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Showing 1 to 20 of 228 for “"HIV status"”.
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Socioeconomic Determinants of HIV Status in Kenya
The spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the greatest threats to stability and development in Kenya. The country's infection rate is estimated between seven and eight percent, making it one of the highest in the world. Several studies have been done that examine subpopulations …
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Attachment Theory and Self-Disclosure of HIV Status
… of attachment style on self-disclosure of HIV seropositive status. Subjects were classified according to Bartholomew's model of adult attachment (i.e., secure, preoccupied, fearful, or dismissing). Steps were then taken to assess differences in the subjects' willingness to disclose their …
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Factors affecting parental disclosure of HIV status to HIV-Positive children and adolescents
Disclosing the diagnosis of HIV or AIDS to a child is a controversial and emotionally-charged issue among health workers, parents and caregivers of these children.195 parents and guardians were enlisted for this cross-sectional and exploratory study. A survey questionnaire and one to one in-depth …
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Factors affecting parental disclosure of HIV status to HIV-Positive children and adolescents
Disclosing the diagnosis of HIV or AIDS to a child is a controversial and emotionally-charged issue among health workers, parents and caregivers of these children.195 parents and guardians were enlisted for this cross-sectional and exploratory study. A survey questionnaire and one to one in-depth …
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The challenges single parent mothers experience regarding the disclosure of their HIV status
… among other things associated with HIV and AIDS makes it difficult for single mothers living with HIV and those with AIDS to disclose their status, as they often experience feelings of rejection, blame, and ambivalence together with fear of death. These reasons often lead to single …
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HIV Status Disclosure, Stigma and Viral Suppression among Adolescents and Young Adults Living With HIV
… the gold standard in determining success in HIV treatment. Adolescents and young adults with HIV (AYHIV) have poorer adherence and viral suppression than adults. Several factors have been associated with viral non-suppression among AYHIV through their influence on adherence. Individual level …
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The effect of HIV status on perinatal outcome at Mowbray Maternity Hospital and referring MOUs
… Africa the most affected region. Maternal HIV infection is the leading cause of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in South Africa. A meta-analysis of world literature suggests a clear association between HIV infection and perinatal mortality. Aims and Objectives: To study the …
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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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Large cell lymphoma : correlation of HIV status and prognosis with differentiation profiles assessed by immunophenotyping
… a South African perspective by correlating the HIV status and prognosis of DLBCL and PBL with differentiation profiles assessed by immunophenotyping.
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The international prognostic score and HIV status predict red cell concentrate transfusion needs in Hodgkin lymphoma
… treatment at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. HIV prevalence in the cohort was 39.5% and 74.2% of patients had advanced stage HL. Patient prognosis was scored using the HL International Prognostic Score (IPS-7) and HL IPS-3. Seventy (24.6%) patients were transfused with a median of 2(IQR 1-5) …
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Disclosure of HIV status among HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa
Background: With 2.7 million women living with HIV, the burden of HIV remains high in South Africa but adherence to antiretroviral therapy remains a concern among pregnant and postpartum women. Disclosure, or the process of gradually revealing one’s HIV status to individuals in one’s social …
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The influence of maternal HIV status on mortality in children under the age of five years
… of social development as well as the health status of children (Hill 1991). By world regions, sub-Saharan Africa maintains the highest rates of under-five mortality. Current under-five mortality is estimated at 76 deaths per 1,000 live births (Hug, Sharrow, Zhong et al. 2018). In Zambia, …
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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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The association of maternal HIV status during pregnancy on longitudinal neuro-immune regulation, and neurodevelopment in HIV-exposed uninfected children
… that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its effects, such as its impact on the immune system and then the numerous consequences on other biological systems including the central nervous system (CNS), have had a significant effect worldwide. This is particularly relevant in South …
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Impact of Parent’s HIV Status on Their Uninfected Child—A Comparative Analysis of the Child’s Healthcare Utilization, Access and Health Outcomes
… and increased expectancy of life span among HIV-infected individuals has lead to an increase in the at-risk population of uninfected children living with their HIV-infected parent(s). The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of parent’s HIV status on their child’s access to …
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Patterns, dynamics and influencing factors of Disclosure of HIV status among women and men living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa
… patterns, dynamics and influencing factors of HIV status disclosure among men and women at ARV clinics in low-income area clinics in Cape Town, South Africa and highlight areas for intervention and counselling improvement. The specific objectives were to: * Understand the factors that are …
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Developing a guide for baseline salonella agglutinin titres according to age, gender and HIV status in patients attending at hospitals in northern Namibia.
… prevalence of typhoid fever for age, gender and HIV status among patients attending five hospitals in northern Namibia; establish age, gender and HIV status presumptively diagnostic Salmonella agglutinin titres for the diagnosis of typhoid fever; develop a conceptual framework based on the …
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How do People React to Someone Who Has Recently Tested for HIV? An Experimental Study of the Effects of Sexual Orientation and HIV Status
<p>HIV/AIDS-related stigma remains prevalent in our society despite advances in medical treatment, and appears to be based on fear of the illness and negative attitudes toward gay individuals. Previous literature examining the phenomenon, enactment, and consequences of HIV/AIDS-related stigma has …
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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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