Publications by authors named "P N Ezemelue"
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- Viral suppression is crucial for ending the HIV epidemic, yet youth living with HIV in Nigeria experience lower rates of viral suppression compared to adults; a study aimed to identify risk factors contributing to this issue.
- Out of 541 participants, 40% were found to be non-suppressed; significant risk factors included substance use, missed medication doses, and self-reported barriers to taking medication, while being on a first-line regimen and having supportive social networks reduced these risks.
- The findings highlight the importance of addressing psychosocial behaviors and medication adherence in youth with HIV to improve viral suppression rates and ultimately achieve ART goals.
Background: To address the need for improved virologic suppression among youth living with HIV (YLH) on antiretroviral treatment (ART), we evaluated peer navigation plus TXTXT daily text message ART reminders.
Setting: YLH aged 15-24 years on ART for at least 3 months at 6 research sites in 4 Nigerian cities.
Methods: Using a stepped-wedge design, cluster 1 was nonrandomized, whereas clusters 2 and 3 were randomized to sequences of routine care (control period) and 48 weeks of the combination intervention (intervention period).
Background: Evidence-based research remains the cornerstone in changing the narrative of wholesome health among Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV (AYALHIV). However, little is known about the perceptions of AYALHIV in research participation and outcomes, in low- and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study describes the perception of AYALHIV in research participation and outcome in Lagos, Nigeria.
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- - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to cervical cancer, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the mortality rate is over 90%, highlighting the need for targeted interventions based on local data regarding prevalence and risk factors among women in Nigeria.
- - A study involving nearly 1,000 participants found that while awareness of HPV and its vaccines was low (37% and 27%, respectively), vaccination rates were even lower at just 6%; higher HPV prevalence was noted in women with certain marital statuses and lifestyle factors like alcohol use and smoking.
- - The research indicates that increasing education and awareness about HPV could lead to better prevention efforts, especially for vulnerable groups, including HIV-positive women and those with risky behaviors like smoking
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has ravaged the world with significant implications on the socio-economic and health status of individuals. Several measures were put in place to curtail the pandemic especially movement restrictions. The effect of this pandemic and the restriction measures could further compound the health needs of PLWHA.
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