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{"title":"Validity and reliability of Persian version of quality of life questionnaire in people living with HIV/AIDS (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF)","authors":"A. Dehghan, Z. Heidari, J. Karimi, A. Jafarnezhad, Sanaz Atef, H. Sharifi, M. Farjam","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.111877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.111877","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess validity and reliability of Persian version of quality of life (QOL) questionnaire in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF). Material and methods: A total of 150 HIV/AIDS patients who were referred to Fasa and Larestan Beha vioral Disease Counseling Centers were recruited into the study. WHOQOL-HIV-BREF questionnaire was completed by trained interviewers. Reliability of questionnaire was measured using Cronbach’s a coefficient. Construct validity was assessed by item-scale correlation method, and criterion validity was determined with discriminant validity and convergent validity. Results: Cronbach’s α was computed above 0.8 for all dimensions of the questionnaire. Item-convergent validity ranged from 0.38 to 0.83. QOL score was higher in AIDS patients compared with HIV-infected individuals in all dimensions (p < 0.01). Conclusions: The findings of this study show that WHOQOL-HIV-BREF questionnaire provide acceptable validity and reliability for measuring QOL among Persian-speaking HIV/AIDS-infected patients in Iran. HIV AIDS Rev 2021; 20, 4: 270-274 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.111877","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89787952","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}

{"title":"Effectiveness of telehealth in preventing coronavirus disease in patients with HIV","authors":"M. Zareipour, Ehsan M. Ehsan","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.109256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.109256","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87344046","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}

{"title":"Gaps and solutions of HIV testing, care, and treatment in Iran during 2018-2019","authors":"Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, B. Farhoudi, Parvin Afsar Kazerooni, Mohammad Mehdi Gouya, Z. Najafi, A. Haghdoost, H. Sharifi, Katayoun Tayeri, Hengameh Namdari Tabar, N. Ghalekhani, O. Dadras","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.111545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.111545","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77471280","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}

{"title":"Assessment of the relationship between demographic variables and knowledge, attitude and practice of Azad Islamic University students about sexually transmitted diseases in 2018","authors":"T. Kamalikhah, Mehran Akbari, Maede Parhode, L. Sabzmakan, Razieh Khosrorad, A. Mehri","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.109558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.109558","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the health concerns of the new century and likelihood of morbidity in young people is high. Knowledge and attitude about these diseases and demographic characteristics of people have and important role in reduction of their incidence and prevalence. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between demographic variables and knowledge, attitude and practice of young people regarding STDs Material and methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, 500 students including were participated in 2018. Cluster random sampling was applied through the selection of various universities and colleges in 5 Azad units: North, South, East, West and Center of Tehran. Students were studying in art, human science, engineering, base science etc., majoring in B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. The data gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by content and face validity. Reliability was assessed using the test-re-test method. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 software and descriptive and analytical statistical tests such as t test and ANOVA. Results: There was no significant relationship between students’ mean knowledge and gender (p = 0.434), but relationships of attitude and practice (risk and preventive) with gender (p < 0.001) and knowledge, and attitude (p < 0.001) with marital status were observed, female gender being associated with better attitude and practice and married women having better knowledge and attitude. The ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test and the least significant difference (LSD) test showed no significant difference between the students of Azad University and their field of study with their knowledge. Conclusions: Intervention in the study population was needed in order to increase awareness, change attitude and reduce risky behaviors and integrate education of sexually transmitted diseases in the academic curriculum. On the other hand, the establishment of valid websites, weblogs and valid channels in social media by medical universities is recommended because students reported Internet and social media as the most common way of getting information about STDs, with the focus on male students and single students, who need more education and attention. Students reported the Internet Address for correspondence: Ali Mehri, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Sabzevar university of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran, e-mail: hadimehri1386@gmail.com Article history: Received: 18.04.2020 Received in revised form: 26.11.2020 Accepted: 05.03.2021 Available online: 30.08.2021 ORIGINAL PAPER Tahereh Kamalikhah, Mehran Akbari, Maede Parhode, Leila Sabzmakan, Razieh Khosrorad, Ali Mehri 202 HIV & AIDS Review 2021/Volume 20/Number 3 sex workers [10]. Information from East Africa about knowledge of STDs amongst university students remains sketchy. In Cameroon 70% of the university students knew about STDs but only 16.1% co","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82951420","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}

{"title":"Bacillary angiomatosis by Bartonella quintana in HIV-infected patient: molecular confirmed case in Iran","authors":"Malihe Hassan Nezhad, Saber Esmaeili, S. S. Alinaghi, L. Abbasian, T. Biazar, M. Ashouri, E. Mostafavi, Nazanin Janfaza","doi":"10.5114/HIVAR.2021.107242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/HIVAR.2021.107242","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88544117","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}

{"title":"Prevalence of tobacco and alcohol consumption and associated factors in adults living with HIV infection","authors":"Rita Rocio Marquez Diaz","doi":"10.5114/HIVAR.2021.108699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/HIVAR.2021.108699","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Tobacco and alcohol consumption has a significant negative impact on health of indi­ viduals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); however, there is little research on using these substances in this specific cohort. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the consumption of tobacco and alcohol in adult population living with HIV as well as the clinical­epidemiological characteristics of the sample. Material and methods: A cross­sectional study was carried out with 381 participants diagnosed with HIV, whose information on smoking and alcohol habits, adherence to treatments, socio­demographic data, and lifestyles were collected through both electronic and printed questionnaires. Results: The results showed that half of the individuals were smokers, with significant percentage having a moderate or high motivation to quit smoking. Moreover, it was observed that the participants classified in the group of high alcohol consumption with AUDIT test were less adherent to pharmaco­ logical treatment. On the other hand, it should be noted that 49.3% of the sample suffered from some pathology, with cardiovascular disease being the most prevalent. Conclusions: Therefore, from a clinical point of view and due to the above­mentioned reasons, it seems essential to address the consumption of tobacco and alcohol in individuals living with HIV. Along with proper health education and support offered, it can positively influence their lives in gen­ eral, and at the same time, provide better HIV control.","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72694463","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}

{"title":"Survival rate of multi-drug resistant \u0000tuberculosis among human immunodeficiency \u0000virus co-infected patients in Sanglah \u0000Hospital/Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia: \u0000a cohort retrospective study","authors":"I. Paulus, F. Sanjaya, N. M. Sukmawati","doi":"10.5114/HIVAR.2021.107237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/HIVAR.2021.107237","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73829852","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}

{"title":"Adherence to anti-retroviral therapy during COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents born HIV-positive","authors":"K. Muchena, R. Kalenga","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.109249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.109249","url":null,"abstract":"Successful rollout of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in Africa has resulted in a steep decline in HIV incidence. Even though this has been a long-awaited development, it is not the case for adolescents (10-19 years) born HIV-positive. Given this brief background and dangers imposed by COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents born HIV-positive are at great risk. A systematic review was conducted and reported, according to preferred reporting items for meta-analyses (PRISMA). Studies were drawn from database search performed between April and June 2020 using PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and Sabinet. Results suggested that factors, which negatively impact ART adherence fall into three main levels: 1. Household level: through pressure to share medication;2. Institutional level: lockdown restrictions due to COVID-19, long distance to facilities, heavy workload due to limited staff, and extended waiting times;3. Community level: structural barriers, such as HIV stigma and discrimination, gender inequalities, and poor living conditions. Main motivators to remain adherent to ART include having a strong social support system, life goals, and ambitions. This paper highlights the complexity of ART adherence during COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions to improve adherence to ART of adolescents born HIV-positive should address psycho-social factors, such as treatment fatigue, disclosure and family, and household dynamics, in addition to access to ART service delivery during periods of crisis.","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91094672","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}

{"title":"Evaluation of correlation between ocular manifestations with CD4+ count in HIV patients: a cross-sectional study","authors":"Rekha. K.R","doi":"10.5114/hivar.2021.111874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.111874","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), improved quality of life and reduced mortality in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected population have increased. The importance of visual acuity, in any individual is obvious, and heightened importance in those afflicted by disorders is even more crucial. In this context, this study reports details of a comprehensive ocular evaluation in a HIV population, and its’ correlation with severity of the disease. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of ocular manifestation and correlate CD4+ count levels, with incidence of ocular manifestations in HIV-positive patients. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional study that evaluated ophthalmic manifestations in patients diagnosed with HIV infection in an urban ophthalmological center. Detailed ophthalmological examination was conducted. Various parameters of the disease and severity of HIV were estimated and correlated with ophthalmological findings. Results: In 2 years, 300 HIV-positive (229 males) patients, mostly aged between 30 and 40 years, were assessed. 69 (23%) patients were found to have ocular manifestation, 73.9% were in the range of 0-5 years of HIV duration, 28 (9.3%) patients presented with anterior segment and 62 (26.6%) with posterior segment pathology, like HIV retinopathy. Cytomegalovirus retinitis poor visual acuity was observed in females (20.5%), aged 0-35 years, with HIV duration of 0-5 years and CD4+ count less than 200. Conclusions: The focus on a comprehensive ocular evaluation, irrespective of visual acuity and possi-bility of improvement in ocular follow-up of HIV-infected patients needs to be emphasized.","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83317005","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}

{"title":"Dyslipidemia among HIV-positive children receiving antiretroviral therapy in Indonesia","authors":"Pratama Wicaksana, N. Kurniati, S. Pardede","doi":"10.5114/HIVAR.2021.105086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/HIVAR.2021.105086","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy has changed the status of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from a high-mortality disease into a chronic one. One of the consequences of long-term use of ARV medications is dyslipidemia, which may progress to cardiovascular disease in the future. The aim of the study was to measure the rate of dyslipidemia among HIV-infected children receiving ARV therapy and related risk factors. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at pediatric outpatient clinic, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia, from January to July 2019. Lipid profile was examined on 96 eligible subjects and data regarding nutritional status, clinical stage at diagnosis, latest immunosuppression status, latest viral load (VL) value, and latest ARV combination used were obtained from medical records. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were performed to find the association between dependent and independent variables using SPSS version 22. Results: Of 96 subjects included, 52 (54.2%) subjects experienced dyslipidemia. The prevalence of dyslipidemia among those with second-line (containing protease inhibitors) and first-line (contain-ing non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) ARV therapy were 80% and 39%, respectively. The use of second-line ARV therapy was associated with 6.3 times ( p < 0.01; 95% CI: 2.4-17.1) increased risk of dyslipidemia compared to first-line ARV therapy. Conclusions: Prevalence of dyslipidemia among HIV-positive children on ARV was high with sec-ond-line ARV therapy being a risk factor. children, HIV, dyslipidemia, HAART, protease inhibitors.","PeriodicalId":53943,"journal":{"name":"HIV & AIDS Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74823355","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}