HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and attitudes toward people living with HIV among college students in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China: a cross-sectional survey DOI Creative Commons
Hualing Li, Qi Wu, Enze Gao

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024

In the contemporary landscape, college students have emerged as a demographic increasingly vulnerable to AIDS. Recognizing that heightened awareness and progressive attitudes toward HIV are pivotal in its prevention, this study was conceived with intent meticulously evaluate level of understanding amongst students, gauge their sentiments people living (PLHIV), scrutinize factors influencing these perceptions.

Язык: Английский

Supporting Adolescents With HIV in South Africa Through an Adherence-Supporting App: Mixed Methods Beta-Testing Study DOI Creative Commons
Marta I. Mulawa, Bulelwa Mtukushe, Elizabeth T. Knippler

и другие.

JMIR Formative Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7, С. e47575 - e47575

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

Novel smartphone app-delivered interventions have the potential to improve HIV treatment adherence among adolescents with HIV, although such are limited. Our team has developed Masakhane Siphucule Impilo Yethu (MASI; Xhosa for "Let's empower each other and our health"), a intervention in South Africa. MASI was adapted African cultural context using HealthMpowerment platform, an evidence-based digital health youth United States.We conducted this beta-testing study (1) explore initial usability of MASI, (2) examine engagement experiences features, (3) inform refinements app implementation plan prior subsequent pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT).This from August 2021 December Cape Town, Beta-testing participants received access 3 weeks. A mixed methods approach used, brief questionnaires semistructured in-depth interviews installation after 1 week 2 weeks testing. Engagement measured through analysis back-end paradata, follow-up interview guides were tailored participant based on their use.Participants (6 male participants, 6 female participants; ages 16-19 years) collectively spent 4.3 hours averaging 21.4 minutes per over 3-week period (range 1-51.8 minutes). Participants logged into average 24.1 10-75) times during period. The mean System Usability Scale score 69.5 (SD 18), which is considered slightly above apps. Thematic qualitative results revealed generally positive across opportunities refine delivery identified.Initial high, described having experience features. Systematically analyzing paradata findings allowed us gain richer insights patterns engagement, enabling further enhance MASI. led few technological user experience. Enhancements also made preparation RCT. Lessons learned conduct may development, implementation, evaluation similar future.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

6

“I felt special!”: a qualitative study of peer‐delivered HIV self‐tests, STI self‐sampling kits and PrEP for transgender women in Uganda DOI Creative Commons
Andrew Mujugira,

Beyonce Karungi,

Jackson Mugisha

и другие.

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 26(12)

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023

Abstract Introduction Peer delivery is a client‐centred approach that could maximize the coverage and impact of HIV services for transgender women (TGW). We conducted qualitative interviews to examine how peer‐delivered self‐testing (HIVST), sexually transmitted infection self‐sampling (STISS) oral pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) influenced prevention choices among TGW their intimate partners in Uganda. Methods Within cluster randomized trial HIVST, STISS PrEP HIV‐negative (NCT04328025), we 55 with 30 TGW, 15 10 peers (August 2021–February 2022). explored: (1) self‐test experiences; (2) HIVST partners; (3) descriptions STI testing. Partner covered: experiences HIVST; disclosure status partner; sexual behaviours after interview topics included: intervention recommendations including psychological support coping strategies. Qualitative data were analysed using an inductive content analytic approach. Results Peer‐delivered combination was valued by this group partners. extended beyond delivering HIV/STI kits refills caring individual health wellbeing providing stigma psychosocial empowered research participants become “HIVST ambassadors,” teach non‐study about PrEP, encourage linkage care. mutual strengthened partnered relationships. use both tested negative implied infidelity. Self‐sampling enabled take control testing avoid embarrassment exposing bodies. Privacy confidentiality motivated uptake treatment. Conclusions In sample from Uganda, peer benefitted efforts new not engaged Integrating into differentiated increase test vulnerable population.

Язык: Английский

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6

The effect of HIV on patients’ lives: a phenomenological qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Naif S. Alzahrani, Abdulaziz Mofdy Almarwani

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024

Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection poses a significant threat to the immune system, compromising body's ability combat diseases and infections. The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia reported an HIV incidence rate 3 cases per 10,000 individuals. This study aimed gain insight into lived experience patients living with HIV.

Язык: Английский

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2

Human Immunodeficiency Virus DOI

Kimberly Bates,

Megan Brundrett

Springer eBooks, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 435 - 459

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

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HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and attitudes toward people living with HIV among college students in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China: a cross-sectional survey DOI Creative Commons
Hualing Li, Qi Wu, Enze Gao

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024

In the contemporary landscape, college students have emerged as a demographic increasingly vulnerable to AIDS. Recognizing that heightened awareness and progressive attitudes toward HIV are pivotal in its prevention, this study was conceived with intent meticulously evaluate level of understanding amongst students, gauge their sentiments people living (PLHIV), scrutinize factors influencing these perceptions.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2