“…Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease progresses quickly in children. Without treatment, 50% of the children living with HIV die before 2 years of age. …”
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“…Diarrhoea is one of the most common conditions in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Malawi. However, there is limited data on the aetiology of diarrhoea and the specific clinical presentations in this population and setting. …”
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“…Adolescents and young adults present a growing share of people getting newly infected or living with HIV. Globally, 40% of all new infections occur in adolescents (10-19 years) and young adults (20-24 years). …”
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“…Women living with HIV (WLHIV) are at higher risk of developing cervical cancer than those who are HIV negative. …”
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“…Antiretroviral Therapy(ART) adherence is defined as being able to consistently take 95% of the prescribed Antiretroviral(ARV) drugs by an HIV infected person. According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), most people living with HIV and AIDS in Africa use also herbal medicines to treat opportunistic infections and obtain symptomatic relief. …”
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“…Antiretroviral Therapy(ART) adherence is defined as being able to consistently take 95% of the prescribed Antiretroviral(ARV) drugs by an HIV infected person. According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), most people living with HIV and AIDS in Africa use also herbal medicines to treat opportunistic infections and obtain symptomatic relief. …”
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“…The study reviews perceptions of HIV positive women on Integrated Health Service Delivery (IHSD) efficiency focusing on HIV integration with other health services. …”
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“…Women who have sex with women (WSW) are mostly not included in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) prevention interventions since female-female sex is presumed to be low risk. …”
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“…Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) is common among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) following the use of tenofovir (TDF) based antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs. …”
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“…Literature in the Sub Saharan Africa indicates that, delivery of quality care during follow up period for HIV exposed children is poor leading to high rates of loss to follow up. …”
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“…Many youths globally are being diagnosed with HIV infection posing a danger to the future generation. …”
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Subjects: “…Adverse childhood experiences, sexual risk behaviours’, HIV, adolescents, Balaka, Malawi…”
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“…Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a burden in Malawi with high incidences among adolescents (0.23% per year). …”
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“…The Malawi national HIV guidelines recommend same-day antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. …”
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“…The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore perceptions of pregnant mothers towards prevention of MTCT of HIV. Specifically, it was done to determine pregnant mothers' knowledge on MTCT of HIV, determine pregnant mothers' perceptions towards VCT and to assess pregnant mothers' feelings towards alternatives to breast-feeding. …”
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“…Specifically the study assessed student's knowledge on homosexuality and HIV, contributing factors to the practice of homosexuality, the kinds of sexual practices that they indulge in and the use of protective measures against HIV and STIs. …”
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“…Young people represent almost half of all HIV infections worldwide. It is estimated that 1000,OOO adults and children are living with HIV/AIDS in Malawi. …”
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“…It continues exerting significant socio-economic burden on individuals, families and communities across the country. The high HIV prevalence and the resulting high prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection have exacerbated the situation. …”
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