HIV prevalence in South Africa through gender and racial lenses: results from the 2012 population-based national household survey

M Mabaso, L Makola, I Naidoo, LL Mlangeni… - International journal for …, 2019‏ - Springer
Abstract Background In South Africa, persistence of the HIV epidemic and associated
gender and racial disparities is a major concern after more than 20 years of democratic …

Prevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis B and C viral co-infections in HIV infected children in Lagos, Nigeria

MA Lawal, OF Adeniyi, PE Akintan, AO Salako… - PloS one, 2020‏ - journals.plos.org
Introduction The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for
hepatitis B and C viral co-infections in HIV infected children in Lagos. Method A cross …

Influences of Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, and Beliefs on the Health and Well-being of Nigerian Women: An Integrative Review

P Anuforo, R Zoucha, K Salman… - Journal of …, 2024‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of
widows in Nigeria. They are associated with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality than for …

Hepatitis B and C infection in HIV-infected children and young adults attending HIV treatment centres in Calabar, Nigeria

J Ikobah, K Uhegbu, A Ewa, I Etuk, E Ekanem - The Journal of Infection in …, 2024‏ - jidc.org
Abstract Introduction: Globally, approximately 2.7 million and 2.3 million people living with
HIV are co-infected with hepatitis B and C virus, respectively. Relatively, little is known …

Awareness and attitude of senior secondary school students towards HIV/AIDS risk factors and preventive measures in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

NC Edeh, OO Nwaubani, C Eseadi… - Library Philosophy …, 2021‏ - search.proquest.com
The study determined the level of awareness and attitude towards HIV/AIDS risk factors for
enhanced preventive measures among senior secondary school students in Ebonyi State …

[PDF][PDF] HIV/malaria co-infection and its determinants among people living with HIV/AIDS in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria

IO Okonko, N Shaibu, BJ Okonko… - Magna Sci Adv …, 2023‏ - magnascientiapub.com
Major public health issues in Nigeria include HIV and malaria. HIV and malaria are two
severe global public health issues. We conducted a cross-sectional study. One hundred and …

[PDF][PDF] Knowledge about HIV and HIV stigma mechanism of nursing students in Southwestern Nigeria

ME Akpotor, BNS RPHN, UA Emuraye… - … Journal of Caring …, 2018‏ - researchgate.net
Background: HIV stigma contributes to the ongoing HIV epidemic especially in sub-Sahara
Africa, where new infection rate is highest and the number of HIV-infected persons who …

Cross-sectional investigation of gender differences in health-related quality of life among HIV patients: implications for gender mainstreaming in HIV management

DS Ogaji, OP Igwebuike - Pan African Medical Journal, 2021‏ - ajol.info
Introduction: health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can be affected by the existence of long-
term medical conditions. This study compared the HRQoL of male and female patients living …

Personal dispositions as predictors of student nurses' prejudice, stereoty**, and discrimination against human immunodeficiency virus-infected persons in Osun …

ME Akpotor, EO Ajao, MI Okwuikpo… - Nursing and Midwifery …, 2020‏ - journals.lww.com
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is a disease that is stigmatized as a
result of its origin and outcome. HIV stigma may occur in the form of prejudice, stereoty** …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of Safe Sexual Practice and Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among Female Sex Workers in Port Harcourt

G Ene-Bongilli, S Akoko, PO Uahomo - International STD Research …, 2022‏ - academia.edu
Introduction: Monitoring of the practices and behaviour of populations more vulnerable to
HIV infection is essential for effective interventions and it is of importance to curtail the …