Archive:: International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2025

Research Article
Exploring Adolescent Contraceptive Use: The Voices of Parents/Guardians from a Selected Hospital in Lesotho

Sebofe Peter Molefe^*, Isabel Nyangu

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2025

Pages: 1-8

Received: 9 December 2024

Accepted: 23 December 2024

Published: 9 January 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20251101.11

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Abstract: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services have drawn much attention in most African countries. Special focus had been directed toward the utilization of sexual and reproductive health services by adolescents aged 15 to 19 years old. However, little is known about parental and guardians' roles in optimizing the utilization of sexual and reproduc... Show More

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Research Article
Comparative Study on Anti-TB Treatment Outcome Among HIV Positive and HIV Negative TB Patients at Adare Hospital, Hawassa South Ethiopia

Samson Tadiwos^*

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2025

Pages: 9-17

Received: 16 December 2024

Accepted: 30 December 2024

Published: 16 January 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20251101.12

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Abstract: Background: Approximately one third of all PLWHA are infected with latent TB infection and HIV`s attack on the immune system greatly increases the risk that latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) will progress to active TB form. Implementation of a co-infection prevention intervention addresses the HIV counseling and testing for all TB patients and t... Show More

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Survival Status of HIV-Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection with HIV Mono-infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Mekelle City, North Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Haileselassie Bisrat Bidre^*, Desalegn Massa Teklemicael, Goshu Hagos Gebrewahid, Gebrecherkos Teame, Fsaha Gebretsadkan Tekulu, Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, June 2025

Pages: 18-29

Received: 12 October 2024

Accepted: 9 November 2024

Published: 23 January 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20251101.13

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Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B virus (HBV) are two serious global health threats that co-occur and are resistant to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Milions of people worldwide lost their lives to acquired immunodeficiency in 2019.Thus, this study was aimed to evaluate the survival status of patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis B viruses ... Show More

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