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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"HIV-infected Women"”.
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Retention in care among HIV-infected women initiating ART during pregnancy: a cohort study
… of triple-drug antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected women during pregnancy and postpartum. There are however concerns regarding potentially high levels of non-adherence and/or loss to follow-up (LTF) that may attenuate the benefits of ART for HIV transmission and maternal health. We …
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Statistical assessment of cervical squamous cell carcinoma attributable risk to HIV-Infected Women in Zambia
… cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide with estimated 529,409 new cases and 274,883 deaths in 2008, as reported by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. In Zambia, cervical cancer is estimated to be the leading cause of cancer and cancer mortality in women of …
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Statistical assessment of cervical squamous cell carcinoma attributable risk to HIV-Infected Women in Zambia
… cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide with estimated 529,409 new cases and 274,883 deaths in 2008, as reported by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. In Zambia, cervical cancer is estimated to be the leading cause of cancer and cancer mortality in women of …
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Antiretroviral therapy and pregnancy outcome in HIV-infected women in the United Kingdom and Ireland
… pregnancy and perinatal outcomes in diagnosed HIV-infected women receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the UK (United Kingdom) and Ireland. Population-based surveillance data on HIV-infected pregnant women and their children is collected through the National Study of HIV in Pregnancy and …
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HIV-related knowledge and antiretroviral therapy outcomes (ART) in HIV infected women initiating ART during pregnancy
The characteristics of South Africa’s HIV epidemic mean that approximately 28% of women presenting for antenatal care, are HIV-infected. Maternal HIV-infection can lead to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breastfeeding if viral load (VL) is not well …
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A Randomized Controlled Trial for Treatment of High-Grade Cervical Lesions Among HIV-Infected Women in Kenya
HIV and cervical cancer are co-epidemics that disproportionally impact women living in low resource settings. Women infected with HIV have consistently been reported to have higher burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, persistent HPV infection, and cervical pre-cancerous lesions than …
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HIV-infected women who do and do not report intimate partner violence: Viral replication and adherence to antiretroviral medications
… for one-half of all new infections worldwide, women are the fastest growing group newly infected with HIV. Intimate partner violence affects 50% or more women worldwide with associated effects on morbidity and mortality. An intersection between HIV infection and intimate partner violence among …
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Impact of DTG Use During Pregnancy on Birth Outcomes of HIV-Infected Women in the Western Cape, South Africa
… (TLD) has improved viral suppression in pregnant women living with HIV (WLH) but there are limited data on the combined impact of HIV and maternal body composition on birth outcomes. Methods: We enrolled WLH on TLD and a comparison group of women not living with HIV (WNLH) seeking antenatal care …
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Interventions for Improving Adherence and Retention in HIV-Infected Women on ART During Antenatal and Postnatal Care: A Systematic Review
… breastfeeding has implications for retention in HIV care and adherence to ART. Retention and adherence may be especially challenging during antenatal and postnatal periods, where women living with HIV have competing responsibilities between infant care, self-care and personal responsibilities. …
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The prevalence and predictors of food insecurity among HIV-infected women in Cape Town, South Africa: A cross sectional study
… settings where the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is prevalent, and it affects women disproportionately. However, the prevalence of food insecurity and associated risk factors for women who are living with HIV (WLH) in South Africa is under researched. Methods: The researcher conducted a …
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Perspectives on etonogestrel implant use in HIV-infected women in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study among providers and stakeholders
… effective modern contraceptive methods enables women to make free and informed choices about their reproductive lives and broadly improves maternal and child health outcomes. Successful avoidance of unintended pregnancy and the corresponding ability to plan for pregnancy are especially valuable …
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Association between high body mass index and adverse birth outcomes by HIV and ART status in Cape Town, South Africa
… independently, studies report that obesity and HIV infection and/or ART use in pregnancy are associated with adverse birth outcomes. However, there is limited data on the combined impact of these maternal factors on adverse birth outcomes. Given the high prevalence of obesity and HIV infection …
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Co-occurrence of shedding Herpes Simplex Virus type-2 (HSV-2), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) in the female genital tract among HIV-infected women
… world, with the prevalence of more than 70% of HIV-infected individual reside in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, other sexually transmitted viral infection such as Human Papillomavirus and Herpes Simplex Virus also show a high prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recent studies show the presence of …
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Antiretroviral therapy use during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes in South African women
… outcomes is critical. With the number of women on ART initiated before conception rapidly increasing, understanding how current recommended regimens and timing of ART initiation may influence pregnancy outcomes is critically important. Methods This mini-dissertation presents a research …
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Comparison of HIV-1 specific T cell immunity in the female genital tract and blood of HIV-infected women : impact of in vitro T cell expansion on HIV-specific T cell specificity, maturational status and functional complexity
This study shows that HIV-specific cervical T cells can be isolated by cytobrushing and in vitro polyclonal expansion is a useful approach to increase the number of T cells available from mucosal sites. Dynal beads (1:1) in the presence of IL-2, IL-7 and IL-15 resulted in the best yields of …
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Effect of HIV infection and pregnancy on parameters of vaginal immunity
… Our study addresses the role of pregnancy and HIV infection on concentrations of cytokines in genital tract fluid that play a role in HIV sexual transmission. We focused on two pathways: The NF-KB inflammation pathway that has been implicated in susceptibility to HIV infection, and two …
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Impact of HIV infection on the frequency and phenotype of Th17 cells in the female genital tract
… in regulating gut mucosal immunity during HIV infection by sustaining gut mucosal barrier integrity, although they do not respond to HIV directly. Depletion of Th17 cells from the gut mucosa during HIV infection has been suggested to contribute to elevated microbial translocation and immune …
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An evaluation of the quality of antenatal care and patient satisfaction in two provinces of South Africa
… investigate the quality of service delivery for HIV-infected women at antenatal clinics in the Western Cape and Free State provinces, South Africa and to highlight areas for improvement. It was part of a larger one to determine the effectiveness of PMTCT programmes in 4 countries. These two …
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Patterns and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding duration among women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa
… breastfeeding has been adversely affected by the HIV epidemic, due to breastmilk-associated mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) risk in the absence of triple antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, with rapidly expanding global accessibility of ART, HIV treatment and infant feeding guidelines now …
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Epidemiology of Hiv-Infection In Incarcerated Women In South Carolina
In the last decade, the HIV/AIDS epidemic in correctional facilities has received increased attention and been identified as a growing public health concern. While the prevalence of HIV infection is greater among men (73%) in the general population, the opposite remains true among incarcerated …
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