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Sexuality among the elderly in Dzivaresekwa district of Harare: the challenge of information, education and communication campaigns in support of an HIV/AIDS response
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ignatius Gutsa --- Department of Sociology, ZimbabweThis ethnographic study in Dzivaresekwa district, Harare, Zimbabwe, examines the issue of sexuality among the elderly and their challenges in accessing information, education, and communication (IEC) campaigns in the face of HIV and AIDS. The research depended heavily on collecting... -
The new female condom (FC2) in Uganda: perceptions and experiences of users and their sexual partners
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: RhodaK Wanyenze --- , Uganda Lynn Atuyambe --- , Uganda Vista Kibirige --- , Uganda Sarah Mbabazi --- , Uganda NazariusM Tumwesigye --- , Uganda Kara Djurhuus --- , Uganda Alice Namale --- , UgandaThe new version of the female condom (FC2) was introduced in Uganda in October 2009, following an unsuccessful female condom programme begun in 1998. The failure of the earlier programme was partly attributed to low acceptance of the first type... -
Predictors of sexual-risk behaviour and HIV-preventive practices among university students in Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Yifru Berhan --- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia Dejene Hailu --- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia Abraham Alano --- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, EthiopiaA cross-sectional study design was used to assess sexual-risk behaviour and HIV-preventive practices among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia, in 2009. Among 1 220 students eligible for the study, approximately 29% reported experience of sex (36.3% of the males and... -
Transactional sex in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria, Kenya: a catalyst for the spread of HIV
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: ZacharyA Kwena --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Elizabeth Bukusi --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Enos Omondi --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Musa Ng'ayo --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya KingK Holmes --- Department of Global Health, United StatesThe study describes the nature, context and implications of a unique form of transactional sexual relationships in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Kenya. We conducted 12 focus group discussions and 17 key informant interviews among fishermen,... -
The febrile parturient: choice of anesthesia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Krzysztof M Kuczkowski --- Departments of Anesthesiology and Reproductive Medicine, -
The pattern of sharps injury to health care workers at Witbank Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: R Lachowicz --- Department of Family Medicine, PA Matthews --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: The aim of this study was to identify procedures, areas of activity, occupational groups and other variables that carry a high risk of transmission of bloodborne infections from patients to healthcare workers (HCWs) at Witbank Hospital. -
Sexually transmitted infections among patients attending the General Practice Clinic, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: SS Olakolu --- General Practice Department, Nigeria EA Abioye-Kuteyi --- General Practice Department, Nigeria OO Oyegbade --- General Practice Department, NigeriaBackground: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common infectious diseases in the world today. There are few reliable statistics on the true prevalence of STIs in developing countries, especially in the general practice setting, hence the need to... -
Superficial skin infections and the use of topical and systemic antibiotics in general practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MH Motswaledi --- Department of Dermatology,Superficial bacterial infections of the skin are very common. With the increasing burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), this is likely to worsen. Examples of such infections include impetigo, erysipelas, cellulitis, ecthyma, furuncles, carbuncles and subcutaneous abscesses. Common causative organisms... -
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Bana --- Year-3 COBES Group, VG Bhat --- Department of Medical Microbiology, X Godlwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, S Libazi --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Maholwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Marafungana --- Year-3 COBES Group, K Mona --- Year-3 COBES Group, AM Mbonisweni --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Mbulawa --- Year-3 COBES Group, J Mofuka --- Year-3 COBES Group, NA Mohlajoa --- Year-3 COBES Group, NN Nondula --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Qubekile --- Year-3 COBES Group, B Ramnaran --- Year-3 COBES Group,Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are a major problem in South Africa. This, coupled with a high incidence of teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, is of grave concern, especially its impact among the young (15–24 years) and... -
Prescribing habits for upper respiratory tract infections in children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Abbott --- Department of Paediatrics, -
Eyelid problems in general practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: D Smit --- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Health Sciences,General practitioners are often confronted with complaints regarding the eyelids. The author presents a number of clinical cases that illustrate common eyelid problems, and provides a discussion of each case to highlight the important features of the condition. Appropriate treatment... -
Communication characteristics of young children with HIV in South Africa as reported by some physicians
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Michelle Hattam --- Con Amore School, South Africa Brenda Louw --- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, United States Salome Geertsema --- Communication Pathology, South AfricaHIV has been shown to have significant effects on the development of a child. Currently, there is limited South African research regarding HIV and specific characteristics of communication development, and the treatment thereof, in the child infected with HIV. The... -
Temporal distribution of baseline characteristics and association with early mortality among HIV-positive patients at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Joshua.O. Akinyemi --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Olubukola A. Adesina --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Modupe.O. Kuti --- Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Babatunde.O. Ogunbosi --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Achiaka E. Irabor --- Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria Georgina N. Odaibo --- Department of Virology, College of Medicine, Nigeria David O. Olaleye --- Department of Virology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Isaac F. Adewole --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, NigeriaThe first six months of HIV care and treatment are very important for long-term outcome. Early mortality (within 6 months of care initiation) undermines care and treatment goals. This study assessed the temporal distribution in baseline characteristics and early mortality... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli strains isolated from urine samples in South Africa from 2007-2011
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: Colleen Bamford --- National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Groote Schuur and University of Cape Town, Kim Bonorchis --- Medical Technology Microbiology Laboratory Manager, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Green Point and University of Cape Town, Anthea Ryan --- Medical Technology Microbiology Laboratory Manager, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Green Point and University of Cape Town, Rena Hoffmann --- Registrar Medical Microbiology, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Tygerberg and Stellenbosch University, Preneshni Naicker --- Registrar Medical Microbiology, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Tygerberg and Stellenbosch University, Motlatji Maloba --- National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), Dr George Mukhari and University of Limpopo, Trusha Nana --- National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic and University of the Witwatersrand, I. Zietsman --- Ampath Laboratories, C. Govind --- Lancet Laboratories, DurbanEscherichia coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections. Knowledge of its local antimicrobial susceptibility patterns can be used to inform choice of empiric antimicrobial therapy. In this article, we review data on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of E... -
Microbiological evaluation and antimicrobial treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: Helen van der Plas --- Division Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine, Department of Medicine,Intra-abdominal infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The principles of management of intra-abdominal infections include adequate surgical procedures, as well as antimicrobial therapy. This review provides insights into the microbiology of complicated intra-abdominal infections and offers an... -
Health-seeking behaviour of people with sexually transmitted infections in the community of Nkomazi East, Mpumalanga
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: Indiran Govender --- Department of Family Medicine, Mecha Eche --- Tonga District Hospital, MpumalangaThe control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a priority for the World Health Organization. It is estimated that there are 11 million cases of STIs per year in South Africa. Health-seeking and sexual behaviours are important in the management... -
Re-evaluating the role of piperacillin-tazobactam in the treatment of hospital-acquired infections
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: W. Lowman --- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,The objectives were to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of piperacillin-tazobactam against blood culture isolates over a two-year period, and to compare the MICs with isolates from the same site upon the South African launch of piperacillin-tazobactam. The intention... -
Knowledge and attitudes about and practices of condom use for reducing HIV infection among Goma University students in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: M. Masoda --- University de Protestante, Democratic Republic of Congo, I. Govender --- Family Medicine,The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing increasing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in young adults. This is despite the government's widespread campaign on HIV/AIDS awareness. In this study, high-risk university students who engage in casual... -
HIV in acute care: a review of the burden of HIV-associated presentations to an Emergency Department
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: B Naicker --- Division of Emergency Medicine, South Africa RC Maharaj --- Division of Emergency Medicine, South AfricaObjective: To determine the burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease and co-infection on a district-level Emergency Department (ED) in KwaZulu-Natal. -
Pregnant women admitted with urinary tract infections to a public sector hospital in South Africa: Are there lessons to learn?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Francois de Paul Siemefo Kamgang --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, South Africa Hopolang C Maise --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, South Africa Jagidesa Moodley --- Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, South AfricaBackground: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with poor maternal and foetal outcomes. There is little information on UTI in pregnancy in South Africa. -
Fertility intention and use of contraception among women living with the human immunodeficiency virus in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Kebogile Mokwena --- Department of Public Health, South Africa Yenealem Reta Bogale --- Department of Health Studies, South AfricaBackground: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic resulted in decreased fertility among HIV-positive women, who did not want to transmit the virus to their unborn children. With the availability of antiretroviral therapy that suppresses viral load, HIV-infected women live normal... -
The presence and spectrum of bacteria colonising mobile phones of staff and caregivers in high disease burden paediatric and neonatal wards in an urban teaching hospital in Durban, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Raziya Bobat --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa Moherndran Archary --- King Edward VIII Hospital, South Africa Melissa Lawler --- King Edward VIII Hospital, South Africa Sajeeda Mawlana --- Enhancing Care Foundation, South Africa Kimesh L Naidoo --- King Edward VIII Hospital, South Africa Sandra Maphumulo --- Department of Microbiology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa Yacoob Coovadia --- Department of Microbiology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Hospital acquired infections are on the increase worldwide. A possible source for transmission is the presence of microorganisms on mobile phones which are carried by increasing numbers of medical and nursing staff, students, and caregivers. -
SASCM guideline for daptomycin use in South Africa – 2017 update
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Warren Lowman --- Vermaak and Partners Pathologists, South Africa Jennifer Coetzee --- Ampath, National Reference Laboratory, Microbiology, South Africa Olga Perovic --- National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Centre for Tropical, Opportunistic and Hospital Infections, South AfricaDaptomycin is currently registered for use in treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. The role of daptomycin in treatment of severe Gram-positive infections needs to be considered outside of these specific and rigid... -
Prevalence of healthcare-associated infection at a tertiary hospital in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Nair --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa WJ Steinberg --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa T Habib --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa H Saeed --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa JE Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaBackground: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a well-known public health threat; however, published data on the endemic burden of HCAIs in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of primary bloodstream infection (PBSI), surgical site infection (SSI),... -
Risk factors associated with nosocomial infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial hospital between 2014 and 2015
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Sharita Rameshwarnath --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, South Africa Saloshni Naidoo --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, South AfricaBackground: Nosocomial infections are one of the main causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. The neonatal intensive care unit is a suitable environment for disseminating infections. The aim of this study was to identify risk... -
Community-acquired pneumonia in patients admitted to National District Hospital in Bloemfontein: guideline adherence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Thornton Ford --- School of Medicine, South Africa Johané Potgieter --- School of Medicine, South Africa Jana Van der Walt --- School of Medicine, South Africa Monette Van Schalkwyk --- School of Medicine, South Africa Maresa Van Lill --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Gina Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaBackground: Patients with suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are managed according to treatment guidelines. This study aimed to determine the guideline adherence of health professionals at National District Hospital (NDH), Bloemfontein. -
Microfilarial infections associated with body mass loss of Village Weavers Ploceus cucullatus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Andong F Atawal --- AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, Nigeria Anthony C Mgbeahuruike --- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria Martijn Hammers --- AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, NigeriaHaemoparasitic infections in wild birds have been widely studied in order to understand parasite–host relation- ships, but our understanding of their impact on the host's fitness is still limited. In this study, we quantified the associations between microfilarial infections and... -
Mobile applications for sexual encounters accessed by men who have sex with men: Information on sexually transmitted infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Janice França Queiroz --- , Brazil Kleyton Santos de Medeiros --- , Brazil Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento --- , Brazil Ana Luisa Fernandes Vital --- , Brazil Beatriz Stransky --- , Brazil Ana Katherine Gonçalves --- , BrazilWe evaluated existing mobile applications (apps) on both Android and iOS (Apple) platforms that are used by men who have sex with men (MSM) to obtain sexual encounters. The word “gay” was used to search for apps in the Apple... -
The role of pharmacy personnel in promoting adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape: communication barriers and breakthroughs
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Elizabeth Rattine-Flaherty --- , USA Sue Burton --- , South AfricaBackground: Many people living with HIV struggle to adhere to their antiretroviral therapy, leading to suboptimal health outcomes and increased costs to the healthcare system. Due to their unique training and position in the health care system, South African pharmacists... -
The evaluation of immediate behavioural outcomes of the syndromic case management approach for the treatment of patients with sexually transmitted infections at PHC centres in South Africa: Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and sexual behaviour
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Leickness Simbayi --- Behavioural and Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, Human Sciences Research Council in South Africa, Anna Strebel --- Sekao-Headways Research Training and Development, Michelle Andipatin --- Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape, Cheryl Potgieter --- Department of Psychology, Pretoria University, Kopano Ratele --- Psychology Department, University of the Western Cape, Nokuthula Shabalala --- Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape, Tamara Shefer --- Women and Gender Studies Programme, University of the Western Cape, Tanya Wilson --- , South AfricaThis study aimed to determine the immediate behavioural outcomes of the WHO syndromic case management model for STIs in the public health sector in South Africa, on the levels of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, and behavioural practices (KABPs) concerning STIs... -
Development of an HIV risk reduction counselling intervention for use in South African sexually transmitted infection clinics
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Vuyisile Mathiti --- University of the Western Cape, Leickness C. Simbayi --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Sean Jooste --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Queen Kekana --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Xolani P. Nibe --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Luvuyo Shasha --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Philasande Bidla --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Pamela Magubane --- Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Demetria Cain --- Psychology Department, University of Connecticut, Charsey Cherry --- Psychology Department, University of Connecticut, Seth C. Kalichman --- Psychology Department, University of Connecticut,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... -
Male circumcision and its association with HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases: evidence from 18 demographic and health surveys in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Samson Gebremedhin --- Hawassa University, EthiopiaThe study aimed to assess the association between male circumcision and HIV infection and STDs. The issue is controversial as various studies reported conflicting findings. A cross-sectional comparative study based on the secondary data of 18 Demographic Health Surveys (DHS),... -
Ambiguous diagnosis, futile treatments and temporary recovery: Meanings of medical treatment among HIV/AIDS family caregivers providing care without ARVs
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mokhantšo Makoae --- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC),The capacity of countries with high HIV and AIDS prevalence to provide antiretroviral treatment and care for all people who need support remains a public health challenge. In Lesotho, there are improvements in this area but the high proportion of... -
A decade of research involving men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: Current knowledge and future directions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Nicholas Muraguri Marleen Temmerman Scott Geibel [d199e38]It has been just over 10 years since the first large behavioral survey of men who have sex with men (MSM) was implemented in Senegal in 2001. Since then, behavioral and/or HIV prevalence surveys have been conducted in over 14... -
Understanding the uptake of HIV testing among women in Liberia: the role of female genital mutilation/cutting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Daniel Amoak --- Western University, Canada Nancy Osei-Kye --- Western University, Canada Florence W. Anfaara --- Western University, Canada Yujiro Sano --- Nipissing University, Canada Roger Antabe --- University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada Isaac Luginaah --- Western University, CanadaPast studies show that the processes of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on women can increase their susceptibility to HIV infection. This is because genital tears or ruptures, scars and wounds from FGM/C may expose survivors to heightened risks of contracting...
