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

Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019

  • Unprotected Sex and Associated Factors among Adolescent Students of Rift Valley University Jimma Campus, Jimma Town, South West Ethiopia: Institution Based Cross Sectional Study

    Million Abera

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: 10 December 2018
    Accepted: 02 January 2019
    Published: 29 January 2019
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    Abstract: Unprotected sex is a sex-related risk behavior that contributes to pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease transmission amongst adolescents. Adolescents have high rates of unprotected sex and sexually transmitted diseases, and they are at increased risk for adverse behaviors and outcomes. Establishing risk factors for unprotected sex in adolesce... Show More
  • Application of the Health Belief Model to HIV Testing and Counselling Among Youth Living in Selected Rural Communities in Ghana

    Kennedy Nyeseh Ofori

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 11-18
    Received: 14 December 2018
    Accepted: 05 January 2019
    Published: 29 January 2019
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    Abstract: Human Immune Virus/Acquired Humane Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a pandemic that has caused devastating effects on both infected and affected persons. However, with the discovery of Anti-Retroviral Therapy, early detection of HIV leads to timely treatment, which significantly leads to prolong life. This study aimed at predicting the HIV Testing... Show More
  • A Case of TASO Tororo Surge Strategy: Using Double Layered Screening to Increase the Rate of Identification of New HIV Positive Clients in the Community

    Ronald Opito, Mastula Nanfuka, Levicatus Mugenyi, Michael Bernard Etukoit, Kenneth Mugisha, Lynette Opendi, Betty Nabukonde, David Kagimu, Godfrey Muzaaya, Caroline Karutu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 19-25
    Received: 05 January 2019
    Accepted: 07 February 2019
    Published: 28 February 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: HIV testing services is the entry point to HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support services. According to Uganda Population HIV impact assessment preliminary report released in 2018, 72.5% of people living with HIV in Uganda knew their status, which is below the UNAIDS target of 90%. We proposed a double layered screening of the ... Show More
  • An Assessment of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Service Utilization in Nigeria: A Binary Logistic Regression Approach

    Onemayin Kolawole Jospeh, Halid Omobolaji Yusuf, Obafemi Oluwafemi Samuel, Adetunji Ademola Abiodun

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 26-36
    Received: 13 February 2019
    Accepted: 15 March 2019
    Published: 08 April 2019
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    Abstract: HIV infection remains the most challenging health and development crisis in the last two decades as it continues to create health and socio-economic challenges in many parts of Nigeria and the world at large. HIV counselling and testing (HCT) can identify infection in early stages as it involves analysis of body fluids for the presence of antigens ... Show More
  • Factors Influencing Maternal Adherence to Infant’s Nevirapine Prophylaxis in a Cross-Sectional Study Conducted at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

    Caroline Kambugu Nabasirye, Ratib Mawa, Elizabeth Ayebare

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 37-46
    Received: 14 February 2019
    Accepted: 03 April 2019
    Published: 06 May 2019
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    Abstract: To eliminate mother to child transmission of HIV, existing interventions might need to be scaled-up and rigorously implemented. One of the strategies to reduce vertical transmission of HIVis the 4-6weeks daily single oral dose ofNevirapine (NVP) or Zidovidinerecommended for newbornsto HIV positive mothers. Maternal optimal adherence to these anti-r... Show More
  • HIV Status Disclosure to Sexual Partner(s) and Associated Factors Among Young Adults, A Mixed Methods Study

    Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Martha Ndapandula Hatutale, Hilda Namwenyo Ndadi, Moreblessing Chipo Mashora, Saara Penehafo Shatumbu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 47-51
    Received: 24 February 2019
    Accepted: 30 March 2019
    Published: 15 May 2019
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    Abstract: With a documented HIV prevalence among adults of 12.6% with disparities by sex; 15.7% and 9.3% among women and men respectively, Namibia is one of the first countries reported to be nearing epidemic control for HIV. Namibia has been very successful in ensuring universal treatment access for people living with HIV. For prevention interventions, the ... Show More
  • Factors Associated with Agreeing to Early Childbearing Among School Girls of Selected Rural Districts in Zambia

    Priscilla Nkonde, Cheelo Mweene, Patrick Musonda

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 52-58
    Received: 12 March 2019
    Accepted: 17 April 2019
    Published: 20 May 2019
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    Abstract: Background: The Zambia Demographic Health survey conducted in 2014 reported a notable number of adolescent girls 3627(11.7%) who had their first sexual intercourse by age 15 and the Zambia National Health Strategic Plan 2017-2021 highlighted the high adolescent birth rate which stood at 141 per 1000 live births between the years 2013 and 2014. In t... Show More
  • Geographical Distribution of HIV-patients with Respect to HIV-treatment Units in Cameroon: A Cross-sectional Study

    André Pascal Goura, Benjamin Azike Chukuwchindun, Martin Ndinakie Yakum, Joliette Azakoh Nguefack, Paméla Ekeme Lonbe, Jérôme Ateudjieu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 59-67
    Received: 20 March 2019
    Accepted: 25 April 2019
    Published: 20 May 2019
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    Abstract: The treatment of HIV-patients is a key component to HIV/aids control strategies. Since 2007, Cameroon is treating HIV-patients for free within decentralized treatment units created in functional health districts. This study aimed to map the geographical distribution of HIV-patients with respect to that of treatment units in Cameroon. We conducted a... Show More
  • Perceived Social Support and Its Association with Depression Among Patients Infected with HIV: A Hospital Based Study in Jos, Nigeria

    Halima Mwuese Sule, Mark Davou Gyang, Michael Terkura Agbir, Kingsley Mayowa Okonoda

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 68-75
    Received: 20 April 2019
    Accepted: 28 May 2019
    Published: 10 June 2019
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    Abstract: The chronicity of HIV infection predisposes the infected to mental health problems such as depression that demand a need for social support. The perception of social support is key to its beneficial effects. This study aimed to assess the level of perceived social support and its association with depression among patients infected with HIV in a hos... Show More
  • Challenges Facing Children Born with HIV: A Case Study of One Rural Schoolin Oshikoto Region of Namibia

    Emilia Ndapandula Mbongo, Anna Niitembu Hako

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 76-81
    Received: 07 May 2019
    Accepted: 11 June 2019
    Published: 24 June 2019
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    Abstract: An increasing number of children born with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are surviving well into adolescence and adulthood. This is a direct result of the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy to those infected. This study investigated the challenges facing children born with HIV in one rural school in the Oshikoto region of Namibia. The samp... Show More