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The perceived and experienced barriers and reported consequences of Hiv positive status disclosure by people living with Hiv to their partners and family members in Djibouti
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
This was a descriptive qualitative study. Eight people living with HIV, four of which had disclosed their status, were individually interviewed. Two focus group discussions (each comprising 6 participants) were also conducted ...
Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing at Ngungu Mini - hospital, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
In countries like Zambia where HIV prevalence (14.3% in the age group 15-49 years) is one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, HIV testing is an important strategy to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, because it is a critical ...
Adherence to anti-retroviral therapy in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria
(2012)
Background Nigeria accounted for 2.95 million of the 22 million people globally living with HIV in 2008. In 2010, the HIV prevalence increased to 3.1 million, with 1.5 million people requiring anti-retroviral treatment ...
The experiences of transgender female sex workers within their families, occupation and the health care system
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
There is a dearth of scholarly literature surrounding transgender female sex workers (TFSW) within South Africa. Their voices are often marginalised and not adequately heard in the literature and in a society that generally ...
A retrospective evaluation of the effectiveness of the mobile HIV / AIDS treatment teams in the Amajuba district kwa- Zulu Natal
(University of Western Cape, 2013)
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mobile HIV/AIDS Treatment
Teams in initiating and treating patients with HAART at fixed primary health care clinics
Amajuba District.
An investigation of the knowledge and skills of health care providers on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Mzuzu, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Early infant diagnosis (EID) programmes offer diagnosis of HIV, which facilitates provision of life-saving care to infants infected with HIV. Implementing programmes for EID and treatment has proved challenging in Malawi. ...
Factors associated with first line highly active antiretroviral therapy regimen modification in naïve adult patients at Gobabis District Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: First line regimens give patients the best chance of long-term treatment success. It is imperative that patients stay on their original first line regimens to ensure program viability. As the ART programme ...
Treatment outcome of HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background:HIV is a worldwide pandemic with an estimated 2.5 million children under the age of 15 living with HIV in the world in 2009. Children account for approximately 14% of all HIV-related deaths around the world. ...
Adherence, retention in care and treatment outcomes of adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Western Cape Metropole in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Approximately 6% of all people living with HIV in 2016 are adolescents aged
10-19 years. It is reported globally that adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at
increased risk for poor retention in care, adherence ...
Physical activity behaviours of persons with HIV and AIDS in low-income populations: The design of a context-sensitive randomised control trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are serious health issues that continue to affect many nations. Specifically, the sub-Saharan African region has the highest prevalence ...