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Effects of ARVs and HIV on mitochondrial function and immune activation in monocyte derived macrophages in vitro
… and HIV-infected MDMs were treated with ARVs: TFV, 3TC, and EFV, and alterations in cell viability and mitochondrial function were characterized. Alterations were then examined for effects on inflammatory cytokine production. ARV treatment had distinct effects on mitochondrial function …
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An experiential study of caregiving for HIV and AIDS patients in the 'pre-ARVs era' in Lesotho
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 221-240).
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Assessment of ARVs adherence among the people living with HIV/AIDS in Temeke Municipal Hospital Dar-es- salaam Region Tanzania
This study set out to assess utilization of ARVs among PLWHA in Dar es Salaam Region. The study was specifically on assessing the awareness, knowledge and attitude of PLWHA who uses ARVs in TemekeMunicipalHospital.The study objective included the assessment of the PLWHA social demographic …
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Factors contributing to non-utilization of Antretroviral(ARVs) drug for prevention of mother to child transmission by HIV positive-Pregnant women in Lusaka, Zambia
… to non-utilization of antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs for Prevention of Mother - To - Child Transmission (PMTCT) among HIV positive pregnant women in Lusaka urban district. A comparative study design was used in six health centres in Lusaka, Zambia. A total of 320 HIV positive …
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Challenges faced by HIV positive pregnant mothers in accessing ARVS : a case study of Tshirenzheni Village at Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District
… by HIV positive pregnant mothers in accessing ARVS. Guided by the Department of health policy which provided guidelines in how to deaf and assist positive mothers the study was undertaken to check if positive mothers in the area are complying with the strategies and women know their status in …
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Acceptability of Antiretroviral Drugs among adults living in Chawama, Lusaka
Acceptability of Antiretrovirals (ARVs) has been found to be associated with several factors. In this study we investigated the level of willingness among adults living in Chawama and factors likely to be associated with willingness to taking ARVs This was a cross sectional study. Only eligible …
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Acceptability of Antiretroviral Drugs among adults living in Chawama, Lusaka
Acceptability of Antiretrovirals (ARVs) has been found to be associated with several factors. In this study we investigated the level of willingness among adults living in Chawama and factors likely to be associated with willingness to taking ARVs This was a cross sectional study. Only eligible …
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Antiretroviral drugs differentially modulate glucocorticoid activity via the glucocorticoid receptor in vitro
Concurrent use of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) and progestin-based hormonal contraceptives is widespread. During times of stress and during glucocorticoid (GC) therapy, intracellular ARVs are in the presence of high concentrations of GCs, which regulate all aspects of immunity and inflammation via …
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Assessment of the impact of ARVs on physical development of the orphaned and vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS’ A case study of PASADA,
… have been unresolved challenges associated with ARVs consumption for children. However, the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of antiretroviral treatment on the physical development of the orphaned and vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS. Data collection methodologies deployed …
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Differential effects of combinations of anti-retrovirals and progestins on gene expression and HIV-1 replication in cells of the female genital tract
… of programmes using anti-retrovirals (ARVs) to prevent HIV infection, the concurrent use of hormonal contraception and ARVs is likely to increase in young women. Products delivering ARVs and hormonal contraceptives intravaginally, are in development, and aim to simultaneously prevent …
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Quantification, phase distribution, and persistence of antiretroviral drugs in wastewater treatment systems and their ecotoxicological impacts in aquatic environments
… resulted in high levels of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in wastewater and environmental waters. Despite this scale, the occurrence, fate, and ecological effects of ARVs in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and receiving waters remain poorly understood. This study investigated three widely …
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A description of HIV-exposed uninfected infants in the IeDEA Southern Africa Cohort and an examination of growth outcomes
… iv mothers who did not receive antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs delivered infants with a lower birth WAZ (adjusted ß -0.49 [95% CI -0.78; -0.20], p = 0.001) compared to mothers who received antenatal ARVs. Antenatal maternal ARVs and CD4 cell count did not have an effect on postnatal growth. Mixed …
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Evaluating the implementation of Options for Health in the Western Cape: an intervention aimed at increasing ARV adherence and reducing sexual risk among people on ARVs in Cape Town, South Africa
Options for Health is an evidence-based intervention for reducing sexual risk behaviour among people living with HIV. Options has been proposed as a feasible strategy for integrating HIV prevention with care and supporting adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the public healthcare sector in the …
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Formal and Informal Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Two Sites in Botswana
… availability of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) allows for the possibility of extended lives for the 36.8 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) across the world. Yet the drugs alone do not tackle the psychological and social problems of HIV, needs which are met by large networks of …
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COLLEGE STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD RAPE: A COMPARISON OF NEW ZEALAND AND THE UNITED STATES.
… used the "Attitudes Toward Rape Victims Survey" (ARVS), designed by Ward (1984), to examine the attitudes of college students in New Zealand and the United States. The instrument (ARVS) is the first of its kind to test for victim blame, and the first to be limited to the assessment of attitudes …
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A Novel Elvitegravir Nanoformulation for Drug Delivery Across the Blood-Brain Barrier to Suppress HIV-1 in Macrophages and Microglia
… contributed by the inability of antiretrovirals (ARVs) to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) after the systemic administration. Conventional regimens of ARVs are not sufficient to penetrate the BBB or improve outcomes in HAND. Thus, there is a need for novel treatment regimens that cross the BBB …
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The influence of traditional healing practices on anti-retroviral treatment adherence in Vhembe District, South Africa
… and cultural beliefs, side effects of ARVs, nurses’ attitude, inconveniences, lack of transport, personal choices, lack of trust in ARVs and fear of loss of the Disability Grant. It is on this backdrop that study findings prompted devising of a model and a 5 phase support program for …
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The Public Sector HIV/AIDS Treatment Roll-out Campaign in the Western Cape: A case study highlighting success factors and challenges
… Drastically reduced prices for Antiretrovirals (ARVs) combined with substantial donor funding and the long-awaited adoption of a national treatment plan, have, however, shifted the debate. Now the question is not so much should universal ART be provided by government but, rather, is it possible …
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