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Showing 1 to 20 of 86 for “"women living with HIV"”.
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Women Living with HIV/AIDS and Disclosure
… individuals in the United States are infected with HIV. One in four of those with HIV are women. Disadvantaged women living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA) continue to experience barriers to disclosing their HIV/AIDS status due to intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and stigma. The purpose of this …
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Stigma in Women Living with HIV in Jakarta, Indonesia
The number of women living with HIV (WLWH) in Indonesia increased 344 times between 2008 and 2013, from 3,565 to 12,279. Housewives comprised the largest number of new AIDS cases reported in 2013. Many of these women get stigmatized in their communities once their diagnosis is known, and we know …
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Coping strategies among Mexican American women living with HIV
… has documented the disproportionate rate of HIV infection among women of color, mainly, African American women and Latinas. The current trend shows that the number of cases affecting these sub-populations will continue to increase. A gap exists in the literature in understanding the coping …
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Stigma and women living with HIV: A co-operative inquiry
This thesis explores the impact of stigma on women in New Zealand living with HIV through the use of co-operative inquiry, an innovative, participatory, action-based and somewhat revolutionary, research method. Through the process of sharing experiences, reflection and discussion, participants were …
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Pain, courage, and wisdom: stories of women living with HIV
This is a descriptive study of women with Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Women have been neglected in social science research and literature on HIV/AIDS (Anastos & Marte, 1989, Corea, 1992). Unfortunately even when women with HIV / AIDS have been …
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Being positive: women living with HIV and AIDS in British Columbia
… inquiry into five white, middle classwomen's experiences living with HIV and AIDS in British Columbia. The purpose, rather than describing AIDS as a medical phenomenon, is to document how being diagnosed HIV positive has affected the women's lives, health, relationships and …
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The impact of structured support groups for pregnant women living with HIV
… structured support group programme developed for HIV-positive women in South Africa is assessed. The programme has been developed to fit the needs of HIV-positive women in South Africa, using an action research approach. The study utilises a quasi-experimental design, with an intervention group …
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Women living with HIV in South Africa : discourses of 'normalisation' and femininity
… Africa has the greatest proportion of people living with HIV. As of 2005, 28.5 million people in southern Africa were living with HIV and 57% of them are women (UNAIDS, 2005). As the pandemic progresses, scholarly work is produced surrounding HIV but this still remains within the confines of …
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Antiretroviral Regimen and Pregnancy Outcomes of Women Living with HIV in a US Cohort
Women who are pregnant and living with HIV have traditionally been excluded from clinical trials regarding new pharmacotherapy. Immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for women who are pregnant and living with HIV. Given there is limited data regarding the safety of ART …
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The Development of a Normative Model of Social Support for Women Living With HIV
HIV and AIDS affect a growing number of women. Although they have received some attention in the literature, more needs to be learned about their social experiences of women living with HIV. Research has shown that social support is a valuable resource for those battling HIV or AIDS. In particular, …
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Experiences of pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS at Vhembe District in the Limpopo Province
… Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). About 5.3 million South Africans are infected with the virus, of which 3 million are women above 15 years of age and 220 000 are children. The impact of death due to AIDS related illness is a tragic reality experienced by families, …
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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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Sexual and Reproductive Decisions and Experiences of Women Living With HIV/AIDS in Abuja, Nigeria
Over 60% of those living with HIV/AIDS are women, the majority of them in their sexual and reproductive years (UNAIDS, 2006). With antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, most of them are living longer and healthier to engage in sexual and reproductive activities (WHO, 2006). This study explored the sexual and …
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Psychosocial predictors of HIV treatment outcomes among young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV
Introduction: Young pregnant and postpartum women's suboptimum antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and engagement in HIV care remains a global concern despite improvements in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and general ART services. Various psychosocial risk factors have been …
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'A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Pregnancy Intentions among Black Women Living with HIV in South Carolina'
<p>Black women of childbearing age residing in the Southeastern, US are disproportionately impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Considering the potential risks of transmitting the virus to an infant and/or uninfected sexual partner combined with concerns about the possibility of leaving a living …
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Tuberculosis and hospitalization incidence postpartum among women living with HIV in Gugulethu, Western Cape, South Africa
… TB infections are prevalent in pregnant women living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compared to women not living with HIV in South Africa. Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is poor among pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV (WLHIV), thus making WLHIV at a higher …
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Assessment of the Challenges Facing Women Living With HIV/AIDS in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam City
This study assessed challenges facing women living with HIV/AIDS in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam City. This study specifically aimed to examine factors contributing to women contracting HIV/AIDS in Ilala District, assess challenges facing women with HIV/AIDS in Ilala District and explore measures …
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Capacitating Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Tumbi. Ward through Training on Income Generating Activities and Financing
… project carried out to assess the needs of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) in Tumbi ward – Kibaha Town Council. The objective was to assess the WLHA community and identify their strengths and resources available to meet their needs. To achieve this, objective the project employed …
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Prevalence of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension in obese women living with HIV In Cape Town, South Africa
Background: In accordance with global hypertension practice guidelines, hypertension is defined as having systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg in an office or clinic setting following repeated examination. Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity …
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