June 2016

Endemic analysis of HIV/AIDS transmission in the presence of antiretroviral therapy

This paper presents a dynamical model that studies the effect of anti-retroviral therapy on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) transmission. Basic qualitative properties of the model are derived. The model is shown not to exhibit backward bifurcation and thus, disease eradication is possible when the basic reproduction number is less than unity. A critical level of...

Author(s): Baba Seidu, Mohammed I. Daabo, Christopher S. Bornaa

June 2016

Pattern of home-based care in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients attending adult antiretroviral therapy clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: A review from September, 2008 to December, 2013

Home based care (HBC) is a key component of care and support for people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Understanding the pattern of HBC needs in a population is beneficial in planning and providing optimal HBC services for the people. This retrospective study assessed the pattern of home based care needs and services in patients of the adult antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic of Jos University...

Author(s): Halima M. Sule, Patricia A. Agaba, Lisa L. Patrick and Asabe A. Mshelia