HIV

Evidence on Delay in Sexual Initiation, Multiple Partnerships and Condom Use among Young People: Review of Caribbean HIV Behavioural Studies

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 4: HIV/AIDS - May (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.025

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292–8

Synopsis:

Caribbean sexual behaviour surveys with youth were reviewed. Findings included inconsistent condom use, early sexual initiation, intergenerational sex among females and multiple partnerships among males. To strengthen the regional picture, further standardization of research methods is needed.

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Objective: To develop a Caribbean regional profile of youth sexual behaviour associated with risk of HIV.

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e-Published: 14 Aug, 2013

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Chromosomally Mediated Antibiotic Resistance in Non-typhoidal Salmonellae Isolated from HIV Patients in Lagos

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 5 (2008)

Pages:

519–20

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Letters to the Editor

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HIV

Nigeria

Non-typhoidal Salmonellae

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e-Published: 24 Jul, 2013

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HIV and Syphilis Infection among Gold and Diamond Miners – Guyana, 2004

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 5 (2008)

Pages:

444–9

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Background: Guyana had an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.5% among pregnant women in 2006 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.1–1.9). However, a survey of miners in one mine found a 6.5% HIV prevalence in 2002. To determine whether Guyanese miners are at high risk for HIV infection we conducted a HIV and syphilis prevalence survey of miners in several mines.

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e-Published: 24 Jul, 2013

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Bacille Calmette-Guérin Lymphadenitis and Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in HIV-infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

302–6

ABSTRACT

The immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is a recognized complication associated with opportunistic infections occurring in HIV-infected individuals after the initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). We report on three HIV-infected infants with rapid progressor HIV disease who present with IRIS due to the BCG vaccine and occurring 3–6 weeks after initiation of HAART.

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Case Reports

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HIV

Bacille Calmette-Guérin Lymphadenitis

Immune Reconstitution Syndrome

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2013

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Predictors of HIV/AIDS Confirmation and Differences by Guardian Status in HIV+ Adolescents in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

287–92

ABSTRACT

Background: Approximately 25% of the cumulative AIDS cases in Jamaica involve adolescents and young adults. However, the lives of adolescents living with HIV within Jamaica and the Caribbean have been understudied.

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HIV

HIV Adolescents in Jamaica

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2013

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Voices of the Women: Feedback from Women of Child-bearing Age who are Living with HIV can help Improve Efficacy of Psychosocial Interventions

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Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

274–81

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Background: We hypothesized that voluntary counselling and testing during pregnancy are necessary but not sufficient to provide the holistic psychosocial support needed by Jamaican women living with HIV and/or AIDS. Based on this hypothesis, we investigated a range of coping methods and support systems used by HIV-infected women and a group of their HIV-negative counterparts before, during and immediately after their pregnancies.

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HIV

Psychosocial Interventions

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2013

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Challenges and Successes of HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing Programme in Antenatal Clinics in Greater Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

269–73

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HIV Testing Programme

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Kingston Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS Study Group

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HIV-related Mortality in Jamaican Children

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

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265–8

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Objective: Paediatric HIV is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. We describe HIVrelated mortality in a cohort of HIV-infected Jamaican children and identified factors which influenced survival.

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HIV

Jamaica

HIV Mortality in Jamaican Children

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2013

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Safety of Antiretroviral Drug Therapy in Jamaican Children with HIV/AIDS

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

238–45

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HIV

Jamaica

Antiretroviral Treatment in Children

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Prevalence of High-risk Sexual Behaviour in Jamaican Adults and Its Relationship to Sociodemographic and Religious Factors: Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007−2008

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.026

Pages:

873–80

Synopsis:

A third of Jamaicans report sexual practices that increase their risk of HIV infection. High-risk sexual behaviour was more common among men and younger persons, but was not infrequent among older persons. Being married, active religious practice and weekly attendance at religious meetings were associated with lower odds of high risk sexual behaviour.

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviours among Jamaican adults and evaluate associations with sociodemographic and religious factors.

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high-risk behaviour/characteristics

religious practice

sexual practices

social factors