HIV infection and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis—the perfect storm
CD Wells, JP Cegielski, LJ Nelson… - The Journal of …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as a global
epidemic, with∼ 425,000 new cases estimated to occur annually. The global human …
epidemic, with∼ 425,000 new cases estimated to occur annually. The global human …
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission in South Africa: an ever-changing landscape
R Burton, J Giddy, K Stinson - Obstetric medicine, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Almost 30% of pregnant women attending public health clinics in South Africa are HIV
positive; which represents approximately 280,000 women each year. South Africa has the …
positive; which represents approximately 280,000 women each year. South Africa has the …
AIDS and the scientific governance of medicine in post-apartheid South Africa
N Nattrass - African affairs, 2008 - academic.oup.com
AIDS policy in post-apartheid South Africa has been shaped by persistent antipathy towards
antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). This hostility was framed initially by President Mbeki's …
antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). This hostility was framed initially by President Mbeki's …
Estimation of adult antiretroviral treatment coverage in South Africa
MA Adam, LF Johnson - South African Medical Journal, 2009 - ajol.info
Method Following the convention of UNAIDS and the World Health Organization (WHO),
antiretroviral coverage is calculated as the number of individuals receiving antiretroviral …
antiretroviral coverage is calculated as the number of individuals receiving antiretroviral …
Influenza-related mortality among adults aged 25–54 years with AIDS in South Africa and the United States of America
Background. Data are limited on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–associated influenza
burden in sub-Saharan Africa and the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) …
burden in sub-Saharan Africa and the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) …
[PDF][PDF] Nursing in a new era
Many of the hopes and aspirations of South Africa's new democracy depend upon the
production of professionals who not only have globally competitive knowledge and skills but …
production of professionals who not only have globally competitive knowledge and skills but …
A qualitative study of patient motivation to adhere to combination antiretroviral therapy in South Africa
Taken as prescribed, that is, with high adherence, combination antiretroviral therapy (ART)
has changed HIV infection and disease from being a sure predictor of death to a …
has changed HIV infection and disease from being a sure predictor of death to a …
[BOOK][B] Childhood sexuality and AIDS education: The price of innocence
D Bhana - 2015 - taylorfrancis.com
Primary schoolchildren are frequently shielded from education on sexuality and sexually
transmitted diseases in an effort to protect their innocence. In countries like South Africa …
transmitted diseases in an effort to protect their innocence. In countries like South Africa …
[PDF][PDF] The health system in South Africa. Historical perspectives and current challenges
P Delobelle - South Africa in focus: Economic, political and …, 2013 - novapublishers.com
South Africa as a society is characterised by huge inequities, rooted in the political history of
the country, which had a devastating effect on the health status of the largely black African …
the country, which had a devastating effect on the health status of the largely black African …
High levels of risk behavior among people living with HIV Initiating and waiting to start antiretroviral therapy in Cape Town South Africa
Baseline data were collected in Cape Town during 2006 to study if patients on combination
antiretroviral therapy (ART) experience decreased inhibition to avoid risky sexual behavior …
antiretroviral therapy (ART) experience decreased inhibition to avoid risky sexual behavior …