Publications by authors named "Pachalo Chizala"
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- AIDS is an incurable disease prevalent in Africa, where patients with low CD4 counts (less than 240) are treated with ARV drugs that can cause serious side effects; understanding the circumstances around these side effects is crucial for effective management.* -
- A study reviewed hospital records from 2011-2014, analyzing the link between ARV treatment regimens (1A, 2A, 5A) and social/demographic factors; results indicated that side effects were more common in women aged 31-40 and that certain regimens had varying side effects.* -
- Age, gender, and occupation significantly impacted the occurrence of side effects; older individuals experienced fewer skin rashes, while certain
Purpose: Global population growth and increasing longevity means that the need for Assistive Technology (AT) will continue to increase. The level of unmet need for AT is greatest in low-income settings. The aim of this study is to identify age-related increase in impairment and to estimate the AT needs.
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