Social support, perceived stigma, and quality of life among HIV-positive caregivers and adult relatives of pediatric HIV index cases in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Soybean is one of the main food crops in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its production is ensured mainly by farmers who use seeds of various origins. However, yields obtained with this crop remain low because of seed-borne diseases that also affect the quality of the seeds. Twenty – two batches of seeds collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo were analyzed. The average values of weight purity recorded ranged from 79 to 100 %, germination rates from 0 % to 86.6 % and seed weight from 71.1 to 152 g. Several phytopathogenic agents have been identified on both certified variety and landraces. The fungus Fusarium solani F.sp Glycine, Aspergillus sp, Rhizoctonia solani, Phomopsis longicola, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Glycine and Pseudomonas syringae pv Glycine have been identified.

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Determinants of the Quality of the Cesarean Section in Mbuji-Mayi City (Democratic Republic of Congo)

OALib ◽

10.4236/oalib.1106307 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 08 (02) ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Balela Kabasu Marie Claire ◽

Mbuyi Mukendi Fortunat ◽

Kabunda Mbala John ◽

Kadima Cibangu ◽

Kakese Tshimanga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cesarean Section ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽

Republic Of Congo

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Pulmonary cystic disease in HIV positive individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo: three case reports

Journal of Medical Case Reports ◽

10.1186/1752-1947-1-101 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Steven F. J. Callens ◽

Faustin Kitetele ◽

Patricia Lelo ◽

Nicole Shabani ◽

Jean Lusiama ◽

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Keyword(s):

Democratic Republic ◽

Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽

Case Reports ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Cystic Disease ◽

Republic Of Congo

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The Impact of Perceived Stigma, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Beliefs on Suicidal Ideations among HIV-Positive Patients

AIDS Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2018/6120127 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Nooshin Zarei ◽

Hassan Joulaei

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Spiritual Beliefs ◽

Perceived Stigma ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact ◽

Hiv Aids

Background. Suicidal ideation is considered a major health problem associated with HIV/AIDS. Suicide rates among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) are more than three times higher in the general population and that is a significant difference. This study aimed at investigating the related factors of suicidal ideations among HIV-positive patients in Southwest Iran. Study Design. A cross-sectional study. Methods. 351 adult volunteer HIV-infected patients that referred to the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) center in the south of Iran were evaluated based on convenience sampling. Data was collected utilizing a structured questionnaire from March to August 2015. Results. Over the six months prior to the study, 15.4% of the entire sample had been diagnosed with suicidal ideation. There was a significant correlation between the quality of life, spiritual beliefs, perceived stigma, and age with suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation is significantly different in terms of gender and marital status. Perceived stigma and spiritual beliefs showed the highest effect on suicidal ideations, respectively. Conclusions. Having religious beliefs due to accelerating psychological adaptation can motivate HIV patients to survive and have also been considered effective in preventing women from suicide. Perceived stigma and quality of life are other factors that should be taken into consideration as key elements in suicide preventive programs.

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