Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV/Aids among the inmates of Windhoek Correctional Facility in Namibia
Student: Ivirn Zimudzi Country: Zimbabwe Namibia has witnessed a steady rise in the average number of incarcerated people, with a higher prevalence of HIV among inmates compared to the general population. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV/Aids among inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility in Namibia. Using a cross-sectional survey with a […]
Workplace HIV/Aids-related training to combat stigma among nurses in Masvingo district in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional survey
Student: Gerald Katsamba Country: Zimbabwe In healthcare settings, the issue of HIV/Aids-related stigma and discrimination has been recognised as a significant obstacle to care provision. Health workers have been identified as contributors to stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/Aids. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the correlation between HIV/Aids-related training and the attitudes and perceptions of […]
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV/Aids management among secondary school learners with life skills education in Erongo region, Namibia
Student: Hilja Nambata Inukwa Country: Namibia Effective management of HIV/Aids hinges on the interplay of knowledge, attitudes and practices. Equipping learners with accurate information and fostering the right attitudes and behaviours are pivotal in mitigating HIV/Aids prevalence among youth. This research examined the comprehension, attitudes and behaviours of Grade 11 and 12 learners enrolled in life skills, a […]
Evaluating the Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) programme at Ruwa Rehabilitation Hospital, Goromonzi district, Mashonaland East province, Zimbabwe
Student: Prince Gadzayi Country: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health initiated the Isoniazid preventive programme (IPT) in stages from January 2012, but implementation progressed slowly. Expanding tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT), including IPT, is crucial for the healthcare system. Scarce research on IPT programme implementation and monitoring in Mashonaland East’s health centres prompted this study. Using the logic model framework, […]
An HIV-related knowledge, attitudes and beliefs survey among officials in the Old Apostolic Church in Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Student: Luceille Blanche Esau Country: South Africa Church leaders have significant influence on the HIV/Aids discourse in congregations, given the trust and respect accorded to their views. This study aimed to ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of OAC officials in Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch. Twenty-eight officials, mostly men aged 40 and above, reflecting the OAC’s hierarchical structure, participated […]
Assessing awareness and knowledge of the HIV policy as well as determining the HIV-related needs of finance staff at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
Student: Renata Del Fava-Fry Country: South Africa This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge levels of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) HIV/Aids policy among finance staff and to identify their HIV-related needs as well as their perception of the policy. People participated by completing an online survey over four weeks. The results revealed low to medium mean scores […]
An evaluation of HIV risk perception and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) accessibility and acceptability by pregnant and breastfeeding women at Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek health district, Namibia: A case study
Student: Idel T Billah Country: Zimbabwe Namibia grapples with a widespread HIV epidemic, particularly affecting young women during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to various biological, social and cultural factors. Pregnant and postpartum women encountering challenges with conventional prevention methods may find pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) a viable option. This research aimed to gauge HIV risk perception, assess PrEP accessibility […]
Factors contributing to poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV
Student: Nomthandazo Kate Wright Country: South Africa The efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) hinges on the adherence of people living with HIV (PLHIV) to the prescribed regimen. This qualitative study aimed to explore the factors contributing to poor ART adherence among PLHIV at Nolungile Community Health Clinic in Khayelitsha. The research analysed a sample of 35 participants […]