Publications by authors named "Nomsa B Mahlalela"
Article Synopsis
- HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) are vital in fighting HIV/AIDS, but stigma significantly hinders access to these services among older adults in rural South Africa.
- The study used a multivariable logistic regression analysis on data from HAALSI, showing that higher social stigma scores correlated with decreased likelihood of HIV testing and ART uptake, with notable decreases in odds for individuals with higher stigma levels.
- With 85% experiencing anticipated stigma and 25% facing social stigma, the research underscores the urgent need to address stigma to enhance testing, diagnosis, and treatment efforts, aiming to meet UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for HIV care.
Factors facilitating and inhibiting the use of female condoms among female university students in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
July 2016
Objectives: The study aimed to explore the factors facilitating and inhibiting female condom use among female university students in South Africa.
Methods: This qualitative study drew on 15 individual, in-depth interviews with female university students in Durban, South Africa.
Results: The results of the study highlight several factors that facilitate and inhibit female condom use.