scholarly journals Contraceptive Use Among Women Living with HIV and AIDS Receiving Care at Secondary and Tertiary Health Care Facilities in Ibadan, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Adenuga Faidat Adesola
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Diabetes Mellitus Among Persons Living With HIV (PLWH)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID MOHAMMED UMAR ◽  
PANJASARAM NAIDOO
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-infectious medical condition which is evident by raised levels of glucose in the blood, because the body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin or use insulin effectively. Diabetes, if not well managed leads to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy which can be fatal. Some of the factors that predisposes to diabetes include older age, higher body mass index, heredity and hypertension. With the availability of HAART for the managing HIV/AIDS infection, life span of persons living with HIV (PLWH) has increased significantly. With increased longevity, the aging population of PLWH also face chronic diseases such as diabetes in addition to HIV. The burden of both HIV and diabetes is high in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Nevertheless, the prevalence of diabetes among PLWH in KwaZulu-Natal and its predictors is not well understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence, predictors of diabetes and the outcome of managing diabetes among PLWH.Methods: The study was conducted in four public health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal after ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. A pretested questionnaire and hospital patient charts were used to collect data. SPSS version was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of diabetes among PLWH was 9%. This was higher than the prevalence of diabetes of 5.4% among the general population in South Africa. Just over 47% of those who had diabetes, had uncontrolled blood sugar, with a mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 11.7 mmol/L. The predictors of diabetes among PLWH were, male gender and older age. Male PLWH had 65% less chances of having diabetes and those who were between the ages of 18 and 48 years were 88% less probable to have diabetes compared to those who were older than 48 years.Conclusion: Public sector health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal need to do much more to manage diabetes in PLWH in order to prevent diabetic complications and possible negative impact on the outcome of HIV management.

scholarly journals Stigma and Discrimination Towards HIV in Healthcare Workers in Shenzhen, China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Na Zhu ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Xiao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Introduction: To measure HIV-related stigma and discrimination (S&D) among health care facilities in Bao’an, Shenzhen to inform decision making regarding stigma-reduction intervention.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a standardized measurement tool between October 2019 and January 2020 among 1235 staff randomly sampled from 18 public and private hospitals. Data relevant to respondents’ demographic information, drivers of HIV related S&D, enacted stigma, and stigma towards pregnant women living with HIV were collected for analysis.Results: Percentage of medical staff worrying occupational exposure to HIV infection when dressing wound, drawing blood and doing delivery are 82.8%, 82.1% and 81.9%, respectively. Gender, specialty, training and hospital funding are independent factors affecting health staff’s anxiety over infection. 75.2% respondents believe that people living with HIV (PLWH) should seek care exclusively from designated hospital specializing in infectious disease and more than 50% of health staff survey reported over-protective measures. Conclusion: S&D toward PLWH as well as its drivers are widely prevalent among health care facilities. Findings of this study highlight the importance of stigma-reduction interventions to ensure equal access to health care by PLWH.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Predictors Of Diabetes Mellitus Among Persons Living With Hiv (Plwhiv)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID MOHAMMED UMAR ◽  
PANJASARAM NAIDOO
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-infectious medical condition which is evident by raised levels of glucose in the blood, because the body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin or use insulin effectively. Diabetes, if not well managed leads to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy which can be fatal. Some of the factors that predisposes to diabetes include older age, higher body mass index, heredity and hypertension. With the availability of HAART for the managing HIV/AIDS infection, life span of persons living with HIV (PLWHIV) has increased significantly. With increased longevity, the aging population of PLWHIV also face chronic diseases such as diabetes in addition to HIV. The burden of both HIV and diabetes is high in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Nevertheless, the prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV in KwaZulu-Natal and its predictors is not well understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence, predictors of diabetes and the outcome of managing diabetes among PLWHIV.Methods: The study was conducted in four public health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal after ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. A pretested questionnaire and hospital patient charts were used to collect data. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV was 9%. This was higher than the prevalence of diabetes of 5.4% among the general population in South Africa. Just over 47% of those who had diabetes, had uncontrolled blood sugar, with a mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 11.7 mmol/L. The predictors of diabetes among PLWHIV were, male gender and older age. Male PLWHIV had 65% less chances of having diabetes and those who were between the ages of 18 and 48 years were 88% less probable to have diabetes compared to those who were older than 48 years. Conclusion: Public sector health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal need to do much more to manage diabetes in PLWHIV in order to prevent diabetic complications and possible negative impact on the outcome of HIV management.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Predictors Of Diabetes Mellitus Among Persons Living With HIV: A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted In 4 Public Healthcare Facilities In Kwazulu-Natal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mohammed Umar ◽  
Panjasaram Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-infectious medical condition which is evident by raised levels of glucose in the blood, because the body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin or use insulin effectively. Diabetes, if not well managed leads to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy which can be fatal. Some of the factors that predisposes to diabetes include older age, higher body mass index, heredity and hypertension. With the availability of HAART for managing HIV/AIDS infection, life span of persons living with HIV (PLWHIV) has increased significantly. With increased longevity, the aging population of PLWHIV also face chronic diseases such as diabetes in addition to HIV. The burden of both HIV and diabetes is high in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Nevertheless, the prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV in KwaZulu-Natal and its predictors is not well understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence, predictors of diabetes and the outcome of managing diabetes among PLWHIV.Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in four public health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal with a total sample size of 1203 after ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. A pretested questionnaire and hospital patient charts were used to collect data. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV was 9%. Just over 47% of those who had diabetes, had uncontrolled blood sugar, with a mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 11.7 mmol/L. The predictors of diabetes among PLWHIV were, male gender and older age. Male PLWHIV had 65% less chances of having diabetes and those who were between the ages of 18 and 48 years were 88% less probable to have diabetes compared to those who were older than 48 years. Conclusion: Public sector health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal need to do much more to manage diabetes in PLWHIV in order to prevent diabetic complications and possible negative impact on the outcome of HIV management.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Predictors Of Diabetes Mellitus Among Persons Living With HIV: A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted In 4 Public Healthcare Facilities In Kwazulu-Natal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mohammed Umar ◽  
Panjasaram Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-infectious medical condition which is evident by raised levels of glucose in the blood, because the body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin or use insulin effectively. Diabetes, if not well managed leads to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy which can be fatal. Some of the factors that predisposes to diabetes include older age, higher body mass index, heredity and hypertension. With the availability of HAART for managing HIV/AIDS infection, life span of persons living with HIV (PLWHIV) has increased significantly. With increased longevity, the aging population of PLWHIV also face chronic diseases such as diabetes in addition to HIV. The burden of both HIV and diabetes is high in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Nevertheless, the prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV in KwaZulu-Natal and its predictors is not well understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence, predictors of diabetes and the outcome of managing diabetes among PLWHIV.Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in four public health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal with a total sample size of 1203 after ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. A pretested questionnaire and hospital patient charts were used to collect data. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV was 9%. Just over 47% of those who had diabetes, had uncontrolled blood sugar, with a mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 11.7 mmol/L. The predictors of diabetes among PLWHIV were male gender and older age. Male PLWHIV had 65% less chances of having diabetes and those who were between the ages of 18 and 48 years were 88% less probable to have diabetes compared to those who were older than 48 years. Conclusion: Public sector health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal need to do much more to manage diabetes in PLWHIV in order to prevent diabetic complications and possible negative impact on the outcome of HIV management.

scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among persons living with HIV: a retrospective cohort study conducted in 4 public healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mohammed Umar ◽  
Panjasaram Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-infectious medical condition which is evident by raised levels of glucose in the blood, because the body cannot produce any or enough of the hormone insulin or use insulin effectively. Diabetes, if not well managed leads to complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy which can be fatal. Some of the factors that predisposes to diabetes include older age, higher body mass index, heredity and hypertension. With the availability of HAART for managing HIV/AIDS infection, life span of persons living with HIV (PLWHIV) has increased significantly. With increased longevity, the aging population of PLWHIV also face chronic diseases such as diabetes in addition to HIV. The burden of both HIV and diabetes is high in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Nevertheless, the prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV in KwaZulu-Natal and its predictors is not well understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence, predictors of diabetes and the outcome of managing diabetes among PLWHIV. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted in four public health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal with a total sample size of 1203 after ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. A pretested questionnaire and hospital patient charts were used to collect data. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results The prevalence of diabetes among PLWHIV was 9%. Just over 47% of those who had diabetes, had uncontrolled blood sugar, with a mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 11.7 mmol/L. The predictors of diabetes among PLWHIV were male gender and older age. Male PLWHIV had 65% less chances of having diabetes and those who were between the ages of 18 and 48 years were 88% less probable to have diabetes compared to those who were older than 48 years. Conclusion Public sector health care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal need to do much more to manage diabetes in PLWHIV in order to prevent diabetic complications and possible negative impact on the outcome of HIV management.

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