Essays about: "antiretroviral"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the word antiretroviral.

  1. 6. Dependence of HIV drug resistance on the early warning indicator drug stock out, especially in middle-income countries

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Mathilda Rudén; [2017]
    Keywords : Error-prone; Poor adherence; Early warning indicators;

    Abstract : Background: HIV drug resistance is presumed to be inevitable due to the error-prone nature of the virus. However, poor adherence to the antiretroviral drugs is proven to be an impending factor for HIV drug resistance development. READ MORE

  3. 7. Barriers to Access to Antiretroviral Treatment in Babati, Tanzania

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Kiara Larsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Access to ART; HIV; Antiretroviral therapy; stigma; behaviours; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa is the region in the world most severely affected by HIV, and Tanzania is among the most severely affected countries in the region. The introduction of antiretroviral treatment has offered hope to people living with HIV/AIDS, improving their quality of life significantly. READ MORE

  4. 8. Factors associated with adverse treatment outcomes of Tuberculosis among HIV-positive adults in an antiretroviral treatment program in Yangon, Myanmar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Tharaphi Lin; [2016]
    Keywords : HIV; AIDS; TB; ART; ATT; CD4 cell count; adverse treatment outcomes; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection (OI) and cause of death in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), even in settings with access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aims to determine factors associated with adverse outcome of TB treatment in PLHIV. READ MORE

  5. 9. En resa på tusen mil börjar med ett steg. Sjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att vårda patienter med HIV/AIDS i Afrika söder om Sahara. En litteraturöversikt.

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    Author : Fauzia Farrah; Chantale Ebude Nzegge; [2015-06-22]
    Keywords : Nurses; Experience; Challenges; Sub-Saharan African;

    Abstract : Introduction: Even though the latest United Nations Millennium Development goal report shows a decrease in Aids related deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the number of newly infected HIV cases is still increasing. Since nurses have more contact with people living with HIV/AIDS as compared to other caregivers, their experiences need to be acknowledged. READ MORE

  6. 10. The effects of antiretroviral therapy on HIV-positive individuals in Wakiso District, Uganda

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Tina Yang Yang; [2015]
    Keywords : Antiretroviral therapy; HIV; Wakiso District Uganda; AIDS; experiences on ART;

    Abstract : AIM The aim was to explore the experiences of HIV-positive individuals before and after gaining access to antiretroviral therapy in Wakiso District, Uganda and how antiretroviral therapy impacts certain aspects of those living with HIV, such as sexual behavior, support systems, faith and personal identity. METHODS Based on secondary data analysis of “Life On Antiretroviral Therapy: People’s Adaptive Coping And Adjustment To Living With HIV As A Chronic Condition In Wakiso District, Uganda” by Steven Russell (2015). READ MORE