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Predictors of HIV Serodiscordance among Couples in Southwestern Ethiopia
Conclusion: The prevalence of serodiscordance in the study area was found to be low, but it contributes to a clinically significant population that mandates implementation of preventive strategy. Sero-positive individuals who use condoms rarely should be encouraged to have their partners tested, and the association between active TB and serodiscordance underscores the need for further study. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Habte, E., Yami, A., Alemseged, F., Abdissa, Y., Deribe, K., Memiah, P., Biadgilign, S. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

How Setswana Cultural Beliefs and Practices on Sexuality Affect Teachers' and Adolescents' Sexual Decisions, Practices, and Experiences as well as HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention in Select Botswanan Secondary Schools
This article reports the results of a survey of a sample of teachers and students at junior secondary schools and senior secondary schools, first, on their views and opinions regarding the Talk Back program as a TCBP. Second, how Setswana cultural beliefs, myths, and practices on sexuality affect teachers’ and adolescents’ sexual decisions, practices, and experiences as well as HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection prevention. A questionnaire survey and focus group interviews were used as data collection instruments in selected secondary schools. The findings of the study suggest that the Talk Back progra...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nleya, P. T., Segale, E. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

The Continuing Challenge of Reducing HIV Risk among Haitian Youth: The Need for Intervention
There is a dire need for interventions that will address the multiple factors—poverty, substance use, early sexual debut, and violence—that influence Haitian youth’s engagement in risky behaviors. The deteriorating socioeconomic and political state of the country has had a deleterious effect on the sociocultural milieu and on the boundaries that have heretofore kept risky behaviors in check. Historically, the lakou system, a community-based approach that supports the family unit, has disintegrated, leading to the disruption of traditional parenting patterns. The unstable economic system has also led to th...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Devieux, J. G., Rosenberg, R., Saint-Jean, G., Bryant, V. E., Malow, R. M. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Initial Experience with the Use of Thrombopoetin Receptor Agonists in Patients with Refractory HIV-Associated Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Series
HIV-associated immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) has decreased in incidence 10-fold since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). For patients with detectable HIV viral loads, first-line treatment approaches involve optimizing HAART followed by standard ITP options used to treat those without HIV infection. In the general population, the thrombopoetin receptor agonists (TRAs), eltrombopag and romiplostim, are effective when used as salvage ITP therapy. In addition, eltrombopag has been used effectively in patients with thrombocytopenia secondary to hepatitis C—a virus seen commonly in HIV-infe...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kowalczyk, M., Rubinstein, P. G., Aboulafia, D. M. Tags: Brief/Case Reports Source Type: research

STD Clinic Patients' Awareness of Non-AIDS Complications of HIV Infection
Participants were recruited from a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Florida and were assessed regarding the knowledge and awareness of non-AIDS conditions associated with HIV infection. Questionnaires were administered before and after a brief information session on non-AIDS conditions associated with HIV infection. Participants included men (n = 46) and women (n = 51). Prior to the information session, at baseline, only 34% of the participants were worried about HIV infection. Most participants (82%) agreed that HIV could be treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART), while only 38% were aware that HIV-associat...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Castro, J. G., Granovsky, I., Jones, D., Weiss, S. M. Tags: Brief/Case Reports Source Type: research

Daptomycin Experience in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Resistant Gram-Positive Infections
Conclusions: In HIV-infected patients, daptomycin appears to be a useful agent for treating resistant GPIs. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Slim, J., Jimenez, H., Culshaw, D., Patel, H., Lamp, K. C. Tags: Brief/Case Reports Source Type: research

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment: A Pilot Study of a Brief Screening Tool for Mild and Moderate Cognitive Impairment in HIV-Positive Veterans
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HANDs) are common, often go undetected, and can impact treatment outcomes. There is limited evidence on how to perform routine cognitive screening in HIV clinical settings. To address this, 44 HIV-positive males were recruited from a Veteran Affairs Infectious Disease clinic and completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS), and Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. In all, 50% scored below the MoCA cutoff and 36% scored below the IHDS cutoff. Current CD4 was the strongest predictor of an abnormal MoCA score (P = .007, 95% confidence i...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chartier, M., Crouch, P.-C., Tullis, V., Catella, S., Frawley, E., Filanosky, C., Carmody, T., McQuaid, J., Lampiris, H., Wong, J. K. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Pre-HIV Test Counseling and the Perpetuation of Stigma
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Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - May 8, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cole, S. T., Hart, K. Z. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Impact of Poor Retention in HIV Medical Care on Hepatitis B Vaccination
Conclusion: Poor retention in HIV care is strongly associated with suboptimal hepatitis B vaccination. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Franco, R. A., Tamhane, A., Overton, E. T. Tags: Viral Hepatitis Source Type: research

Cost Estimation of First-Line Antiretroviral Therapy with Zidovudine/Stavudine as the Nucleoside Backbone in India: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: Current treatment is associated with toxicity, increasing treatment costs and imposing a significant economic burden. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Thuppal, S. V., Karthik, R., Abraham, O. C., Wanke, C. A., Mwamburi, M., Terrin, N., Cohen, J. T., Mathai, D., Muliyil, J., Kang, G. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Nutritional Status and Other Baseline Predictors of Mortality among HIV-Infected Children Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Tanzania
Conclusions: To sustain the obtained benefit of ART in this setting, interventions to improve nutritional status may be used as an adjunct to ART. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mwiru, R. S., Spiegelman, D., Duggan, C., Seage, G. R., Semu, H., Chalamilla, G., Kisenge, R., Fawzi, W. W. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Predictors of Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Conclusions: Targeted interventions should be developed to improve ART adherence among healthier, younger, and more experienced patients who are on ART for longer durations within HIV care and treatment programs. Social support for patients on ART should be emphasized. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Muya, A. N., Geldsetzer, P., Hertzmark, E., Ezeamama, A. E., Kawawa, H., Hawkins, C., Sando, D., Chalamilla, G., Fawzi, W., Spiegelman, D. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Self-Report Measures in the Assessment of Antiretroviral Medication Adherence: Comparison with Medication Possession Ratio and HIV Viral Load
Conclusion: These data suggest various SRA measures hold clinical value in screening for poor ART adherence. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kabore, L., Muntner, P., Chamot, E., Zinski, A., Burkholder, G., Mugavero, M. J. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research

Burden and Determinants of Severe Anemia among HIV-Infected Adults: Results from a Large Urban HIV Program in Tanzania, East Africa
Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of severe anemia among adults infected with HIV. Focused identification of anemia should be based on the hemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume measurements. (Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC))
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Makubi, A., Okuma, J., Spiegelman, D., Hawkins, C., Darling, A. M., Jackson, E., Mugusi, F., Chalamilla, G., Fawzi, W. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research

Learning about Barriers to Care for People Living with HIV in Egypt: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
The purpose of this study was to identify obstacles health care workers face in providing care for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Based on these findings, health authorities can design interventions to support health care workers in providing better medical care for PLWHA. Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with physicians and nurses in one 300-bed tertiary care public hospital in Giza, Egypt. Thematic analysis was conducted by 2 investigators. Five main themes were identified (1) fear of infection; (2) disbelief in effectiveness of infection control measures to protect against HIV; (3) misconceptions rega...
Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - March 18, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abdelrahman, I., Lohiniva, A. L., Kandeel, A., Benkirane, M., Atta, H., Saleh, H., El Sayed, N., Talaat, M. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research