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  1. 41. Viral Voices. Digital storytelling, women and HIV in Podcast Positivos: Mujeres VIHvas project

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Forum för genusvetenskap och jämställdhet

    Author : Cristina Arcas Noguera; [2020]
    Keywords : HIV; AIDS; women; silence; voice; disclosure; hegemonic herstory; digital storytelling; performing narratives; intersectionality; cyborg; podcast;

    Abstract : Despite being considered as the most social infection, there is little data on HIV infection in women. Women have not been considered beyond their reproductive role as subjects with a sexuality that transcends the historical mandate of biological reproduction, maintaining a secondary role in the infection. READ MORE

  3. 42. Development and validation of a novel quantitative PCR analysis method for HIV-1

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi

    Author : Josefine Sundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : HIV-1; qPCR; Octapharma; Taqman; applied biochemistry; tillämpad biokemi; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The major problem when developing primers and probe sets for detection of HIV-1 is its high genetic variability and strong ability to mutate. HIV-1 is divided into four groups, M, N, O, P based on genetic similarities, and there are more than 70 different circulating recombinant forms. READ MORE

  4. 43. Patents And Human Rights : Conflicts with Access to Medicine in Pandemics, and COVID-19 Recommendations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Iyad Al Khatib; [2020]
    Keywords : Conflicts; IPR; Patent Rights; Human Rights; Access to Medicine; Pandemics; COVID-19;

    Abstract : Since the last century, many wars and violations of Human Rights were direct reasons that set the pace to develop Human Rights laws, especially after the end of World War II and the holocausts associated with it. One of the critical Human Rights is that ‘to life’, relating to the right ‘to health’, hence the fundamental accessibility to healthcare services and products. READ MORE

  5. 44. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights : - A catalysis to combat Gender-based violence in South Africa?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Ndayambaje Sandrine; [2020]
    Keywords : Gender-based violence; Sexual and reproductive health and rights; state institutions; civil society organisations; marginalised women; HIV; wellbeing; CEDAW; South Africa;

    Abstract : The multiple components of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), promotes women’s wellbeing and rights to a life free from discrimination and violence. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a matter closely related to SRHR and affects women globally on daily basis. READ MORE

  6. 45. The Determinant for the Uptake of HIV testing among women aged 15-49 years in Liberia. A cross-sectional study based on the 2013 Demographic and Health Survey of Liberia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Courage Boyonnoh Sundberg; [2020]
    Keywords : HIV testing; HIV Knowledge; HIV stigma; HIV risky sexual practices;

    Abstract : Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a global challenge with an estimate of 37.9 million confirm cases. Testing remains a critical indicator of HIV diagnosis and treatment, as it is the primary step towards taking accountability for the protection of oneself and the protection of others. READ MORE