Seeking wider access to HIV testing for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
More than 80% of the HIV-infected adolescents live in sub-Saharan Africa. Acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related mortality has increased among adolescents 10–19 y …
deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related mortality has increased among adolescents 10–19 y …
The proportion of loss to follow-up from antiretroviral therapy (ART) and its association with age among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic …
Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a global health threat, especially
in developing countries. The successful scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs to …
in developing countries. The successful scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs to …
Optimizing linkage to care and initiation and retention on treatment of adolescents with newly diagnosed HIV infection
EC Ruria, R Masaba, J Kose, G Woelk, E Mwangi… - Aids, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective: Unsuccessful linkage to care and treatment increases adolescent HIV-related
morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the effect of a novel adolescent and youth Red …
morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the effect of a novel adolescent and youth Red …
Gender, sexual self-efficacy and consistent condom use among adolescents living in the HIV hyper-endemic setting of Soweto, South Africa
Within HIV-endemic settings, few studies have examined gendered associations between
sexual self-efficacy (SSE), one's confidence or perceived control over sexual behavior, and …
sexual self-efficacy (SSE), one's confidence or perceived control over sexual behavior, and …
The Botsha Bophelo adolescent health study: a profile of adolescents in Soweto, South Africa
MILLER, Cari L. et al. The Botsha Bophelo Adolescent Health Study: A profile of adolescents
in Soweto, South Africa. South. Afr. j. HIV med.(Online)[online]. 2017, vol. 18, n. 1, pp. 1-10 …
in Soweto, South Africa. South. Afr. j. HIV med.(Online)[online]. 2017, vol. 18, n. 1, pp. 1-10 …
Prevalence, type, and correlates of trauma exposure among adolescent men and women in Soweto, South Africa: implications for HIV prevention
K Closson, JJ Dietrich, B Nkala, A Musuku, Z Cui… - BMC public health, 2016 - Springer
Background Youth trauma exposure is associated with syndemic HIV risk. We measured
lifetime prevalence, type, and correlates of trauma experience by gender among …
lifetime prevalence, type, and correlates of trauma experience by gender among …
Perceptions of counsellors and youth-serving professionals about sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents in Soweto, South Africa
Abstract Background Adolescents in South Africa remain vulnerable to HIV. Therefore, it is
crucial to provide accessible adolescent-friendly HIV prevention interventions that are …
crucial to provide accessible adolescent-friendly HIV prevention interventions that are …
Implementation research for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: existing evidence, current gaps, and new opportunities
Tremendous gains have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission
(PMTCT) in sub-Saharan Africa. Ambitious goals for the “virtual elimination” of pediatric HIV …
(PMTCT) in sub-Saharan Africa. Ambitious goals for the “virtual elimination” of pediatric HIV …
Modes of HIV transmission among adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years in Kenya
BN Ng'eno, TA Kellogg, AA Kim… - … journal of STD & …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Understanding how HIV is acquired can inform interventions to prevent infection. We
constructed a risk profile of 10–24 year olds participating in the 2012 Kenya AIDS Indicator …
constructed a risk profile of 10–24 year olds participating in the 2012 Kenya AIDS Indicator …
Community perspectives of South African adolescents' experiences seeking treatment at local HIV clinics and how such clinics may influence engagement in the HIV …
Despite having the largest antiretroviral treatment (ART) program in the world, only 14% of
South African adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) are on ART. The purpose of this study was …
South African adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) are on ART. The purpose of this study was …