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The impact of sociocultural contexts on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia towards metabolic syndrome risks: A descriptive phenomenology study using the PEN-3 model.
PLoS One
August 2024
School of Public Health (SPH), Dilla University(DU), Dilla, Ethiopia.
Introduction: The global HIV/AIDS initiative in Africa aims for eradication by 2030 and treatment for 95% of HIV-positive adults by 2025. Adult People living with HIV (PLWHs) face health complications, including metabolic syndrome (MS), which heightens the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and cardiovascular problems. WHO and UNAIDS advocate for the integration of NCDs into primary healthcare, yet addressing MS remains a significant challenge in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow-level physical activity predictors among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia's southern region, focusing on work, transportation, and recreation domains: unmatched case-control study.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
April 2024
School of Public Health (SPH), College of Medicine and Health Science (CMH), Dilla University (DU), Dilla, Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- * The study involved 633 HIV-positive adults from the Gedeo zone, using a case-control design to assess factors influencing LLPA, with a focus on demographics and health behaviors.
- * Key predictors of LLPA included higher educational status, male sex, shorter durations on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and no history of alcohol use, which can inform targeted health interventions.