Prevalence and risk factors for HIV among people aged 50 years and older in Rombo district, Northern Tanzania
SJ Swai, DJ Damian, S Urassa, B Temba… - Tanzania Journal of …, 2017 - ajol.info
Background: It is estimated that over ten percent of the 36.7 million people living with HIV
(PLWHIV) globally, are those aged≥ 50 years. The objective of this study was to determine …
(PLWHIV) globally, are those aged≥ 50 years. The objective of this study was to determine …
Magnitude of HIV infection among older people in Mufindi and Babati districts of the Tanzania mainland
Introduction According to the 2011–2012 HIV and Malaria Indicator Survey, the prevalence
of HIV infection in Tanzania is 5.1%, with limited information on its magnitude among older …
of HIV infection in Tanzania is 5.1%, with limited information on its magnitude among older …
HIV-related knowledge and practices: a cross-sectional study among adults aged 50 years and above in Botswana
Background: Older adults in Botswana have been shown to be sexually active and engage
in risky sexual activities that make them vulnerable to HIV infection. In order to implement …
in risky sexual activities that make them vulnerable to HIV infection. In order to implement …
Trends in HIV-1 prevalence and risk behaviours over 15 years in a rural population in Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania
EJ Mmbaga, A Hussain, GH Leyna… - AIDS Research and …, 2007 - Springer
Background Monitoring dynamics in HIV-1 infection and risk behaviours is important in
evaluating, adjusting and scaling up prevention programmes. The objective of this study was …
evaluating, adjusting and scaling up prevention programmes. The objective of this study was …
Socio-demographic inequalities in HIV testing behaviour and HIV prevalence among older adults in rural Tanzania, 2013
A Mtowa, AAM Gerritsen, S Mtenga, M Mwangome… - AIDS care, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Most HIV research in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ignores persons aged 50 years and above,
though a few studies have reported a high HIV prevalence among older people. This study …
though a few studies have reported a high HIV prevalence among older people. This study …
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV-1 infection in rural Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania: implications for prevention and treatment
EJ Mmbaga, A Hussain, GH Leyna, KS Mnyika… - BMC public health, 2007 - Springer
Background Variability in stages of the HIV-1 epidemic and hence HIV-1 prevalence exists
in different areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …
in different areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …
[PDF][PDF] Community knowledge on HIV/AIDS and its relationship with sexual practices in Tabora and Igunga Districts, Western Tanzania.
GM Nkya, C Sindato, J Mcharo, SN Kibona - Tanzania Journal of Health …, 2006 - ajol.info
HIV/AIDS represents one of the critical challenges to human development in sub Saharan
Africa. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its relationship …
Africa. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its relationship …
Rising levels of HIV infection in older adults in Eastern Zimbabwe
Background With the scale-up of antiretroviral treatment across Africa, many people are
living longer with HIV. Understanding the ageing of the HIV cohort and sexual behaviour …
living longer with HIV. Understanding the ageing of the HIV cohort and sexual behaviour …
Understanding of the risk of HIV infection among the elderly in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
E Lekalakala-Mokgele - SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 2014 - ajol.info
The literature pertaining to the elderly shows that HIV infection among this population is on
the increase, suggesting that the elderly population engages in activities risky for HIV …
the increase, suggesting that the elderly population engages in activities risky for HIV …
Prevalence and determinants of recent HIV testing among older persons in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study
SO Wandera, B Kwagala, F Maniragaba - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background There is limited research on HIV testing among older persons in Uganda. The
aim of this study was to investigate the socio-demographic determinants of recent HIV …
aim of this study was to investigate the socio-demographic determinants of recent HIV …