Neuropsychological tests associated with symptomatic HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) in a cohort of older adults in Tanzania
L Fotheringham, RA Lawson, S Urasa… - Journal of the …, 2024 - cambridge.org
Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND)
prevalence is expected to increase in East Africa as treatment coverage increases, survival …
prevalence is expected to increase in East Africa as treatment coverage increases, survival …
Mid-life household food insecurity and subsequent memory function and rate of decline in rural South Africa, 2004-2022
Introduction: We aimed to investigate mid-life food insecurity over time in relation to
subsequent memory function and rate of decline in Agincourt, rural South Africa. Methods …
subsequent memory function and rate of decline in Agincourt, rural South Africa. Methods …
Genome-wide association study of population-standardised cognitive performance phenotypes in a rural South African community
CC Soo, JT Brandenburg, A Nebel, S Tollman… - Communications …, 2023 - nature.com
Cognitive function is an indicator for global physical and mental health, and cognitive
impairment has been associated with poorer life outcomes and earlier mortality. A standard …
impairment has been associated with poorer life outcomes and earlier mortality. A standard …
Fruit and vegetable intake and incident and persistent poor sleep quality in a rural ageing population in South Africa: longitudinal study
BackgroundFruit and vegetable intake may improve sleep. AimsTo assess the relationship
between fruit and vegetable intake and sleep quality in a longitudinal study. MethodWe …
between fruit and vegetable intake and sleep quality in a longitudinal study. MethodWe …
Effectiveness of population-based hypertension screening: A multidimensional regression discontinuity design
Population-based screening can prevent disease but also induce false positives to use low-
value healthcare. Using data on individuals aged 40+ in rural South Africa and a …
value healthcare. Using data on individuals aged 40+ in rural South Africa and a …
Do older adults with HIV have distinctive personal networks? Stigma, network activation, and the role of disclosure in South Africa
MH Schafer, L Upenieks, J DeMaria - AIDS and Behavior, 2021 - Springer
This study considers whether the personal networks of older South African people living with
HIV (PLHIV) differ from those without HIV. Using recent survey data (N= 5059), results …
HIV (PLHIV) differ from those without HIV. Using recent survey data (N= 5059), results …
Cognitive function and cardiometabolic disease risk factors in rural South Africa: baseline evidence from the HAALSI study
B Houle, T Gaziano, M Farrell, FX Gómez-Olivé… - BMC Public Health, 2019 - Springer
Background Evidence on cognitive function in older South Africans is limited, with few
population-based studies. We aimed to estimate baseline associations between cognitive …
population-based studies. We aimed to estimate baseline associations between cognitive …
Echocardiographic and electrocardiographic abnormalities among elderly adults with cardiovascular disease in rural South Africa
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing an epidemiological transition fueled by the
interaction between infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Our cross-sectional study …
interaction between infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Our cross-sectional study …
The Association Between HIV-Related Stigma and the Uptake of HIV Testing and ART Among Older Adults in Rural South Africa: Findings from the HAALSI Cohort …
NB Mahlalela, J Manne-Goehler, D Ohene-Kwofie… - AIDS and Behavior, 2024 - Springer
HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) remain critical for curbing the spread of
HIV/AIDS, but stigma can impede access to these services. Using data from the Health and …
HIV/AIDS, but stigma can impede access to these services. Using data from the Health and …
[HTML][HTML] “I am adhering to HIV treatment so that I can live to support her”: A qualitative study of upward intergenerational support in South Africa
H Schröder, P Mataboge, SA McMahon… - Journal of Global …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Intergenerational family care, which was upended by the HIV epidemic in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA), may return to a pre-HIV era arrangement as access to antiretroviral …
Saharan Africa (SSA), may return to a pre-HIV era arrangement as access to antiretroviral …