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Virological outcomes of third-line antiretroviral therapy in a global context: a systematic reviews and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite remarkable progress, HIV's influence on global health remains firm, demanding continued attention. Understanding the effectiveness of third-line antiretroviral …
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Xpert HIV-1 qual point-of-care testing for HIV early infant diagnosis in Tanzania: experiences and perceptions of health care workers in a 2016 study
BACKGROUND: HIV early infant diagnosis (HEID) at the centralized laboratory faces many challenges that impact the cascade of timely HEID. …
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Severe BCG immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome lymphadenitis successfully managed with pre-antiretroviral counseling and a non-surgical approach: a case report
BACKGROUND: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) reactions are the most common cause of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in HIV-positive infants who …
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Exploring the association between erythema multiforme and HIV infection: some mechanisms and implications
Erythema multiforme (EM) is an immune-mediated mucocutaneous condition characterized by hypersensitivity reactions to antigenic stimuli from infectious agents and certain …
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Evaluation of the effects of Artemisia Annua L. and Moringa Oleifera Lam. on CD4 count and viral load among PLWH on ART at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Initiation of ART among people living with HIV (PLWH) having a CD4 count ≤ 350cells/µl, produces poor immunological recovery, …
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents living with HIV after dolutegravir - based antiretroviral therapy start in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) is currently the preferred first-line treatment for persons living with HIV (PLHIV) including children …
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Presence of tuberculosis symptoms among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Zimbabwe
We conducted secondary data analysis using a biobehavioral survey dataset of 1538 MSM from Zimbabwe. Survey participants were screened for …
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Assessing high-risk sexual practices associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection among young female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Young female sex workers (YFSWs) face a higher risk of HIV infection compared to older workers, but there is …
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Support, not blame: safe partner disclosure among women diagnosed with HIV late in pregnancy in South Africa and Uganda
BACKGROUND: HIV partner disclosure rates remain low among pregnant women living with HIV in many African countries despite potential benefits …
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Effect of dolutegravir-based versus efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy on excessive weight gain in adult treatment-naïve HIV patients at Matsanjeni health center, Eswatini: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background There is limited data on dolutegravir (DTG)-associated weight gain from settings with a dual burden of HIV and …
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Experiences of people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries and their perspectives in self-management: a meta-synthesis
INTRODUCTION: Availability of anti-retroviral treatment has changed HIV in to a manageable chronic disease, making effective self-management essential. However, only …
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Determinants of survival of adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Centre Region of Cameroon: a multi-centered cohort-analysis
Abstract Background In spite of the global decreasing mortality associated with HIV, adolescents living with HIV (ADLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa …
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Risk factors for unsuppressed viral load after intensive adherence counseling among HIV infected persons in Kampala, Uganda: a nested case–control study
BACKGROUND: Intensive adherence counseling (IAC) is the global standard of care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) who …
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Prevalence of depression among people living with HIV in rural hospitals in South-Western Nigeria-Association with clinico-demographic factors
Major depression is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder among people living with HIV (PLWH) and is predictive of high morbidity …
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Adolescent’s and youth’s adherence to antiretroviral therapy for better treatment outcome and its determinants: multi-center study in public health facilities
BACKGROUND: Low-adherence to Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) negatively affects the clinical, immunological, and virologic outcomes of patients. Adherence is the most …
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Strategies to improve the care of older adults 50 years and above living with HIV in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: With effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), many persons living with HIV (PLHIV) live to old age. Caring for aged PLHIV …
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Uptake of retroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis and its associated factors among female sex workers, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Pre-exposure prophylaxis is the use of antiretroviral medications by HIV-negative individuals to prevent infection before exposure. Ethiopia has made …
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Standard of care in advanced HIV disease: review of HIV treatment guidelines in six sub-Saharan African countries
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends an evidence-based package of care to reduce mortality and morbidity among people with …
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Predictors of HIV status disclosure among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Ghana: the disclosure conundrum and its policy implications in resource limited settings
BACKGROUND: Globally, over 40 million lives have been claimed by HIV/AIDS. In Ghana, more than 350,000 people are living with …
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Understanding health outcome drivers among adherence club patients in clinics of Gauteng, South Africa: a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach
BACKGROUND: There has been growing interest in understanding the drivers of health outcomes, both in developed and developing countries. The …