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HIV/AIDS : Research and Palliative Care

https://read.qxmd.com/read/37954622/isoniazid-preventive-therapy-uptake-and-its-effect-on-tuberculosis-incidence-among-people-living-with-hiv-in-illubabor-and-buno-bedelle-zones-south-west-ethiopia-2022-a-retrospective-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Gebremeskel Mulatu, Maycas Gembe, Jiregna Chalchisa, Tigist Teklu, Worke Yismaw, Debela Dereje, Habtamu Wondmagegn
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death among human immune deficiency virus (HIV) patients. Based on the 2020 global TB report, Ethiopia was among the 30 high TB and TB/HIV burden countries. This study filled gaps regarding IPT uptake in the study area and representative sample determination for assessing TB incidence and its predictors at public health facilities in Illubabor and Buno Bedelle zones, south-west Ethiopia. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study was conducted among people living with HIV (PLHIV) who were on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at public health facilities in Illubabor and Buno Bedelle zones, south-west Ethiopia...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37933247/hiv-in-three-groups-of-young-people-from-medell%C3%A3-n-general-population-organizations-for-people-with-socioeconomic-vulnerability-and-men-who-have-sex-with-other-men
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Jaiberth Antonio Cardona-Arias, Nicole Nahomy Narváez Moreno, Luis Felipe Higuita-Gutiérrez
INTRODUCTION: In Colombia, there are no studies that analyze the effect of socioeconomic vulnerability and belonging to the group of men who have sex with other men (MSM) on the prevalence of HIV in young people. OBJECTIVE: To compare the prevalence of HIV in three groups of young people from Medellín-Colombia: general population, socioeconomic vulnerability and MSM. METHODS: This cross-sectional analytical study included 2449 young people from the general population, 1736 from institutions that serve young people in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability, and 2269 MSM...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37869566/barriers-and-facilitators-to-utilization-of-community-drug-distribution-points-among-people-living-with-hiv-in-bushenyi-district-south-western-uganda-a-qualitative-study
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David Oyet, Vallence Niyonzima, Gideon Akol, Emmanuel Onyait, Daphine Twinomugisha, Doreen Kawala Wambera, Edith K Wakida, Celestino Obua
INTRODUCTION: People living with HIV (PLHIV) still have challenges in accessing HIV services in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In Uganda, community drug distribution points (CDDPs) are part of interventions to improve access to anti-retroviral medications. However, there is still low enrollment in CDDPs among PLHIV in south-western Uganda, particularly in Bushenyi district. This study explored the barriers and facilitators to the utilization of CDDPs among PLHIV. METHODS: This was a descriptive qualitative study utilizing a qualitative approach...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37849794/magnitude-and-determinants-of-virological-failure-among-patients-15-years-on-anti-retroviral-therapy-in-rural-lesotho-between-2015-and-2019-a-retrospective-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Thabo Ishmael Lejone, Ozayr Mahomed
BACKGROUND: Lesotho has the second-highest HIV prevalence globally at an estimated 23%, with approximately 87% of the population between 15 and 59 years of age reported to be receiving antiretroviral treatment. There is an urgent need to increase access to effective ART due to increasing rates of first- and second-line treatment failure. Sustaining successful treatment and limiting the development of virological failure is essential, hence the need for early detection of increased viral load indicating drug resistance or rapid progression of viral replication...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37849793/anemia-in-hiv-patients-attending-highly-active-antiretroviral-therapy-clinic-at-hoima-regional-referral-hospital-prevalence-morphological-classification-and-associated-factors
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Rose Kaudha, Richard Amanya, Demiano Kakuru, Roggers Muhumuza Atwooki, Ronald Mutebi Muyoozi, Robert Wagubi, Enoch Muwanguzi, Benson Okongo
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of anemia, the morphological classification and to assess the factors associated with anemia among HIV patients attending Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) clinic at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study among 340 participants attending the HAART clinic at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. Participants were recruited using a simple random sampling technique. A complete blood count (CBC) was performed using the Sysmex XN-550 hematology analyzer...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37818243/development-and-validation-of-a-three-parameter-scoring-system-for-monitoring-hiv-aids-patients-in-low-resource-settings-using-hematological-parameters
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jamil A Al-Mughales
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to test the validity of a composite score using complete blood count (CBC) for monitoring HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the absence of viral load and CD4 count. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed the laboratory data of 82 HIV patients who had pre- and post-treatment viral load, CD4 count, and CBC data. Pre- and post-treatment data were pooled to analyze the correlation of CBC parameters with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) ranks and their performance in indicating a CD4 count<200 cells/mm3 using the Operating Characteristics Curve (ROC), with the determination of cutoffs...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37795258/the-psychosocial-profile-of-women-who-defaulted-option-b-hiv-treatment-an-interpretive-phenomenological-analysis-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Patricia Mae Dhlakama, Constance Matshidiso Lelaka, Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi
PURPOSE: The study explored the psychosocial profile of women who defaulted Option B+ HIV treatment at Chitungwiza Municipality clinics in Zimbabwe. Option B+ is a strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV to reduce MTCT rate to less than or equal to 5%. METHODS: An interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) design was used. Data were collected from 04 September to 12 October 2020 on twelve purposively selected HIV-positive breastfeeding women aged 18 to 40 years, who defaulted Option B+ HIV treatment...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37744212/medical-interns-knowledge-attitude-and-practice-toward-people-living-with-hiv-multicenter-experience-from-saudi-arabia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Israa Abdullah Malli, Dalia Hamdan, Alhanoof Aljahdali, Amal Almutairi, Raghad Jar, Reham Alzahrani, Muhammad Anwar Khan
BACKGROUND: Discrimination by some healthcare providers toward people living with HIV/AIDS has been documented. Differences in cultural backgrounds make it harder for future doctors, who need a lot of knowledge and a positive attitude to treat patients. In conservative countries like Saudi Arabia, not enough is known about how much medical interns know about HIV and how they feel about people living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: From April to September 2021, this cross-sectional study use non-probability random sampling and utilized a self-administered questionnaire to collected the data from 346 medical interns who had graduated from five different medical schools...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37731945/factors-associated-with-risky-sexual-behavior-among-reproductive-age-men-in-ethiopia-evidence-from-ethiopian-demography-and-health-survey-2016
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Melash Belachew Asresie, Daniel Tarekegn Worede
BACKGROUND: Risky sexual behavior is defined as engaging in sexual activities that increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies, both of which are global public health issues, particularly in low and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to identify factors associated with risky sexual behaviors among sexually active men in Ethiopia. METHODS: We analyzed data on 8, 103 men aged 15-59 years obtained from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37731944/sexual-coercion-is-associated-with-hiv-risk-behavior-among-female-waiters-in-jimma-town-southwest-ethiopia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Regasa Imana, Misra Abdullahi, Rahima Ali, Addis Eyeberu, Tamirat Getachew, Jemal Ahmed, Ibsa Mussa, Eyobel Amentie, Girma Wami, Betelhem Sime, Adera Debella
BACKGROUND: Female waiters are at higher risk of workplace violence including sexual coercion. Even though there are numerous studies on the prevalence of sexual coercion among students, nurses, adolescents, and young pregnant women, studies on the prevalence of sexual coercion among female waiters are limited. Furthermore, there is no evidence existed that show a relationship between sexual coercion and HIV risk behavior in Ethiopia. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sexual coercion and HIV risk behavior among female waiters in Jimma, southwest Ethiopia...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37719174/dyslipidemia-and-nutritional-status-of-hiv-infected-children-and-adolescents-on-antiretroviral-treatment-at-the-comprehensive-chronic-care-and-training-center-of-jimma-medical-center
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tolera Ambisa Lamesa, Aklilu Getachew Mamo, Gebeyaw Arega Berihun, Regassa Alemu Kebede, Eba Bekele Lemesa, Waqtola Cheneke Gebisa
BACKGROUND: Highly active antiretroviral treatment is beneficial to suppress human immune virus replication in infected individuals. However, dyslipidemia and other metabolic abnormalities have emerged due to antiretroviral treatment. The prevalence of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents on antiretroviral treatment varies from 20% to 70%. The lack of data on children and adolescents in Ethiopia was the rationale for conducting this study. We aimed to determine prevalence of dyslipidemia and nutritional status in children and adolescents on follow-up at Jimma medical center...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37700755/management-of-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-and-kidney-failure-in-people-with-hiv-infection-in-africa-current-status-and-a-call-to-action
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Nicola Wearne, Bianca Davidson, Marc Blockman, Jackie Jones, Ian L Ross, Joel A Dave
There is an increasing global burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), coupled with a high burden of people with HIV (PWH). Due to an increased lifespan on ART, PWH are now at risk of developing non-communicable diseases, including DM. Africa has the greatest burden of HIV infection and will experience the greatest increase in prevalence of DM over the next two decades. In addition, there is a rising number of people with CKD and progression to kidney failure. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the early identification and management of all 3 diseases to prevent disease progression and complications...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37691691/implementation-evaluation-of-hiv-aids-voluntary-counseling-and-testing-vct-service-at-public-health-facilities-of-akaki-kality-sub-city-addis-ababa-ethiopia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Awoke Masrie, Samrawit Shawel, Aklilu Tamire, Miheret Mandefro, Tilaye Gebru, Meskerem Seboka Ergiba, Muluneh Getachew
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is widely acknowledged globally as an effective method for preventing and treating HIV/AIDS. It allows people to understand their HIV status, make informed choices about getting tested for it, evaluate their personal risk of contracting HIV, and create plans to reduce that risk. The study aimed to evaluate the process of VCT services in public health facilities of Akaki Kality sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A case study evaluation design with a mixed method was employed from May 12 to June 12, 2021...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37600485/proportion-of-attrition-and-associated-factors-among-children-receiving-antiretroviral-therapy-in-public-health-facilities-southern-ethiopia
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Tamirat Gezahegn Guyo, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Desta Haftu, Mesfin Kote, Fasika Merid, Kebede Kulayta, Markos Makisha, Kidus Temesgen
PURPOSE: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a major global public health concern. Despite the improved access and utilization of antiretroviral therapy (ART), attrition from care among children continues to be a major obstacle to the effectiveness of ART programs. Hence, this study aimed to assess the proportion of attrition and associated factors among children receiving ART in public health facilities of Gamo and South Omo Zones, Southern Ethiopia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective follow-up study was conducted in public health facilities of Gamo and South Omo Zones in Southern Ethiopia from April 12, 2022, to May 10, 2022...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37593198/predictors-of-viral-load-and-medication-adherence-among-hiv-positive-adults-under-treatment-at-felege-hiwot-comprehensive-specialized-hospital-north-west-ethiopia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Abay Hussen Tale, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Denekew Bitew Belay
BACKGROUND: Maintaining good medication adherence and decreasing viral load in patients living with HIV/AIDS are critical to ensuring antiretroviral therapy's preventive and therapeutic benefits. The main objective of this study was to assess the predictors of viral load and medication adherence among HIV-positive adults under treatment at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (FHCSH). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study design was conducted from a random sample of 281 adult HIV-infected patients under treatment at FHCSH in northwest Ethiopia from June 2017 to June 2021...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37583543/the-influence-of-age-associated-comorbidities-on-responses-to-combination-antiretroviral-therapy-among-people-living-with-hiv-at-the-art-clinic-of-jimma-medical-center-ethiopia-a-hospital-based-nested-case-control-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Abebaw Abie, Mekonnen Damessa
INTRODUCTION: Despite the high prevalence of age-associated comorbidities in HIV patients in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a lack of data on their influence on treatment outcomes in HIV patients. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of age-associated comorbidities on responses to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV. METHODS: A hospital-based nested case-control study was conducted among adult HIV-infected patients at the Jimma Medical Center from January 3 to June 2, 2022...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37576866/health-system-responsiveness-for-persons-with-hiv-and-disability-in-south-western-uganda
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Emmanuel Kibet, Florence Namirimu, Felista Nakazibwe, Arnold Zironda Kyagera, Disan Ayebazibwe, Bernard Omech
BACKGROUND: Inequitable access to Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Treatment and Care Services (HATCS) for People With Disabilities (PWD) is a hurdle to ending the pandemic by 2030. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Health System's Responsiveness (HSR) and associated factors for PWD attending HATCS at health facilities in South Western Uganda. METHODS: Between February and April 2022, we enrolled a total of 106 people with disabilities for a quantitative study and 14 key informants from selected primary care HIV clinics...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37521187/determinants-of-hiv-aids-knowledge-among-females-in-somalia-findings-from-2018-to-2019-sdhs-data
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Liban Ali Mohamud, Abdirashid Moallim Hassan, Jamal Abdul Nasir
BACKGROUND: Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has become a serious global public health concern, particularly in underdeveloped countries. Even though the fact that just a few case studies have addressed on the HIV/AIDS in the context of Somalia, to the best of our knowledge, no national-scale study on the topic has been attempted. Limited knowledge of HIV/AIDS is highlighted as one of the major factors linked to the high prevalence of HIV among female population...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37497118/children-s-adherence-to-antiretroviral-therapy-and-associated-factors-multicenter-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Getahun B Gemechu, Habtemu Hebo, Zarihun Kura
BACKGROUND: Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) causes drug resistance, treatment failure and death. Studies conducted among children below 15 years were limited in Ethiopia in general and in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the status of children's adherence to ART and associated factors in the study area. METHODS: We conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study from April 1 to May 10, 2020 by including 282 children <15 years...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37431501/time-to-viral-re-suppression-and-its-predictors-among-adults-on-second-line-antiretroviral-therapy-in-south-wollo-zone-public-hospitals-stratified-cox-model
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dagnachew Melak, Shambel Wedajo, Reta Dewau
BACKGROUND: Even though there are many patients on second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Ethiopia, there is a paucity of evidence on the rate of viral resuppression and its predictors. Therefore, this study aimed to determine a time to viral resuppression and identify predictors among adults on second-line ART in South Wollo public hospitals, northeast Ethiopia. METHODS: A retrospective-cohort study design was employed using patients enrolled in second-line ART from August 28, 2016 to April 10, 2021...
2023: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care
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