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2. Advancing Digital Health Equity: A Policy Paper of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the HIV Medicine Association.
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Wood, Brian R, Young, Jeremy D, Abdel-Massih, Rima C, McCurdy, Lewis, Vento, Todd J, Dhanireddy, Shireesha, Moyer, Kay J, Siddiqui, Javeed, and Scott, John D
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COMMUNICABLE diseases , *MEDICAL informatics , *SOCIAL determinants of health , *MEDICAL quality control , *HEALTH policy , *OUTPATIENT medical care , *HIV infections , *TELEMEDICINE , *HEALTH equity , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has revolutionized the practice of ambulatory medicine, triggering rapid dissemination of digital healthcare modalities, including synchronous video visits. However, social determinants of health, such as age, race, income, and others, predict readiness for telemedicine and individuals who are not able to connect virtually may become lost to care. This is particularly relevant to the practice of infectious diseases (ID) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medicine, as we care for high proportions of individuals whose health outcomes are affected by such factors. Furthermore, delivering high-quality clinical care in ID and HIV practice necessitates discussion of sensitive topics, which is challenging over video without proper preparation. We describe the "digital divide," emphasize the relevance to ID and HIV practice, underscore the need to study the issue and develop interventions to mitigate its impact, and provide suggestions for optimizing telemedicine in ID and HIV clinics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Innovations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Care Delivery During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Policies to Strengthen the Ending the Epidemic Initiative—A Policy Paper of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the HIV Medicine Association
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Armstrong, Wendy S, Agwu, Allison L, Barrette, Ernie-Paul, Ignacio, Rachel Bender, Chang, Jennifer J, Colasanti, Jonathan A, Floris-Moore, Michelle, Haddad, Marwan, MacLaren, Lynsay, and Weddle, Andrea
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HIV prevention , *HIV infections , *MEDICAL care , *HEALTH policy , *MEDICAL protocols , *PREVENTIVE medicine , *TELEMEDICINE , *HIGHLY active antiretroviral therapy , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
The goal of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative is to reduce new infections in the United States by 90% by 2030. Success will require fundamentally changing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and care delivery to engage more persons with HIV and at risk of HIV in treatment. While the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic reduced in-person visits to care facilities and led to concern about interruptions in care, it also accelerated growth of alternative options, bolstered by additional funding support. These included the use of telehealth, medication delivery to the home, and increased flexibility facilitating access to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program services. While the outcomes of these programs must be studied, many have improved accessibility during the pandemic. As the pandemic wanes, long-term policy changes are needed to preserve these options for those who benefit from them. These new care paradigms may provide a roadmap for progress for those with other chronic health issues as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. A Call to Action: The Role of Antiretroviral Stewardship in Inpatient Practice, a Joint Policy Paper of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, HIV Medicine Association, and American Academy of HIV Medicine.
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Koren, David E, Scarsi, Kimberly K, Farmer, Eric K, Cha, Agnes, Adams, Jessica L, Pandit, Neha Sheth, Chang, Jennifer, Scott, James, and Hardy, W David
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MEDICATION error prevention , *ANTI-infective agents , *COMMUNICABLE diseases , *DRUG utilization , *HIV infections , *HOSPITAL care , *HOSPITAL patients , *MEDICAL care , *HEALTH policy , *MEDICAL records , *MEDICATION errors , *MEDICAL practice , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *HUMAN services programs , *MEDICATION reconciliation , *ACQUISITION of data methodology - Abstract
Persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and others receiving antiretrovirals are at risk for medication errors during hospitalization and at transitions of care. These errors may result in adverse effects or viral resistance, limiting future treatment options. A range of interventions is described in the literature to decrease the occurrence or duration of medication errors, including review of electronic health records, clinical checklists at care transitions, and daily review of medication lists. To reduce the risk of medication-related errors, antiretroviral stewardship programs (ARVSPs) are needed to enhance patient safety. This call to action, endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the HIV Medicine Association, and the American Academy of HIV Medicine, is modeled upon the success of antimicrobial stewardship programs now mandated by the Joint Commission. Herein, we propose definitions of ARVSPs, suggest resources for ARVSP leadership, and provide a summary of published, successful strategies for ARVSP that healthcare facilities may use to develop locally appropriate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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5. "We did more than survive": lessons learned from studies of risk and resilience of young people growing up with HIV and mental health needs.
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Poku, Ohemaa B., Ahmed, Afifa, Liotta, Lucy, Kluisza, Luke, Robbins, Reuben N., Abrams, Elaine J., and Mellins, Claude A.
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MENTAL illness risk factors , *PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience , *HEALTH services accessibility , *LIFE change events , *MENTAL health , *MENTAL health services , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *HIV infections , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons , *MEDICAL needs assessment , *RESOURCE-limited settings , *SOCIAL support , *COMPARATIVE studies , *SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors , *POVERTY , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *SOCIAL stigma , *ADOLESCENCE , *ADULTS - Abstract
Despite advances in HIV-treatment, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with HIV (AYAHIV) face myriad challenges. They are less likely than children and older adults to be virally suppressed and are at higher risk for mental health conditions compared to their peers who do not have HIV. AYA are also developing in the context of numerous biomedical, neurocognitive, and psychosocial developmental changes. Normative challenges during this time can be exacerbated by HIV and can result in significant physical and mental health problems. Yet, many AYAHIV have shown resilience with positive assets and resources and few health or mental health problems. Historically research has had a risk-focused approach to understanding AYAHIV needs. This paper discusses the rationale for a shift from a risk-focused only approach to one that examines AYAHIV needs from both a risk and resilience perspective. This paper presents: (1) epidemiological data on AYAHIV; (2) conceptual models for understanding both risk (e.g., poverty, stress, trauma, limited resources) and resilience/protective factors (e.g., family and peer support, future orientation, problem-solving skills); (3) global data examining risk and protective factors for physical and mental health challenges; and (4) promising interventions that incorporate elements of resilience to improve overall outcomes among AYAHIV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Engagement and partnership with peer mentors in the development of the "Positive and Healthy Living Program": a process paper.
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Wambua, Grace Nduku, Musindo, Otsetswe, Machuka, Judy, and Kumar, Manasi
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EXPERIENCE , *HIV infections , *PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *MEDICAL referrals , *MENTORING , *PSYCHOTHERAPY , *SELF-efficacy , *EVIDENCE-based medicine , *AFFINITY groups , *PEERS , *HUMAN services programs , *STAKEHOLDER analysis - Abstract
Partnership and engagement are mediators of change in the efficient uptake of evidence-based patient-centered health interventions. We reflect on our process of engagement and preparation of peer mentors in the development of peer-led psychotherapy intervention for HIV infected adolescents in active care at the Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) at Kenyatta National Hospital. The program was implemented in two phases, using a Consultation, Involve, Collaboration and Empowerment approach as stepping stones to guide our partnership and engagement process with stakeholders and ten peer mentors embedded in the CCC. Our partnership process promoted equity, power-and-resource sharing including making the peer mentors in-charge of the process and being led by them in manual development. This process of partnership and engagement demonstrated that engaging key stakeholders in projects lead to successful development, implementation, dissemination and sustainment of evidence-based interventions. Feedback and insights bridged the academic and clinical worlds of our research by helping us understand clinical, family, and real-life experiences of persons living with HIV that are often not visible in a research process. Our findings can be used to understand and design mentorship programs targeting lay health workers and peer mentors at community health care levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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7. Paper-based detection of HIV-1 drug resistance using isothermal amplification and an oligonucleotide ligation assay.
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Natoli, Mary E., Rohrman, Brittany A., De Santiago, Carolina, van Zyl, Gert U., and Richards-Kortum, Rebecca R.
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ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *VIRAL load , *HIV infections , *THERAPEUTICS , *DRUG resistance , *ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay - Abstract
Regular HIV-1 viral load monitoring is the standard of care to assess antiretroviral therapy effectiveness in resource-rich settings. Persistently elevated viral loads indicate virologic failure (VF), which warrants HIV drug resistance testing (HIVDRT) to allow individualized regimen switches. However, in settings lacking access to HIVDRT, clinical decisions are often made based on symptoms, leading to unnecessary therapy switches and increased costs of care. This work presents a proof-of-concept assay to detect M184V, the most common drug resistance mutation after first-line antiretroviral therapy failure, in a paper format. The first step isothermally amplifies a section of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase containing M184V using a recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) assay. Then, an oligonucleotide ligation assay (OLA) is used to selectively label the mutant and wild type amplified sequences. Finally, a lateral flow enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) differentiates between OLA-labeled products with or without M184V. Our method shows 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity when tested with samples that contained 200 copies of mutant DNA and 800 copies of wild type DNA prior to amplification. When integrated with sample preparation, this method may detect HIV-1 drug resistance at a low cost and at a rural hospital laboratory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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8. Implementation of pharmacist-led services for sexual and gender minorities: A multisite descriptive report.
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Phan, Tam, Astle, Kevin N, Mills, Alex R, Medlin, Christopher G, and Herman, David
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PREVENTION of drug side effects , *HEALTH services accessibility , *PATIENT compliance , *SUBSTANCE abuse , *HUMAN services programs , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *MENTAL health , *GENDER affirming care , *PRIMARY health care , *HIV infections , *CHRONIC diseases , *HORMONE therapy , *SEXUAL minorities , *HEALTH equity , *DRUGS , *HOSPITAL pharmacies - Abstract
Purpose This paper compares and contrasts the implementation of pharmacist-led services for 3 different sexual and gender minority populations across California, Mississippi, and Florida. Summary Implementation of pharmacist-led services tailored to sexual and gender minorities may be a potential mechanism to address health disparities in these populations. Clinical pharmacists have the potential to provide care with cultural humility and improve health outcomes by optimizing medication regimens, reducing adverse drug events, enhancing medication acquisition, and improving medication adherence. Conclusion The services provided by clinical pharmacists varied across sites and included management of gender-affirming hormone therapy, HIV antiretroviral medication adherence programming, primary care and chronic disease state management, and involvement in care related to mental health, psychiatry, and substance use as well as sexual health. Various legislative and regulatory barriers and differences in scope of practice for pharmacists were also identified. This paper advocates for the expansion of pharmacy-led services and the adoption of a culturally humble approach to patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Simplified Paper Format for Detecting HIV Drug Resistance in Clinical Specimens by Oligonucleotide Ligation.
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Panpradist, Nuttada, Beck, Ingrid A., Chung, Michael H., Kiarie, James N., Frenkel, Lisa M., and Lutz, Barry R.
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HIV infections , *THERAPEUTICS , *DRUG resistance in microorganisms , *OLIGONUCLEOTIDES , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *LIGATURE (Surgery) , *GENOTYPES , *GENETIC mutation - Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a chronic infection that can be managed by antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, periods of suboptimal viral suppression during lifelong ART can select for HIV drug resistant (DR) variants. Transmission of drug resistant virus can lessen or abrogate ART efficacy. Therefore, testing of individuals for drug resistance prior to initiation of treatment is recommended to ensure effective ART. Sensitive and inexpensive HIV genotyping methods are needed in low-resource settings where most HIV infections occur. The oligonucleotide ligation assay (OLA) is a sensitive point mutation assay for detection of drug resistance mutations in HIV pol. The current OLA involves four main steps from sample to analysis: (1) lysis and/or nucleic acid extraction, (2) amplification of HIV RNA or DNA, (3) ligation of oligonucleotide probes designed to detect single nucleotide mutations that confer HIV drug resistance, and (4) analysis via oligonucleotide surface capture, denaturation, and detection (CDD). The relative complexity of these steps has limited its adoption in resource-limited laboratories. Here we describe a simplification of the 2.5-hour plate-format CDD to a 45-minute paper-format CDD that eliminates the need for a plate reader. Analysis of mutations at four HIV-1 DR codons (K103N, Y181C, M184V, and G190A) in 26 blood specimens showed a strong correlation of the ratios of mutant signal to total signal between the paper CDD and the plate CDD. The assay described makes the OLA easier to perform in low resource laboratories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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10. The Ethical Obligation to Treat Infectious Patients: A Systematic Review of Reasons.
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Grisel, Braylee, Kaur, Kavneet, Swain, Sonal, Gorenshtein, Laura, Chime, Chinecherem, O'Callaghan, Ellen, Vasireddy, Avani, Moore, Lauren, Shin, Christina, Won, Michelle, Ebangwese, Santita, Tripoli, Todd, Lumpkin, Stephanie, Ginsberg, Zachary, Cantrell, Sarah, Freeman, Jennifer, Agarwal, Suresh, and Haines, Krista
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AIDS treatment , *PREVENTION of epidemics , *MEDICAL personnel -- United States , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *PROFESSIONAL ethics , *HEALTH policy , *MEDICAL care , *CINAHL database , *INFECTION , *REFUSAL to treat , *HIV infections , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *COVID-19 - Abstract
During pandemics, healthcare providers struggle with balancing obligations to self, family, and patients. While HIV/AIDS seemed to settle this issue, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rekindled debates regarding treatment refusal. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Complete, and Web of Science using terms including obligation, refusal, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and pandemics. After duplicate removal and dual, independent screening, we analyzed 156 articles for quality, ethical position, reasons, and concepts. Diseases in our sample included HIV/AIDS (72.2%), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) (10.2%), COVID-19 (10.2%), Ebola (7.0%), and influenza (7.0%). Most articles (81.9%, n = 128) indicated an obligation to treat. COVID-19 had the highest number of papers indicating ethical acceptability of refusal (60%, P <.001), while HIV had the least (13.3%, P =.026). Several reason domains were significantly different during COVID-19, including unreasonable risks to self/family (26.7%, P <.001) and labor rights/workers' protection (40%, P <.001). A surge in ethics literature during COVID-19 has advocated for permissibility of treatment refusal. Balancing healthcare provision with workforce protection is crucial in effectively responding to a global pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Mathematical analysis of stability and Hopf bifurcation in a delayed HIV infection model with saturated immune response.
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Hu, Zihao, Yang, Junxian, Li, Qiang, Liang, Song, and Fan, Dongmei
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HOPF bifurcations , *CYTOTOXIC T cells , *HIV infections , *MATHEMATICAL analysis , *IMMUNE response , *HIV - Abstract
This paper explores the dynamics analysis of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) model with saturated cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) immune response and Beddington–DeAngelis infection rate. There are two time delays in the model to describe the time needed for infection of cell and CTL immune response generation, respectively. We obtain two thresholds and three possible equilibria from the model. By analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, we study the stabilities of equilibrium and the effect of delays on CTL immune response. The results indicate that when immune delay is present, the steady state of equilibrium is disrupted and leads to a Hopf bifurcation. Finally, we use sensitivity analyses to show the effect of parameters on thresholds and numerical simulations to illustrate the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. Cultural acceptability of STI screening guidelines and sexual positioning assessments among black sexual minority men.
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Dangerfield, Derek T., Anderson, Janeane N., and Tinnell, Theodore
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CULTURE -- Psychological aspects , *PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases , *SEXUALLY transmitted disease diagnosis , *MEDICAL protocols , *COMMUNITY health services , *LANGUAGE & languages , *AFRICAN Americans , *HEALTH attitudes , *RESEARCH funding , *QUALITATIVE research , *FOCUS groups , *HUMAN sexuality , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *HIV infections , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SEX customs , *MEN who have sex with men , *THEMATIC analysis , *SOUND recordings , *RESEARCH methodology , *SEXUAL minorities , *MEDICAL screening , *DATA analysis software , *BLACK LGBTQ+ people - Abstract
Aim: To identify attitudes towards HIV/STI screening guidelines and explore the acceptability of assessing sexual positioning practices among Black sexual minority men (SMM). Background: Risks for HIV/STIs vary by sexual positioning practices. However, clinicians and Black SMM do not always discuss sexuality with each other. Therefore, HIV/STI screening and testing remain suboptimal. Design: Qualitative study using focus groups. Methods: Data were obtained from 12 focus groups and one in‐depth interview conducted in Baltimore, MD among HIV‐negative Black SMM between October 2019 and May 2020 (N = 39). Groups were stratified into three age categories: 18–24, 25–34 and 35+. Participants were given the "5 P's" from the CDC's 2015 Sexual History Screening Guidelines and asked to discuss attitudes towards existing questions regarding sexual positioning practices. Themes were identified using an electronic pile sorting approach. Results: Most identified as homosexual/gay/same gender‐loving (68%), were employed (69%) and single (66%). Additionally, 34% had ever been diagnosed with an STI, of whom 38% had a history of repeated STI acquisition in their lifetime. Participants across age groups said clinicians should use the words "top" and "bottom" to demonstrate cultural familiarity and build trust. Some said that screening for sexual positioning was unnecessary and intrusive; others said that questions should be justified. Younger men wanted clinicians to ask questions in ways that make them feel cared for. Discussion: Guidelines should include language for clinicians to use culturally specific language and better ways to prepare Black SMM patients for screening. Impact to Nursing Practice: Some Black SMM will not discuss sexual positioning practices without clinicians' demonstration of cultural understanding and respect. Screening should incorporate culturally responsive language, justification and convey care. Reporting Method: Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ). No Patient or Public Contribution: There was no patient or public involvement in the design or drafting of this discursive paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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13. Disability Inclusion in the National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS: A Review on the National Response of West African Countries.
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Olufadewa, Isaac, Adesina, Miracle, Damilola, Ibrahim Abdulmumin, Olalekan, Babatunde Yusuf, Joshua, Adedeji Oluwakorede, Oladele, Ruth, and Nnatus, Joshua
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HIV infection risk factors , *NATIONAL health services , *MEDICAL protocols , *PUBLIC health surveillance , *GOVERNMENT policy , *PATIENTS' rights , *MEDICAL care , *STRATEGIC planning , *HIV infections , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SOCIAL integration , *HUMAN rights , *SOCIAL support , *DISEASE susceptibility , *NEEDS assessment , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *AIDS - Abstract
Objectives: Persons with disabilities (PWD) often experience risks associated with HIV/AIDS including unmet needs and overlooked stigmatization. This could be attributed to certain misconceptions such as PWDs are asexual, and cannot enjoy sexual pleasure, among others. Therefore, this paper sought to investigate the extent of disability inclusion in recent National Strategic Plans (NSPs) for HIV/AIDS in West African countries. Methods: This study was a policy review of NSPs in 13 African countries. Relevant indicators in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UNAIDS International Guidelines on HIV and Human Rights were used. Six indicators (identification of people living with disability (PLWD) as a key population, the inclusion of principles related to PWD within the NSPs on HIV/AIDS, protecting the rights of PWD, recognition of PWD as a vulnerable population at higher risk of HIV and in need of special protection, providing HIV-related support services for PWD and monitoring and evaluating the impact of HIV on PWD). Results: Findings from this study revealed that only 30% of West African countries recognized disability as an issue of concern. Also, 38.5% of these countries recognize the vulnerability of people with disabilities to HIV. However, only a few (7.6%) provided support in the context of special needs, monitoring, and surveillance specifically for persons with disabilities. Conclusion: Most of the West African NSPs are outdated and due for renewal. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate the needs of persons with disabilities within the context of HIV/AIDS in the NSPs. More importantly, support and services should also be prioritized among the vulnerable groups to optimize inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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14. Perspectives of healthcare professionals and people living with HIV in dialogue: on information sharing to improve communication at the consultation.
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Claisse, Caroline, Kasadha, Bakita, and Durrant, Abigail C.
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SELF-evaluation , *HOLISTIC medicine , *DATA security , *RESEARCH funding , *QUALITATIVE research , *HEALTH , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *PRIVACY , *INFORMATION resources , *HIV infections , *JUDGMENT sampling , *CONFIDENCE , *CONTINUUM of care , *PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons , *THEMATIC analysis , *ATTITUDES of medical personnel , *PATIENT-professional relations , *COMMUNICATION , *TRUST , *EMBARRASSMENT , *DELPHI method , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *MEDICAL referrals , *SELF-perception , *SOCIAL stigma , *MEDICAL ethics - Abstract
We report on a qualitative Group Survey study involving four healthcare professionals (HCPs) and eight people living with HIV who were recipients of care in the United Kingdom (UK). The survey aimed to bring participants' perspectives into dialogue and establish consensus about how communication between HCPs delivering HIV care and their patients could be improved in the context of the routine care consultation. Responses from both parties were anonymously collated, thematically analysed, and shared back with participants in two subsequent survey rounds to support consensus-building on matters of concern and identify thematic insights. In this paper, we report three themes for informing future designs of tools and services to support communication between patients and HCPs: Patient-clinician relationship for trusted sharing; Self-reporting psychosocial information to support Whole-person care; and Perceived barriers for online trusted sharing with HCPs. Our findings highlight key areas of concern and further investigation is needed to understand how self-reported information may be meaningfully captured, interpreted and processed by HCPs in ways that are trusted by patients who voice privacy and security concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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15. Evaluation of Dried Blood Spots Collected on Filter Papers from Three Manufacturers Stored at Ambient Temperature for Application in HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring.
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Rottinghaus, Erin K., Beard, R. Suzanne, Bile, Ebi, Modukanele, Mosetsanagape, Maruping, Maruping, Mine, Madisa, Nkengasong, John, and Yang, Chunfu
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HIV infections , *THERAPEUTICS , *DRUG resistance , *DRIED blood spot testing , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *REVERSE transcriptase - Abstract
As more HIV-infected people gain access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), monitoring HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) becomes essential to combat both acquired and transmitted HIVDR. Studies have demonstrated dried blood spots (DBS) are a suitable alternative in HIVDR monitoring using DBS collected on Whatman 903 (W-903). In this study, we sought to evaluate two other commercially available filter papers, Ahlstrom 226 (A-226) and Munktell TFN (M-TFN), for HIVDR genotyping following ambient temperature storage. DBS were prepared from remnant blood specimens collected from 334 ART patients and stored at ambient temperature for a median time of 30 days. HIV-1 viral load was determined using NucliSENS EasyQ® HIV-1 v2.0 RUO test kits prior to genotyping of the protease and reverse transcriptase regions of the HIV-1 pol gene using an in-house assay. Among the DBS tested, 26 specimens had a viral load ≥1000 copies/mL in all three types of filter paper and were included in the genotyping analysis. Genotyping efficiencies were similar between DBS collected on W-903 (92.3%), A-226 (88.5%), and M-TFN (92.3%) filter papers (P = 1.00). We identified 50 DR-associated mutations in DBS collected on W-903, 33 in DBS collected on A-226, and 48 in DBS collected on M-TFN, resulting in mutation detection sensitivities of 66.0% for A-226 and 88.0% for M-TFN when compared to W-903. Our data indicate that differences among filter papers may exist at this storage condition and warrant further studies evaluating filter paper type for HIVDR monitoring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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16. Co-infection dynamics between HIV-HTLV-I disease with the effects of Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, saturated incidence rate and study of optimal control.
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Chowdhury, Sourav, Ghosh, Jayanta Kumar, and Ghosh, Uttam
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CYTOTOXIC T cells , *T cells , *VIRUS diseases , *MIXED infections , *BASIC reproduction number , *HIV infections - Abstract
The spreading of HIV or HTLV-I among the cells has received the great attention in recent modelling study to explore the virus infection dynamics. The co-infection of HIV and HTLV-I with the effect of Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) immune response is also important from epidemiological point of view. To identify the co-infection scenario of HIV and HTLV-I with the CTLs effect we proposed in this paper a six compartmental ODE-model with uninfected, HIV-infected, HTLV-I infected CD4+T cells and free HIV virus particles with HIV specific CTLs and HTLV-I specific CTLs. The rates of infection of the cases are considered here saturated type and proliferation rate of uninfected and HIV infected CD4+ T-cells are of logistic terms. To establish the well-posedness of the model we have shown that the solution of the proposed model is non-negative and bounded. We obtain the basic reproduction number which is the maximum of the HIV-related reproduction and the HTLV-I related reproduction number. Along with the disease free equilibrium point the system contains other seven endemic equilibrium points containing infection by single disease or both. Analytically, we establish the local and global stability conditions of the equilibrium points and also we establish that the system experiences transcritical bifurcation by the generation of only HIV or HTLV-I infected endemic equilibrium point. Using numerical simulations, we validate the theoretical results and found two infection paths, one initiating with HIV and other with HTLV-I, both cases ultimately become co-infected. Finally, using the optimal control analysis we found the optimal policy for treatment using AVR, RTI & PI for HIV or AZT for HTLV-I control and lastly concluded by some recommendations. • A co-infected HIV & HTLV-I infection model in vivo. • Proliferation of CD4+ T-cells are taken in logistic form. • Incidence rate is taken as saturated type. • Verified competitive exclusive principle. • Spreading path has been studied using Flow-diagram. • Three types of control strategies are investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Delayed nonmonotonic immune response in HIV infection system.
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Shanshan Wang and Shaoli Wang
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HIV infections , *IMMUNE response , *HOPF bifurcations , *IMMUNE system - Abstract
In this paper, we study a delayed HIV infection model with nonmonotonic immune response and perform stability and bifurcation analysis. Our results show that the delayed HIV infection system with nonmonotonic immune response has bistability and stable periodic solution appear. We find that both the uninfected and immune-free equilibria are globally asymptotically stable under certain conditions which are not affected by time delay. However, the time delay makes one immune equilibrium always unstable for τ ≥ 0 and also makes another immune equilibrium appear stability switches; meanwhile, the system will exhibit local Hopf bifurcation, global Hopf bifurcation, and saddle-node-Hopf bifurcation. Numerical simulations are carried out to verify our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Mathematical modeling and dynamics of immunological exhaustion caused by measles transmissibility interaction with HIV host.
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Ozsahin, Dilber Uzun, Khan, Najeeb Alam, Aqeel, Araib, Ahmad, Hijaz, Alotaibi, Maged F., and Ayaz, Muhammad
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CONTINUOUS time models , *HIV infections , *MATHEMATICAL models , *MEASLES , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission , *NONLINEAR differential equations - Abstract
This paper mainly addressed the study of the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases and analysed the effect of two different types of viruses simultaneously that cause immunodeficiency in the host. The two infectious diseases that often spread in the populace are HIV and measles. The interaction between measles and HIV can cause severe illness and even fatal patient cases. The effects of the measles virus on the host with HIV infection are studied using a mathematical model and their dynamics. Analysing the dynamics of infectious diseases in communities requires the use of mathematical models. Decisions about public health policy are influenced by mathematical modeling, which sheds light on the efficacy of various control measures, immunization plans, and interventions. We build a mathematical model for disease spread through vertical and horizontal human population transmission, including six coupled nonlinear differential equations with logistic growth. The fundamental reproduction number is examined, which serves as a cutoff point for determining the degree to which a disease will persist or die. We look at the various disease equilibrium points and investigate the regional stability of the disease-free and endemic equilibrium points in the feasible region of the epidemic model. Concurrently, the global stability of the equilibrium points is investigated using the Lyapunov functional approach. Finally, the Runge-Kutta method is utilised for numerical simulation, and graphic illustrations are used to evaluate the impact of different factors on the spread of the illness. Critical factors that effect the dynamics of disease transmission and greatly affect the rate and range of the disease's spread in the population have been determined through a thorough analysis. These factors are crucial in determining the expansion of the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Dynamic analysis of a latent HIV infection model with CTL immune and antibody responses.
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Zhang, Zhiqi, Chen, Yuming, Wang, Xia, and Rong, Libin
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LATENT infection , *HIV infections , *ANTIBODY formation , *IMMUNE response , *HIV , *CYTOTOXIC T cells , *REPRODUCTION - Abstract
This paper develops a mathematical model to investigate the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection dynamics. The model includes two transmission modes (cell-to-cell and cell-free), two adaptive immune responses (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) and antibody), a saturated CTL immune response, and latent HIV infection. The existence and local stability of equilibria are fully characterized by four reproduction numbers. Through sensitivity analyses, we assess the partial rank correlation coefficients of these reproduction numbers and identify that the infection rate via cell-to-cell transmission, the number of new viruses produced by each infected cell during its life cycle, the clearance rate of free virions, and immune parameters have the greatest impact on the reproduction numbers. Additionally, we compare the effects of immune stimulation and cell-to-cell spread on the model's dynamics. The findings highlight the significance of adaptive immune responses in increasing the population of uninfected cells and reducing the numbers of latent cells, infected cells, and viruses. Furthermore, cell-to-cell transmission is identified as a facilitator of HIV transmission. The analytical and numerical results presented in this study contribute to a better understanding of HIV dynamics and can potentially aid in improving HIV management strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Bistability of an HIV Model with Immune Impairment.
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Shaoli Wang, Tengfei Wang, Fei Xu, and Libin Rong
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BASIC reproduction number , *HIV infections , *PATIENT experience , *HIV , *VIRAL replication - Abstract
The immune response is a crucial factor in controlling HIV infection. However, oxidative stress poses a significant challenge to the HIV-specific immune response, compromising the body's ability to control viral replication. In this paper, we develop an HIV infection model to investigate the impact of immune impairment on virus dynamics. We derive the basic reproduction number (R0) and threshold (Rc). Utilizing the antioxidant parameter as a bifurcation parameter, we establish that the system exhibits saddle-node bifurcation backward and forward bifurcations. Specifically, when R0 > Rc, the virus will rebound if the antioxidant parameter falls below the post-treatment control threshold. Conversely, when the antioxidant parameter exceeds the elite control threshold, the virus remains under elite control. The region between the two thresholds represents a bistable interval. These results can explain why some HIV-infected patients experience rapid viral rebound after treatment cessation while others achieve post-treatment control for a longer time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Oral-genital HPV infection transmission, concordance of HPV genotypes and genital lesions among spouses/ partners of patients diagnosed with HPV-related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC): a scoping review.
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Kalinganire, Nadia, Uwineza, Annette, Kyokunda, Lynnette, and Banura, Cecily
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HIV infections , *PAPILLOMAVIRUSES , *ONLINE information services , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *HEAD & neck cancer , *SPOUSES , *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases , *GENOTYPES , *ORAL sex , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission , *LITERATURE reviews , *MEDLINE , *SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma - Abstract
Background: There is an increase in number of Human Papillomavirus related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-related HNSCC) High risk HPV(HR-HPV) types can be cleared by an infected person, however, some can persist and develop HN cancer. There is a broad knowledge gap regarding HPV and related cancers. Main text: The aim of this review is to assess existing published knowledge on oral-genital HPV transmission, concordance of HPV genotypes and risk of oral or/and genital lesions among spouses/partners of patients diagnosed with HPV-related HNSCC, identify gaps in the current research and highlight areas that requires further inquiry. Method: Database like Pub med, Google Scholar, Scopus, Puplon, Wiley online library were used for search strategy. Published papers on transmission, concordance of HPV genotypes and genital lesions among spouses/partners of patients diagnosed with HPV-related HNSCC were included. Papers published from January1,2000 to October 31, 2022 were included. The published papers included are 8 Case reports, 2 cross-sectional studies, 3 Cohort studies and 2 systematic reviews. Results: A total of 2125 citations were retrieved from the five sources. 15papers were included. Case reports reported concurrent HPV-related oropharyngeal, tonsillar, unspecified HNSCC, laryngeal and nasopharyngeal carcinoma among couples. The two cross-sectional studies were done. Almost all the tumors taken from patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal carcinoma (HPV-related OPC) and their spouses were positive for identical HPV 16 type. The three cohort studies showed an increase risk of upper aero-digestive tract cancer among male spouses of females with cervical cancer. Two systematic reviews reviewed literature studies which evaluated concurrent cases of HPV-related Oropharyngeal cancers. Examination of these papers showed that the majority of the studies suggested that there is HPV transmission, concordance and risk of HNSCC cancer among spouses with HPV-related oral-genital cancer. No studies evaluated the risk of developing genital cancer in spouses of patients with HNSCC. Conclusion: The findings of this review highlighted big need of further research on oral-genital HPV infection among spouses of patients diagnosed with HPV-related HNSCC. Studies are needed to evaluate the risk of getting genital and upper aero-digestive tract HPV-related cancer among spouses with HPV-related HNC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Field Evaluation of a Prototype Paper-Based Point-of-Care Fingerstick Transaminase Test.
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Pollock, Nira R., McGray, Sarah, Colby, Donn J., Noubary, Farzad, Nguyen, Huyen, Nguyen, The Anh, Khormaee, Sariah, Jain, Sidhartha, Hawkins, Kenneth, Kumar, Shailendra, Rolland, Jason P., Beattie, Patrick D., Chau, Nguyen V., Quang, Vo M., Barfield, Cori, Tietje, Kathy, Steele, Matt, and Weigl, Bernhard H.
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LIVER injuries , *THERAPEUTICS , *DRUG side effects , *HIV infections , *ALANINE aminotransferase , *TUBERCULOSIS , *PROTOTYPES , *POINT-of-care testing , *HEPATOTOXICOLOGY - Abstract
Monitoring for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) via serial transaminase measurements in patients on potentially hepatotoxic medications (e.g., for HIV and tuberculosis) is routine in resource-rich nations, but often unavailable in resource-limited settings. Towards enabling universal access to affordable point-of-care (POC) screening for DILI, we have performed the first field evaluation of a paper-based, microfluidic fingerstick test for rapid, semi-quantitative, visual measurement of blood alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Our objectives were to assess operational feasibility, inter-operator variability, lot variability, device failure rate, and accuracy, to inform device modification for further field testing. The paper-based ALT test was performed at POC on fingerstick samples from 600 outpatients receiving HIV treatment in Vietnam. Results, read independently by two clinic nurses, were compared with gold-standard automated (Roche Cobas) results from venipuncture samples obtained in parallel. Two device lots were used sequentially. We demonstrated high inter-operator agreement, with 96.3% (95% C.I., 94.3–97.7%) agreement in placing visual results into clinically-defined “bins” (<3x, 3–5x, and >5x upper limit of normal), >90% agreement in validity determination, and intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.89 (95% C.I., 0.87–0.91). Lot variability was observed in % invalids due to hemolysis (21.1% for Lot 1, 1.6% for Lot 2) and correlated with lots of incorporated plasma separation membranes. Invalid rates <1% were observed for all other device controls. Overall bin placement accuracy for the two readers was 84% (84.3%/83.6%). Our findings of extremely high inter-operator agreement for visual reading–obtained in a target clinical environment, as performed by local practitioners–indicate that the device operation and reading process is feasible and reproducible. Bin placement accuracy and lot-to-lot variability data identified specific targets for device optimization and material quality control. This is the first field study performed with a patterned paper-based microfluidic device and opens the door to development of similar assays for other important analytes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. HIV Policy: The Path Forward—A Joint Position Paper of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians.
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Lubinski, Christine, Aberg, Judith, Bardeguez, Arlene D., Elion, Richard, Emmanuel, Patricia, Kuritzkes, Daniel, Saag, Michael, Squires, Kathleen E., Weddle, Andrea, Rainey, Jennifer, Zerehi, M. Renee, Ralston, J. Fred, Fleming, David A., Bronson, David, Cooke, Molly, Cutler, Charles, Ejnes, Yul, Gluckman, Robert, Liebow, Mark, and Musana, Kenneth
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HIV infections , *HIV , *LENTIVIRUS diseases , *VIRAL contamination , *COMMUNICABLE diseases , *PUBLIC health , *MEDICINE , *MEDICAL care - Abstract
The article offers information on the updated position paper on the policies relating to HIV infection in the U.S. The position paper on HIV policy has been established in collaboration with the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians. The updated HIV policy highlights major advances on the treatment of HIV infection, the expansion of HIV as a pandemic and the prevalence of HIV transmission in health care settings. Details on these updates emphasizing public health and clinical imperatives in identifying HIV infection are discussed.
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24. Essential Components of Effective HIV Care: A Policy Paper of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition.
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Gallant, Joel E., Adimora, Adaora A., Carmichael, J. Kevin, Horberg, Michael, Kitahata, Mari, Quinlivan, E. Byrd, Raper, James L., Selwyn, Peter, and Williams, Steven Bruce
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ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *HIV infections , *THERAPEUTICS , *HIV-positive persons , *HEALTH outcome assessment - Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antiretroviral agents and effective HIV care management transformed HIV disease from a death sentence to a chronic condition for many in the United States. A comprehensive HIV care model was developed to meet the complex needs of HIV patients, with support from the Ryan White program, the Veterans Administration, and others. This paper identifies the essential components of an effective HIV care model. As access to health care expands under the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it will be critical to build upon the HIV care model to realize positive health outcomes for people with HIV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Fractional model of HIV transmission on workplace productivity using real data from Indonesia.
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Chukwu, C.W., Fatmawati, Utoyo, M.I., Setiawan, A., and Akanni, J.O.
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HIV infection transmission , *AIDS patients , *HIV infections , *BASIC reproduction number , *AIDS - Abstract
A mathematical model approach to control the spread of HIV and AIDS is needed to predict the future effect of HIV and AIDS on work productivity. In this paper, we consider the analysis of fractional-order mathematical models of the spread of HIV with productivity in the workplace. First, we estimate the epidemiological parameters of the HIV/AIDS model using the annual data of AIDS reported in Indonesia from 2006 to 2018. Based on the model analysis, two equilibria are determined, namely the HIV disease-free and endemic equilibrium's. The disease-free equilibrium of HIV is locally asymptotically stable if the basic reproduction number is less than one, while the endemic equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable if the reproduction number is greater than one. The sensitivity analysis and numerical simulations are then carried out with variations in fractional order values to determine the dynamics of HIV spread with on-site productivity. Based on numerical simulation results, it was found that the transition rate of HIV-productive workers to AIDS sufferers could reduce the labor population of people living with AIDS and increase the workforce population vulnerable to HIV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Computerized testing augments pencil-and-paper tasks in measuring HIV-associated mild cognitive impairment.
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Koski, L., Brouillette, M.-J., Lalonde, R., Hello, B., Wong, E., Tsuchida, A., and Fellows, L. K.
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COGNITION disorders diagnosis , *DIAGNOSIS of dementia , *MEDICAL care , *MEDICAL needs assessment , *ANALYSIS of variance , *COGNITIVE testing , *DEMOGRAPHY , *EDUCATION , *HIV infections , *HIV-positive persons , *SIMULATION methods in medical education , *NEUROLOGIC examination , *PATIENTS , *DATA analysis , *ACQUISITION of data , *COMPUTER software - Abstract
Background Existing tools for rapid cognitive assessment in HIV-positive individuals with mild cognitive deficits lack sensitivity or do not meet psychometric requirements for tracking changes in cognitive ability over time. Methods Seventy-five nondemented HIV-positive patients were evaluated with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a brief battery of standardized neuropsychological tests, and computerized tasks evaluating frontal-executive function and processing speed. Rasch analyses were applied to the MoCA data set and subsequently to the full set of data from all tests. Results The MoCA was found to adequately measure cognitive ability as a single, global construct in this HIV-positive cohort, although it showed poorer precision for measuring patients of higher ability. Combining the additional tests with the MoCA resulted in a battery with better psychometric properties that also better targeted the range of abilities in this cohort. Conclusion This application of modern test development techniques shows a path towards a quick, quantitative, global approach to cognitive assessment with promise both for initial detection and for longitudinal follow-up of cognitive impairment in patients with HIV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Evaluation of the dried blood spot filter paper technology and five testing strategies of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infections in West Africa.
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Sarge-Njie, Ramu, Schim Van Der Loeff, Maarten, Ceesay, Saihou, Cubitt, David, Sabally, Saihou, Corrah, Tumani, and Whittle, Hilton
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HIV infections , *LENTIVIRUS diseases , *HIV , *COMMUNICABLE diseases , *MEDICAL microbiology - Abstract
Simple robust approaches are needed to monitor the prevalence and incidence of HIV in Africa. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of dried blood spot (DBS) as an alternative to serum or plasma for sentinel surveillance. Paired DBS and blood samples were obtained from 200 patients attending a genito-urinary medicine clinic in West Africa. The gold standard of diagnosis was based on the combination of 3 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) using serum. The presence of HIV antibodies in eluates of dried blood spots was detected by ELISA, Gelatin Particle Assay (GPA) and Pepti-Lav 1-2 in 5 different testing strategies. All 200 eluates were tested individually, and in addition pools of 5 eluates each were tested. The sensitivity of the testing strategies ranged from 95.0% (83.1 – 99.4%) to 100% and the specificity from 97.5% (93.7 – 99.3%) to 100%. Testing in pools of 5 did not affect sensitivity. Dried blood spots were easy to work with. Test kit and laboratory consumable costs varied between £492 and £1037 (unpooled strategies) and £163 and £421 (pooled). The monospecific ELISAs used in this study are no longer in production; currently available differentiating assays need to be tested. DBS are recommended for sentinel surveillance in Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. INVITED PAPER Health Policy African countries propose a regional oral health strategy: The Dakar Report from 1998.
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Myburgh, NG, Hobdell, MH, and Lalloo, R
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HIV infections , *PERIODONTAL disease , *INFORMATION resources management , *ORAL hygiene , *TISSUE engineering , *EPIDEMIOLOGY - Abstract
It is clear that the African region faces a number of serious oral diseases, either because of their high prevalence or because of the severe tissue damage or death that can occur. Previous approaches to oral health in Africa have failed to recognise the epidemiological priorities of the region or to identify reliable and appropriate strategies to assess them. Efforts have consisted of an unplanned, ad hoc and spasmodic evolution of curative oral health services. This document focuses on the most severe oral problems that people have to live with like noma, oral cancer and the oral consequences of HIV/AIDS infection. It proposes a strategy for assisting member states and partners to identify priorities and interventions at various levels of the health system, particularly at the district level. The strategy aims at strengthening the capacity of countries to improve community oral health by effectively using proven interventions to address specific oral health needs. The strategy identifies five main ‘programmatic areas’, including (i) the development of national oral health strategies and implementation plans, (ii) integration of oral health in other programmes, (iii) delivery of effective and safe oral health services, (iv) regional approach to education and training for oral health, and (v) development of effective oral health management information systems. Many of the programmatic areas share similar characteristics described as a ‘strategic orientation’. These strategic orientations give effect to the concepts of advocacy, equity, quality, partnership, operational research, communication and capacity building. The WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC) is invited to review the proposed oral health strategy for the African region for the period 1999–2008 and provide an orientation for the improvement of oral health in member states in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among HIV infected patients on HAART.
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Kanyara, Lucy, Lel, Rency, Kageha, Sheila, Kinyua, Joyceline, Matu, Sophie, Ongaya, Asiko, Matilu, Mary, Mwangi, Paul, Okoth, Vincent, Mwangi, Joseph, and Olungae, Dama
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DIABETES , *NON-communicable diseases , *HIV infections , *HIV , *BLOOD sugar , *SEDENTARY behavior - Abstract
Background: Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of infectious diseases. With the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases and the endemicity of infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, their co-existence poses significant challenges to patients, health workers and an overwhelmed health sector. Classical risk factors for diabetes such as physical inactivity and unhealthy diet may not solely explain the current trends, suggesting the role of novel risk factors including infections/inflammation. HIV and its treatment have been identified as potential contributors especially to patients with family history of confirmed diabetes cases. Co-infections frequently observed during HIV infection also significantly influence both the epidemiological and pathophysiological of the link between HIV and diabetes. Understanding the correlates of HIV and diabetes is crucial to inform management and prevention strategies of the twin infections. We therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and risk factors in a population of HIV infected patients on HAART. This study determined the association of diabetes/impaired glucose regulation in the context of HIV-1. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a comprehensive care clinic in Nairobi (Kenya). Participants were screened for diabetes and impaired glucose regulation using random blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) This paper describes the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive individuals and the associated risk factors. We have demonstrated that family history is a risk factor for diabetes. While age and BMI are known risk factors, they were not associated with diabetes in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Prevention of Viral Hepatitis and HIV Infection among People Who Inject Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Chen, Yen-Ju, Lin, Yu-Chen, Wu, Meng-Tien, Kuo, Jenn-Yuan, and Wang, Chun-Hsiang
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VIRAL hepatitis , *HIV infections , *BLOODBORNE infections , *VIRUS diseases , *VIRAL transmission , *HEPATITIS B - Abstract
This study aimed to explore the current evidence on preventing blood-borne virus infections among people who inject drugs (PWID). We conducted a comprehensive search across three databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library) for relevant articles published in English between 2014 and 2023. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, assessed the quality of the paper using the revised Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (ROB 2), and conducted a meta-analysis using RevMan 5.3. Completing the harm reduction program (HRP) participation and receiving all three vaccine doses resulted in a 28% reduction in the risk of HBV infection (OR: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.37–1.42). Various interventions increased the willingness of PWIDs to undergo HCV treatment (OR: 5.91, 95% CI: 2.46–14.24) and promoted treatment adherence (OR: 15.04, 95% CI: 2.80–80.61). Taking PrEP, participating in HRP, and modifying risky behaviors were associated with a 33% reduction in the risk of HIV infection (OR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.61–0.74). Conducting referrals, providing counseling, and implementing antiretroviral therapy resulted in a 44% reduction in the risk of viral transmission (OR: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.47–0.66). Co-infection may potentially compromise effectiveness, so it is important to consider drug resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Enhancing critical social work practice: Using text-based vignettes in qualitative research.
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Kia, Hannah
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PROFESSIONAL practice , *HIV infections , *FOCUS groups , *GROUNDED theory , *RESEARCH methodology , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *CHANGE , *TRANSPHOBIA , *GENDER-nonconforming people , *INTERVIEWING , *SOCIAL stigma , *EXPERIENCE , *QUALITATIVE research , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *ORGANIZATIONAL change , *SOCIAL worker attitudes , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *RESEARCH funding , *CASE studies , *CHILD welfare , *SOCIAL services , *TRANSGENDER people , *SECONDARY analysis , *CISGENDER people - Abstract
There exist ongoing calls among social work scholars and practitioners to cultivate applied knowledge of critical and emancipatory practice. In this paper, I explore the utility of text-based vignettes as instruments that can be used to elicit insight from marginalized service users on critical social work practice. To do this work, I draw on data from interviews with 20 transgender and gender diverse (TGD) social service users, along with 10 social workers, whose responses to a text-based vignette were originally used to build an understanding of the constituents of equitable social work practice with TGD people. Incorporating critical pragmatism as a conceptual framework and constructivist grounded theory as a methodological orientation, I analyze data from this study as an exemplar that substantiates the promise of using text-based vignettes in qualitative social work research to generate knowledge of critical social work practice. Specifically, I demonstrate how text-based vignettes in this study (1) contextualized the meaning, significance, and impact of oppression for service users, (2) built insight on practice that reflects solidarity and allyship, and (3) identified opportunities for social workers' reflexive use of professional power to effect change. Accounting for the tensions between empiricism and critical praxis in social work, I consider the promise of incorporating text-based vignettes to develop empirical social work literature that is rooted in the voices of marginalized service users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Communication from a Human Rights Perspective: Responding to the HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Eastern and Southern Africa A Working Paper for use in HIV and AIDS Programmes.
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Ford, Neil, Odallo, Dan, and Chorlton, Rozanne
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MEDICAL communication , *HUMAN rights , *CIVIL rights , *RIGHT to health , *AIDS , *HIV infections - Abstract
In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS has proven to be the most challenging health and development issue of modern times. Its spread is related to poverty, power relationships between men and women, the availability and accessibility of basic services, sexual customs, and the evolution of traditional practices in modern society. Currently, most HIV/AIDS communication strategies are based on health education or behavior change models such as those designed to improve immunization coverage or eradicate polio. In UNICEF's human rights approach to programming, communication is explicitly recognized as both a right and a means to claiming other rights. UNICEF is developing the concept and practice of communication from a human rights perspective as it responds to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Eastern and Southern Africa. As it does so, it is refining its experience from other program areas, so that currently it is using a range of communication techniques. Hence, communication from a human rights perspective examines the context in which change occurs, broadening the responsibility for creating change from the individual to the community.
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33. An optimal combination of antiretroviral treatment and immunotherapy for controlling HIV infection.
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Nath, Bhagya Jyoti, Sadri, Khadijeh, Sarmah, Hemanta Kumar, and Hosseini, Kamyar
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ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *HIV infections , *ANTI-HIV agents , *BASIC reproduction number , *IMMUNOTHERAPY - Abstract
Antiretroviral (ART) drugs have been used to treat HIV patients over last two decades. But, the daily use of these drugs in order to control HIV load in patients' body results different side effects and high cost over long period of time. Motivated by these, researchers have been trying to find other treatment strategy whose combination with antiretroviral treatments can control HIV without use of large quantities of drugs. Immunotherapy is one of such treatment which assist natural immune system of patients in order to get control over viral infection. Administration of immunotherapy in combination with antiretroviral drugs has been found safe and effective after different clinical trials on humans and other animals. In this paper, we propose a mathematical model to describe HIV dynamics under antiretroviral treatment and immunotherapy combination. We find that our model is biologically feasible and the findings of the clinical trials support the dynamics of our model. The stability analyses of HIV-free equilibrium point are performed and found the basic reproduction number as a threshold parameter. Also, we calculate a critical efficacy for overall antiretroviral treatment such that when the efficacy of overall treatment exceeds this value HIV will be completely removed. Also, we have found that critical drug efficacy for antiretroviral drugs decreases with increasing immunotherapy, which indicates combination of immunotherapy with antiretroviral treatments minimize the quantity of antiretroviral drugs for HIV eradication, hence minimize the side effects and cost of antiretroviral drugs. Numerical simulations are carried out to substantiate the analytical results and to illustrate different drug administration scenarios. Moreover, an optimal combination of drugs which can control HIV with lower costs and side effects, is obtained by solving an optimal control problem numerically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. HIV models with non‐exponential probability distributed infection progression.
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Wu, Peng
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DISTRIBUTION (Probability theory) , *HIV infections , *GAMMA distributions , *PROBABILITY theory , *INFECTION , *HIV - Abstract
Existing HIV infection dynamics models are based on the classical target cell‐infected cell‐free virus compartment model. In fact, in order to facilitate modeling and dynamical analysis, these models assume that the probability of infected cells staying in different infection stages obeys an exponential distribution. However, this does not accurately describe the process of HIV infection from target cells to budding of virus, that is, fusion‐reverse transcription‐reproductivity formation‐budding process. Therefore, to expand the idea of HIV modeling, in this paper, we first establish the HIV integral‐differential equation model that obeys the general distribution, and then degenerate the model into a subclass ODEs model under the assumption of gamma distribution. Finally, an equivalent age structure model is given, and numerical simulations are conducted to describe the integral‐differential equations model. It is worth mentioning that ODEs models with subclasses can provide good numerical implementations for age structure as well as other PDEs HIV models. This is another important purpose of our work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Syndemic effect of COVID-19 outbreak on HIV care delivery around the globe: A systematic review using narrative synthesis.
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Chakrabarti, Rohini, Agasty, Debdutta, Majumdar, Agniva, Talukdar, Rounik, Bhatta, Mihir, Biswas, Subrata, and Dutta, Shanta
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HEALTH services accessibility , *SYNDEMICS , *HIV-positive persons , *MEDICAL care , *HIV infections , *SOCIAL change , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *WORLD health , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *ONLINE information services , *QUALITY assurance , *COUNSELING , *PUBLIC health , *COVID-19 pandemic , *AIDS - Abstract
Background: The burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems worldwide has been compromising the progress made in the fight against HIV. This paper aims to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted HIV comprehensive care service delivery globally as well as to consolidate the evidence and recommendations that may be useful in averting future crisis. Methods: This review adheres to PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, DOAJ, Science Direct and other sources like Google Scholar and citations from included studies were searched methodically to locate studies evaluating the effects of COVID on services for HIV care. The NIH and JBI quality assessment tools were used for the quality assessment of individual studies. Results: In the present review 31 eligible studies were included and the impact on HIV care cascade were summarised under six themes: Lab services, Treatment and allied services, Counselling services, Outreach services, Psycho-social impact and Implementation of sustainable strategies. The studies also presented many innovative alternatives which were lucidly highlighted in the present article. Conclusion: Current evidence depicts multiple factors are responsible for the interruption of HIV care service delivery during the pandemic, especially in low resources settings. The prospective, alternative solutions that have been used to circumvent the threat have also been addressed in this review, in addition to the negative aspects that have been observed. Transition with new innovative, sustainable care paradigms may prove to be the building blocks in removing HIV-AIDS as a public health threat. Registration: Open Science Framework (DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/74GHM). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Clinical review of human mpox.
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Ogoina, Dimie, Damon, Inger, and Nakoune, Emmanuel
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MONKEYPOX , *ZOONOSES , *RURAL children , *HIV infections , *SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Historically, human mpox was predominantly a zoonotic disease occurring more frequently in rural children in Africa and characterized by a largely self-limiting febrile centrifugal monomorphic rash illness. However, the 2022 mpox global outbreak has shown that the disease is changing in many ways, including sustained human-to-human transmission via sexual contact, novel clinical presentations, and adverse associations between mpox and advanced HIV. The aim of this paper is to review the traditional and emerging clinical aspects of human mpox and provide updated information on the clinical course and outcome of the disease. We searched electronic databases including PubMed and Google Scholar and identified relevant published literature on mpox. The clinical presentation of human mpox is influenced by the route of infectious exposure, the strain and dose of the infecting virus, and the host immune system. Exposure to the virus can result in sub-clinical or clinical diseases of variable severity. Infections caused by clade I viral strains are more severe than class IIa and IIb strains, which are associated with a milder febrile rash illness, and with anogenital skin lesions in clade IIb infections. Most cases of mpox recover entirely within 2–4 weeks after onset of illness and a few develop skin-related sequelae. Overall, people with advanced HIV infection, children <5 years of age, and pregnant women may present with more severe disease and higher case fatalities. The continued endemicity of the classical mpox in Africa, the emergence of a new clinical form of the disease during the 2022 global outbreak, and the adverse associations between advanced HIV and mpox have implications for the surveillance, clinical diagnosis, and management of human mpox. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. A dynamical analysis and numerical simulation of COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS co-infection with intervention strategies.
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Teklu, Shewafera Wondimagegnhu and Kotola, Belela Samuel
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HIV infection transmission , *HIV infections , *MIXED infections , *NUMERICAL analysis , *BASIC reproduction number , *COMPUTER simulation , *AIDS - Abstract
HIV/AIDS-COVID-19 co-infection is a major public health concern especially in developing countries of the world. This paper presents HIV/AIDS-COVID-19 co-infection to investigate the impact of interventions on its transmission using ordinary differential equation. In the analysis of the model, the solutions are shown to be non-negative and bounded, using next-generation matrix approach the basic reproduction numbers are computed, sufficient conditions for stabilities of equilibrium points are established. The sensitivity analysis showed that transmission rates are the most sensitive parameters that have direct impact on the basic reproduction numbers and protection and treatment rates are more sensitive and have indirect impact to the basic reproduction numbers. Numerical simulations shown that some parameter effects on the transmission of single infections as well as co-infection, and applying the protection rates and treatment rates have effective roles to minimize and also to eradicate the HIV/AIDS-COVID-19 co-infection spreading in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Stability, Hopf Bifurcation and Numerical Simulation of an HIV Model with Two Modes of Transmission and with Cellular and Humoral Immunity.
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Hemmatzadeh, Zeynab, Roomi, Vahid, and Gharahasanlou, Tohid Kasbi
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HOPF bifurcations , *HIV infections , *HUMORAL immunity , *CELLULAR immunity , *CYTOTOXIC T cells - Abstract
In this paper, we incorporate immune systems containing Cytotoxic T lymphocyte and humoral immunity into a general human immunodeficiency viruses infection model, which also considers logistic growth for target cells and both modes of spread, cell-to-cell and cell-free represents, by linear functions. We derive five threshold parameters which are used to study the existence of equilibria. By considering the characteristic equations, the local stability of disease-free and immune-free equilibria is investigated. Lyapunov functions and LaSalle's invariance are constructed to prove the global stability of all steady states. Global dynamics of the human immunodeficiency viruses model can be accurately expressed by threshold parameters; also the existence of Hopf bifurcation is discussed and the results are expressed in the form of a proposition. Furthermore, numerical simulations confirm the corresponding theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Modeling the interplay between albumin-globulin metabolism and HIV infection.
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Sreejithkumar, Vivek, Ghods, Kia, Bandara, Tharusha, Martcheva, Maia, and Tuncer, Necibe
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ALBUMINS , *GLOBULINS , *PROTEIN metabolism , *HIV infections , *DISEASE progression - Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a major public health concern with 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States. The role of nutrition in general, and albumin/globulin in particular in HIV progression has long been recognized. However, no mathematical models exist to describe the interplay between HIV and albumin/globulin. In this paper, we present a family of models of HIV and the two protein components albumin and globulin. We use albumin, globulin, viral load and target cell data from simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected monkeys to perform model selection on the family of models. We discover that the simplest model accurately and uniquely describes the data. The selection of the simplest model leads to the observation that albumin and globulin do not impact the infection rate of target cells by the virus and the clearance of the infected target cells by the immune system. Moreover, the recruitment of target cells and immune cells are modeled independently of globulin in the selected model. Mathematical analysis of the selected model reveals that the model has an infection-free equilibrium and a unique infected equilibrium when the immunological reproduction number is above one. The infection-free equilibrium is locally stable when the immunological reproduction number is below one, and unstable when the immunological reproduction number is greater than one. The infection equilibrium is locally stable whenever it exists. To determine the parameters of the best fitted model we perform structural and practical identifiability analysis. The structural identifiability analysis reveals that the model is identifiable when the immune cell infection rate is fixed at a value obtained from the literature. Practical identifiability reveals that only seven of the sixteen parameters are practically identifiable with the given data. Practical identifiability of parameters performed with synthetic data sampled a lot more frequently reveals that only two parameters are practically unidentifiable. We conclude that experiments that will improve the quality of the data can help improve the parameter estimates and lead to better understanding of the interplay of HIV and albumin-globulin metabolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Prevalence of HIV among inmates in four states of north India: findings from the 16th round of HIV sentinel surveillance.
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Jha, Shreya, Kant, Shashi, Thakur, Nishakar, Kumar, Pradeep, Rai, Sanjay, Haldar, Partha, Kardam, Priyanka, Misra, Puneet, Goswami, Kiran, and Rajan, Shobini
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HIV , *HIV infections , *SEX workers , *AIDS , *SEX industry - Abstract
Purpose: Prisoners are at a higher risk of HIV infection compared to the general population. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of HIV and related risk behaviours among inmates of the Central Prisons in four states of North India. Design/methodology/approach: The HIV sentinel surveillance was conducted in seven Central Prisons in four states of North India from February to April 2019. Four hundred inmates were included from each prison. The interviews were conducted at the Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre located within the prison premises. The Ethics Committee of the National AIDS Control Organization, New Delhi, granted ethical approval before the start of the surveillance. Findings: Overall, 2,721 inmates were enrolled in this study. The mean (SD) age was 38.9 (13.9) years. One-third of prison inmates had comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The proportion of convict (54%) and undertrial (46%) inmates was almost equal. The overall prevalence of HIV infection among inmates was 0.96% (95% CI 0.65–1.40). The odds of being HIV positive were significantly higher in never married inmates, undertrials, inmates who were in the prison for more than three months to one year, inmates incarcerated for multiple times, inmates with history of injecting drug use and inmates with history of intercourse with a commercial sex worker. Originality/value: The findings from the very first HIV sentinel surveillance in central prisons in North India have been presented in this paper. This has huge implications for future policy decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Sensitivity analysis of basic reproduction number on the HIV/AIDS disease transmission model with education and treatment.
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Sugiarto, I., Limansyah, T., and Etta, C. R.
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AIDS , *HIV infection transmission , *HIV infections , *BASIC reproduction number , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission , *HIV - Abstract
HIV/AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the infection of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) virus that decrease the immune system by attacking and damaging CD4 cells which are types of white blood cells (lymphocytes). The decreasing of immune system due to HIV virus then causes damage to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). People with HIV virus infection can take an ARV (Anti Retroviral Therapy) treatment. ARV treatment is an effort that can be done to reduce the HIV viruses inside the body and can extend life time before the disease turn into AIDS. In this paper, a mathematical model of the spread of HIV/AIDS with education and treatment will be discussed. Furthermore, a numerical simulation and sensitivity analysis of basic reproductive numbers will be discussed to determine the parameters which havethe most effect on the spread of HIV/AIDS disease. In the mathematical model of the spread of HIV/AIDS with education and treatment, the most influential parameters is the rate of transmission of susceptible individuals caused by an undiagnosed HIV virus individual and the level of success of education given to susceptible individuals as an effort to prevent the spread of HIV viruses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Hepatitis B vaccines: WHO position paper -- July 2017.
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HEPATITIS B treatment , *LOW birth weight , *CHRONIC kidney failure , *CLINICAL medicine , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission , *DIABETES , *DRUG storage , *HEPATITIS B , *HEPATITIS B vaccines , *HIV infections , *EVALUATION of medical care , *TRAVEL hygiene , *WORLD health , *COST analysis , *OCCUPATIONAL hazards , *ENVIRONMENTAL exposure , *VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases) , *GENOTYPES , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
This article discusses a position paper on Hepatitis B vaccines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) in July 2017. Topics covered include the virus species causing hepatitis such as hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus, the epidemiology and transmission of HBV, and the treatment of acute HBV infection. Also mentioned is WHO's position on the vaccination of special groups at highest risk of acquiring HBV such as pregnant and lactating women and travellers.
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43. Comment: the Ziehl paper.
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Gazi, Costa
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AIDS prevention , *HIV infections , *POPULATION , *EPIDEMICS , *PREGNANCY , *HIV-positive persons - Abstract
The article focuses on the critical appraisal of HIV/AIDS epidemic. The annual antenatal surveys may be faulty in offering a model that extrapolates the epidemic in the whole population, but it has shown a very obvious increase in HIV positive pregnant women over a period of years. Its methodology has altered in the last two years, but that has not significantly altered the underlying trend that mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV occurs. The recent report on HIV/AIDS challenges the basic belief of hegemonists that millions of people are HIV positive, that it is a massive cause of disease and death, that no one is immune or safe and that more surveys are needed whilst anti-retroviral drugs are used to curb the spread of the virus and prevent the onset of AIDS.
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44. Effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in high income settings: A systematic review.
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Sewell, Janey, Fakoya, Ibidun, Lampe, Fiona C., Howarth, Alison, Phillips, Andrew, Burns, Fiona, Rodger, Alison J., and Cambiano, Valentina
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BISEXUAL men , *HIV infection transmission , *GAY men , *ANAL sex , *HIV infections , *HIGH-income countries , *HIV - Abstract
Introduction: HIV transmission continues among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), with those who are younger, or recent migrants, or of minority ethnicity or who are gender diverse remaining at increased risk. We aimed to identify and describe recent studies evaluating the effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions for GBMSM in high income countries. Methods: We searched ten electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), conducted in high income settings, and published since 2013 to update a previous systematic review (Stromdahl et al, 2015). We predefined four outcome measures of interest: 1) HIV incidence 2) STI incidence 3) condomless anal intercourse (CLAI) (or measure of CLAI) and 4) number of sexual partners. We used the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK) Quality Appraisal of Intervention Studies tool to assess the quality of papers included in the review. As the trials contained a range of effect measures (e.g. odds ratio, risk difference) comparing the arms in the RCTs, we converted them into standardized effect sizes (SES) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: We identified 39 original papers reporting 37 studies. Five intervention types were identified: one-to-one counselling (15 papers), group interventions (7 papers), online interventions (9 papers), Contingency Management for substance use (2 papers) and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (6 papers). The quality of the studies was mixed with over a third of studies rated as high quality and 11% rated as poor quality. There was some evidence that one-to-one counselling, group interventions (4–10 participants per group) and online (individual) interventions could be effective for reducing HIV transmission risk behaviours such as condomless anal intercourse. PrEP was the only intervention that was consistently effective at reducing HIV incidence. Conclusions: Our systematic review of the recent evidence that we were able to analyse indicates that PrEP is the most effective intervention for reducing HIV acquisition among GBMSM. Targeted and culturally tailored behavioural interventions for sub-populations of GBMSM vulnerable to HIV infection and other STIs should also be considered, particularly for GBMSM who cannot access or decline to use PrEP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Mathematical analysis of an age-since infection and diffusion HIV/AIDS model with treatment adherence and Dirichlet boundary condition.
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Wu, Peng, Zhang, Ran, and Din, Anwarud
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PATIENT compliance , *HIV infections , *BASIC reproduction number , *HIV infection transmission , *AIDS treatment , *MATHEMATICAL analysis , *ENDEMIC diseases - Abstract
In this paper, an epidemic model with homogeneous Dirichlet boundary condition is formulated to study the joint impact of spatial diffusion, infection age and treatment adherence on the HIV/AIDS transmission among humans. It is an interesting problem to understand the threshold dynamics of HIV/AIDS model with the above three factors. Since the complexity of the model and specificity of the boundary condition, there are two main mathematical challenges: i). the compactness of the solution map is not guaranteed; ii). the explicit expression of the basic reproduction cannot be given even if the parameters are spatially independent. We first discuss the well-posedness of the system, then we identify the basic reproduction number R 0 as the spectral radius of the next generation operator, followed by the global attractivity of disease-free steady state when R 0 < 1 , the uniform persistence of the disease and the existence of the endemic steady state when R 0 > 1. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate our theoretical results, which suggest that the diffusion of individuals has an opposite effect on the disease outbreaks, and improving the treatment compliance of HIV infected individuals can control HIV transmission among the population effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. The trouble with normalisation: Transformations to hepatitis C health care and stigma in an era of viral elimination.
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Kagan, Dion, Seear, Kate, Lenton, Emily, Farrugia, Adrian, valentine, kylie, Mulcahy, Sean, and Fraser, Suzanne
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AIDS prevention , *DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections , *HEPATITIS C prevention , *HIV infections , *CHRONIC hepatitis C , *DISEASE eradication , *RESEARCH methodology , *STAKEHOLDER analysis , *DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) , *MEDICAL care , *PUBLIC health , *ANTIVIRAL agents , *SOCIAL stigma , *INTERVIEWING , *QUALITATIVE research - Abstract
Modern health‐care systems have customarily approached hepatitis C in ways that resemble the public health approach to HIV/AIDS known as 'HIV exceptionalism'. HIV exceptionalism describes the unusual emphasis on privacy, confidentiality and consent in approaches to HIV and was partly developed to address HIV/AIDS‐related stigma. In the case of hepatitis C, exceptionalist approaches have included diagnosis and treatment by specialist physicians and other 'boutique' public health strategies. The recent availability of highly effective, direct‐acting antivirals alongside goals to eliminate hepatitis C have heralded dramatic changes to hepatitis C health care, including calls for its 'normalisation'. The corollary to exceptionalism, normalisation aims to bring hepatitis C into routine, mainstream health care. This article draws on interviews with stakeholders (n = 30) who work with hepatitis C‐affected communities in policy, community, legal and advocacy settings in Australia, alongside Fraser et al.'s (2017, International Journal of Drug Policy, 44, 192–201) theorisation of stigma, and Rosenbrock et al.'s (1999, The AIDS policy cycle in Western Europe: from exceptionalism to normalisation. WZB Discussion Paper, No. P 99‐202) critique of normalisation to consider the perceived effects of hepatitis C normalisation. Stakeholders described normalisation as a stigma‐reducing process. However, they also expressed concerns about the ongoing stigma and discrimination that is not ameliorated by normalisation. We suggest that in centring normalisation, changes in health care may exaggerate the power of technological solutions to transform the meanings of hepatitis C. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Global Threshold Dynamics of an Infection Age-Space Structured HIV Infection Model with Neumann Boundary Condition.
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Wang, Jinliang, Zhang, Ran, and Gao, Yue
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NEUMANN boundary conditions , *HIV infections , *BASIC reproduction number , *HYBRID systems , *VOLTERRA equations - Abstract
This paper aims to the investigation of the global threshold dynamics of an infection age-space structured HIV infection model. The model is formulated in a bounded domain involving two infection routes (virus-to-cell and cell-to-cell) and Neumann boundary conditions. We first transform the original model to a hybrid system containing two partial differential equations and a Volterra integral equation. By appealing to the theory of fixed point problem together with Picard sequences, the well-posedness of the model is shown by verifying that the solution exists globally and the solution is ultimately bounded. Under the Neumann boundary condition, we establish the explicit expression of the basic reproduction number. By analyzing the distribution of characteristic roots of the associated characteristic equation in terms of the basic reproduction number, we achieve the local asymptotic stability of the steady states. The global asymptotic stability of the steady states is established by the technique of Lyapunov functionals, respectively. Numerical simulations are performed to validate our theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Rescue therapy with an albuvirtide-based antiretroviral regimen in an HIV-infected child with multidrug resistance and multiple opportunistic infections: a case report.
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Tang, Wei, Song, Xiao-yun, Cao, Jing, Liu, Chun, and Zheng, Fang
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ANTI-HIV agents , *HIV infections , *OPPORTUNISTIC infections , *VIRAL load , *HIGHLY active antiretroviral therapy , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *MULTIDRUG resistance , *RESEARCH funding , *DRUG side effects , *AIDS-related opportunistic infections , *DRUG toxicity , *AIDS , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Managing multidrug-resistant (MDR) HIV infections in children is particularly challenging due to the lack of experience with new drugs in the pediatric setting. Second-line albuvirtide (ABT) with an optimized antiretroviral background therapy was approved for adults and adolescents after first-line treatment failure. This paper describes the treatment outcomes and adverse effects of an ABT-based dual-active antiretroviral treatment regimen in a child with MDR HIV strains. Case presentation: A 13 year-old Chinese female patient infected with MDR HIV strains showed a decrease in viral load (from 4.48 log10 to 1.73 log10) and an increase in CD4 + T cells (from 15 to 308 cells/µl) after 12 months of treatment with an ABT-based antiretroviral regimen. The child showed no relevant drug-related adverse reactions. Conclusions: The case reported here could suggest that an ABT-based antiretroviral therapy might be beneficial and without relevant toxicity in children with MDR HIV. Infectiologists specializing in managing HIV should be prepared to manage an increasing number of children with MDR HIV. ABT might be a new treatment option for MDR HIV infection in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Determinants of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Zimbabwe.
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Antabe, Roger, Luginaah, Nasong A, Kangmennaang, Joseph, and Mkandawire, Paul
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HIV infections , *STATISTICS , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *EARLY detection of cancer , *SURVEYS , *COMPARATIVE studies , *PSYCHOLOGY of women , *MIXED infections , *ODDS ratio ,CERVIX uteri tumors - Abstract
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cervical cancer (CC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive women being particularly vulnerable. Despite the benefits of early CC screening in reducing HIV-related CC deaths, CC screening uptake remains limited, with wide disparities in access across SSA. As part of a larger study, this paper examines the determinants of CC screening among HIV-seropositive women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Zimbabwe. Using the 2015 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey, we conducted multilevel analyses of CC screening among 1490 HIV-seropositive women, nested in 400 clusters. Our findings revealed that, even though 74% of HIV-seropositive women knew about CC, only 17.6% of them reported ever screening for it. Women who held misconceptions about HIV (OR = 0.47, p = 0.01) were less likely to screen for CC compared to those with accurate knowledge about HIV and CC. HIV-seropositive women with secondary or higher education were more likely to screen (OR = 1.39, p = 0.04) for CC compared to those with a primary or lower level of education. Age was positively associated with screening for CC. Furthermore, locational factors, including province and rural–urban residence, were associated with CC screening. Based on these findings, we call for integrated care and management of HIV and non-communicable diseases in Southern Africa, specifically, Zimbabwe due to the legacy of HIV in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Networking community health workers for service integration: role of social media.
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Li, Li, Lin, Chunqing, Pham, Loc Quang, Nguyen, Diep Bich, and Le, Tuan Anh
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HIV infections , *PATIENT aftercare , *CONFIDENCE , *SOCIAL media , *JOB involvement , *BUSINESS networks , *HEALTH , *INFORMATION resources , *MEDICAL referrals , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *JOB satisfaction , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *COMMUNICATION , *RESEARCH funding , *INTEGRATED health care delivery , *PATIENT-professional relations , *GROUP process - Abstract
Community health workers (CHW) can play an active role in providing integrated HIV and harm reduction services. We used social media to create a virtual network among Vietnamese CHW. This paper reports CHW's social media engagement and the relationships with other work-related indicators. Sixty CHW participated in an intervention for integrated HIV/drug use service delivery. Following two in-person sessions, Facebook groups were established for CHW to share information, seek consultation, and refer patients. CHW's levels of online engagements were tracked for six months and linked to their service provision confidence, interaction with patients and other providers, and job satisfaction. The CHW made 181 posts, which received 557 comments and 1,607 reactions during the six months. Among the 60 CHW, 22 (36.6%) had three or more posts, 19 (31.7%) had one or two posts, and 19 (31.7%) had no post. Comparing the baseline and 6-month follow-up data, we observed that those who posted three or more times showed better service provision confidence (p = 0.0081), more interaction with providers in other settings (p = 0.0071), and higher job satisfaction (p = 0.0268). Our study suggests using social media to engage CHW in virtual communications to improve service provision in communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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