In this paper, a mathematical model for the transmission of HIV/AIDS with early treatment is developed and analyzed to gain insight into early treatment of HIV/AIDS and other epidemiological features that cause the progression from HIV to full blown AIDS. We established the basic...
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Research Article10.9734/jamcs/2021/v36i530362
Human immune Virus/Acquire immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic is one of the major public health challenges faced by Nigeria. The review present the Epidemiology of Human immune Virus/Acquire immune deficiency syndrome, diagnostic and Prevention in Nigeria. The method...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v6i330198
Objectives: This study seeks to ascertain if forgetfulness is a problem to non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Nigeria. Methodology: A comprehensive data base search was done to retrieve relevant articles for the review. Sixt...
Objectives: This review aims to assess the link between adverse drug effects and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Nigeria. Methodology: Databases were searched namely PubMed, Web of science core collection, Science direct,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2021/v15i130354
Introduction: Adolescents and youths are at high risk due to knowledge gap and behaviour risks related to HIV/AIDS thus need for intervention programs. There is paucity of data on comparative analysis on effect of the education intervention models such as peer-based and provider-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130273
Adolescents and youths are at high risk due to knowledge gap and behavior risks related to HIV. Despite the well-known need for protection from HIV infections and other reproductive health risks, being an adolescent coupled with social and economic status could limit access to in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2020/v5i430174
Patient, Health-facility and Socio-cultural related factors associated with non-adherence have contributed to poor management of ART among HIV/AIDS clients. In Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, a significantly high number of clients on ARV therapy have defaulte...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1830651
Background: HIV testing services (HTS) act as a critical entry point to HIV care, treatment and prevention services, and offer the opportunity for specially-trained health care providers to encourage avoidance of high risk sexual behaviour among both HIV negative and HIV-positive...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2020/v9i230111
Numerical simulation of a deterministic model of HIV transmission between major cities in Kenya is carried out. The model considered two closed patches connected by the commuter movements of truck drivers being the agents of HIV transmission. The transmission kernel being the fun...
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Research Article10.9734/jamcs/2020/v35i730298
Introduction: Cryptoccocus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen which is contracted through inhalation of the infectious organisms which cause primarily pulmonary disease. The infection remains latent until the host becomes immunocompromised. The disease may disseminate...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2020/v13i130114
Abera Admasu Birhanu, Bezuayehu Kerisew Semahagn, Endalkachew Nibret Simegn, Melaku Adal Eshetie & Abayneh Munshea Abitew·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Aims: To evaluate serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) concentration in relation to clinical status among people living with HIV/AIDS for possible interventions. Study Design: A cross-sectional study design was used. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between January...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i530203
Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk behaviors relating to HIV infection among African American undergraduate students at a Historically Black University. Methods: A cross-sectional study method was used. A total of 400 partic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2020/v4i130136
This research was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and malaria among people living with HIV/AIDS within Makurdi metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. Four hundred (400) blood and stool samples of people living with HIV/AIDS were collected from 45 NAF Base...
Mavondo, Greanious Alfred, Mzingwnane, Mayibongwe Louise, Chaibva, Cynthia Nompumelelo, Gwatiringa, Coletta, Mapfumo, Cladinos & Mantula, Fennie·Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies·2020
Introduction: The GRSZ projects were aimed at bridging the gap between adolescents’ unwanted social behaviours and societal norms and values fashioned by the breakdown of family and society cultural practices, as a measure to militate against the spread of HIV/AIDS amongst adoles...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2020/v7i230192
Objective: This study aimed to determine HIV/AIDS knowledge level, attitudes toward individuals living with HIV/AIDS and to explore the relationship between HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes among African American undergraduates in Jackson, Mississippi. Methods: A cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2020/v3i230124