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The influence of smoking and HIV infection on pulmonary function
Conclusion: Neither smoking nor being HIV-positive was associated with decreased pulmonary function in this relatively young population. These findings should be confirmed in a longitudinal study, including an older population. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - February 21, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Annelotte E. Sussenbach Source Type: research

Predictors of low antiretroviral adherence at an urban South African clinic: A mixed-methods study
Conclusion: The results suggest that there remains a need for context-sensitive interventions to support PLHIV in South African communities. Future research needs to ensure that these targeted interventions take these factors into consideration. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - February 10, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Connor P. Bondarchuk Source Type: research

Multiple opportunistic infections (pulmonary tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex and parvovirus B19) in a single patient
Conclusion: A thorough history, clinical examination and subsequent targeted investigations are vital to arriving at the correct diagnosis or diagnoses. The case presented above serves to illustrate how three life-threatening opportunistic infections (OIs), all with differing treatments, may present in a sing le patient. Clinicians caring for immunosuppressed patients need to remain vigilant for the presence of multiple OIs occurring simultaneously. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - January 25, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Midhun T. John Source Type: research

Factors influencing the high rejection rates of HIV 1/2 serology samples at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and the cost implications
Conclusion: High RR of HIV tests were noted, resulting in significant cost wastage. Identification and analysis of rejections must be implemented across all laboratories to improve the efficiency of testing, provide a cost-saving benefit and maintain high laboratory standards. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - January 11, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Bhaveshan Reddy Source Type: research

Table of Contents Vol 22, No 1 (2021)
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Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - December 30, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Editorial Office Source Type: research

Vol 22 Issue 1
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Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - December 30, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Editorial Office Source Type: research

Acknowledgement to reviewers
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Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - December 21, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Editorial Office Source Type: research

Physical development and mental health in South African perinatally HIV-positive adolescents on antiretroviral therapy and their caregivers with and without household food insecurity
Conclusion: These findings suggest that household food insecurity is associated with some altered behavioural, physical and physiological outcomes, which could complicate and compound the existing difficulties in PHIV+ households. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - December 15, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Sarah Heany Source Type: research

Corrigendum: Southern African guidelines on the safe, easy and effective use of pre-exposure prophylaxis: 2020
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Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Linda-Gail Bekker Source Type: research

Evaluation of an SMS-based mHealth intervention to enhance early infant diagnosis follow-up testing and assessment of postnatal prophylaxis
Conclusion: mHealth can play an important role in improving EID by increasing maternal knowledge. Further studies should focus on whether maternal education over an mHealth platform can increase knowledge on PMTCT and subsequently increase EID. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - November 24, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Anele Dube-Pule Source Type: research

The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa
Conclusion: HIV infection and ART use were not associated with reduced pulmonary function in this urban African population. Tuberculosis showed a mediating effect on the association between HIV, ART and pulmonary function. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - November 15, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Oda E. van den Berg Source Type: research

Group counselling for adherence support among young people failing first-line antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe
Conclusion: An EACGI is a promising intervention for YPLHIV failing ART prior to treatment switch, leading to improved adherence. This study ’s findings support the need for further enquiry into rigorous, evidence-based multilevel adherence interventions that are acceptable and effective for YPLHIV. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - October 29, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Bahati Kasimonje Source Type: research

Cutaneous lesions in the setting of disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans infection
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - October 29, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Mithra John Source Type: research

Arterial stiffness is associated with oxidative stress and endothelial activation among persons with treated HIV in Zambia
Conclusion: PLWH in sub-Saharan Africa had significantly greater oxidative stress and endothelial activation compared to HIV-negative individuals. These factors may contribute to increased arterial stiffness and higher CVD prevalence in this population. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - October 28, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Theresa Chikopela Source Type: research

Celebrating 21 years and introducing the 21st anniversary issue
No abstract available. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - October 15, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Yunus Moosa Source Type: research