The effects of antiretroviral therapy on patients’ quality of life of patients on ART in Katutura ARV Clinic, Katutura State Hospital, Namibia
Student: Emma Nelago Marlon IyamboCountry: Namibia Antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV/Aids, although research on this in Namibia and globally is limited. To address this gap, a qualitative study was conducted at Katutura ARV Clinic at Katutura Intermediate State Hospital in Namibia, involving 30 respondents who had been on […]
Determining young women’s risk and vulnerability for HIV by exploring their knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of HIV and Aids
Student: Jennifer DanielsCountry: South Africa The study established the knowledge level, attitudes and perceptions of students to determine their risk and vulnerability around contracting HIV. The study found that the participating students at Wits University had fair knowledge levels, but negative attitudes and perceptions of HIV and Aids. This increased their risk to contract HIV, due to their […]
Economic challenges that affect how civil society organisations reach their 90-90-90 targets
Student: Niza ChipetaCountry: Zambia The study investigated economic challenges faced by Botswana NGOs, particularly Bamalete Lutheran Hospital, following the implementation of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 HIV/Aids strategy. Launched in 2014, the strategy aimed to diagnose 90% of HIV-positive individuals, provide treatment to 90% of diagnosed people and achieve viral suppression for 90% of the people who were treated by […]
Perspectives of HIV positive clients about antiretroviral treatment adherence in rural clinics in KwaZulu-Natal
Student: Nkosinathi Cekwana Country: South Africa South Africa has implemented one of the world’s largest antiretroviral treatment (ART) programmes, with nearly 80% of HIV-positive individuals undergoing treatment at the time of study. Sustaining adherence to prescribed treatment regimens over the long term however remains challenging. This study aimed to delineate factors influencing antiretroviral treatment adherence in rural clinics […]