scholarly journals Auditory function in a group of adults infected with HIV/AIDS in Gauteng, South Africa

2002 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katijah Khoza ◽  
Eleanor Ross
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Auditory Function ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Status Analysis ◽  
Degree Of Severity ◽  
Hiv Aids

Numerous international studies have demonstrated a relationship between HIV/AIDS and auditory function. The aim of this study was to explore this relationship in a group of adults infected with HIV/AIDS attending an outpatient clinic in a hospital located in Gauteng, South Africa. The prevalence of hearing loss; the type, degree and configuration of the hearing loss; the relationship between the hearing symptoms and the progressive stages of the disease, and the type of onset of hearing problems were examined. The results of the study indicated a prevalence rate of hearing loss which was as high as 23% in the sample surveyed. The types of hearing loss included conductive and sensorineural, while the degree of severity ranged from slight to profound in nature. The configuration of the hearing loss was not frequency-range-specific, and the degree of severity did not seem to worsen with the progression of the HIV/AIDS disease. However, there did seem to be an increase in the occurrence of sensorineural hearing loss with the deterioration of patients' immunological status. Analysis of patients' audiological results along with their case history data suggested that their hearing loss may have been caused by opportunistic infections and/or their treatments. These results are discussed in terms of their implications for the clinical management of patients with HIV/AIDS; education of team members; and policy formulation.

scholarly journals Hearing loss and acquired immune deficiency syndrome: systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliene da Silva Araújo ◽  
Fernanda Zucki ◽  
Lilian Cássia Bórnia Jacob Corteletti ◽  
Andrea Cintra Lopes ◽  
Mariza Ribeiro Feniman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Auditory Evoked Potentials ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Mixed Hearing Loss ◽  
Hiv Aids

PURPOSE: To investigate the occurrence of hearing loss in individuals with HIV/AIDS and their characterization regarding type and degree. RESEARCH STRATEGY: It was conducted a systematic review of the literature found on the electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, ADOLEC, IBECS, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs and SciELO. SELECTION CRITERIA: The search strategy was directed by a specific question: "Is hearing loss part of the framework of HIV/AIDS manifestations?", and the selection criteria of the studies involved coherence with the proposed theme, evidence levels 1, 2 or 3, and language (Portuguese, English and Spanish). DATA ANALYSIS: We found 698 studies. After an analysis of the title and abstract, 91 were selected for full reading. Out of these, 38 met the proposed criteria and were included on the review. RESULTS: The studies reported presence of conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss, of variable degrees and audiometric configurations, in addition to tinnitus and vestibular disorders. The etiology can be attributed to opportunistic infections, ototoxic drugs or to the action of virus itself. The auditory evoked potentials have been used as markers of neurological alterations, even in patients with normal hearing. CONCLUSION: HIV/AIDS patients may present hearing loss. Thus, programs for prevention and treatment of AIDS must involve actions aimed at auditory health.

scholarly journals Instrumental Support for Professional Nurses Caring for Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in the Tshwane District of Gauteng, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nthomeni Dorah Ndou
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Professional Nurses ◽  
Hiv Aids

Public hospitals across South Africa are flooded by patients diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illnesses. The AIDS situation has completely changed the medical landscape and placed a great burden on the shoulders of professional nurses. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe instrumental support for the professional nurses. Challenges faced by the professional nurses were fatigue, ill health, resignation and poor HIV/AIDS care to patients admitted with opportunistic infections. The study was conducted at one of the Tshwane district hospitals in Gauteng, South Africa. Instrumental support was explored focusing on tangible assistance provided by the hospital and nurse managers. A qualitative approach with explorative, descriptive and contextual designs was employed. Purposive sampling method was used to select 25 participants who participated in the individual face-to-face interviews. Data gathered from the participants were analysed using Tesch’s eight-step criteria of open-coding techniques. The findings of the study revealed that the hospital and nurse managers did not provide effective tangible support. It was recommended that instrumental support for professional nurses who care for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS-related illnesses be effectively provided by the hospital and the nurse managers through the development of a model to deal with instrumental challenges.

Buffering Secondary Trauma During HIV/AIDS Outreach in South Africa

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryanne N. Williams ◽  
Anita McGruder-Johnson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Hiv Aids

Experiences of Hearing Parents Following the Diagnosis of Their Child's Hearing Loss

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronel Sanet Davids ◽  
Mariana De Jager
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Hearing Parents ◽  
Phenomenological Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

An estimated 90 per cent of children with a hearing loss are born to hearing parents. Most parents are unprepared for the diagnosis, leaving them shocked, confused, sad and bewildered. This article reports on a study aimed at exploring and describing the experiences of hearing parents regarding their child’s hearing loss. The study was conducted in Cape Town, South Africa. The study applied a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design. Purposive sampling was implemented and data were collected by means of unstructured in-depth interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Ethical considerations were adhered to. The main findings of the study indicated that hearing parents experience a myriad of emotions when their child is diagnosed with a hearing loss. This study advocates for various stakeholders in the helping profession to collaborate in the best interest of hearing parents and a child with hearing loss. Furthermore, these findings serve as guidelines for professionals working with these families.

Dukungan sosial dan kualitas hidup orang dengan HIV/AIDS

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Mardia Mardia ◽  
Riris Andono Ahmad ◽  
Bambang Sigit Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Criteria For Diagnosis ◽  
Hiv Aids

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS based on the criteria for diagnosis and other factors.Methods: This study was conducted in the VCT clinic hospital of Dr. Moewardi. The population was HIV-positive patients with antiretroviral therapy. Data collection conducted through medical records and interview to patients. Results: Out of a total of 89 respondents, 66.29% were males and 71.91% were aged between 26-45 years. We found significant correlations for diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections, time since HIV diagnosis, duration of ARV therapy, social support, modes of transport, sex, age, and marital status with the quality of life. Multivariate analysis obtained by each variable showed the strongest association with the quality of life was time since diagnosis, social support and duration of ARV therapy. Conclusion: The quality of life was better for those who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS ≥ 32 months, with social support, and who have been undergoing antiretroviral therapy ≥ 29 months. Improved counseling in the early days of ARV therapy is necessary to always maintain the treatment and provide support for their social life.

Case Study: Memory Work with Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Denis
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Oral History ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Memory Work ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Story Work ◽  
Oral History Interview ◽  
Hiv Aids

This article focuses on working with children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Arica. In the early years of the AIDS epidemic, relief organizations focused their efforts on the material needs of children, but their psychological and emotional needs are no less important. Recognizing this, the Sinomlando Centre for Oral History and Memory Work in Africa, a research and community development center located at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in Pietermaritzburg South Africa, has pioneered a model of psychosocial intervention for children in grief—particularly but not exclusively in the context of HIV/AIDS. This model uses the methodology of oral history in a novel manner, combined with other techniques such as life story work and narrative therapy. During the early years of the project, the model followed for the family visits was the oral history interview. A discussion on caregiver as the narrator and skills required in memory work especially in these cases concludes this article.

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