Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "HIV"
Now showing items 1-6 of 6
-
Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions and associated cervical infections in an HIV-positive population in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa
(Wiley, 2013)Background: The incidences of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, associated squamous intraepithelial lesions and cervical squamous cell carcinoma are significantly increased in HIV-positive women. The role of ... -
Development and validation of an HIV risk scorecard model
(IEEE, 2013)This research paper covers the development of an HIV risk scorecard using SAS Enterprise MinerTM. The HIV risk scorecard was developed using the 2007 South African annual antenatal HIV and syphilis seroprevalence data. ... -
Enhanced oral bioavailability of the antiretroviral efavirenz encapsulated in poly(epsilon–caprolactone) nanoparticles by a spray–drying method
(NCBI, 2014)AIM: To encapsulate efavirenz (EFV) within poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) nanoparticles (NPs) and compare the oral pharmacokinetics with that of EFV-loaded micelles and pure EFV NPs. MATERIALS & METHODS: EFV-loaded ... -
Knowledge and uptake of occupational post-exposure prophylaxis amongst nurses caring for people living with HIV
(AOSIS, 2016)Background: Nurses caring for people living with HIV (PLWH) are at higher risk of exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by needle sticks, cuts, getting body fluids in their eyes or mouth and skin when bruised ... -
Nurses perspective regarding disclosure of human immune virus status in the workplace, Limpopo province
(Research Gate, 2015)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status disclosure is a critical component of HIV prevention and treatment efforts. Objectives: This study seeks to determine and describe the level of exposure to HIV and ... -
Psychosocial well-being of people living with HIV and the community before and after a HIV stigma-reduction community "hub" network intervention
(NISC, 2016)The purpose of the research was to determine whether an HIV stigma-reduction community “hub” network intervention in a South African urban area would bring about a difference in the psychosocial well-being of people living ...