Background: The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among HIV affected couples has implications for containment of infectiousness of HIV. Understanding correlates of STI among discordant couples could boost the effectiveness of antiretroviral interventions. Object...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/34741
With a prevalence rate of 3.1%, Nigeria has a generalized HIV/AIDS epidemic. Like much other developing countries, Nigeria has to collaborate with development partners to fight the HIV/AIDS scourge. This review assesses the impact of foreign aid initiatives on the fight against H...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/34538
Blood transfusion service comes with its various risks which include transfusion of transmissible infections especially hepatitis B. Though Nigeria is noted as a high endemic region for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, yet most techniques focus on detection of only hepatitis B...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/32082
Introduction: Gonorrhea is a worldwide public health problem. In Bhutan, the incidence of sexually transmitted infections increased from 12/10,000 in 2011 to 92/10,000 population in 2015. Disease burden and antibiotic resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoea have never been studied. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/33236
Aims: Young people especially in sub-Saharan Africa are at great risk of contracting HIV. Studies have shown that young people aged 15–24 account for an estimated 45% of new HIV infections worldwide while less than half could demonstrate accurate and comprehensive knowledge about...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31970
Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptomatic vulvo-vaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis and risk factors among women presenting at the outpatient departments of two tertiary health institutions in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Study Design: A prospecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/32057
Introduction: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Nigeria. Aim: This study explored the perception and experience of HIV positive mothers who had accessed services for preventing mother-to-child trans...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29202
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a major public health problem and has affected Sub-Saharan Africa heavily. Despite awareness campaigns, preventive measures, and more recently promotion of antiretroviral regimens, the prevalence of cases and deaths has n...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31495
This study was carried out to determine the knowledge and attitude of health care workers in a Federal Teaching Hospital in South West, Nigeria towards Hepatitis B vaccination and infection. This study employed a quantitative descriptive survey design, with a stratified random sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29846
Background: Comprehensive sex education programs are most impactful when they are evidence-based and rooted in social theories that are proven to enhance adoption of healthy behaviours. This study used the reasoned action approach to investigate the socio-cognitive predictors of...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/30447
Aims: to detect and type genital human papillomavirus (HPV) in young female medical and nursing students. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Harare, Zimbabwe at the College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe and Harare Central...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31094
Background: Renal failure is highly prevalent among persons with Human Immuno Deficiency virus (HIV) infection and is linked to high morbidity and mortality rate. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HIV infection on CD4+ cells, urea and creatinine of HIV pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29915
Introduction: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV threatens the survival of children of below five years of age. Health workers play an important role in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the programme for preve...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/29204
Background: Genital chlamydial infection is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease worldwide. It poses a public health problem of epidemic proportions. Untreated or poorly treated cases result in endosalpingeal damage and destruction of tubular architec...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/27420
Ellen A. Boamah-Kaali, Kwaku Poku Asante, Grace Manu, Elisha Adeniji, Emmanuel Mahama, Emmanuel Kwesi Ayipah & Seth Owusu-Agyei·International STD Research & Reviews·2016
Aims: The aim of this study is to understand the factors that influence early sexual debut among adolescents in order to devise appropriate strategies to delay first sex as a crucial element for adolescents’ sexual health. Study Design: Across-sectional survey was conducted among...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/29513