Majority of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive persons in Ghana are aged 15–24. HIV prevalence among persons aged 15–24 years, a proxy for new infections, remained stable at 1.5% for 2017 and 2018, making it a significant public health con
Strictly following antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential in managing HIV and AIDS and attaining viral suppression. However, adherence to ART remains a complex challenge among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) and it is influenced by various individual
High-risk human papillomavirus genotype distribution among women living with HIV; implication for cervical cancer prevention in a resource limited setting. Infect Agent Cancer. 2023;18(1):1–13. Article Google Scholar Ebu NI, Mupepi SC, Siakwa MP, Sampselle CM. Knowledge, practice, and ...
this paper presents various profiles of the Ghanaian HIV-affected household. To comprehensively tackle the HIV epidemic in Ghana, the profiles would provide stakeholders with ready information for policy formulation. Methods: We used data from a nationally representative survey that measured livelihood act...
Postnatal depression symptoms are associated with increased diarrhea among infants of HIV-positive Ghanaian mothers., AIDS Behav, vol. 16, no. 8, pp. 2216–2225, Nov. 2012, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-012-0153-x. D’Alfonso A, Iovenitti P, Casacchia M, Carta G. Disturbances of ...
Strictly following antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential in managing HIV and AIDS and attaining viral suppression. However, adherence to ART remains a complex challenge among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) and it is influenced by various individual
Men who have sex with men (MSM) have high HIV incidence and prevalence rates worldwide. In Africa, studies have found that MSM are at least three times likely to be HIV infected compared to the general population. Hence, it is important to ascertain fact
Abstract Purpose Roughly 40 million children experience adversities every year and this has potential to impact the wellbeing of children. Short and long-term consequences include sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm, excessive use of alcohol and harmful drugs. This paper discusses the association...
This included information about self-reported HIV status, which was generally unknown for a majority of the women and could only be confirmed for a small proportion of them who underwent HIV testing at the time of screening. Third, ensuring that women would adhere to recommendations and return ...
Advances in health and technology have reduced HIV to a more manageable communicable disease. Yet, stigma and discrimination against people with HIV remain critical barriers to ending the pandemic by 2030. Due to limited literature on stigma and discrimi