Relationship between socio-economic characteristics of older adults' women and family planning use in Botswana.

abstract：:South Africa has a well-developed system of social security and the reach of the social grant safety net has expanded rapidly over the past five years. Social grants are likely to play an important role in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS, given that eligibility for these grants is driven largely by the increasing bu...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Booysen F

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:South Africa urgently needs HIV prevention interventions that can be disseminated for use in clinical and community settings. A brief theory-based HIV risk reduction counselling intervention originally developed in the USA has recently been adapted for use in a South African sexually transmitted infection clinic. The ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Mathiti V,Simbayi LC,Jooste S,Kekana Q,Nibe XP,Shasha L,Bidla P,Magubane P,Cain D,Cherry C,Kalichman SC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sets out to establish and explain the empirical link between HIV/AIDS and poverty using data collected by the 1998 South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS). Analysis is restricted to women of reproductive age (15 - 49 years). The results indicate an increased risk of HIV infection among the poor,...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Tladi LS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The links between gender roles, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS risk are complex and culturally specific. In this qualitative study we investigated how women and men in two black communities in the Western Cape, South Africa, constructed their gender identities and roles, how they understood gender-based violence, ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Strebel A,Crawford M,Shefer T,Cloete A,Henda N,Kaufman M,Simbayi L,Magome K,Kalichman S

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-infected women need support to deal with their diagnosis as well as with the stigma attached to HIV. As part of their practical training, Master's-level psychology students negotiated with the staff of four clinics in townships in Tshwane, South Africa, to establish support groups for HIV+ women and offered to ass...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Visser MJ,Mundell JP

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research, commissioned by the Malaysian AIDS Council in 2007, is qualitative and descriptive in nature. In depth face-to-face interviews were carried out with 15 mak nyah respondents from five major towns. The interviews were guided by an interview schedule that had seven main topics: brief background; hormone-ta...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Koon Teh Y

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this article is to document the levels of HIV stigma reported by persons living with HIV infections and nurses in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania over a 1-year period. HIV stigma has been shown to negatively affect the quality of life for people living with HIV infection, their adheren...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Holzemer WL,Makoae LN,Greeff M,Dlamini PS,Kohi TW,Chirwa ML,Naidoo JR,Durrheim K,Cuca Y,Uys YR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIDS-related stigma can cause delays in testing, poor treatment adherence, and greater numbers of new infections. Existing studies from low- and middle-income countries focus on the negative experiences of stigma, and few document resistance strategies. In this article we document the diverse journeys of people living...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Goudge J,Ngoma B,Manderson L,Schneider H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the style of radio programmes, we developed three episodes of audio HIV prevention education for illiterate women in Ethiopia. We used social-oriented presentation formats, such as discussion between women on HIV prevention, and expert-oriented presentation formats, such as an interview with a male doctor. The aim ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Bogale GW,Boer H,Seydel ER

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the light of the growing involvement of community advisory boards (CABs) in health research, this study presents empirical findings of the functions and operations of CABs in HIV/AIDS vaccine trials in South Africa. The individual and focus group interviews with CAB members, principal investigators, research staff,...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Reddy P,Buchanan D,Sifunda S,James S,Naidoo N

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper attempts to identify some factors associated with extramarital sex by men in the Mbeya region of Tanzania using data from a survey conducted in 2003/2004. The choice of Mbeya region was prompted by the fact that it has been found by previous studies to be one of the regions with the highest HIV prevalence r...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Mbago MC,Sichona FJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In South Africa, the minibus taxi drivers are largely becoming another high-risk category in the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Although previous studies have shown that knowledge of HIV and AIDS is relatively high among the taxi drivers it is still not clear how this sub-population perceive the support rendered to them with ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： McHunu G,Ncama B,Naidoo JR,Majeke S,Myeza T,Ndebele T,Pillay P

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teacher educators, school principals and teachers are potentially well positioned to play a pivotal role in changing the course of the HIV and AIDS epidemic. The purpose of this article is to focus on a spectrum of educational initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa which are designed to equip educators to ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Holderness WL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant proportion of those initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART) for HIV infection are lost to follow-up. Causes (including HIV symptoms, quality of life, depression, herbal treatment and alcohol use) for discontinuing ART follow-up in predominantly rural resource-limited settings are not well understood. T...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Peltzer K,Ramlagan S,Khan MS,Gaede B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unprecedented roll-out of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in South Africa is a complex process where no previous endeavour exists that can measure, predict, or direct an intervention of this scale. In the Free State province, unique characteristics and problems distinguish its ART programme, although countrywide prob...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： de Wet K,du Plooy S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People living with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (PLWHA) face numerous social challenges. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of self-disclosure of status by PLWHA, to describe the level and patterns of stigma and discrimination, if any, experienced by the PLWHA...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Johnson OE

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although HIV prevalence in Uganda is much lower than it once was, AIDS is still claiming many lives each year with clear signs of escalating rural epidemics. The objective of this study was to appraise the socio-economic and demographic dynamics of HIV/AIDS epidemic in South-Western Uganda. Data were collected with st...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Agwu E,Pazos V,Ihongbe JC,Ssengendo J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV and AIDS is recognized as one of the most devastating pandemics of sub-Saharan Africa, and South Africa in particular, with adverse effect on individuals, families, schools, communities and society at large. Research is therefore required to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of HIV and AIDS in ord...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： de Lange N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disclosure of HIV status occurs for a variety of reasons and in various contexts, such as to sexual partners to enable safer sexual choices, to health-care workers to access treatment and care services and to family and community members to gain various forms of support. The reasons for disclosure or non-disclosure ar...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Linda P

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the social networks of secondary school students in Moshi Municipality, and their association with self-rated risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 300 students aged 15-24 years in 5 secondary schools in Moshi, Tanzania. Bondin...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Lyimo EJ,Todd J,Richey LA,Njau B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to effectively communicate HIV/AIDS messages in South Africa, given the high prevalence of the pandemic, cannot be overemphasised. Communication scholars have long emphasised the need to recognise adherence to cultural norms of target communities as catalyst for effective HIV/AIDS communication. Unfortunately...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Uwah C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors that could promote HIV infection amongst adolescents and young adults living in tertiary educational institutional hostels in Namibia. Employing structured questionnaires and focus group discussions, we sought to answer questions pertaining to factors, beliefs ...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Zimba RF,Likando GN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The government of Botswana has been spending a lot of money in the prevention, treatment, care and support for HIV/AIDS patient for decades. This paper uses data from the third Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS III) to explore high-risk behaviors of adults and how they affect government efforts to stop the spread of H...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Keetile M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several studies that showed the high prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviors among youths, but little is known how significant the proportion of higher risk sex is when the male and female youths are compared. A meta-analysis was done using 26 countries' Demographic and Health Survey data from and outside A...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Berhan Y,Berhan A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are number of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in South Africa that use sport as a tool to respond to Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), however, little is reported about the outcomes and impact of these programmes. The aim of this study is to contribute to a generic...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Maleka EN

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acceptability of lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV-positive women in high-burden Nigeria, is not well-known. We explored readiness of users and providers of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services to accept lifelong ART -before Option B plus was implemented in Nigeria. We c...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Erekaha SC,Cornelius LJ,Bessaha ML,Ibrahim A,Adeyemo GD,Fadare M,Charurat M,Ezeanolue EE,Sam-Agudu NA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disclosure of HIV status remains one of the major challenges to the effectiveness of the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in rural areas in South Africa. This study aimed at assessing the determinants of HIV status disclosure among HIV infected pregnant women who have disclosed their HIV status to som...

journal_title：SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance

authors： Ramlagan S,Matseke G,Rodriguez VJ,Jones DL,Peltzer K,Ruiter RAC,Sifunda S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00