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

Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018

  • Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Among Students of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Port Sudan Ahlia College

    Abd Elrahman Mustafa Abd Elrahman Osman, Shingray Osman Hashim, Mohammed Abdall Musa, Omer Mohammed Tahir

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Oct. 11, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 15, 2017
    Published: Feb. 07, 2018
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    Abstract: Hepatitis B virus infection is a salient occupational hazard for health workers. It has been estimated that about two billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus. It is the 10th leading cause of death worldwide and results in 500,000 to 1.2million deaths per year due to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The presence of HBsAg in... Show More
  • Cluster of Differentiation 4 Count and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients with Hiv - Aids

    Farid Hidayat, Dian Pratiwi, Titus Kurnia, Taslim, Ahmad Syukri, Paskalis Indra, Muzakkir Amir, Peter Kabo, Robert Setiadji

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 5-10
    Received: Feb. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 20, 2018
    Published: Apr. 12, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: People with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are at risk of developing structural and functional cardiac abnormalities that are unrelated to common cardiac risk factors (e.g. Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Smoking habit). AIDS may be associated with chronic inflammation related to multiple factors related to the Human Immunod... Show More
  • Factors Accounting for Differences of Fertility Desires and Intentions Among HIV-Infected and Uninfected Women of Reproductive Age at Six Hospitals in Two Regions of Kenya

    Simba Milker Atieno, Linus Gitonga, Zipporah Ng’ang’a, Patrick Orege

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 11-19
    Received: Jun. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 09, 2018
    Published: Aug. 01, 2018
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    Abstract: Previous studies indicate that parenthood is a central life goal in most societies. Child bearing among HIV infected women poses danger of vertical HIV transmission. The study sought to investigate factors accounting for the differences in levels of fertility desires and intentions for HIV-infected and uninfected women of reproductive age from six ... Show More
  • Experimental Effect Observation on Intensive Community STD Intervention

    Song Shu-yi, Zhou Xiao-Ping, Bai Wen-hai, Qu Hui-ying, Zhou Guo-mao, Li Zhen

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 20-25
    Received: Jul. 27, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 14, 2018
    Published: Sep. 05, 2018
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    Abstract: Objective: To observe the implementation and effect of intensive community based sexually transmitted Disease (STD) intervention pilot in community. Methods: To adopt epidemiological experimental research method to establish the community experimental intervention group and the blank control group. To compare the intervention level and effect of ve... Show More