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

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

  • Factors Associated With Level of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in People Living with HIV/AIDS at Adama Hospital Medical College Art Clinic, Oromiya Regional State, Ethiopia

    Wendwesen Abayneh, Nigusse Obse, Tamene Naba

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: May 24, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2017
    Published: Aug. 09, 2017
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    Abstract: Both Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain major public health problems in Ethiopia. Good adherence to antiretroviral therapy is necessary to achieve the best virological response, lower the risk of treatment failure and drug resistance, and reduce morbidity and mortality. There are many a... Show More
  • Association of Pre-Antiretroviral Treatment Body Mass Index with Cd4+ T-Lymphocyte Immune Reconstitution Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

    Mosioma Philip Nyaribo, Otundo Denis Orare, Wambura Francis Muchiri, Chimbevo Mwagandi Lenny, Mutkuka John Kyalo, Wang’ombe Anne

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 28-35
    Received: Jun. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 01, 2017
    Published: Sep. 26, 2017
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    Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a pandemic causing millions of deaths each year. Management of HIV/AIDS patients rely on antiretroviral treatment (ART) to suppress viral replication and increase CD4+ T-lymphocytes levels and time to disease progression in order to enjoy health lives and reduce t... Show More