Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Mesfin Addisie

Publications

• Research Article
  Sero Status Disclosure and Condom use among Plwhas on Art in Assela Town Health Facilities, Oromiya Region
  Author(s): Hailu Fekadu, Mesfin Addisie and Habtamu MellieHailu Fekadu, Mesfin Addisie and Habtamu Mellie
  
  Background: HIV Status disclosure and sexual behavior of PLWHAS is vital for HIV prevention efforts and the couple’s health in the context of accelerated highly active antiretroviral therapy. Therefore it is essential to see serostatus disclosure and sexual behavior of PLWHAs who are taking ART as this has implication for prevention of HIV epidemic. Objective: To assess sero status disclosure and condom use among PLWHAs who are on ART in Assela town health facilities, Arsi Zone, Oromiya Region. Methodology: institution based cross sectional study was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods from February to April 2013 among 324 PLWHAs who are taking ART from Assela town health institutions. Structured and pretested questionnaire was used for data collection of qualitative part and semi-structured questionnaire was used for qu.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000414

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