Search Results - "Kekwaletswe, Connie T"
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Associations Between Alcohol Use, Other Psychosocial Factors, Structural Factors and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Among South African ART Recipients
Published in AIDS and behavior (01-03-2014)“…We examined whether alcohol use is associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence independently of structural and psychosocial factors among 304 male…”
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Motivational interviewing and problem-solving therapy intervention for patients on antiretroviral therapy for HIV in Tshwane, South Africa: A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact on alcohol consumption
Published in Addiction (Abingdon, England) (01-11-2023)“…Reduction of alcohol consumption is important for people undergoing treatment for HIV. We tested the efficacy of a brief intervention for reducing the average…”
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Social Support and the Mediating Roles of Alcohol Use and Adherence Self-Efficacy on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Among ART Recipients in Gauteng, South Africa
Published in AIDS and behavior (01-07-2017)“…We sought to (a) replicate and (b) extend (via the addition of alcohol use) Cha et al.’s cross-sectional multi-component model of ART adherence on the…”
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Patterns and predictors of antiretroviral therapy use among alcohol drinkers at HIV clinics in Tshwane, South Africa
Published in AIDS Care (Print) (04-07-2014)“…Alcohol use is associated with compromised antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. We aimed to identify patterns and predictors of ART use among alcohol…”
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Utility of Brief Versions of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) to Identify Excessive Drinking Among Patients in HIV Care in South Africa
Published in Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs (01-01-2017)“…In sub-Saharan Africa, large proportions of patients who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) engage in excessive alcohol use, which may lead to adverse health…”
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“Moving Forward with Life”: Acceptability of a Brief Alcohol Reduction Intervention for People Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in South Africa
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (07-08-2020)“…Background: In South Africa, interventions are needed to address the impact of hazardous drinking on antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV…”
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Experiences of alcohol consumption and taking antiretroviral medication among men living with HIV in Tshwane, South Africa
Published in African journal of AIDS research : AJAR (16-12-2016)“…Hazardous alcohol consumption may compromise optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among patients. Adoption of hegemonic notions of masculinity may…”
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Male circumcision, alcohol use and unprotected sex among patrons of bars and taverns in rural areas of north-west province, South Africa
Published in AIDS care (04-05-2015)“…Strong research evidence has shown that medical male circumcision significantly reduces heterosexual HIV acquisition among men. However, its effectiveness is…”
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Efficacy of an alcohol-focused intervention for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and HIV treatment outcomes - a randomised controlled trial protocol
Published in BMC infectious diseases (12-09-2014)“…Little research has examined whether alcohol reduction interventions improve antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and HIV treatment outcomes. This study…”
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Alcohol use, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and preferences regarding an alcohol-focused adherence intervention in patients with human immunodeficiency virus
Published in Patient preference and adherence (01-01-2014)“…The primary objectives of this study were to determine the association between alcohol and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and the perceived…”
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Feasibility and acceptability of a bar-based sexual risk reduction intervention for bar patrons in Tshwane, South Africa
Published in SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance (01-01-2014)“…Alcohol consumption is a recognised risk factor for HIV infection. Alcohol serving establishments have been identified as appropriate venues in which to…”
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RELIABILITY AND FACTOR STRUCTURE OF THE AUDIT AMONG MALE AND FEMALE BAR PATRONS IN A RURAL AREA OF SOUTH AFRICA
Published in African journal of drug and alcohol studies (01-01-2015)“…We assessed the reliability and dimensional structure of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identfcaton Test (AUDIT) among bar patrons in a rural area of South Africa…”
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Feasibility and acceptability of a bar-based sexual risk reduction intervention for bar patrons in Tshwane, South Africa : original article
Published in SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance (01-01-2014)“…Alcohol consumption is a recognised risk factor for HIV infection. Alcohol serving establishments have been identified as appropriate venues in which to…”
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Feasibility and acceptability of a bar-based sexual risk reduction intervention for bar patrons in Tshwane, South Africa : original article
Published in SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance (01-01-2014)“…Alcohol consumption is a recognised risk factor for HIV infection. Alcohol serving establishments have been identified as appropriate venues in which to…”
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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS' RECOGNITION OF THE LINKS
Published in African journal of drug and alcohol studies (01-01-2010)“…This pilot study assessed the extent to which health care providers in HIV care and treatment, substance abuse intervention and employee assistance programmes…”
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