Search for dissertations about: "gender hiv"

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  2. 16. The natural history of HIV-1 infection and preparations for HIV vaccine trials in Tanzania

    Author : Muhammad Bakari; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV-1 natural history; sexually transmitted infections; vaccine trials; Tanzania; Africa;

    Abstract : In order to study the natural history of HIV infection in Tanzania, a total of 1887 hotel workers were recruited between 1989 and 1998 in Dar es Salaam. From 682 subjects selected for lymphocyte subset determinations, the median yearly decline of the CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts and percentages among HIV-1 seroprevalents was found to be -21. READ MORE

  4. 17. Pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV interaction in a setting with a high prevalence of HIV : clinical, diagnostic and epidemiological aspects

    Author : Judith Bruchfeld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Tuberculosis; HIV; Ethiopia; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; diagnosis; direct microscopy; sodium hypochlorite; sputum concentration; epidemiology; DNA drug resistance; P. carinii; PCP.;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of HIV infection on the occurrence, clinical presentation, diagnostic yield and transmission of M tuberculosis among consecutive out-patients with symptoms suggestive of PTB in a high TB and HIV endemic area. Among 509 consecutive out-patients attending a university hospital in Ethiopia, 33. READ MORE

  5. 18. Uptake of HIV testing : assessing the impact of a home-based intervention in rural South Africa

    Author : Hanani Tabana; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV counselling and testing;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the introduction of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) methods about 30 years ago, HIV testing uptake remains low in most high HIV prevalence settings. To date, knowledge of status still remains a critical approach in the fight against HIV and a first step to prevention, access to care, treatment, and support. READ MORE

  6. 19. Sexual behaviour among Ugandan university students: A gender perspective

    Author : Devika Mehra; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sexual behaviour; alcohol; university students; condom; contraception; sexual coercion; academic performance; Uganda;

    Abstract : Feminisation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is an important public health concern. Therefore, it is crucial that we understand the various risk factors that shape unsafe sexual behaviours among young people in Uganda. READ MORE

  7. 20. Missed opportunities : prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Uganda

    Author : Elin C Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV; prevention of mother-to-child transmission PMTCT ; HIV testing; access; Uganda; Health and Demographic Surveillance Site HDSS ;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the existence of effective interventions such as prophylactic antiretroviral medicines, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is still a major reason for HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Antenatal care (ANC) facilities are the main location for implementing prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) programmes and HIV testing is the first step in PMTCT. READ MORE