[HTML][HTML] Predictors of quality of life of older persons in rural Uganda: A cross sectional study
F Maniragaba, B Kwagala, E Bizimungu… - AAS open …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Little is known about the quality of life of older persons (OPs) in Uganda in
particular, and Africa in general. This study examined factors associated with quality of life of …
particular, and Africa in general. This study examined factors associated with quality of life of …
Biomedical bargains: Negotiating “safe sex” on antiretroviral treatment in rural South Africa
Wide-scale availability of antiretroviral treatment (ART) has transformed the global
landscape for HIV prevention, shifting emphasis away from a strictly behavioral focus on …
landscape for HIV prevention, shifting emphasis away from a strictly behavioral focus on …
[HTML][HTML] Epigenetic aging in older people living with HIV in Eswatini: a pilot study of HIV and lifestyle factors and epigenetic aging
CK Dye, H Wu, GL Jackson, A Kidane, R Nkambule… - Clinical …, 2024 - Springer
Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) on effective antiretroviral therapy are living near-
normal lives. Although they are less susceptible to AIDS-related complications, they remain …
normal lives. Although they are less susceptible to AIDS-related complications, they remain …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among elderly patients living with HIV/AIDS in a low-resource setting
Obesity is associated with detrimental changes in cardiovascular and metabolic parameters,
including blood pressure, dyslipidemia, markers of systemic inflammation, and insulin …
including blood pressure, dyslipidemia, markers of systemic inflammation, and insulin …
[HTML][HTML] 'Too old to test?': A life course approach to HIV-related risk and self-testing among midlife-older adults in Malawi
Background Despite the aging HIV epidemic, increasing age can be associated with
hesitancy to test. Addressing this gap is a critical policy concern and highlights the urgent …
hesitancy to test. Addressing this gap is a critical policy concern and highlights the urgent …
[HTML][HTML] HIV infection is associated with shortened telomere length in Ugandans with suspected tuberculosis
E Auld, J Lin, E Chang, P Byanyima, I Ayakaka… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction HIV infection is a risk factor for opportunistic pneumonias such as tuberculosis
(TB) and for age-associated health complications. Short telomeres, markers of biological …
(TB) and for age-associated health complications. Short telomeres, markers of biological …
[HTML][HTML] Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among older adults (50 years and above) in a peri-urban setting: a descriptive cross-sectional study
R Anokye, E Acheampong, A Budu-Ainooson… - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background In the absence of vaccine or cure, public knowledge about Human Immune
Virus (HIV) is a central tool for curbing HIV epidemic. This study sought to assess the …
Virus (HIV) is a central tool for curbing HIV epidemic. This study sought to assess the …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Living arrangements and health at older ages in rural Malawi
J Kendall, P Anglewicz - Ageing & Society, 2018 - cambridge.org
Sub-Saharan Africa's older population is projected to nearly double in size by 2030. At the
same time, demographic changes have caused major shifts in the units primarily …
same time, demographic changes have caused major shifts in the units primarily …