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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"HIV disclosure"”.
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Let me be quiet' : HIV disclosure, stigma and denial in Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-86).
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Stressors and coping behaviours of caregivers and children across the pediatric HIV-disclosure stages in resource-limited settings
The stressful nature of pediatric HIV disclosure has contributed to the less than optimal disclosure rates in many resource-limited settings. This study examined the presence of disclosure stressors and coping behaviours used by South African caregivers and children during the disclosure phases to …
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HIV disclosure in 'public' and personal spaces: a mixed methods study of people living with HIV in Khayelitsha, South Africa
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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Caregivers readiness to disclose HIV status : experiences and challenges of child disclosure in South Africa
Disclosure of HIV status to children is a challenging process for caregivers, as it involves discussing a highly stigmatised disease, which may cause psychological stress to a child. Despite the benefits of disclosing, rates of HIV disclosure remain low as caregivers face various obstacles …
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Difficulties of Disclosure of HIV Status to Sexual Partners among Expectant Women in Selected Clinics in Lusaka Urban
HIV disclosure and nondisclosure may have positive and negative impact on HIV positive clients and their sexual partners, family, and friends but very little was known in Zambia on the types of disclosure and its determinants. This study sought to answer two research questions; what risks or …
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Difficulties of Disclosure of HIV Status to Sexual Partners among Expectant Women in Selected Clinics in Lusaka Urban
HIV disclosure and nondisclosure may have positive and negative impact on HIV positive clients and their sexual partners, family, and friends but very little was known in Zambia on the types of disclosure and its determinants. This study sought to answer two research questions; what risks or …
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Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Outcomes Among Women Living with HIV in Durban, South Africa
… of past-year intimate partner violence (IPV) on HIV outcomes among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Durban, South Africa. We assessed past-year IPV using the WHO Violence Against Women Questionnaire. We conducted logistic regression to assess associations between demographic variables and IPV at …
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Issues of disclosure in relation to HIV and AIDS
… the study, could have an impact on the uptake of HIV-testing and disclosure rate. The total sample comprised of 15 females and 15 males that were chosen from one of the support groups based at one of the selected Hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal Province. With the assistance of the hospital officials, …
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Predictors of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among African American HIV-positive Women
… pregnant and non-pregnant African American (AA) HIV-positive women, examine the association between underlying vulnerabilities and depressive symptoms in HIV-positive AA women, determine the association between underlying vulnerabilities and anxiety symptoms in AA HIV-positive women, and …
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An exploration of disclosure and non-disclosure patterns in HIV-infected children in Cape Town, South Africa
… quantitative component was conducted to explore disclosure experiences of mothers and caregivers of HIV-infected children. The study was conducted with 102 parents and caregivers at a tertiary hospital in Cape Town delivering care to 303 HIV-infected paediatric patients. The study sample included …
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Abanyasida: Emergent Subjectivities And Socialities In Rwandan Associations For People Living With Hiv
<p>This dissertation is concerned with the HIV epidemic in Rwanda, specifically related to the support associations for people living with HIV. In it, I examine the reshaped individual subjectivities that emerged within the group, the emergent socialities that came to life, and the influences of …
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Optimizing The Design And Implementation Of Peer Support Interventions For Adolescents Living With Hiv In Sub-Saharan Africa
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face multiple challenges which exacerbate their risks for treatment failure and poor psychosocial outcomes. Peer support interventions can be a mechanism to potentially improve their health outcomes. The purpose of this dissertation …
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The sociocultural perceptions of adult caregivers regarding status disclosure to children living with HIV in the Capricorn Dostrict of Limpopo Province, South Africa
… increase accessibility to antiretroviral drugs, HIV-infected children and adolescents are now living longer. The World Health Organization, which has indicated that most children are unaware of their HIV status, developed guidelines in 2011 regarding HIV status disclosure for children up to 12 …
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HIV prevention communication in families affected by HIV/AIDS
… resource for educating children about HIV prevention. Parents and other family members can play a critical role in prevention efforts by using effective parenting practices, communicating their values and expectations, and modeling strategies that reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. …
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Raising perinatally infected children: reflections from HIV-positive adolescents and young people and their guardians in Cape Town, South Africa
… and young people who are growing up with HIV across the globe. These adolescents and young people are transitioning into adulthood with the pandemic, which necessitates research on the experiences of growing up with HIV and how caregivers manage raising these children. This study explored …
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A study evaluating the social and cultural context of a counselling booklet containing infant feeding and caring messages - a component of a community-based health package in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
… or drink) reduces breast milk transmission of HIV compared with mixed feeding. This study was part of formative work for a community-based un-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT) in an urban township with high antenatal HIV prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. The RCT sought to …
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Optimizing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among Adolescents Living with HIV in Low and Middle-Income Settings
Globally, 1.8 million adolescents are living with HIV (ALHIV), of whom 89% (1.5 million) are in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (UNAIDS, 2021b). Unfortunately, despite advances in prevention—such as the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) and pre-exposure prophylaxis—new infections continue …
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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
… 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 with health workers. The study was based at an urban TB hospital which is currently …