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AIDS and COVID-19 in southern Africa. 南部非洲的艾滋病和COVID-19。

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African journal of AIDS research : AJAR Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1948877

Arnau van Wyngaard, Alan Whiteside

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Life in a child-headed household: Exploring the quality of life of orphans living in child-headed households in Zimbabwe. 儿童户主家庭中的生活:探索津巴布韦儿童户主家庭中孤儿的生活质量。

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African journal of AIDS research : AJAR Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1925311

Kudzai Emma Chademana, Brian van Wyk

{"title":"Life in a child-headed household: Exploring the quality of life of orphans living in child-headed households in Zimbabwe.","authors":"Kudzai Emma Chademana, Brian van Wyk","doi":"10.2989/16085906.2021.1925311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2021.1925311","url":null,"abstract":"The overwhelming rate of HIV-related mortality in the past decades has eroded traditional safety nets for orphans, of which the extended family is the most critical. This has led to the formation of new household structures, i.e. child- and youth-headed households, as children and youths are left to live alone and look after themselves. These types of households are a growing phenomenon in many African countries and are increasingly being recognised as household structures. However, in the absence of an economically active adult, orphans living in these households experience numerous challenges. The socio-economic challenges in Zimbabwe could further exacerbate the conditions of child-headed households. This article discusses findings of an ethnographic inquiry on orphans living in child- and youth-headed households in Zimbabwe. We identified parentification, lack of income and social isolation as risk factors affecting quality of life. Social capital and agency were identified as protective factors enhancing children's quality of life. Our findings suggest that orphans living in child- and youth-headed households are not only victims but are also resilient and can exercise agency. Therefore, interventions to support this vulnerable group should build on their existing resilience and agency.","PeriodicalId":520548,"journal":{"name":"African journal of AIDS research : AJAR","volume":" ","pages":"172-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39185779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of alcohol consumption among adults living with HIV in Eswatini. 斯瓦蒂尼成年艾滋病毒感染者中酒精消费的流行率和社会人口学决定因素。

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African journal of AIDS research : AJAR Pub Date : 2021-07-01 Epub Date: 2021-05-14 DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1895236

Garikayi B Chemhaka, Maswati S Simelane, Stanzia Moyo, Mduduzi C Shongwe

{"title":"Prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of alcohol consumption among adults living with HIV in Eswatini.","authors":"Garikayi B Chemhaka, Maswati S Simelane, Stanzia Moyo, Mduduzi C Shongwe","doi":"10.2989/16085906.2021.1895236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2021.1895236","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Alcohol consumption contributes to a significant burden of illnesses, health conditions and premature deaths globally. There is limited knowledge of alcohol consumption among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Eswatini. This study sought to determine the prevalence, and examine the sociodemographic determinants of alcohol consumption among adult people living with HIV in Eswatini.Methods: Using the Swaziland HIV Incidence Measurement Survey 2, a recent national representative cross-sectional survey conducted in Eswatini between August 2016 and March 2017, a subsample of 2 832 adults (aged 18 and older) living with HIV was extracted. Multinomial logistic regression was used to assess the sociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption (i.e. use or misuse).Results: The prevalence of alcohol misuse (hazardous drinking) was 10.9% (23% male v 4.5% female), whereas alcohol use (moderate drinking) was estimated at 8.5% (14.7% male v 5.2% female). Men were more likely to engage in alcohol use (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR] = 3.46 [95% CI 3.46-6.62]) and misuse (aRRR = 6.12 [95% CI 6.12-11.47]) than females. Those who reported HIV stigma had a higher likelihood of alcohol misuse compared to those who did not report HIV stigma (aRRR = 1.43 [95% CI 1.04-1.98]).Conclusion: Our findings highlight a notable prevalence of alcohol use or misuse among PLWH in Eswatini. Males, those with no education, never married and those who reported HIV stigma were more likely to report alcohol misuse. The study thus recommends innovative policies and strategies to curb alcohol-related harm in the Eswatini population, specifically among PLWH.","PeriodicalId":520548,"journal":{"name":"African journal of AIDS research : AJAR","volume":" ","pages":"132-140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38978914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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