Is antiretroviral therapy associated with symptom prevalence and burden

Although distressing pain and other symptoms have been reported at all stages of HIV disease, studies have not taken account of the relative contribution of treatment side-effects and underlying disease. …

Multi-centred mixed-methods PEPFAR HIV care & support public health evaluation: study protocol

Background: A public health response is essential to meet the multidimensional needs of patients and families affected by HIV disease in sub-Saharan Africa. In order to appraise curret provision of …

Multi-centred mixed-methods PEPFAR HIV care & support public health evaluation: Study protocol

Provision of pain- and symptom-relieving drugs for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa

AbstractContext. Although pain and burdensome symptoms among HIV-infectedpersons can be effectively managed, the availability of opioids and other symptomcontrolling drugs is a particular challenge in sub-Saharan Africa.Objectives. This study aimed …

The prevalence and burden of symptoms amongst cancer patients attending palliative care in two African countries

Background: The majority of cancer presentations in Africa are advanced and incurable, with incidence of malignancies projected to increase significantly. Despite the African cancer burden, almost nothing is known about …

Intensity and correlates of multidimensional problems in HIV patients receiving integrated palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa

Background Despite global clinical guidance that HIV patients should have multidimensional care integrated into their management, there has been very limited data to guide practice since the advent of treatment. …

Prevalence, burden, and correlates of physical and psychological symptoms among HIV palliative care patients in sub-Saharan Africa: An international multicenter study

Context: Despite HIV remaining life limiting and incurable, very little clinical research focus has been given to the prevalence and related burden of physical and psychological symptoms for those accessing …

How to analyze palliative care outcome data for patients in sub-Saharan Africa: An international, multicenter, factor analytic examination of the apca African pos

ContextThe incidence of life-limiting progressive disease in sub-Saharan Africa presents a significant clinical and public health challenge. The ability to easily measure patient outcomes is essential to improving care.ObjectivesThe present …

Availability of essential drugs for managing HIV-related pain and symptoms within 120 PEPFAR-funded health facilities in East Africa: A cross-sectional survey with onsite verification

Background: World Health Organization's essential drugs list can control the highly prevalent HIV-related pain and symptoms. Availability of essential medicines directly influences clinicians' ability to effectively manage distressing manifestations of …

Palliative care-related self-report problems among cancer patients in East Africa: a two-country study

Palliative care-related problems have not been measured in Africa in line with the WHO definition. This study aimed to measure the three-day period intensity of multidimensional problems (physical, psychological, social, …