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HIV Knowledge among African Americans Living with HIV in the Rural South: Implications for Improving HIV Prevention and Care Outcomes
PurposeThis study examines the HIV knowledge of people living with HIV (PLWH) and its implications for improved healthcare outcomes.
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Support, not blame: safe partner disclosure among women diagnosed with HIV late in pregnancy in South Africa and Uganda
BackgroundHIV partner disclosure rates remain low among pregnant women living with HIV in many African countries despite potential benefits for women...
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Understanding the Stigma Experience of Men Living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis
Men living with HIV (MLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa experience poor health outcomes and increased AIDS-related deaths due to stigma influencing testing...
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The role of social support in antiretroviral therapy uptake and retention among pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
IntroductionThe role of social support in antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake and retention among pregnant and postpartum women in Ghana’s capital,...
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Using Network Analysis to Assess the Effects of Trauma, Psychosocial, and Socioeconomic Factors on Health Outcomes Among Black Women Living with HIV
Black women living with HIV (BWLWH) face intersectional adversities impacting their wellbeing. This study utilized network analysis to assess the...
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Barriers and facilitators of people living with HIV receiving optimal care for hypertension and diabetes in Tanzania: a qualitative study with healthcare professionals and people living with HIV
BackgroundPeople living with HIV (PLWH) are at a higher risk for develo** diabetes and hypertension. Often services are separate for HIV and...
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Prevalence and factors associated with HIV testing among young women in Ghana
BackgroundHIV/AIDS is a global health challenge and continues to threaten lives in sub-Saharan African countries such as Ghana. One of the important...
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It’s all about connection: Determinants of social support and the influence on HIV treatment interruptions among people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada
BackgroundSocial support has previously been found to be associated with improved health outcomes of individuals managing chronic illnesses,...
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Exploring the determinants of health service utilization among people living with HIV: a qualitative study in Iran
BackgroundHealth service utilization among people living with HIV is vital for their survival and quality of life. This study aims to exploring the...
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Incidence of home delivery among women living with HIV in Lira, Northern Uganda: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundHome delivery has been associated with mother-to-child transmission of HIV and remains high among HIV-infected women. Predictors for home...
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Patterns of changing pregnancy intentions among women living with HIV in Canada
BackgroundWomen with an undetectable viral load can become pregnant and have children with no risk of HIV transmission to their sexual partners and...
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HIV status and knowledge of cervical cancer among women in Ghana
BackgroundCervical cancer remains a disease of significant concern to women’s health. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of knowledge...
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Comparing Socio-Demographics and HIV Testing and Prevention Outcomes Between Low-Income HIV-Negative Heterosexually Active Black Women and Men with Health Insurance
ObjectiveThis study is to compare socio-demographic, HIV testing, and prevention factors experienced by insured low-income heterosexual Black women...
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Associations Between Social Support and Symptoms of Antenatal Depression with Infant Growth and Development Among Mothers Living with HIV in Tanzania
Children born to mothers living with HIV may experience greater risk of poor growth and development outcomes than their HIV-unexposed peers. Few...
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Social Determinants of Health Among Persons Living with HIV Impact Important Health Outcomes in Michigan
Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is a national priority for improving quality of life and addressing obstacles to accessing care for...
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Relationship Power, Antiretroviral Adherence, and Physical and Mental Health Among Women Living with HIV in Rural Kenya
Little is known about the association of gender-based power imbalances and health and health behaviors among women with HIV (WWH). We examined...
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Predictors of HIV status disclosure among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Ghana: the disclosure conundrum and its policy implications in resource limited settings
BackgroundGlobally, over 40 million lives have been claimed by HIV/AIDS. In Ghana, more than 350,000 people are living with HIV. Non-disclosure of...
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Tele-counseling based on motivational interviewing to change sexual behavior of women living with HIV: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Sexual transmission accounts for the majority of new HIV infections in Iran. More than 80% of HIV-positive persons are sexually active, and nearly...
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Factors associated with contraceptive use among women living with HIV in Canada: a controlled, cross-sectional study
BackgroundMultiple contraindications to combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) use exist. The impact of these factors on contraceptive choice,...
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Association Between Clinical Encounter Frequency and HIV-Related Stigma Among Newly-Diagnosed People Living with HIV in Rwanda
HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings remains a key barrier to engaging people living with HIV (PLHIV) in care. This study investigated the...
