Technical efficiency of national HIV/AIDS spending in 78 countries between 2010 and 2018: A data envelopment analysis. by Kasim Allel, Gerard Joseph Abou Jaoude, Charles Birungi, Tom Palmer, Jolene Skordis, Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli

“…There is also some variation between WHO/UNAIDS regions. European and Eastern and Southern Africa regions converted spending into outputs most efficiently between 2010 and 2018. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in Nakaseke, Uganda towards HIV transmission and treatment [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Patricia Nabisubi, Stephen Kanyerezi, Grace Kebirungi, Gerald Mboowa

“…According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), as of March 2014, the prevalence rate of the disease in the district was estimated at about 8%, compared to the national average of 6.5%, making Nakaseke district have the sixth-highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in the entire country. …”
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Measurement of sexual health outcomes among people who inject drugs: pilot study in Catalonia, Spain and Barnaul, Russia by Cinta Folch, Lev Zohrabyan, Natalia Vagaitseva, Jordi Casabona, Igor Toskin, the local REDAN Group

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Youth-friendly HIV self-testing: Acceptability of campus-based oral HIV self-testing among young adult students in Zimbabwe. by Andrea L Koris, Kearsley A Stewart, Tiarney D Ritchwood, Daniel Mususa, Getrude Ncube, Rashida A Ferrand, Grace McHugh

“…<h4>Background</h4>Targeted HIV testing strategies are needed to reach remaining undiagnosed people living with HIV and achieve the UNAIDS' 95-95-95 goals for 2030. HIV self-testing (HIVST) can increase uptake of HIV testing among young people, but user perspectives on novel distribution methods are uncertain. …”
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Technical efficiency of national HIV/AIDS spending in 78 countries between 2010 and 2018: A data envelopment analysis by Kasim Allel, Gerard Joseph Abou Jaoude, Charles Birungi, Tom Palmer, Jolene Skordis, Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli

“…There is also some variation between WHO/UNAIDS regions. European and Eastern and Southern Africa regions converted spending into outputs most efficiently between 2010 and 2018. …”
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Case Series of HIV-Associated Oral Lesions Among Antiretroviral-Naive Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Rosa DE, Sufiawati I

“…Dentists remain to have a crucial role in the early diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated oral lesions during COVID-19 pandemic that will have an impact on HIV treatments, also in implementing the Bali Declaration on oral health in HIV/AIDS 2019 to support UNAIDS goal to end AIDS by 2030.Keywords: ARV-naive patients, COVID-19 pandemic, HIV, oral lesions…”
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Monitoring success of HIV/AIDS health care delivery : balancing donor requirements with internal management needs by Hu, Terry

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Global and regional estimates for subtype-specific therapeutic and prophylactic HIV-1 vaccines: a modelling study by Elangovan, R, Jenks, M, Yun, J, Dickson-Tetteh, L, Kirtley, S, Hemelaar, J

Mapping male circumcision for HIV prevention efforts in sub-Saharan Africa by Cork, MA, Wilson, KF, Perkins, S, Collison, ML, Deshpande, A, Eaton, JW, Earl, L, Haeuser, E, Justman, JE, Kinyoki, DK, Mayala, BK, Mosser, JF, Murray, CJL, Nkengasong, JN, Piot, P, Sartorius, B, Schaeffer, LE, Serfes, AL, Sligar, A, Steuben, KM, Tanser, FC, VanderHeide, JD, Yang, M, Wabiri, N, Hay, SI, Dwyer-Lindgren, L

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) identified 14 priority countries for VMMC campaigns and set a coverage goal of 80% for men ages 15–49. …”

Perinatal outcomes in HIV-positive women by Wedi, O

“…</p> <p>The findings of this thesis highlight the importance of recent efforts by national governments and international stakeholders (WHO, USAID, UNAIDS) to accelerate ART coverage in HIV-positive women of reproductive age; however, it also shows that an unintended negative consequence of the current HAART regimens recommended for PMTCT will be a significant increase in the burden of adverse perinatal outcomes that directly contribute to neonatal and under-5 mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.…”

The effectiveness of demand creation interventions for voluntary male medical circumcision for HIV prevention in sub‐Saharan Africa: a mixed methods systematic review by Ensor, S, Davies, B, Rai, T, Ward, H

“…<strong>Introduction</strong> UNAIDS has recommended that in 14 countries across sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), 90% of men aged 10 to 29 years should be circumcised by 2021 to help reduce transmission of HIV. …”

Implementation and effectiveness of a linkage to HIV care intervention in rural South Africa (ANRS 12249 TasP trial). by Mélanie Plazy, Adama Diallo, Thabile Hlabisa, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Collins Iwuji, Kobus Herbst, Sylvie Boyer, France Lert, Nuala McGrath, Deenan Pillay, François Dabis, Joseph Larmarange, Joanna Orne-Gliemann, ANRS TasP Study Group

“…Such patient-centred strategies should be part of UTT programs to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.…”
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Prevalence and predictors of viral load suppression in adults living with HIV in the western region of Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Philip Boakye, Adwoa Safowaa

“…Conclusions: The rate of non-suppression was high, and the suppression rate fell short of the UNAIDS target. Poor ARV adherence, fair ARV adherence, and a treatment duration of six (6) months to two (2) years before viral load testing appear to be obstacles to viral load suppression. …”
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Magnitude of Viral Load Suppression and Associated Factors among HIV-positive Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy by Priti Acharya, Anil Prasad Neupane, Brihaspati Sigdel, Laxmi Ghimire, Madhab Raj Pant, Abiruchi Budhathoki, Anil Poudyal

“…Conclusions: Our study demonstrated a high rate of viral suppression among HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy, exceeding the UNAIDS 90-90-90 target. Longer duration of antiretroviral therapy and being in second-line treatment were identified as factors influencing viral load suppression. …”
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Human immunodeficiency virus in Saudi Arabia: Current and future challenges by Maha Al-Mozaini, Tahani Al-Rahabani, Qais Dirar, Tala Alashgar, Ali A. Rabaan, Waleed Murad, Jawaher Alotaibi, Abdulrahman Alrajhi

“…Conclusion: The aim is to offer insight for healthcare policymakers to comply with the UNAIDS 2020 vision program and help establish the prevailing paradigms in the HIV community for an AIDS-free generation and the 90–90–90 goals for diagnosis.…”
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Barriers and facilitators to anti-retroviral therapy adherence among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review and me... by Londiwe D Hlophe, Jacques L Tamuzi, Constance S Shumba, Peter S Nyasulu

“…The low adherence rate may hinder the attainment of the UNAIDS 2030 targets. Additionally, various barriers to ART adherence due to lack of support have been reported among this age group. …”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in cervical precancer screening among women in Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe: analysis of Population-Based HIV Impact Assessmen... by Janne Estill, Julia Bohlius, Olivia Keiser, David Chipanta, Sharon Kapambwe, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, Margaret Pascoe, Silas Amo-Agyei

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Highly active antiretroviral treatment for the prevention of HIV transmission by Reuben Granich, Siobhan Crowley, Marco Vitoria, Ying‐Ru Lo, Yves Souteyrand, Christopher Dye, Charlie Gilks, Teguest Guerma, Kevin M De Cock, Brian Williams

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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Online Purchase of HIV Self-testing Kits in China, 2015-2017: Longitudinal Observational Study by Yi Lv, Qiyu Zhu, Chengdong Xu, Guanbin Zhang, Yan Jiang, Mengjie Han, Cong Jin

“… BackgroundSince the introduction of HIV self-testing by UNAIDS in 2014, the practice has been extensively implemented around the world. …”
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Interventions to improve early retention of patients in antiretroviral therapy programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review by Samuel Muhula, John Gachohi, Yeri Kombe, Simon Karanja

“…Further research investigating the impact of individual and a combination of interventions to improve early retention in HIV care, including for various groups at high risk of attrition, is warranted across SSA countries to fast track the achievement of 95-95-95 Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) targets by 2030.…”
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