Assessing the level of knowledge, preferences and uptake of HIV self-testing among mathematics and statistics students
Student: Belinda Roselin Tsauses Country: Namibia Prior research indicated an increased inclination towards HIV self-testing (HIVST) among young individuals. A descriptive cross-sectional study utilising quantitative methods was conducted via a web-based survey. The questionnaire collected data on respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics, as well as their knowledge, preferences and uptake of HIVST. Students achieved an overall knowledge score of […]
Knowledge of, attitude to and practice of healthcare professionals regarding pharmacovigilance and reporting of adverse medication reactions of antiretroviral medication in public health facilities in Francistown, Botswana
Student: Janet Shawa Country: Zambia Pharmacovigilance (PV) and reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) play a vital role in the antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme, offering evidence-based insights into medication toxicity, bolstering medication safety and mitigating patient exposure to such risks. The ART programme’s efficacy hinges significantly on the consistent implementation of these measures. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are pivotal […]
Factors associated with antiretroviral therapy non-adherence among adults in Ekurhuleni district, Gauteng province, South Africa
Student: Nobesuthu Ramawela Country: South Africa Effective management of HIV relies heavily on treatment adherence, as non-adherence can compromise the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and impact healthcare outcomes adversely. Utilising quantitative methods, data was collected via questionnaires from 50 participants of whom 50% were aged 36-44, with a gender distribution of 28 females and 22 […]
The role of adherence clubs to enhance viral suppression and retention in HIV care in the management of stable patients on treatment in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Student: Calvin Kwashirayi Country: Zimbabwe South Africa bears the highest global burden of HIV/Aids, with approximately 8 million individuals affected at the time of study and a 66% coverage of antiretroviral treatment. A significant challenge faced by antiretroviral programmes is the inadequate retention of patients in healthcare facilities nationwide. This study investigated the efficacy of adherence […]
Teachers’ intervention in the psychosocial challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV in secondary schools in Bohlabela district, Mpumalanga province
Student: Alfred Sphiwe Khumalo Country: South Africa This study investigated the engagement of secondary schools with adolescent learners living with HIV/Aids and the challenges faced by teachers in the Bohlabela district, Mpumalanga, South Africa. A purposive sample of life orientation teachers from five schools in one circuit participated in the study. The findings revealed that 90% […]
The experiences of adolescents living with HIV in accessing HIV and Aids services at Katete Boma clinic, Zambia
Student: Meyan Kachenga Country: Zambia The research aimed to identify the hurdles encountered by adolescents (aged 10-19) living with HIV in accessing treatment and care at Katete Boma clinic in Zambia. It examined the clinical staff’s perspectives on factors influencing adolescent access to HIV medication and care services. Using a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel […]
Exploration of the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers to people living with HIV/Aids and its impact on treatment uptake in a clinic in Osun state, south-western Nigeria
Student: Tolulope Omolola Adebanjo Country: Nigeria Healthcare workers play a pivotal role in enhancing access to quality healthcare services in communities. Their attitudes to and perceptions of patients, particularly people living with HIV (PLHIV), profoundly impact disease management. Utilising simple random sampling, healthcare workers and PLHIV patients were recruited, with in-depth interviews conducted among the former. […]