scholarly journals Immunological recovery, failure and factors associated with CD-4 T-cells progression over time, among adolescents and adults living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in Northern Ethiopia: A retrospective cross sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. e0226293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham Aregay Desta ◽  
Tewolde Wubayehu Woldearegay ◽  
Asfawosen Aregay Berhe ◽  
Nesredin Futwi ◽  
Goyitom Gebremedhn Gebru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Immunological Recovery ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Over Time

scholarly journals Magnitude of preterm hospital neonatal mortality and associated factors in northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e051161
Author(s):  
Bekahegn Girma ◽  
Jemberu Nigussie
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals and associated factors in northern Ethiopia.DesignInstitutional-based cross-sectional study.SettingComprehensive specialised hospitals in the Tigray region, northern Ethiopia.ParticipantsPreterm neonates admitted in Ayder and Aksum comprehensive specialised hospitalsPrimary outcomeMagnitude of preterm neonatal mortality.Secondary outcomeFactors associated with preterm neonatal mortalityResultThis study was conducted from 1 April 2019 to 15 May 2019 among 336 participants with a response rate of 96.8%. The magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality was 28.6% (95% CI: 24.0 to 33.7). In multivariable logistic regression, respiratory distress syndrome (adjusted odd ratio (AOR)=2.85; 95% CI: 1.35 to 6.00), apnoea of prematurity (AOR=5.45; 95% CI: 1.32 to 22.5), nulli parity (AOR=3.63; 95% CI: 1.59 to 8.24) and grand parity (AOR=3.21; 95% CI: 1.04 to 9.94) were significant factors associated with preterm neonatal mortality. However, receiving Kangaroo mother care (AOR=0.08; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.20) and feeding initiated during hospitalisation (AOR=0.07; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.15) were protective against preterm neonatal mortality.ConclusionsThe magnitude of preterm neonatal mortality in hospitals was still high. Interventions geared towards curbing preterm in-hospital neonatal mortality should strengthen early diagnosis and treatment of preterm newborns with respiratory distress syndrome and apnoea of prematurity; while concomitantly reinforcing the implementation of kangaroo care and early feeding initiation is important.

scholarly journals Factors associated with HIV-related stigma toward people living with HIV among nurses in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Yin ◽  
Angela Chia-Chen Chen ◽  
Shaoping Wan ◽  
Hong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background The Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture has one of the most serious human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in China. Evidence shows HIV-related stigma toward people living with HIV (PLWH) among nurses impedes HIV prevention and treatment. However, only limited research about HIV-related stigma toward PLWH from the perspective of nurses in Liangshan has been conducted. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among nurses and determine factors associated with it in Liangshan, China. Methods Using a stratified, random cluster sampling method, registered nurses (N=1,248; primary hospitals=102, secondary hospitals=592, tertiary hospitals=554) were recruited 10 hospitals in Liangshan. All participants completed an anonymous online survey measuring sociodemographic characteristics, HIV-related stigma and HIV knowledge. We used multiple stepwise regression analysis to examine factors associated with HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among these nurses. Results The mean score of HIV-related stigma among nurses was 50.7 (SD = 8.3; range 25-78). Nurses who were more experienced, had higher levels of education, and were working in tertiary hospitals reported higher level of HIV-related stigma. Those who had better HIV knowledge, reported a willingness to receive HIV-related training, were working in areas that had a high prevalence of HIV, had prior experience working in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) specialized hospitals, and worked in hospitals that had policies to protect PLWH showed a lower level of HIV-related stigma toward PLWH. Conclusions Findings suggested that providing culturally congruent education and training about HIV and care, and having hospitals that promoted policies protecting PLWH, may reduce HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among nurses in China.

scholarly journals Factors associated with viral non-suppression among adolescents living with HIV in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolab Chhim ◽  
Gitau Mburu ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Ratana Sopha ◽  
Vohith Khol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals One in every four women living with HIV had unmet need for family planning in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihret Dejen Kassie ◽  
Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu ◽  
Simegnew Handebo
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Residence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background All women, including those living with HIV, have the right to choose the timing, spacing, and number of their births and need access to family planning services.Objective To assess the prevalence and factors associated with unmet need for family planning among women attending Anti retro viral Therapy (ART).Methods Facility-based cross sectional study was conducted from March, to April, 2018 in Gondar town, Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit respondents. A total of 441 reproductive age women on ART were included in the study. The data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Bivariate and backward multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with unmet need for family planning. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) and 95% confidence interval was computed.Results The prevalence of unmet need for family planning was 24.5% (95% CI: 20.4-28.8). Rural residence (AOR: 2.11, 95% CI (1.02, 4.36)), women aged 20-29 years (AOR: 0.29, 95% CI (0.09, 0.93)), 30-34 years (AOR: 0.30, 95% CI (0.10, 0.92)), 35-39 years (AOR: 0.14, 95% CI (0.04, 0.45)), and above 40 years (AOR: 0.08, 95% CI (0.02, 0.38)), have more than three children (AOR: 0.12, 95% CI (0.04, 0.36)), intention to have more children (AOR: 0.08, 95% CI (0.03, 0.23)), who did not disclose their sero-status to partner (AOR: 0.39, 95% CI (0.19, 0.81)), having no experience of contraception use (AOR: 0.44, 95% CI (0.21, 0.92)) were significantly associated with unmet need for family planning.Conclusion One in every four women living with HIV had unmet need for family planning. Rural residence, age of the women, having >3 children, intention to have more children, not disclosing sero-status to partner, and having no experience of contraception use were significantly associated with unmet need for family planning.

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