Publications by authors named "Daphne Tsapalas"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the link between neurocognition and immune activation in Ugandan adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIV) compared to HIV-negative controls.
- A total of 89 adolescents underwent neurocognitive testing, revealing that those with PHIV performed worse on tests measuring executive functioning and memory, despite many being virally suppressed on antiretroviral therapy.
- Results showed that increased levels of monocyte and T-cell activation were linked to poorer cognitive performance, highlighting a previously unexplored relationship between immune activation and neurocognition in this population.
Gender-Based Violence, Perspectives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Hisp Health Care Int
March 2021
Introduction: To address the phenomenon of gender-based violence in Latin America and the Caribbean is an issue of epic proportion that reflects the unequal power dynamics created within the binary gender system and is often perpetrated by those with more physical, cultural, or social power and inflicted upon those without.
Method: Each database was comprehensively searched for MeSH keyword combinations of gender violence (violence against women) or (gender-based violence) with the region of interest (Latin America and the Caribbean) in addition to a third word or phrase regarding health care (health care training, training, health care curricula, curricula, health care professionals).
Results: After completing this scope review, we have found a widespread call for more comprehensive preparation for health care professionals involved in identifying and addressing gender-based violence.