Publications by authors named "Chanidapa Detsakunathiwatchara"

We know that HIV treatment outcome depends on antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence. Young adults with perinatal HIV (YPHIV) who survived have endured various adherence challenges in their adolescent years. While some of them could maintain perfect adherence with sustainable virologic suppression, many experienced one or more episodes of virologic failure.

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Today, many young men who have sex with men (YMSM) with a new HIV infection were diagnosed and successfully linked to HIV services. Studies on their health behaviors while living with HIV and their attitude toward the HIV clinic are scarce. We characterized common health behaviors of YMSM and assessed their perspective towards the existing HIV services.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on the experiences of young adults with perinatal HIV (YAPHIV) regarding the disclosure of their HIV status and its social implications, revealing insights from their personal journeys.
  • Conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 20 young adults, analyzing themes related to their HIV disclosure experiences.
  • Key findings highlight that disclosure can lead to both positive (social acceptance, support) and negative (stigma, impact on relationships) effects, with many participants expressing a desire for peer support to cope with their experiences.
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We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pregnancy and infant outcomes in 670 adolescents and young adult women with perinatally acquired HIV (AYAPHIV), aged 15-24 years, in Thailand and Vietnam. Between January 2013 and December 2018, there were 52 pregnancies, for an incidence of 2.49 (95% CI 1.

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We assessed the quality of life and HIV adherence self-efficacy of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with perinatal HIV infection (PHIV). This cross-sectional study was conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand. AYA-PHIV aged between 15 and 25 years were enrolled, who all were initiated on antiretroviral treatment as children.

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