Materials and methods 1681 HIV positive patients accessing care at Suntreso STI/HIV Clinic in Kumasi, who have been on treatment for more than 12 months and consented to participate were recruited for this cross sectional study. They were interviewed using semi-structured pre-texted questionnaire prior to the commencement of the new fixed dose combination ARVs treatment regime. Data was entered...

BACKGROUND Assessment of the health of men aged 60 and over in English and Welsh prisons. METHODS 203 men were interviewed from 15 prisons, comprising one-fifth of all sentenced men in this age group in England and Wales. Assessment included semi-structured interviews covering chronic and acute health problems, and recording of major illnesses from the medical notes and prison reception healt...

Abstract Billions of people around the world rely on forests to filter and provide clean drinking water. The immense value water can be a strong rationale for conserving sustainably managing forests, however, are often unaware this forest ecosystem service providing which lead service’s degradation. Using qualitative case‐study approach we conducted semi‐structured interviews in three watershed...

In this interview, Tom Erbe reflects on his three decades as a developer of computer music software and hardware, both freeware commercial. met with Theodore Gordon 8 December 2021 discussed the beginnings SoundHack its roots in experimental studio practice hacker culture, ideas behind design sound processor interface shift from development to Eurorack modular hardware design.

Beliefs and attitudes are essential in mental health discourse. However, cultural beliefs towards problems (ATMHPs) among the Berom people of Nigeria under-researched. The present studies made original contributions using Cultural Identity Model (CIM) as predictors to investigate ATMHPs, semi-structured interviews further explain potential impact on MHPs. In study-1, N = 140 participants respon...

BACKGROUND Cancer treatment can diminish fertility in women and men. The need for fertility preservation is growing as increasing numbers of people survive cancer. Cryostorage of reproductive material to preserve potential for conception for cancer survivors has moved from being experimental to being a part of clinical management of women and men who are diagnosed with cancer in their reproduct...

People with an intellectual disability experience high levels of social exclusion and a range health inequalities. Increased inclusion participation in healthcare decision making have been identified as key to promoting care. However, achieving these objectives requires increased recognition the communication literacy needs individuals consideration appropriateness information currently provide...