scholarly journals The impact of a therapeutic exercise intervention on depression and body self-image in HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea K Daniels ◽  
Rudolph Leon Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Body Self ◽  
The Impact

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Against HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483802090656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Y. Tenkorang ◽  
Michael Asamoah-Boaheng ◽  
Adobea Y. Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Sub Saharan

Objectives: To systematically analyze and summarize the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) against HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and to identify their risk factors for IPV. Method: A comprehensive review of the literature using the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) and Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) yielded 1,879 articles (PubMed = 1,251, Embase = 491, Web of Science = 132, and identified additional records = 5). Twenty were selected for quantitative and qualitative assessment and synthesis. We employed a random effects model with generic inverse variance method and estimated the odds ratios. Findings: Results indicated a high prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional violence against women living with HIV/AIDS in SSA. Educational background, alcohol use, marital status, previous experiences with IPV, and employment status were identified as significant risk factors. We also assessed the methodological quality of the articles by examining publication bias and some heterogeneity statistics. Conclusion: There is limited research on IPV against HIV-positive women in SSA. However, the few existing studies agree on the importance of targeting HIV-positive women with specific interventions given their vulnerability to IPV and to address factors exacerbating these risks and vulnerabilities.

scholarly journals Pregnancy decisions and contraceptive use among HIV-positive women: a study in a large urban clinic in sub-Saharan Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (Suppl 4) ◽  
pp. P164 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Walusimbi ◽  
E Birabwa ◽  
E Nabankema ◽  
A AnneMarie ◽  
I Lutalo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Urban Clinic

scholarly journals Potential Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy and Screening on Cervical Cancer Mortality in HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Simulation

PLoS ONE ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. e18527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius Atashili ◽  
Jennifer S. Smith ◽  
Adaora A. Adimora ◽  
Joseph Eron ◽  
William C. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Cancer Mortality ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Cervical Cancer Mortality ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Precancerous Cervical Lesion Among HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327481984587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitsum Weldegebreal ◽  
Teshager Worku
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cervical Lesion ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Cervical Lesions ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Precancerous Cervical Lesion ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Precancerous Cervical Lesions

In sub-Saharan Africa, cervical cancer is an intersecting epidemic with HIV and it is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Therefore, this study was aimed to estimate the current status of the prevalence and associated factors of precancerous cervical lesions among HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic literature search was conducted from legitimate electronic databases, including MEDLINE (Ovid), PubMed, EMBASE (Ovid), Emcare (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Web of Science, Scopus, and PopLine and other gray literature including Google, Google Scholar, World Cat, ResearchGate, and Mednar. Data were extracted with a structured format prepared in Microsoft Excel. Each study was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool for cross-sectional and cohort studies checklists. Accordingly, medium and high-quality studies were included in the review. Data synthesis and statistical analysis was conducted using OpenMeta and comprehensive meta-analysis version 2 software. The study protocol is registered on PROSPERO with ID: CRD42018114266. The pooled prevalence of precancerous cervical lesion among HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa was 25.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 19.4%-31.8%). Having more than 2 lifetime sexual partners (odds ratio [OR]: 4.77; 95% CI: 1.35-16.93), having had a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs; OR: 1.92; 95% CI: 1.03-3.57), having more than 2 births (OR: 1.84; 95% CI: 1.33-2.53), and CD4 count <200 cells/mm3 (OR: 1.765; 95% CI: 1.23-2.535) were significantly associated with precancerous cervical lesions. The prevalence of precancerous cervical lesion among HIV-positive women was high. One in 4 HIV-infected women suffers from precancerous cervical lesion. Lower CD4 cell count, STIs, multiple sexual partnering, and histories of multiple births and abortions were the foremost contributing factors for this burden. Precancerous cervical lesion could be reduced significantly if preventive and promotive measures are done on the associated factors.

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