Author: Darshini GovindasamyPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Linkage to HIV Care from a Mobile Testing Unit in South Africa by Different CD4 Count Strata
Author: Darshini GovindasamyAdvances in Opportunistic Infection Research and Treatment: 2012 Edition
Author: Publisher: ScholarlyEditions
ISBN: 1464996075
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Advances in Opportunistic Infection Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Opportunistic Infection. The editors have built Advances in Opportunistic Infection Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Opportunistic Infection in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Opportunistic Infection Research and Treatment / 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa
Author: Ebenezer DurojayePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000401340
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
This book explores recent developments, constraints and opportunities relating to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa. Despite many positive developments in relation to sexual and reproductive health in recent years, many Africans still encounter challenges, for instance in poor maternity services, living with HIV, and discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation or identity. Covering topics such as abortion, gender identity, adolescent sexuality and homosexuality, the chapters in this book discuss the impact of culture, morality and social beliefs on the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights across the continent, particularly in relation to vulnerable and marginalized groups. The book also explores the role of litigation, national human rights institutions and regional human rights bodies in advancing the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the region. Throughout, the contributions highlight the relevance of a rights-based framework in addressing topical and contentious issues on sexual and reproductive health and rights within Sub-Saharan Africa. This book will be of interest to researchers of sexuality, civil rights and health in Africa. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003175049, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Mobile HIV Units in South Africa
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Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Abstract Objective: To examine existing literature on mobile HIV testing units to determine if they have the potential to increase access to testing, treatment, and HIV education to decrease rates of HIV in South Africa. Participants: Ten research articles evaluating the HIV intervention method of mobile HIV units in South Africa, including outcome measures. Analysis: Systematic search of 87 articles from 2000 to 2018 and review of the 10 articles that met inclusion criteria. Results: Several studies (n=5) showed that mobile testing units are effective at attracting hard to reach populations, such as men and young adults. Studies (n=3) also suggested that mobile testing units were successful at attracting first time testers. Mobile testing units did increase access to testing but did not necessarily increase access to treatment post-diagnosis. Some articles (n=2) found that mobile testing services have not yet found an effective way to link care once patients leave the unit. One article (n=1) found that the implementation of mobile testing units is cost-effective for South Africa and countries that are similarly resourced to South Africa. Conclusions: This search found proof that mobile units increase access to testing, especially among hard to reach populations, and would be cost-effective to implement in South Africa. This study also found that if current mobile units are modified, they have the potential to increase access to education about HIV and increase access to treatment post-diagnosis. This search did not provide ample evidence that mobile testing units can decrease prevalence rates of HIV in South Africa. Key Words: mobile HIV testing units, South Africa, mobile HCT
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6)
Author: King K. HolmesPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464805253
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1027
Book Description
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.
Association Between CD4 Cell Count, Viral Load, and Number of Clinic Visits Among African American HIV Positive Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) Attending an Integrated Service Urban Clinic in South East Washington D.C
Author: Solomon AgborPublisher:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Background. The widespread use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS has led to dramatic decrease in HIV-related morbidity and mortality. Successful treatment however, requires that the patients maintain nearly perfect adherence to their regimen. Unfortunately, due to Sub-optimal adherence, not all patients benefit from this. Therefore, strategies that proactively assist and support patients' efforts to adherence are imperative. This study examines the association between CD4 cell count, viral load, and number of clinic visits. Design and setting. This 24-month single-centered, retrospective study that consisted of medical chart review of HIV/AIDS patients on HAART who attended the Family and Medical Counseling Service---an HIV treatment clinic located in South East, Washington D.C. Study sample. African American HIV patients (235), on HAART for at least 24 months retrospectively from date of study. Had visited the clinic at least once every quarter during which their CD4 count and viral load levels were checked. Methods. Three hundred and fifteen medical charts reviewed, 235 retained, 80 eliminated. CD4 cell count and viral loads were used as proxies for adherence. One-way Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA), and Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) methods were used for bivariate analysis and multivariate analyses respectively. Results. F-scores for CD4 cell count (98.76) and the viral load (77.98) were greatly different from 1 (p 0.000). The mean changes in CD4 cell count were approximately 187 cells/mm3, 225 cells/mm3 and 94 cells/mm3 when number of visits increased from one to two, one to three, and one to four respectively (p 0.000). Similarly, mean viral load decreased by 133,807 copies/ml for an increased visit from one to two and by 151,955 copies/ml when visits increased to three (P
Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection
Author: World Health OrganizationPublisher:
ISBN: 9789241549684
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
These guidelines provide guidance on the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection and the care of people living with HIV. They are structured along the continuum of HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care. This edition updates the 2013 consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs following an extensive review of evidence and consultations in mid-2015, shared at the end of 2015, and now published in full in 2016. It is being published in a changing global context for HIV and for health more broadly.
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Author: Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9240014888
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Global HIV Epidemics among Sex Workers
Author: Deanna KerriganPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821397753
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A global economic analysis of HIV infection amongst sex workers, finding that evidence based and rights affirming interventions are not implemented to the level that their efficacy warrants, and that doing so at scale would be cost effective and deliver significant returns on investment.
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