Background Dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimens have been recommended by the WHO as
the preferred first-line and second-line HIV treatment in all populations. Evidence suggests …

Introduction HIV-related internalized stigma remains a major contributor to challenges
experienced when accessing and providing HIV diagnosis, care and treatment services. It is …

Evidence has demonstrated that immediate HIV treatment initiation upon a positive HIV test,
referred to as Test and Treat, can help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives and …

(1) Background: The adverse effects of continuous use of antiretroviral therapy can generate
dissatisfaction with body image in children and adolescents diagnosed with Human …

Purpose verify whether there is difference in body fat values assessed by different methods
according to the body image perception of HIV-infected children and adolescents. Design …

Capitalising further on the benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for individual treatment
requires an improved understanding of the psychological processes that may affect optimal …

Introduction Metabolic alterations and body fat redistribution are common in people living
with HIV using antiretroviral therapy and increase the risk of premature cardiovascular …

Background: Malnutrition is a global problem affecting all, irrespective of age and race.
However, countries in Africa are disproportionately affected due to endemic poverty and war …

Background: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognises the importance of
addressing HIV and NCDs, and establishes the need to address female and child specific …

Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa faces a disproportionate burden of the HIV epidemic, which has
claimed more than 40 million lives to date, globally. A closer look at the HIV epidemic …