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Mapping the spatial distribution and characteristics of HIV seropositivity among women in Ethiopia. A spatial analysis [PDF]

Global Epidemiology
Background: Although promising effort has been made so far, HIV remains a public health concern. Women in Ethiopia are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for a majority of new infections and HIV -related deaths.
Ribka Nigatu Haile
exaly   +4 more sources

Anti-HIV seropositivity was related to HBsAg seropositivity among injecting drug users in Taiwan [PDF]

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016
In Taiwan, the number of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection via drug injection has been increasing since 2003. Due to HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) having similar transmission routes, HBV and HIV infections among injecting drug ...
Meng-Hsuan Hsieh, Ming-Yen Hsieh, Chung-Feng Huang, Ming-Lun Yeh, Shu-Chi Wang, Jeng-Fu Yang, Ko Chang, Wei-Ru Lin, Chun-Yu Lin, Tun-Chieh Chen, Jee-Fu Huang, Chia-Yen Dai, Jih-Jin Tsai, Wan-Long Chuang, Ming-Lung Yu   +14 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Implementation of blanket provider-initiated testing and counselling: Predictors of HIV seropositivity among infants, children and adolescents in Cameroon [PDF]

Public Health in Practice, 2020
Objectives: The number needed to test (NNT) to identify a child infected with HIV remains high in the context of the implementation of the blanket provider-initiated testing and counselling (bPITC) strategy.
H.A. Yumo, D.N. Nsame, P.B. Kuwoh, M.B. Njabon, I. Sieleunou, J.J.N. Ndenkeh, G. Tene, P. Memiah, C. Kuaban, M. Beissner   +9 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Geospatial pattern of HIV seropositivity and its predictors among women in Ethiopia. A spatial and multiscale geographically weighted regression analysis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundAlthough promising efforts have been made so far, HIV remains a public health concern. Women in Ethiopia are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for a majority of new infections and AIDS-related deaths.
Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Biruk Beletew Abate, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Ribka Nigatu Haile   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Verification of False Reactivity in HIV Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Its Translation Into the Three Tests Algorithm in Cameroon [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Verification study enabled the detection of HIV false reactivity ranging from 0‐4% across rapid diagnostic tests. A reliable three‐tests algorithm ranked First Response HIV 1‐2‐0 Card, First Response HIV1+2/Syphilis Combo or STANDARD Q as suitable test 1 to mitigate false positive events. As countries move toward HIV elimination, implementing the three‐
Rogers Ajeh Awoh, Désiré Takou, Isidore Oscar Bienvenu Etogo Ondigui, Roger Onana, Etienne Kembou, Collins Chenwi, Daniel Mabongo, Grace Beloumou Angong, Laetitia Bissai, Aude Christelle Ka'e, Alex Durand Nka, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Nadine Fainguem, Daniele Simnoue, Florine Tsimene, Sandrine Djupsa, Jaurès Metambou, Aurelie Kengne, Arlette Messeh, Gilbert Tchatchoua, Naomi‐Karell Etame, Michel Tommo, Krystel Zam Nnomo, Edith Temgoua, Basil Yaba, Gregory Edie Halle Ekane, Carlo‐Federico Perno, Vittorio Colizzi, Nicaise Ndembi, Diaby Ousmane, Joelle Bouba Pamen, Alexis Ndjolo, Celine Lastrucci, Joseph Fokam, Malachie Manouada   +34 more
wiley   +2 more sources

HIV seropositivity, patterns, and clinico-epidemiological profile of sexually transmitted infection patients attending the Suraksha Clinic of a tertiary care public hospital in southern Rajasthan, India—a cross-sectional study [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The current study aimed to determine the clinical-epidemiological profile, patterns, and HIV seropositivity among STI patients attending the Suraksha Clinic by the National AIDS Control Organization in southern Rajasthan, India.
Shikha Mehta, Rajath Rao, Sharad Mehta, Keerti Singh   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

HIV seropositivity in patients with first-episode psychosis

South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2007
Background. In order to gauge the impact of the HIV epidemic on psychotic disorders, the magnitude and causal direction of the association between HIV infection and psychosis need to be examined closely. Objective.
S Mashaphu, D L Mkize
doaj   +2 more sources

Serosurvey of Toxoplasmosis Among Drug Users in Fars Province, Southern Iran: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread zoonotic protozoan that poses significant health risks, particularly to immunocompromised individuals. Although generally asymptomatic, toxoplasmosis can lead to severe neurological complications and behavioral disorders.
Mohammad Reza Cheraghi, Mina Zarrabi, Sara Shahriarirad, Sahel Rohampour, Ghazal Shayan, Mostafa Omidian, Elham Rezaee, Jamal Sarvari, Abolfazl Gheshlaghi, Qasem Asgari, Bahador Sarkari   +10 more
wiley   +2 more sources

Disclosing HIV seropositivity to significant others

AIDS, 1993
To examine gay men's patterns of self-disclosure of HIV seropositivity to friends, lovers, relatives and colleagues; to assess the effects of disclosure; and to identify reasons for not disclosing to particular individuals.Longitudinal questionnaire survey of gay men.A total of 163 HIV-positive men participating in the AIDS Behavioral Research Project,
R B, Hays, L, McKusick, L, Pollack, R, Hilliard, C, Hoff, T J, Coates   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Resisting and challenging stigma in Uganda : the role of support groups of people living with HIV [PDF]

, 2013
Introduction: Global scale up of antiretroviral therapy is changing the context of HIV-related stigma. However, stigma remains an ongoing concern in many countries. Groups of people living with HIV can contribute to the reduction of stigma.
Grace W Mwai, Morten Skovdal, Seeley, Janet, Janet Seeley, Gitau Mburu, David Bitira, Ian Hodgson, Mwai, Grace W., Stegling, Christine, Mala Ram, Christine Stegling, Skovdal, Morten, Mburu, Gitau, Ram, Mala, Bitira, David, Mwai, Grace W, Hodgson, Ian   +16 more
core   +5 more sources