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Factors associated with viral suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Free State province, South Africa
Conclusion: Tailored interventions should be developed to improve viral suppression among adolescents on ART. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - June 13, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Balsam A.Y. Elashi Source Type: research

Splenic hydatid disease in pregnancy
Conclusion: Our aim is to highlight the unique treatment challenges of hydatid disease in pregnancy and the need for a multidisciplinary team approach when managing complex cases of hydatid disease. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - May 26, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Kirstie F. Thomson Source Type: research

Corrigendum: The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - May 20, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Oda E. van den Berg Source Type: research

Tracking adverse drug reactions and medication errors in the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme in South Africa
Conclusion: About one in seven patients reported ADRs under TLD. Medication errors were low, possibly due to effective quality control measures and stable patients being on the programme. Knowing the frequency of ADRs and medication errors is critical for enhancing the CCMDD programme. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - May 19, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Kennedy Otwombe Source Type: research

Determinants of health-related quality of life in young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV infection in Botswana
Conclusion: Interventions that effectively increase educational attainment, employment opportunities, ART adherence, and prevention or management of illness are needed to promote good HRQOL among YALPH in Botswana. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 29, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Grace Karugaba Source Type: research

Utilisation of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV at Kenya ’s national referral hospital
Conclusion: Despite integration with HIV services, the utilisation of cervical cancer screening was low among WLHIV and implementation barriers contributed to low utilisation. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 25, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: James M. Kangethe Source Type: research

Where are the children? Case finding in 5 –14-year-olds living with HIV in Johannesburg
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 14, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Jackie L. Dunlop Source Type: research

Psychosocial support for adolescents and youth living with HIV during COVID-19: A differentiated approach is needed
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 14, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Carol L. Tait Source Type: research

Understanding patients reinitiating antiretroviral therapy in two South African districts
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 14, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Kate Rees Source Type: research

SAHCS 2021 Conference Summary
No abstract available (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 14, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: David C. Spencer Source Type: research

Alere Determine-tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan positivity in disseminated non-tuberculous mycobacteria: An illustrative case series
Conclusion: Tuberculosis remains a leading cause of death and a disproportionate number of these deaths occur in PLHIV. Tuberculous treatment should be initiated based on a positive AlereLAM result, and this should be followed by additional testing to confirm the diagnosis of TB and to obtain drug susceptibil ity results. In those not responding to TB treatment where the only positive result was an AlereLAM, an alternative or additional diagnosis of NTM infection should be considered, particularly in patients with a very low CD4 count. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - April 4, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Riana Greyling Source Type: research

Association between socio-economic factors and HIV self-testing knowledge amongst South African women
Conclusion: Based on the low level of HIVST knowledge, the findings emphasise the importance of developing effective HIVST educational campaigns. Moreover, programmes should be designed to address the unique needs of the socio-economically disadvantaged women. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - March 24, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale Source Type: research

Evaluation of the modified Wells score in predicting venous thromboembolic disease in patients with tuberculosis or HIV in a South African setting
Conclusion: The MWS performs better when the infectivity of HIV/TB is included as an additional risk factor in the score. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - March 23, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Tweedy Keokgale Source Type: research

Cytomegalovirus retinitis and antiretroviral treatment: A fifteen year experience
Conclusion: ART has resulted in a decrease in the burden of CMVR on ophthalmic services for many in KZN, particularly following the introduction of ART for all PLWH with a CD4 ≤ 350 cells/μL. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - March 8, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Serisha Jay Narain Source Type: research

Age-related differences in the vascular function and structure of South Africans living with HIV
Conclusion: Black South Africans living with HIV have a less adverse blood pressure profile than their counterparts without HIV. The HIV-positive status was not associated with measures of vascular structure or function in any age group. The results suggest that HIV does not contribute to EVA in this populati on; however, further longitudinal investigation is warranted. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - February 24, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Anisca Louwrens Source Type: research