International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017

  • GBV Determinants of Survival of HIV-HAART Naive Patients to HAART Initiation at Bondo Sub-County Hospital: A Two Year Retrospective Cohort Study

    Oghera Wesley Ooga, Otundo Denis Orare, Wambura Francis Muchiri, Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny, Kariuki James Ngumo, Wang’ombe Anne

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 7-14
    Received: Feb. 10, 2017
    Accepted: Feb. 23, 2017
    Published: May 10, 2017
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    Abstract: HIV-AIDS remains a major public health issue in Kenya with a prevalence of 5.3% and contributing to 29% of annual mortality. Despite marked improvement in the provision for care and treatment, a search for improvement of the current care and treatment programs may lead to better health outcomes. Various factors influence the prognosis of HIV diseas... Show More
  • Detection of HIV Viral Load in Liquid and Dried Plasma Spots Among HIV Infected Patients in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Kahansim Adangmah Barminas, Ramyil Mamzhi-Crown Seljul, Imade E. Godwin, Mu’azu Muhammad Auwal, Agbaji O. Oche, Banwat Edmund

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 15-21
    Received: Mar. 31, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 14, 2017
    Published: May 29, 2017
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    Abstract: Despite the remarkable achievement in prevention and control so far attained, HIV incidence is increasing in some countries and regions, Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 68% global HIV prevalence with women and young people disproportionately affected. As of 2014 in Nigeria, the HIV prevalence rate among adults ages 15-49 was 3.17 percent. However... Show More