic Health Surveys (DHS); carried out in Sub-Saharan A...
This review provides a synthesis of the experiences of organisations providing psychosocial support for young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) from throughout the world. Little research exists on psychosocial support for YPLHIV; with many providers uncertain about how to address their complex needs. Eight...
The association between increased HIV infection and alcohol use has been extensively studied and is established. South Africa is among one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest prevalence and number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. Although recent evidence suggests that the ep...
There is growing concern about the high level of HIV infection among young people in South Africa. The aim of the study is to examine the HIV protective strategies used by college students with specific emphasis on variations by race group. The data for the study come from a self-administrated survey tha...
