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

Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024

  • Review Article

    Comparison of Viral Load, CD4 and Hematological Parameters Amongst HIV, Patients on Tenofovir and Zidovudine-Based ARV Therapy in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

    Chinwe Umeozulu*, Nnannah Ibeh, Isaac Obafemi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 1-17
    Received: 9 January 2024
    Accepted: 21 February 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20241001.11
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    Abstract: HIV is a global public health concern and people diagnosed with HIV are treated with Antiretroviral therapy. Until 2017, Tenofovir and Zidovudine-based ART were the two major first line drugs for PLHIVs in Nasarawa Nigeria. This study aims to compare the HIV viral load suppression amongst patients on these two ART combinations in Nasarawa State, Ni... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluating Experts’ Perspectives on Utilizing mHealth for Data Services in HIV Program Implementation in Cameroon

    Frankline Sanyuy Nsai*, Palle John Ngunde, Anna Longdoh Njunda, Nicholas Tendongfor, Arrey Emmanuel Besong, Omer Njajou

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 18-28
    Received: 4 March 2024
    Accepted: 15 March 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: The widespread adoption of mobile health (mHealth) technology has become a crucial aspect of healthcare delivery, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional healthcare systems. Cameroon, a Central African nation grappling with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, presents a suitable context for mHealth interventions. This st... Show More
  • Research Article

    Study on HIV Status Disclosure and Treatment Adherence Amongst Support Group Members in Mushin Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State

    Foluso Banwo Akpan-Etuk, Emmanuel Chidera Vincent, Emmanuel Nwanya*, Uchechukwu Emmanuel Efifie, Sunday Olayinka Alawode, Deborah Ayobanjo Bello

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 29-37
    Received: 9 April 2024
    Accepted: 24 April 2024
    Published: 10 May 2024
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    Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the burden of the epidemic is highest. Lagos State, in Southwest Nigeria, faces a significant challenge with HIV prevalence, particularly in the Mushin Local Government Area (LGA). This study investigates the relationship betwee... Show More
  • Research Article

    Prevalence and Causes of HIV/AIDs Infection Among Out-of-School Children in Ibadan

    Babatunde Ezekiel Olusegun*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: 29 March 2024
    Accepted: 12 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20241001.14
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    Abstract: Children who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation are also vulnerable to HIV infection because they live on the margins of society and outside of the health system. As a result, they may be infected without knowing their HIV status and will not access the health system when they develop an opportunistic infection related to AIDS. The prevalence of... Show More