Saheed Opeyemi Usman, Gbemiga Peter Olubayo, Oluwole Tosin Oluwaniyi, Abayomi Joseph Afe, Ganiyu Babatunde Agboola, Olufunmi Abodunde, Timothy Akinmurele, Olatoun Adeola & Maduakolam Onyema·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Background: The efficiency and success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) depends on a good level of patient’s adherence to a life-long regimen of antiretroviral (ARV) which is beneficial in reducing the risk of emergence of HIV resistant strains. This adherence is however influence...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/38469
Aims: To model the dynamics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) co-infection in Kwande region of Benue state in Nigeria using econometrics time series techniques. Place and Duration of Study: The study is conducted in Kwande-Nigeria and utilizes monthly da...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/33099
Ademola L. Adelekan, Opeyemi A. Adeosun, Fakunle G. Adekunle, Oluwatomi D. Olunuga, Funmilola I. Oyelami & Christy Ekerete-Udofia·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are highly at risk to sexually transmitted infection considering the factors associated with the nature of their work (multiple sex partners, violence, and drug use). Some of the contributing factors to HIV problem in Oyo state include promiscuity and mu...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/36756
Introduction: In the developing countries where human intestinal parasites constitute a major public health problem, HIV/AIDS patients face very high risks of intestinal infections leading to gastroenteritis. Evidence from studies has shown that infection by intestinal parasites...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/36701
Background: In resource-limited settings, where genotypic drug resistance testing is rarely performed and poor adherence is regarded as the most common reason for treatment failure, programmatic approaches to handling treatment failure are essential. This study is thus aimed at d...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/36534
Aims: To identify the most commonly reported HIV indicator conditions (HIV ICs) found in or associated with HIV infection and to review interventions incorporating HIV ICs to aid or guide offering of an HIV test and discuss their effectiveness in increasing HIV testing rates and...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/36373
Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Chukwuma B. Duru, Donatus I. Iwuagwu, Edwin O. Akor, Blessing C. Ukasooanya & Nseabasi A. Akpan·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Background: Non-adherence remains an issue of concern in highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). It has been reported to reduce the immunological benefit of this regimen, while increasing morbidities and mortalities associated with HIV/AIDS. Objective: To determine the rel...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35948
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate alcohol use among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Kampala Metropolitan District, and determine how alcohol use may relate to sexual behavior. Study Design: A cross sectional study was conducted among MSM aged 18 years and above...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35920
Maria Isabel Roldós, Isabel Espinosa, Amit Kulkarni, Matthew Pillsbury, Andrew Pavelyev, Homero A. Monsanto, Diego Guarín & Miguel Cashat-Cruz·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Aims: Assess the incremental cost-effectiveness of the quadrivalent HPV6/11/16/18 vaccination as administered in a two-dose scheme to girls between 9 and 11 years old, as compared to the bivalent HPV 16/18 vaccination administered in Ecuador, and to estimate the cost-saving of pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35382
An emerging public health concern is the high risk of sexual behaviour among youths with increasing number of sexually active youths in developing countries engaging in premarital sex, more especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Consistent condom use is central to the prevention of un...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35733
B. N. Joseph, M. N. Nyam, B. M. Aya, U. O. Asiegbu, J. Bulus, D. M. Umar, S. I. Joseph, P. A. Damun, D. W. Dayom & M. L. P. Dapar·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Introduction: Patient package insert is an innovative tool capable of providing additional medication information in written form; it has the potential to promote adherence to antiretroviral medicines. Objectives: This study assessed the knowledge of respondents on antiretroviral...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35579
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis infection is the most common curable sexually transmissible disease (STD) among women of reproductive age worldwide. Aims: To determine the prevalence rate and associated risk factors of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among undergraduate female...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/34301
Aim: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practice of Clinical Sciences students at the University of Bradford, UK towards Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/34862
Background: Despite the consensus in both the developing and developed countries that concurrent multiple sexual relationship is unsafe sexual behaviours; gaps exist in knowledge with regard to the dynamics of secret multiple partnership within stable relationships that account f...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/32577
This study investigated some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among some most at risk population (MAPS) in Bayelsa state. Blood samples were collected from 156 (one hundred and fifty six apparently healthy female sex workers (FSW) aged between 19 to 41 years and screened us...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/34506