Gender differences in HIV knowledge among adolescents and young people in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Chory, Ashley; Gillette, Emma; Callen, Grant; Wachira, Juddy; Sam-Agudu, Nadia A.; Bond, Keosha T.; Vreeman, Rachel C.

doi:10.3389/frph.2023.1154395

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“…The observation made by Hasan et al about the higher awareness of women about HIV/AIDS parallels the findings of the present study (22). Contrary to this, the observations of Chory et al and Nabunya et al imply that women have poorer knowledge than men (23,24). Periodontists demonstrated the highest level of comprehension among the different dental specialists, followed by oral medicine practitioners.…”

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Dentists and dental hygienists’ comprehension of HIV infection associated periodontal implications and management

Ahmed

2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundIn an era wherein, persuasive evidence continues to witness the association between systemic and periodontal diseases, the absence of scientific data on dental professionals’ comprehension concerning the HIV infection and periodontal link is lamentably backward. Thus, the key objective of this research is to ascertain the extent of comprehension possessed by dentists and dental hygienists concerning periodontal implications and their management in HIV patients.MethodsIt is a quantitative cross-sectional survey employing a descriptive approach focusing on a specific cohort of dental professionals. The study setting featured an online platform for the distribution of concealed, closed-ended, structured questionnaire. The data was gathered for four sections: six comprehension statements about periodontal manifestations in HIV patients; fifteen comprehension statements about HIV patients’ periodontal management; eight familiarity statements about HIV management; and two educational statements about HIV. The comparisons of comprehension scores were drawn between variables such as specialties, age groups, and genders.ResultsThe survey represented 468 dental professionals representing distinct dental specialties, with a mean age of 24.26 ± 7.53 years. The mean comprehension score for all groups of participants is 10.31 ± 9.34 (33.25%). The highest scores were recorded among those aged 31–40 (20.67 ± 8.31), followed by those aged 40+ (19.38 ± 9.39), 20–30 (9.53 ± 8.96), and under 20 (8.92 ± 8.57), at p < 0.001. The female participants (15.06 ± 12.2) exhibited substantially better scores in contrast to the male participants (8.74 ± 7.57). Periodontists (27.77 ± 3.08) comprehended most, then the oral medicine practitioners (25 ± 0). Dental hygiene students (5.52 ± 3.56) and hygienists (7.67 ± 9.72) comprehended the least. The scores for all four domains assessed were disappointingly low: knowledge about HIV-periodontal manifestations (2.81 ± 2.18), knowledge about management of periodontal diseases in HIV patients (3.73 ± 4.7), familiarity with periodontal care in HIV patients (2.87 ± 3.01), and education received about HIV and periodontal diseases (0.91 ± 0.66).ConclusionDental professionals are notably incomprehensive, unfamiliar, and lacking in expertise in the realm of periodontal facets of HIV. The periodontists and oral medicine practitioners showed a substantial amount of comprehension, while the dental hygiene students and dental hygienists presented a conspicuously inadequate level of comprehension. The study outcome could potentially serve as an invaluable instrument for self-assessment by dental professionals and educators. HIV/AIDS ought not to persist as an unspoken taboo or disregarded subject within the dental field, particularly in periodontics, but rather should receive prominence in dental schools and professional development programs.

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Dentists and dental hygienists’ comprehension of HIV infection associated periodontal implications and management

Ahmed

2024

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“…Gender-based discrepancies between knowledge and HIV prevalence are found among global youth [10,11]. Comprehensive knowledge about HIV can help mitigate the risk-taking behaviors that contribute to HIV and other STD infections.…”

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Designing strategies to reach the maximum number of women for comprehensive knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Sarkar,

Sarkar

2024

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Introduction: Globally women are the major victims of socio-economic and political inequalities. This applies equally to stigma and discrimination related to HIV awareness and treatment. India has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world with 2.467 million people living with HIV in 2023. India shares 6.3% of global cases of people living with HIV. The biggest challenge is not only to reach all HIV-infected people but also to reach the maximum number of people for counseling and testing to avoid future transmission. There is a need to frame cost-effective, rapid, and confidential awareness strategies that will eventually encourage people to HIV testing. Design: Anonymized, publicly available data of the India National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) and ASHAs per state is collected from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India. The sample consisted of 724,115 women of 15–49 years of age and were sub-grouped as urban and rural women. Descriptive statistical analysis, linear regression analysis, and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis were done for the data. Results: The multiple linear regression equation for women with comprehensive HIV knowledge (%) Y is ŷ = -0.19433X1 + 0.32387X2 + 12.32505 where X1 is the percentage of ASHAs per state and X2 is the percentage of women with Internet access. It shows an R square value of 0.2338 for an overall p-value of 0.0123. Pearson correlation indicated that there is a non-significant medium negative relationship between ASHAs per state (%) and women with knowledge of HIV (%) (r = -0 .315, p = 0.061). Whereas, the results of the Pearson correlation indicated that there is a significant medium-positive relationship between the percentage of women with internet access and the percentage of women with comprehensive knowledge of HIV, (r = 0 .481, p = 0.003). Conclusion: More urban women have access to the Internet as compared to rural women, which may be the reason why the knowledge of HIV is higher in urban women as compared to their rural counterparts. Internet access to women is more beneficial in states where the rate of literacy is high. In areas where internet access and understanding content in English is an issue, community health workers can provide better support to spread awareness about HIV.

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Hepatic Toxicity Assessment in HIV’s Interaction with Reverse Transcriptase and Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors at a Military Hospital, Southsouth Nigeria

Odegbemi,

Olaniyan,

Muhibi

2024

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Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) use has made HIV a manageable condition, but there are risks associated with medications like Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (RTIs) and Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs), such as liver and renal toxicity. It is essential to understand these risks for effective treatment. Investigating liver toxicity related to RTIs and INSTIs in Nigeria is crucial for optimizing HIV treatment. This study aimed to assess the impact of Tenofovir Lamivudine Dolutegravir (TLD) on the liver function of HIV-patients at Nigerian Navy Hospital (NNH) Warri. Liver function of 170 participants was assessed, with 120 on ART and the remainder being HIV-negative attendees at NNH Warri. The study used a cross-sectional design and selected participants through simple random sampling. We collected data using semi-structured questionnaire. Blood samples were taken through venipuncture and stored at -20oC before analysis. Ethical approval was obtained, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistical Software, with significance set at p < 0.05. The study found significant differences in AST, TP, Alb, and GST levels between HIV-positive subjects receiving TLD and HIV-negative individuals. HIV-positive subjects had lower AST and Alb levels but higher TP and GST levels. Further analysis revealed correlations between age, gender, and liver enzymes, highlighting the complex relationship between HIV, liver function, and treatment outcomes. The study suggests that decreased AST levels may have a protective effect, while ALT activity had minimal impact. Changes in TP, Alb, and GSTs emphasize the importance of monitoring hepatic synthetic function and detoxification pathways in HIV patients taking TLD.

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Gender differences in HIV knowledge among adolescents and young people in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Cited by 5 publications

References 38 publications

Dentists and dental hygienists’ comprehension of HIV infection associated periodontal implications and management

Dentists and dental hygienists’ comprehension of HIV infection associated periodontal implications and management

Designing strategies to reach the maximum number of women for comprehensive knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Hepatic Toxicity Assessment in HIV’s Interaction with Reverse Transcriptase and Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors at a Military Hospital, Southsouth Nigeria

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