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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Pediatric HIV"”.
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Psychosocial variance in the outcomes of pediatric HIV
… concluded that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes developmental delays have compared infected children's scores to instrument norms (Epstein et al., 1986; Ultmann et al., 1984), rather than matched control subjects. Early intervention programs have found similar deficits for children …
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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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Survival, virological and immunological outcomes of HIV-infected children accessing ART at South African primary health care clinics
South Africa faces the world’s largest pediatric HIV epidemic. Combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the only effective treatment for HIV virus suppression. Pediatric HIV care has traditionally been provided in academic research and tertiary care facilities, however efforts to improve ART …
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The neuropsychological and behavioural profiles of HIV-infected asymptomatic HAART-naïve children : a cross sectional and follow-up study
One of the most serious consequences of pediatric HIV infection is its impact on the central nervous system (CNS). Children born with HIV may present with cognitive abnormalities within a few months or years of birth. However, there is a group of children known as ‘slow progressors’ or asymptomatic …
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Factors contributing to mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV at Sehego Zone Clinics, Capricorn District in South Africa
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV remains the most prevalent source of pediatric HIV infection. The prevalence of HIV is especially high among South African women of reproductive age and transmission of HIV from mothers to children is a significant concern. This study investigated the …
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Systems Analysis and Improvement to Optimize the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission in Central Mozambique
… interventions designed to reduce mother to child HIV transmission in low and middle income countries with high HIV burden such as Mozambique, the translation of these scientific advances into effective delivery strategies has been slow, uneven and incomplete. As a result, pediatric HIV infection …
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CNS Neural/Glial Progenitors as Targets of HIV-1 and Opiates: Effects on Proliferation and Population Dynamics May Alter Behavior Outcomes.
<p>Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients with a history of injection opiate abuse have higher incidences of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and neurological dysfunction. The use of combined anti-retroviral therapy has significantly reduced the prevalence of mortality and …
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Factors affecting access to comprehensive HIV care among HIV Positive children(0-15years)in Chipata District, Eastern Province, Zambia
… affecting access to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive children (0-15 years) out of the comprehensive HIV Care program using informal caregivers in Chipata district, Eastern Province of Zambia. Methods Data was collected between November, 2013 and March 2014. The study sampled162 …
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Factors affecting access to comprehensive HIV care among HIV Positive children(0-15years)in Chipata District, Eastern Province, Zambia
… affecting access to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive children (0-15 years) out of the comprehensive HIV Care program using informal caregivers in Chipata district, Eastern Province of Zambia. Methods Data was collected between November, 2013 and March 2014. The study sampled162 …
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Characteristics and outcomes of children, adolescents and young adults on antiretroviral therapy in Southern Africa, incorporating additional outcome ascertainment through linkage and tracing studies
Despite significant progress in pediatric HIV care and treatment, children, adolescents, and young adults living with HIV (CAYHIV) continue to face challenges in achieving optimal outcomes compared to adults due to challenges like virologic non-suppression (VNS) among those in care and loss to …
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Brain morphometry of HIV-infected children on early antiretroviral therapy (ART) from age 5 to 9 years
… – 2.1 million children vertically infected with HIV were living in sub-Saharan Africa, of whom an estimated 320, 000 were in South Africa. Since implementation of the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) strategy, the infection rate has reduced substantially. More recently, the …
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Demographic and neuropsychological profile of HIV-positive children referred for an assessment at a local clinic over a 5-year period
… affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) relative to high-income countries (HICs). Children are particularly vulnerable given the impact of HIV on brain development. Neuropsychology is still in its infancy in South Africa and there are limited services dedicated to addressing …