Viral pandemics of the last four decades: pathophysiology, health impacts and perspectives
The last four decades has witnessed some of the deadliest viral pandemics with far-reaching
consequences. These include the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)(1981), Severe …
consequences. These include the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)(1981), Severe …
HIV/AIDS epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment
The HIV-1 pandemic is a complex mix of diverse epidemics within and between countries
and regions of the world, and is undoubtedly the defining public-health crisis of our time …
and regions of the world, and is undoubtedly the defining public-health crisis of our time …
The gift of the dying: The tragedy of AIDS and the welfare of future African generations
A Young - The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2005 - academic.oup.com
This paper simulates the impact of the AIDS epidemic on future living standards in South
Africa. I emphasize two competing effects. On the one hand, the epidemic is likely to have a …
Africa. I emphasize two competing effects. On the one hand, the epidemic is likely to have a …
Modeling the fertility impact of the proximate determinants: Time for a tune-up
J Bongaarts - Demographic Research, 2015 - JSTOR
BACKGROUND Many analyses of the determinants of fertility make a distinction between
proximate and background determinants. The former include behavioral factors such as the …
proximate and background determinants. The former include behavioral factors such as the …
Randomised trial of effects of vitamin supplements on pregnancy outcomes and T cell counts in HIV-1-infected women in Tanzania
WW Fawzi, GI Msamanga, D Spiegelman, EJN Urassa… - The Lancet, 1998 - thelancet.com
Background In HIV-1-infected women, poor micronutrient status has been associated with
faster progression of HIV-1 disease and adverse birth outcomes. We assessed the effects of …
faster progression of HIV-1 disease and adverse birth outcomes. We assessed the effects of …
[BOK][B] The moral economy of AIDS in South Africa
N Nattrass - 2004 - books.google.com
[Publisher-supplied data] Relatively few people have access to antiretroviral treatment in
South Africa. The government justifies this on grounds of affordability. Nicoli Nattrass argues …
South Africa. The government justifies this on grounds of affordability. Nicoli Nattrass argues …
Sex in the shadow of HIV: A systematic review of prevalence, risk factors, and interventions to reduce sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive adolescents and youth in …
Background Evidence on sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive adolescents and youth in
sub-Saharan Africa is urgently needed. This systematic review synthesizes the extant …
sub-Saharan Africa is urgently needed. This systematic review synthesizes the extant …
Impact of antiretroviral therapy on incidence of pregnancy among HIV-infected women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cohort study
Background With the rapid expansion of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services in sub-
Saharan Africa there is growing recognition of the importance of fertility and childbearing …
Saharan Africa there is growing recognition of the importance of fertility and childbearing …
HIV-1/AIDS and maternal and child health in Africa
F Dabis, ER Ekpini - The Lancet, 2002 - thelancet.com
Every day, 1900 children acquire HIV-1 infection from their mother in Africa. The 25–45%
risk of mother-to-child transmission can be reduced in several ways: prevention of sexual …
risk of mother-to-child transmission can be reduced in several ways: prevention of sexual …
Reductions in risk behaviour provide the most consistent explanation for declining HIV-1 prevalence in Uganda
AHD Kilian, S Gregson, B Ndyanabangi, K Walusaga… - Aids, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To monitor the HIV-1 epidemic in Western Uganda and the possible impact of
interventions. Design: Results from sentinel surveillance of HIV-1 seroprevalence were …
interventions. Design: Results from sentinel surveillance of HIV-1 seroprevalence were …