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Knowledge and Attitude of PLWHA concerning Oral lesions of HIV/AIDS among patients of PEPFAR Clinic in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Lagos, Nigeria

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2011
Introduction: Oral manifestations in Human Immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) are associated with adverse effects on quality of life such as pain, difficulty in eating, bad breath, altered taste and sometimes ...
G A Agbelusi, H A Adeola, P O Ameh
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Antiretroviral treatment programmes in Nepal: Problems and barriers [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs have become the cornerstone of HIV (Human Immunodefi ciency Virus) care and treatment. Its use has led to a marked reduction in AIDS (Acquired Immune Defi ciency Syndrome) related morbidity and mortality.
Simkhada, Padam, van Teijlingen, Edwin, Wasti, Sharada Prasad   +2 more
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Connecting PLWHA in Rural Virginia to Health and Mental Health Care-Perspectives from the Life Worlds of Frontline Health Workers and PLWHA

HIV/AIDS Research and Treatment - Open Journal, 2015
Many areas in the rural south have historically been impoverished and medically underserved.1-4 Virginia encompasses two geographically underserved regions: Appalachia and the Southeast. According to the Virginia HIV Epidemiology Profile (2011), at the end of 2009, approximately 18% of residents resided in rural locations. Virginia’s Rural Health Plan (
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Molluscum contagiosum virus infection amongst plwha in ibadan, Nigeria

African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, 2013
Background: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) infection is caused by a pox virus and the virus is probably passed on by direct skinto- skin contact which may affect any part of the body. There is anecdotal evidence associating facial lesions with HIV-related immunodeficiency.
Fayemiwo, SA, Adesina, OA, Akinyemi, JO, Odaibo, GN, Omikunle, TO, Adewole, IF   +5 more
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Fertility Desires and Intentions among People Living with HIV/ AIDS (PLWHA) in Southern India

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2016
The desire of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) to have children can have significant public health implications. Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) has increased the life expectancy of PLWHA as a result of which they may consider child bearing. There are hardly any studies from India addressing the fertility desires among PLWHA.This study was
Hyma Jose, Deepak Madi, Nithyananda Chowta, John Ramapuram, Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran, Basavaprabhu Achappa, Vishnu Chandran   +6 more
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The Epidemiology and Determinants of Opportunistic Intestinal Parasites Among HIV‐Positive Patients Attending Care and Treatment Centers in Northcentral Ethiopia

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Opportunistic intestinal parasites (OIPs) cause significant morbidity and mortality among HIV‐positive people due to the decline of CD4+ T‐cells. In Ethiopia, the burden of this infection is high due to poor personal and environmental hygiene.
Yitbarek Mulie, Sissay Menkir, Abayeneh Girma, Bernard Marchand   +3 more
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Infeksi Oportunistik pada Orang dengan HIV/AIDS di RSUD Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan Tahun 2018-2022

Scripta Score Scientific Medical Journal
Background: The incidence of HIV/AIDS-related opportunistic infections should have decreased significantly in recent times due to antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Ozora Joshua Porsea Manurung
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Factors Associated With Feeling Ashamed of Disclosure of HIV‐Positive Status Among Women Who Self‐Reported to Health Facilities for HIV Testing in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey

Health Science Reports, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2024.
ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to determine the factors associated with feeling ashamed of disclosing HIV‐positive status among females who self‐reported to health facilities for HIV testing in Kenya. Method This study used the Kenya Demographic Health Survey data set for 2022.
Isaac Isiko, Kelly Taremwa, Simon Nyegenye, Aaron Mwesigwa, Reagan Muwanga Mutebi, Lenz Nwachinemere Okoro, Eneh Nchiek Edet, Catherine Chepkoskei Koech, Naya Gadzama Bulus, Jackson Micheal Asingwire   +9 more
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Stress, needs, and quality of life of people living with human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS in Taiwan

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is a manageable infectious disease by the effectiveness of highly active antiretroviral therapy. AIDS-related stigma and conflict may create distress and deteriorate quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV ...
Ming-Chu Feng, Jui-Ying Feng, Chien-Tai Yu, Li-Hua Chen, Pei-Hsuan Yang, Chung-Ching Shih, Po-Liang Lu   +6 more
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Health-Related Quality of Life Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Jordan: An Exploratory Study

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, 2020
Abdulnaser Algaralleh,1 Diala Altwalbeh,2 Fatima Al-Tarawneh2 1Department of Counseling and Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mutah University, Mutah, Jordan; 2Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Karak, Al-Balqa Applied ...
Algaralleh A, Altwalbeh D, Al-Tarawneh F
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