In Uganda, female sex workers face a significant risk of contracting HIV. This makes them a key group for HIV prevention efforts. One effective tool in the fight against HIV is pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. It is a medication taken by those who do not have HIV to prevent infection. It is cr
HIV prevention has a powerful tool in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This medication can greatly lower the risk of HIV infection. Yet, many young men who have sex with men (YMSM) do not use it. Why is this? And how can this be changed? The issue is not just about awareness. It is also about making
Young women in Eswatini face a unique set of challenges. Those with disabilities are at a higher risk of violence and HIV infection. This is a significant problem that needs attention. In 2022, about 14% of adolescent girls and young women aged 13-24 years in Eswatini reported having a functional di
In the fight against HIV, keeping patients on their medication is key. This is where mobile health, or m-Health, comes in. It's all about using phones and wireless devices to boost health outcomes. Imagine a world where your phone reminds you to take your medicine, and you can chat with your doctor
In the bustling city of Campo Grande, Brazil, healthcare workers are on the frontlines of HIV prevention. The city offers free pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to those at high risk of HIV infection. Yet, a significant hurdle remains: the knowledge and perception of PrEP among healthcare professional
The fight against HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) and use methamphetamine is a complex issue. It's not just about the drugs or the virus. It's about education, access to healthcare, and personal choices. From May 2021 to May 2023, a study involving 226 MSM was conducted. The goal was to r
Latin America is facing a significant challenge in the fight against HIV. The number of new HIV infections has increased by 9% from 2010 to 2023. This is a worrying trend, but there are tools available to combat it. One of these tools is Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP. PrEP is a biomedical in
People with HIV from Black backgrounds in the UK have been facing a lot of confusion about COVID-19 vaccines. This confusion has led to a lot of people being hesitant about getting vaccinated. A recent study looked into why this is happening. It found that many people were worried about the vaccine'
In Central Uganda, a recent study dug into why young women with HIV aren't getting the HPV vaccine. The focus was on 100 girls and young women aged 10 to 24. These young women were part of a trial in four healthcare facilities that provide antiretroviral therapy. The study happened between January a
People living with HIV face a unique challenge when it comes to infectious diseases. Mpox is one of them. A recent study dug deep into how many people living with HIV are willing to get the Mpox vaccine and why some might hesitate. The study looked at lots of different research to figure out the f
