Essays about: "HIV testing"

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1. 1. Exploring the Importance of Women's Educational Attainment in HIV Risk Prediction : A Comparative Study of Logistic Regression, Random Forest and XGBoost

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

   Author : Towe Wallkulle; [2023]
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   Abstract : Due to extensive HIV testing and treatment programs, the rate of new HIV infections has declined in recent years. However, young women South of the Sahara continue to be disproportionately burdened by the epidemic. The aim of this thesis is to explore the complex association between women's educational attainment and HIV prevalence. READ MORE

3. 2. HIV preventive work for children and youths in Thailand : a qualitative study based on experiences among staff in an HIV prevention-oriented organization and a research group in Thailand

   University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

   Author : Saga Roos Redemo; Hanna Torres Milander; [2023]
   Keywords : Children; HIV prevention; Human Immunodeficiency virus; Thailand; Youths;

   Abstract : Background The development of HIV preventive measures in Thailand has led to a decrease in prevalence in HIV-infected persons. During 2021 there was an estimated number of 520 000 people living with HIV in Thailand amongst adults over 15 years and an estimated number of 2000 children between 0 to 14 years old. READ MORE

4. 3. The financial crisis and its effects on people's health in Sub-Saharan Africa

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Frida Apelqvist; Agnes Spånér; [2022-07-08]
   Keywords : Financial crisis; Health; Africa; GDP; Suicide; Infant mortality; HIV;

   Abstract : The financial crisis hit the world during the years of 2008 and 2009. This crisis led to severe financial consequences in mostly North America, Europe but also in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa already had healthcare difficulties, low standard of living and were sensitive to shocks. READ MORE

5. 4. BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY FOR ESTIMATING FREQUENT HIV TESTING AND HIV INCIDENCE AMONG MOBILE MEN AND WOMEN IN FISHING COMMUNITIES ALONG LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

   Author : Josephine Radmanovic; [2022-07-06]
   Keywords : Biometric fingerprint; HIV AIDS; Fisherfolks; HIV frequent testing; HIV Incidence and prevalence; Record linkage;

   Abstract : Background: HIV/AIDS remains a major global health burden, and albeit declines in infections observed in more recent time, key populations account for most of the new infections. Recommendations such as “test and treat” and “frequent testing” as prevention, can help combat HIV. READ MORE

6. 5. Health literacy and HIV : A qualitative content analysis of South African ProvincialImplementation Plans

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Louise Jannering; [2022]
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   Abstract : Abstract South Africa has in many ways been successful in combating the spread of HIV. Testing campaigns, the expansion of treatment to all children under one year and the regular launch of national implementation plans are said to be some of the measures that have contributed to this development. READ MORE