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  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. The patient’s experience of living with HIV/AIDS

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Malik Douglas Damba; [2021]
    Keywords : Experience; HIV AIDS; living; Patients; Erfarenhet; HIV AIDS; leva; Patienter;

    Abstract : Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a deadly retrovirus that has no cure. After a long period of time without HIV treatment advances the disease to a more dangerous stage called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The HIV/AIDS epidemic has claimed over 34 million lives of people worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 3. Masculinity and HIV The impact of men’s masculinities on risky behaviour in Umgungundlovu district, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Ronald Byaruhanga; [2020-01-31]
    Keywords : HIV and AIDS; Masculinity; Risky behaviour.;

    Abstract : This study aimed at exploring the relationship between masculinities and HIV and AIDS. In so doing, the study sought to provide a thorough understanding of whether specific masculine identities influence men to indulge in unsafe sexual practices in uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. READ MORE

  5. 4. Elderly Caregivers in Skipped-generation Households in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Ageing; Caregiving; Welfare Regime; Intergenerational Transfer; Extended Family; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In Zambia recent socio-economic changes are placing an undue burden on the elderly. The burden is greatly associated with the HIV and AIDS epidemic, which has led to increased mortality of prime aged adults. READ MORE

  6. 5. POLITICAL WILL, NO FREE WILL? A Quantitative Analysis of the Influence of Contextual Factors on Leaders’ Political Will to Fight HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Marcus Plahusch; [2018-02-20]
    Keywords : political will; HIV AIDS; Africa; public policy; political economy;

    Abstract : Political will has become a ‘silver bullet’ in political science to explain the outcomes of public policy reforms. While success is seen as proof of its existence, failure is regularly attributed to a lack of political will. READ MORE