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Factors affecting highly active anti-retroviral therapy adherence in a rural area in BotswanaTshisuyi, Emmanuel Tshibanda 11 1900 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to determine factors affecting non-adherence to Anti-retroviral therapy among AIDS patients. A cross sectional quantitative survey, was used. Structured interviews were conducted with 300 ART patients. Data were analysed using SPSS version 13 and presented in charts, graphs and frequency tables.
Motivators of good adherence were identified as disclosure of HIV positive status to more than one person, frequent adherence counselling, self-efficacy to adhere to ART, positive interactions between patients and healthcare providers; and using an adherence partner. Barriers to adherence were forgetfulness, transportation costs to and from the clinic, time away from work and side effects. There was a strong positive correlation between adherence, CD4 counts and viral load. Adherence was closely tied to immunologic and virologic improvements. Respondents with poor adherence were likely to have unsuppressed viral loads (OR 12.98, 95%, CI 4.9-34). / Health Studies / Masters of Public Health
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care providers towards isoniazide preventive therapy (IPT) provision in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAzmera Molla Tikuye, Tikuye, Azmera Molla 08 1900 (has links)
This study assessed healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards IPT provision for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used for the study and data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 104 clinicians working in ART clinics.
The findings show that healthcare providers who participated in this study had a mean value of high knowledge, positive attitude and good practice towards IPT provision for PLHIV. Significant association was found between knowledge and attitude (P=0.000) but no significant associations were found between knowledge and practice, attitude and practice as well as between the type of facility (public/private) and level of practice.
This implied that, the low level of IPT implementation in Addis Ababa doesn’t seem due to health care providers’ lack of knowledge and resistance to provide IPT for people living with HIV. As a result, the researcher recommends for further researches of other possible factors like; the reliability of IPT information/data management, drug supply and the leadership and governance of the health system that IPT program is a direct concern. / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health (with specialisation in Medical Informatics))
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Prevalence and molecular identification of candida oral infections in HIV patients attending treatment centres, Vhembe District, Limpopo ProvinceMashao, Mmbangiseni Beauty 03 November 2014 (has links)
MSc (Microbiology) / Department of Microbiology
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Challenges facing home and community care givers on HIV/AIDS care and support services in Ratlou, North West ProvinceMangale, Ndivhuho 14 January 2015 (has links)
MPM / Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
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Challenges and managing mechanism of Ha-Mphaphuli Home-Based Caregivers for patients living with HIV/AIDS in Vhembe District, Limpopo ProvinceMotsei, Mpho Solomon 16 January 2015 (has links)
MPM / Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
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Characterization of HIV-1 drug resistance mutations from plasma and peripheral mononuclear cells in patients failing antiretroviral treatment in Bela-Bela, South AfricaEtta, Elisabeth Mashu 16 September 2015 (has links)
MSc (Microbiology) / Department of Microbiology
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The role of professional nurses on anti-retroviral therapy adherence among children living with HIV/AIDS in Lejweleputstwa District: Free State, South AfricaMoreku, Dikeledi Caroline 18 September 2017 (has links)
MCur / Department of Advanced Nursing Science / Survival of children with HIV/AIDS has increased considerably with the use of effective antiretroviral therapy. However, the benefits of this therapy are limited by the difficulty of adherence to the treatment. This study sought to explore the role of professional nurses on anti-retroviral therapy adherence among children in Lejweleputswa district: Free State, South Africa. An exploratory descriptive qualitative research design was used to identify and describe role of professional nurses toward anti-retroviral therapy adherence among children. Population for this study included seventeen (17) professional nurses working in four purposively sampled Primary Health Care clinics invited to participate in the study. Four focus group discussions were conducted in which each group had 6 participants. The transcribed data was analysed using the framework approach of data analysis. Professional nurses in Lejweleputswa district report poor knowledge of parents/caregivers of children, perceived poverty, stigma and discrimination, inappropriate care approaches, and parental dynamics as factors influencing poor ART adherence. Recommendations for enhancing children ART adherence levels in Lejweleputswa district included: mainstreaming adherence counselling in children ART and adopting a comprehensive family centered care approach were identified as measures for improving children ART adherence. Other measures included integration of ART services into Primary Health Care (PHC) services, parental empowerment, development of a programme to reduce stigma and discrimination in the community.
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Gender-based knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of students towards the "ABC' HIV prevention strategy; a case study of University of Venda, Limpopo Province, South AfricaJabuli, M. 18 September 2017 (has links)
MGS / Institute for Gender and Youth Studies / Extensive resources and information are available on HIV/AIDS, but there remain disparities
between what is known and actual behavior, particularly among students at tertiary institutions.
A lot has been done to create HIV awareness and prevent further infections among male and
female students in Higher Education Institutions of South Africa. Despite the availability of
information, awareness education and campaigns, free condoms and treatment, the HIV
infections continue to increase in South Africa especially amongst the youth. The aim of the
study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of male and female students
at the University of Venda towards the “ABC” strategy for HIV prevention, and how these
consequently influence their sexual behavior. Data was obtained from 32 students using a semistructured
questionnaire. A non-probability, haphazard sampling technique was used to
randomly select the participants. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used for data
analysis. The study findings contend that knowledge of HIV and its prevention measures always
translates to positive sexual behaviour, as university students were found to be knowledgeable
enough, but their attitudes and sexual behaviour were found not to be consistent enough. The
researcher recommends future researchers to focus on the factors that hinder sexual
abstinence, fidelity in sexual relationships, and condom use amongst Higher Education
students, towards creating safer environments for them.
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Drug Resistance Mutations in Naive HIV-1 South African Patients, and Construction of Molecular Clones to Phenotype Putative Resistance MutationsMavhandu, Lufuno Grace 03 1900 (has links)
MSc (Microbiology) / Department of Microbiology / See the attached abstract below
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Detection of Cryptosporidium species in stools of HIV/AIDS patients in Bela-Bela, South AfricaMakuwa, Stenly Modupi 06 1900 (has links)
MSc (Microbiology) / Department of Microbiology / See the attached abstract below
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