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

Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020

  • Predictors of Change in CD4 Count among Adult HIV/AIDS Patients on Anti-Retroviral Treatment in West Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia; Retrospective Longitudinal Study

    Adisu Birhanu Weldesenbet, Biruk Shalmeno Tusa, Sewnet Adem Kebede, Getachew Asfaw Dagne

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 32-37
    Received: 03 June 2020
    Accepted: 17 June 2020
    Published: 04 July 2020
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    Abstract: Background: As one of the countries in the Sub-Saharan African Region, Ethiopia also happens to bear a higher burden of HIV infection. For HIV-infected patients, the level of CD4 count remains an important test with regard to diagnostic decision-making. There is limited information on predictors of longitudinal change in CD4 count over time that ex... Show More
  • Economic Burden of Accessing Antiretrovirals Among People Living with HIV; Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Lagos State, Nigeria

    Ogunnaike Adewale Adeyemi, Adewole David, Temowo Oluseyi Sunday, Fisher Oladipupo, Essien Michael, Dada Julianah

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 38-43
    Received: 23 June 2020
    Accepted: 15 July 2020
    Published: 13 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS is one of the major diseases with multifaceted burdens; health, emotional and financial. After the introduction of the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), HIV/AIDS became a chronic disease that requires long-term management thus competing with other day-to-day economic obligations of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). There have bee... Show More
  • Patient Satisfaction with Healthcare Service Delivery in an ART Treatment Centre in Nigeria

    Osho Patrick Olanrewaju, Adepoju Omoseni Oyindamola, Joseph Oluyemi, Gbenga-Fabusiwa Funmilayo Joy, Oni Oluwatosin Idowu, Ojo Oladotun Ayotunde

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 44-52
    Received: 24 May 2020
    Accepted: 13 July 2020
    Published: 16 September 2020
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    Abstract: Optimal Service delivery is imperative for a favorable patients’ care outcome. PLWHV have social and welfare needs asides their health need. Healthcare service delivery is key to meeting these needs. This study assessed the level of satisfaction of PLWHV with the Healthcare service they are being provided with at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. The... Show More
  • HIV Infection Testing and Service Delivery of One Accredited Treatment Center in Cameroon

    Serge Bruno Ebong, Calixte Ida Penda, Juste Patient Mbébi Enoné, Patricia Epee Eboumbou, Madeleine Mbangue, Samuel Honore Mandengue, Carole Else Eboumbou Moukoko

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 53-61
    Received: 02 September 2020
    Accepted: 06 October 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
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    Abstract: Effectiveness of Anonymous and free Voluntary Counseling and Testing (AVCT) Centers in the HIV prevention and care can be threatened by a low use of its service delivery, especially in developing countries. This study was designed to obtain reliable data on the current state of the quality of the services and, evaluate the factors that are associat... Show More
  • Prevalence of HIV in North-East Nigeria: A Case of Comprehensive HIV Service Delivery in 3 Internally Displaced Persons Camps in Borno State, Northeast, Nigeria

    Nsikan Affiah, Sunkanmi Fadoju, Paul Yunana, Jummai Adamu, Ndifreke James, Peter Dickson, Joseph Jasini, Emmanuel Opada, Henry Udenenwu, Jonah John

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 62-66
    Received: 30 October 2020
    Accepted: 11 November 2020
    Published: 19 November 2020
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    Abstract: The humanitarian crisis in North-East Nigeria has had its greatest impact in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states who now depend largely on humanitarian assistance for their survival. According to the 2017 UNDP estimates, 8.5 million people are caught in the middle of the humanitarian crises in Northeast Nigeria, resulting in widespread displacement, ins... Show More
  • Prevalence and Correlates of HIV Infection Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Congo, 2017

    Gilbert Ndziessi, Axel Julius Aloumba, Raphael Bioko, Benjamin Atipo, Joseph Axel Ngatsie, Michel Bitemo, Gontran Ondzotto

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 67-72
    Received: 16 November 2020
    Accepted: 30 November 2020
    Published: 08 December 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The risk of contracting HIV is very high in Men who have sex with men (MSM) compared to the general population. This study aimed to estimates HIV prevalence among MSM in 2018 in Congo and identified associated factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study using the respondent-driven sampling method was conducted. Blood samples were collected ... Show More