African Journal of Aids Research : Ajar
Overview
African Journal of Aids Research : Ajar is a scientific journal, published since 2002 in English. The journal's country of origin is South Africa and its primary focus area is infectious diseases.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Afr J AIDS Res
Start
2002
End
Continuing
Frequency
Two no. a year
p-ISSN
1608-5906
e-ISSN
1727-9445
Country
South Africa
Language
English
Specialty
Infectious Diseases
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 9739
34
SJR / Ranks: 9234
478
CiteScore / Ranks: 10462
2.10
JIF / Ranks: 6553
1.2
Recent Articles
1.
Ciaccio M, Yebedie M, Coulibaly K, Dondbzanga D, Traore D, Cisse M, et al.
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-11.
PMID: 40007425
Background: Retention in care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a crucial public health issue in Mali. Several barriers to retention have been highlighted, including socioeconomic status, gender, sexual...
2.
Hartnack A, McLoughlin J, Pretorius A, Hausler H
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Dec;
23(3-4):115-127.
PMID: 39700317
This paper focused on the prevention of HIV transmission for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), through a layered approach which included economic strengthening as a core strategy, especially for...
3.
Okore J, Camlin C, Lewis-Kulzer J, Gutin S, Charlebois E, Ayieko B, et al.
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Dec;
23(3-4):109-114.
PMID: 39618186
Low HIV testing among men, particularly highly mobile fishermen, is a persistent challenge. The Owete study (NCT#04772469) used social network-central men (Promoters) to promote testing and linkage to HIV services...
4.
Chimsimbe M, Mucheto P, Juru T, Chadambuka A, Gombe N, Shambira G, et al.
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Nov;
23(3-4):101-108.
PMID: 39601430
Methods: We conducted a 1:1 unmatched case-control study. We randomly selected cases from STI registers and controls from HTS registers. We defined a case as an individual 18-49 years old...
5.
Rawoot M, Kagee A
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(3-4):84-91.
PMID: 39473383
Depression is a significant concern for people living with HIV and AIDS as it is associated with negative health outcomes and suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). To this extent,...
6.
Domingos A, Wormbs N, Lundberg U
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(3-4):73-83.
PMID: 39473361
Mozambique has the sixth highest prevalence of HIV in the world and ranks fourth in new infections. The government-owned print press has played an important role in the social construction...
7.
Omuojine J, Martyn-Dickens C, Owusu S, Warling A, Sackey R, Nettey G, et al.
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(3-4):92-100.
PMID: 39428895
Ghanaians with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection now live into adulthood. It is known that adolescents and young adults living with HIV have a high risk of mental...
8.
Likoti P, Khuzwayo N
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(1-2):12-20.
PMID: 39412836
Background: Lesotho has the second-highest HIV and AIDS prevalence globally and is the country's second leading cause of death. Despite increasing ART coverage, adolescents remain left behind and face high...
9.
Adeleye K, Owolabi E, Adeniyi O, Okunlola D, Ajayi A
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(1-2):21-29.
PMID: 39402880
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for preventing vertical transmission of HIV and maternal deaths. While the literature is replete with studies on ART adherence, the role of...
10.
Ugwu N, Odimegwu C
Afr J AIDS Res
. 2024 Oct;
23(1-2):41-59.
PMID: 39392596
Background: The consequences of engaging in risky sexual behaviours (RSB) can lead to HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy. The relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and youth involvement in...