HIV new cases are continuing to be reported in Indonesia. Although progress in HIV prevention and control has been made, Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in its fight against HIV. Continued efforts to expand treatment, reduce stigma, and strengthen prevention initiatives by involving health care workers and all stakeholders are essential to controlling the epidemic and improvi…
Background: Haemodialysis is often accompanied by shivering, especially in patients with catheter access, which can reduce comfort, impair treatment efficacy, increase the risk of complications and contribute to inadequate dialysis. Addressing this issue through non-pharmacological means, such as a warming gown, offers a potentially effective, safe, and economical solution to improve patient ou…
Background: The risk of osteoporotic fracture among persons with HIV was higher than the persons without HIV. Traditional factors are also found as the risk factor affecting fracture risk among persons with HIV and general population. Predicting the fracture risk among the high-risk group is important to develop a comprehensive fracture prevention program. Purpose: This study aimed to comp…
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a condition that targets the immune system. Individuals with HIV are at risk of malnutrition when their CD4 counts drop below 200. Purpose: This study seeks to explore the efficacy of Modified SGA-HIV in assessing the risk of malnutrition in HIV/AIDS patients. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including S…
Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise a population at risk for HIV infection. Assessing the Quality of Life (QOL) in MSM might be different than other populations. This study showed a secondary analysis from our previous research. It was needed to understand whether peer support and family acceptance had an impact on QOL of MSM living with HIV and ART (Antiretroviral Therapy). A total of 175…