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Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls. 在学龄前青少年和青春期女孩中接种人乳头瘤病毒疫苗的意向。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-31 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_33_2025
Muhammad Adamu Abbas, Hassan Adam Murtala, Fauziyya S Abdullahi, Abubakar L Yusuf, Aisha Adam Abdullahi, Amina Aminu, Aisha Mustapha, Eknath Naik, Hamisu M Salihu
{"title":"Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls.","authors":"Muhammad Adamu Abbas, Hassan Adam Murtala, Fauziyya S Abdullahi, Abubakar L Yusuf, Aisha Adam Abdullahi, Amina Aminu, Aisha Mustapha, Eknath Naik, Hamisu M Salihu","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_33_2025","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_33_2025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Adolescents (9-19 years) make up 22% of Nigeria's population and represent a key target group for human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention initiatives. Although the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer is well-established, gaps in awareness and intention to vaccinate persist among this age group. This study aimed to assess the willingness to receive the HPV vaccine among adolescent students in Kano State, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 381 female adolescents aged 9-19 years in Kano State, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests were used for group comparisons, and multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with vaccination intention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 381 adolescent schoolgirls surveyed, 62.5% expressed a positive intention to receive the HPV vaccine. Positive intention was significantly associated with being in junior secondary school, from a middle- or high-income family, and of Hausa ethnicity. Adolescents who discussed HPV vaccination with their parents were nearly 40 times as likely to express positive intent (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 39.8, confidence interval [CI]: 5.87-437, <i>p</i> < 0.001) while those who discussed it with peers were significantly less likely to have positive intent to receive HPV vaccine (AOR = 0.09, CI: 0.01-0.52, <i>p</i> = 0.018). Surprisingly, higher levels of confidence in the vaccine's effectiveness were inversely associated with intention to vaccinate.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>The findings of this study highlight the need to enhance HPV awareness through parental education, peer-led discussions, and school-based vaccination programs. Discussions with parents emerged as the most significant factor associated with positive intent to vaccinate, suggesting that parental influence plays the most important role in adolescent girl vaccine acceptance.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180740/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Crisis of Brain Drain in Nigeria's Health Sector: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward. 尼日利亚卫生部门人才流失危机:挑战、机遇和前进道路。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-16 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_11_2025
Amina A Umar, Hamisu M Salihu, Romuladus E Azuine
{"title":"Crisis of Brain Drain in Nigeria's Health Sector: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward.","authors":"Amina A Umar, Hamisu M Salihu, Romuladus E Azuine","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_11_2025","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_11_2025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brain drain represents an existential threat to the health ecosystem in Nigeria as an increasing number of health professionals migrate to developed and industrialized nations where they are guaranteed higher salaries, better job security, and a more conducive work environment. As of 2023, the United Kingdom remains the leading destination, with over 12,000 Nigerian doctors, while the United States, Canada, and Germany follow closely. While these migrations provide individual doctors with career advancement and financial security, they leave behind a healthcare system teetering on the edge. The shortage of healthcare professionals is already having profound effects on Nigeria's health indices, including a staggering burden of maternal-infant morbidity and mortality. The solution to this medical \"tsunami\" consists of improving the welfare of healthcare workers, creating more job opportunities, and investing in modern healthcare infrastructure. Ultimately, sound political and visionary leadership is required for any lasting solution to the current healthcare brain drain, which threatens health security in Nigeria.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e011"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180736/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Oral Health Status of People with Sickle Cell Disease at a Major Hospital in Cameroon. 喀麦隆一家大医院镰状细胞病患者的口腔健康状况。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-14 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_28_2024
Ashu Michael Agbor, Kepwa Florence Mekendja, Blek Che, Sudeshni Naidoo
{"title":"Oral Health Status of People with Sickle Cell Disease at a Major Hospital in Cameroon.","authors":"Ashu Michael Agbor, Kepwa Florence Mekendja, Blek Che, Sudeshni Naidoo","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_28_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_28_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Sickle cell disease is a neglected inherited condition that affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells and impacts at least 2% of the West African population. This hemoglobinopathy presents with high mobility and mortality as a result of infections and vaso-occlusive pain crises as a result of structural abnormality of the red blood, making it fragile and rigid. The objective of our study was to describe the oral health status of sickle cell patients in Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the hematology unit of the Yaoundé Central Hospital from June to October 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 63 patients, made up of 41 (65%) males and 22 (35%) females, were recruited in the study. The majority, 60 (95%), consumed sugary foods, while 43 (68%) brushed their teeth before meals, and 27 (43%) brushed their teeth once a day. A third, 24 (38%), presented with pallor of the palatal mucosa, and 24 (74.6%) had dental caries. The mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth index of this population was 2.6 (moderate) and 11 (17.5%) periodontitis. Less than a third, 17 (26.9%) of the patients had been to a dentist, 26 (41.3%) did not see it necessary to consult a dentist, while 23 (37%) thought that oral conditions are not serious. Two-thirds, 38 (60.5%), did not receive any treatment for caries. Tooth extraction 18 (27.9%) was the most common treatment given, 5 (7%) conservative treatment, and no treatment was administered for periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>There was a high prevalence of periodontal diseases, moderate levels of dental caries, and elevated prevalence of oral mucosal lesions like tonsillar hypertrophy, pallor of the palate, lingual mycosis inflammation, and mucositis among sickle cell patients. The poor oral health-seeking behavior of the patients and poor oral hygiene practices might be responsible for the high burden of carious and periodontal diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e010"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180737/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Cameroon. 喀麦隆产前门诊孕妇口腔健康状况调查
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-14 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_27_2024
Ashu Michael Agbor, Loyick Nguafack Zencha, Henri Essome, Che Bleck Ndikum, Pascal Foumane
{"title":"Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Cameroon.","authors":"Ashu Michael Agbor, Loyick Nguafack Zencha, Henri Essome, Che Bleck Ndikum, Pascal Foumane","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_27_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_27_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Pregnancy is characterized by complex physiological and psychological changes that can affect the oral health of women. There is a paucity of literature on the oral health status of pregnant women in Cameroon. The objective of our study was to describe the oral health status of pregnant women attending the Laquintinie antenatal clinic in Douala, Cameroon.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study from January 2021 to June 2021 was conducted involving pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic at Laquintinie Hospital and provided informed consent. A pretested questionnaire was administered in both French and English. Intraoral and extra-oral examinations were carried out to identify oro-facial pathologies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two hundred ninety-four pregnant women participated in our study, with ages ranging from 17 to 45 years (mean age = 26 years ± 5.1 standard deviation). Of these 144 (51.7%) were employed, 195 (70%) were married, and 168 (60.6%) had tertiary education. More than 20 (70%) were multiparous, and 111 (40%) were in the first trimester of pregnancy. Three-quarters, 210 (75%), had good knowledge of tooth cleaning, 182 (65.2%) brushed their teeth once daily, and 189 (68%) brushed only in the morning. Only a few 9 (3.2%) knew how to take care of their baby's teeth, and 84 (30.1%) had been to a dentist. Halitosis was observed in 82 (29.3%), and all our participants had calculus deposits. The predominant oral pathologies were dental caries 168 (60.2%), gingivitis 143 (51.3%), and periodontitis 126 (45.2%). A third, 92 (33%) of the women had swelling of the gums during pregnancy, while 68 (24.5%) did not experience any change. In addition, 62 (22.2%) experienced bleeding, 43 (15.4%) pain, 10 (3.6%) ulcerations, and 10 (3.6%) epulis (pyogenic granuloma). Three out of four 210 (75.3%) of the women needed restoration for carious lesions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>The oral health status of pregnant women in the Laquintinie antenatal clinic was poor, with a higher prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases ranging from mild to severe gingivitis and gingival epulis.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e009"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180739/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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HIV Virologic Suppression and Mental Well-being in Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV. 感染HIV的青少年和青年的HIV病毒学抑制和心理健康。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_45_2024
Barbara Burmen, Gregory Kurtzman, Anthony A Olashore, Leyla Baghirova-Busang, Ohemaa Poku, Phenyo Morakanyane, Ontibile Tshume, Onkemetse Phoi, Mogomotsi Matshaba, Elizabeth D Lowenthal, Knashawn H Morales, Merrian J Brooks
{"title":"HIV Virologic Suppression and Mental Well-being in Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV.","authors":"Barbara Burmen, Gregory Kurtzman, Anthony A Olashore, Leyla Baghirova-Busang, Ohemaa Poku, Phenyo Morakanyane, Ontibile Tshume, Onkemetse Phoi, Mogomotsi Matshaba, Elizabeth D Lowenthal, Knashawn H Morales, Merrian J Brooks","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_45_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_45_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) care programs in resource-limited settings reserve counseling and referral for individuals with identified mental illness for those with HIV virological treatment failure (VTF). Adolescence is a period that may increase the likelihood of internalizing psychiatric disorders (IPDs). We assessed the relationship between HIV VTF and symptoms of IPDs among adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV in Gaborone, Botswana.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Botswana from December 2018 to December 2019 among AYA living with HIV aged 12-24 years. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine relationships between age, sex, and HIV VTF (≥400 copies/mL) and clinically relevant IPD symptoms, namely, depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of ≥10) and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 score of ≥10).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 553 participants, most were aged 16-19 years (53%) with an equal sex distribution; the minority had VTF using HIV viral load (VL) cutoff levels of ≥400 copies/mL (11%). Close to one-sixth (15%) had clinical depression symptoms; participants aged 16-19 years and 20-24 years were more likely to have clinically relevant depression symptoms when compared to participants who were aged 12-15 years (odds ratio [OR] 3.160, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.094-9.123 and OR 4.748, 95% CI 1.624-13.877, <i>p</i> = 0.0117, for participants aged 15- 19 years and 20-24 years, respectively). Participants with clinically relevant anxiety symptoms (11%) or both clinically relevant anxiety and depression symptoms (8%) did not differ from those without these symptoms by age, gender, or VTF status. Similar results were observed using HIV VL cutoff levels of <1000 copies/mL.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>HIV VTF may be a poor proxy for mental well-being among AYAs receiving HIV. Universal screening should be considered for AYA receiving care for HIV.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e007"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180741/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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New Paradigm for Battling Hospital-Acquired Infections in Developing Countries. 在发展中国家对抗医院获得性感染的新范例。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-05-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_52_2024
Muhammad A Abbas, Aisha A Abdullahi, Hassan A Murtala, Abubakar L Yusuf, Rahila A Mukhtar, Hamisu M Salihu
{"title":"New Paradigm for Battling Hospital-Acquired Infections in Developing Countries.","authors":"Muhammad A Abbas, Aisha A Abdullahi, Hassan A Murtala, Abubakar L Yusuf, Rahila A Mukhtar, Hamisu M Salihu","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_52_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_52_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose critical threats to maternal and child health in low-resource settings, with Kano State, Nigeria, reporting 6.3% of national HAI burdens and 85% of diphtheria cases. Despite global infection prevention and control (IPC) advancements, implementation gaps persist. This study engaged 50 multidisciplinary stakeholders including Kano State CDC, WHO, UNICEF, healthcare leaders, and community representatives through a three-day participatory workshop to co-develop a context-specific IPC framework. Key outcomes included standardized state IPC guidelines, facility-level monitoring committees, enhanced healthcare worker training, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocols, and dedicated isolation centers. The initiative reduced HAIs by 42% (<i>p < 0.01</i>) in pilot facilities, with notable improvements in pediatric and maternal wards. Barriers such as inconsistent PPE access (reported by 68% of staff) were addressed through localized solutions, including community health worker engagement. Aligned with WHO's Strategic Goal Five and SDG targets for quality care and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction, this model demonstrates how stakeholder-driven IPC strategies can mitigate outbreaks in high-burden settings. Findings advocate for scalable, participatory approaches to strengthen health systems, directly impacting maternal-child survival and AMR containment in Nigeria and similar regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12180738/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring Obstetric Analgesia in Labor Management: Assessing Knowledge and Usage Among Midwives in North-Central Nigeria. 探索分娩镇痛管理:评估知识和使用助产士在中北部尼日利亚。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_14_2024
Onasoga A Olayinka, Shittu B Muhammad, Shittu I B Halimah, Umar N Jibril
{"title":"Exploring Obstetric Analgesia in Labor Management: Assessing Knowledge and Usage Among Midwives in North-Central Nigeria.","authors":"Onasoga A Olayinka, Shittu B Muhammad, Shittu I B Halimah, Umar N Jibril","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_14_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_14_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Obstetric pain is one of the most severe forms of pain a woman may experience during childbirth. Due to the debilitating effects of excruciating labor discomfort, pain management continues to be an important issue that requires attention. This study assessed the knowledge and utilization of obstetric analgesia in labor-management among midwives in public healthcare facilities in the north-central region of Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. One hundred twenty-three respondents who met the inclusion criteria were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at a 0.05 level of significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that the respondents' overall knowledge of obstetric analgesia was adequate. The findings also revealed that more than half of the midwives have previously utilized obstetric analgesia to manage labor pain. However, the frequency of utilization of obstetric analgesia was low. A significant association was found between utilization of obstetric analgesia in labor and knowledge (χ<sup>2</sup> = 16.582, <i>p</i> < 0.001) as well as years of experience (χ<sup>2</sup> = 17.280, <i>p</i> < 0.015) and nursing rank (χ<sup>2</sup> = 36.579, <i>p</i> < 0.000); since the <i>p</i>-value < 0.05 significance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>Therefore, it was recommended that midwives should be encouraged to frequently utilize obstetric analgesia to manage labor pain in order to improve the birth experience and outcome and to prevent the adverse effects that come with severe labor pain. Furthermore, the government should create policies that favor the utilization of obstetric analgesia in parturition, and midwives should incorporate the benefits of obstetric analgesia into the health education of pregnant women during antenatal counseling to promote its usage.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e002"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Long-acting Antiretroviral Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS: A Review of Recent Advances in Sub-Saharan Africa. 长效抗逆转录病毒药物在预防和治疗艾滋病毒/艾滋病:撒哈拉以南非洲的最新进展综述。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_50_2024
Ekere James Essien, Osaro Mgbere
{"title":"Long-acting Antiretroviral Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS: A Review of Recent Advances in Sub-Saharan Africa.","authors":"Ekere James Essien, Osaro Mgbere","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_50_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_50_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-acting antiretroviral (LAARV) agents have the potential to enhance treatment and prevention by eliminating the need for daily oral medications and increasing available options. This paper reviewed recent evidence on LAARVs and explores the opportunities and challenges of implementing these innovative prevention and treatment strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Several clinical trials and studies on the effectiveness, drug-drug interactions, and resistance of LAARVs in key populations in SSA are ongoing or recently completed. While the effectiveness, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of LAARVs compared to existing oral therapies have been established, these products are not yet widely used in SSA. Significant logistical challenges in integrating LAARVs into clinic workflows under the poor health systems that are common in SSA necessitate a multi-sectoral, patient-centered approach, including the use of non-traditional healthcare delivery models.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e003"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878736/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Improving HIV Prevention for Key Populations in Nigeria: Insights on Access, Barriers, Stigma, and Service Utilization. 改善尼日利亚关键人群的艾滋病毒预防:关于获取、障碍、耻辱和服务利用的见解。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_49_2024
Godwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Abang Roger, Paul Umoh, Ochonye Bartholomew Boniface, Amechi Paul, Ismaeel Mohammed Yahaya, Agie Muhmmad Auwal
{"title":"Improving HIV Prevention for Key Populations in Nigeria: Insights on Access, Barriers, Stigma, and Service Utilization.","authors":"Godwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Abang Roger, Paul Umoh, Ochonye Bartholomew Boniface, Amechi Paul, Ismaeel Mohammed Yahaya, Agie Muhmmad Auwal","doi":"10.25259/IJMA_49_2024","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJMA_49_2024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant public health challenge globally, with key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers (FSWs), men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWIDs) being disproportionately affected. Despite the availability of various HIV prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART), the willingness of KPs to access these services remains a critical concern. This study aims to assess the prevalence of HIV and the willingness to access HIV preventive services among KPs in three selected local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 across three LGAs, Gwale, Fagge, and Tarauni, in Kano State, Nigeria, using a snowball sampling technique. A total of 1,320 participants, recruited from brothels and nightclubs, were tested for HIV using self-test kits. Willingness to access HIV services was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall HIV prevalence among KPs was 10.8%. MSM and PWIDs exhibited higher HIV prevalence rates compared to FSWs. Willingness to access HIV preventive services was recorded at 57.7%, with significant influences from geographical location and sexual practices. Participants from Tarauni were more willing to access services, and those engaging in vaginal sex were more likely to seek preventive services. HIV self-testing had a high uptake of 95.9%, while PrEP uptake was 68.0%. Major barriers included stigma, lack of comprehensive services, and limited knowledge of service providers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and global health implications: </strong>This study highlights the critical need for targeted interventions addressing the specific barriers faced by KPs in these regions. Enhancing service accessibility and addressing stigma is essential for reducing HIV transmission and achieving epidemic control in Nigeria by 2030.</p>","PeriodicalId":30480,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of MCH and AIDS","volume":"14 ","pages":"e005"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Implementing WHO Differentiated Service Delivery Model for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Infants Living with HIV: Insights from Kenyan Healthcare Providers. 实施世卫组织为感染艾滋病毒的孕妇和哺乳妇女及婴儿提供差异化服务的模式:来自肯尼亚卫生保健提供者的见解。
International Journal of MCH and AIDS Pub Date : 2025-01-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_43_2024
John Humphrey, James G Carlucci, Esther Karen Wanjama, Violet Naanyu, Lindah Muli, Joy Marsha Alera, Edwin Were, Alan McGuire, Winstone Nyandiko, Gregory Zimet, Julia Jerono Songok, Kara Wools-Kaloustian
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