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

Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018

  • Mental Health and HIV/AIDS: A Thematic Analysis of Communication and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS in an Online Support Group

    José Daniel Gil-Fortoul Bucheli

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 26-34
    Received: Sep. 11, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 20, 2018
    Published: Oct. 17, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20180402.11
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    Abstract: Qualitative research on HIV/AIDS and the use of online support groups has suggested that participants benefit from them in terms of empowerment and emotional support. However there is almost no information available on the specific topic of mental health and concerns that people living with HIV/AIDS have around the topic, and what the role is of fo... Show More
  • Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Mental Illness in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Kabarole District, Uganda

    Kabiru Usman Muhammad, Peter Chidiebere Okorie, Esther Umahi, Emmanuel Obiano, Joel Rimande

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 35-43
    Received: Nov. 08, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 04, 2018
    Published: Dec. 26, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20180402.12
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    Abstract: HIV infection and psychiatric disorders have a complex relationship. Being HIV infected could result in psychiatric disorders as a psychological consequence of the infection or because of the effect of the HIV virus on the brain. This study aimed at investigating Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Mental Illness in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS i... Show More
  • Incidence of Virological Failure and Associated Factors among Adult HIV-Positive Patients on First Line Antiretroviral Therapy Regimen, Central Ethiopia

    Tamrat Endebu, Alem Deksisa, Tibka Moges, Teresa Kisi, Temesgen Ensermu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 44-51
    Received: Nov. 10, 2018
    Accepted: Nov. 28, 2018
    Published: Jan. 07, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20180402.13
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    Abstract: Introduction: Viral replication continued to be a major challenge among patients living with HIV and on antiretroviral treatment. In Adama hospital medical college virological failure incidence and factors associated were not well investigated. The aim of this study is to assess Incidence of virological failure and associated factor among adult HIV... Show More
  • Predictors of Anxiety and Depression Among Caregivers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Children in Calabar, Nigeria

    Sunday Oteikwu Ochigbo, Chimaeze Torty, Sidney Oparah

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 52-56
    Received: Nov. 20, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 07, 2018
    Published: Jan. 11, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20180402.14
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    Abstract: WHO ranks depression as the single largest contributor to global disability which is approximately 7.5% of all years lived with disability in 2015, anxiety disorders are ranked 6th (3.4%). Due to the chronic course of the disease, it imparts negatively on the caregivers who demonstrate high levels of psychological distress and depression, increased... Show More
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Knowledge Among Residents of Informal Settlement in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Thanduxolo Elford Fana

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 57-65
    Received: Nov. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 06, 2018
    Published: Jan. 11, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20180402.15
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    Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is the most formidable challenge to public health. Prevention and control of its spread is partly depends on peoples knowledge and behaviour change from risky to safe sexual practices. This aim of this cross sectional descriptive and quantitative study was to assess Human Immunode... Show More