International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science

Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019

  • Tuberculosis Incidence and Mortality Rates Among People Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at the Buea Regional Hospital: A Seven Year Retrospective Study

    Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kah Emmanuel Nji, Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Yaoh Adolf Tah, Pascal Nji Atanga, Anna Longdoh Njunda, Irene Ane Anyangwe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 82-90
    Received: May 20, 2019
    Accepted: Jun. 25, 2019
    Published: Jul. 31, 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has dramatically decreased HIV-associated morbidity and mortality in high-and low-income countries with a corresponding reduction in tuberculosis (TB) incidence. Nevertheless, the risk of TB remains substantially higher in people living with HIV (PLHIV) compared to non-HIV infected individuals. ... Show More
  • Awareness and Behaviours Relating to Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Among Students of Higher Institutions in South West Nigeria

    Adeniyi Augustine Adebayo, Bello Folasade Olanike, Adeyemo Olabisi Timothy, Bakare Adewumi, Ayankunle Mojisola Olumide, Agboola Segun Matthew

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 91-96
    Received: Jul. 04, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2019
    Published: Aug. 19, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) constitute a major health concern worldwide, this is particularly so in the developing and low resource countries and important factor in the prevention and treatment is the awareness and attitudes of the people toward these diseases. Methodology: The study was conducted among the students in highe... Show More
  • The Efficacy of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on HIV Patients with and Without Tuberculosis: A Comparative Study in a State Hospital Bida Niger State Nigeria

    Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Aminat Abiola Ojewale, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, Gabriel Omoniyi Ayeni, Olayinka Victor Ojo, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 97-104
    Received: Jul. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Aug. 13, 2019
    Published: Aug. 26, 2019
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    Abstract: There is a general broad knowledge surrounding the possible complications and opportunistic infections that patients with HIV can be exposed to, one of which is Tuberculosis, a popular co-morbid disease in HIV patients. Several studies have unraveled the efficacy of ARVs on the CD4 counts in HIV patients, but there exists knowledge gap in establish... Show More
  • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the Use of Contraceptives (Condom) as Prevention Among Students of Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State

    Aliyu Mohammed, Oyerinde Olufemi Oyesegun

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 105-109
    Received: Jul. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 02, 2019
    Published: Sep. 16, 2019
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    Abstract: The study investigates the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the use of contraceptive among the students of Federal college of Education, Kontagora. The subject of study were randomly selected. Sample of 300 students were used for the study. The instruments use for the study was questionnaire validated and tested for reliability. Data collected were analyz... Show More
  • Knowledge of HIV Transmission and Risky Sexual Behavioural Practices Among Selected Adolescents and Young Adults in Lagos, Nigeria

    Taiwo Modupe Balogun, Olawale Dally, Omobolanle Awofala

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 110-114
    Received: Aug. 28, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2019
    Published: Oct. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: The adolescents and young adults constitute a high risk group for HIV infection due to their common involvement with risky sexual behavioural practices. This study was carried out to assess the basic knowledge of HIV and also identify the risky sexual behavioural practices for infection among studied adolescents and young adults. A self-administere... Show More
  • Determinants of Adherence Levels to Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis among Seronegative Partners in HIV Discordant Heterosexual Relationships

    Samuel Mwangi Mwaura, Rysper Eve Rajula, Angeline Chepchirchir Kirui

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 115-123
    Received: Sep. 27, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 15, 2019
    Published: Oct. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: Adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication is key for its efficacy in prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection acquisition by uninfected partner in HIV discordant couples during high risk periods of HIV exposure. This study aimed at establishing determinants of adherence levels to oral PrEP drugs among seronegative pa... Show More
  • Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria

    Okunola Oluseye Ademola, Muoghalu Caroline, Irinoye Adedayo Ishola

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 124-133
    Received: Aug. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 24, 2019
    Published: Nov. 08, 2019
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    Abstract: The study investigated the socio-cultural factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral drugs among people living with HIV in a University Teaching Hospital in South-western Nigeria. It investigated the influence of various socio-cultural factors on adherence of PLWHA to treatment regimen People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) of antiretroviral ther... Show More
  • Influence of Stigma on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum Among Men and Transwomen Who Have Sex with Men (MTWSM) in the United States

    Jude Ssenyonjo, Roman Shrestha, Michael Copenhaver

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 134-140
    Received: Oct. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 09, 2019
    Published: Nov. 17, 2019
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    Abstract: Despite evidence from recent trials of the efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing the risk of contracting HIV, PrEP uptake has been slow due to a range of social, structural, and behavioral factors. In this systematic review, we examined the influence of stigma on the PrEP care continuum among men and transwomen who have sex with m... Show More
  • Assessment of Risky Sexual Behaviors Among University Students in Kigali, Rwanda

    Gashema Pierre, Ariane Umutoni, Zephanie Nzeyimana, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 141-146
    Received: Oct. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 25, 2019
    Published: Dec. 04, 2019
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    Abstract: Risky sexual behaviors (RSB) remain a public health concern among university students who are considered as key population for a nation’s economic development. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of sexually active students, RSB and their associated factors among students from two selected universities in Kigali. We employed a cro... Show More
  • HIV/AIDS in Kisii County: Current Status and Challenges

    Gladys Nyamoita Mokua, Geoffrey Mokua Maroko, Augustus Onchari Nyakundi, Meshack Ondora Onyambu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 147-155
    Received: Nov. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2019
    Published: Dec. 20, 2019
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    Abstract: In 2012, adult HIV/AIDS prevalence in Kisii County was disproportionately high at 8.6%, against the national average of 5.6%. Thus, the researchers set out to investigate the current status and intervention measures in place in combating the condition. Mixed method approach combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques was ... Show More
  • Differences in Coping Self-efficacy, Social Relations and Depression Among HIV-infected Ethnic Danes and Non-ethnic Danes in Denmark: A Cross-sectional Study

    Ane Soendergaard, Tinne Laursen, Margaret Chesney, Morten Sodemann, Lotte Rodkjaer

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 156-163
    Received: Nov. 23, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 16, 2019
    Published: Dec. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: Health-related quality of life is lower in people living with HIV compared to the general population, particularly because of higher levels of depression. Little is known about the differences between HIV-infected ethnic Danes and HIV-infected non-ethnic Danes at risk of depression. This study aimed to explore coping styles and social relations amo... Show More