Category Archives: Social support
Livelihood security and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income settings: A systematic review
2011
INTRODUCTION: We sought to examine the association between livelihood security and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in low- and middle-income countries (LIMC). METHODS: Performing a systematic review, we searched, independently...
Determinants of male involvement in maternal and child health services in sub-Saharan Africa: A review
2012
INTRODUCTION: Male participation is a crucial component in the optimization of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services. This is especially so where prevention strategies to decrease Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of...
Social relationships and the progression of human immunodeficiency virus infection: A review of evidence and possible underlying mechanisms
1998
We review studies examining the quality and quantity of social relationships as potential risk factors for differential progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Several well-conducted prospective studies suggest that...
