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Karen Hawke
Journal article
Traditional Human Immunodeficiency Virus treatment and family and social influence as barriers to accessing HIV care services in Belu, Indonesia
Access to HIV care services, including antiretroviral therapy (ART), is essential for improving health outcomes of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and reducing HIV transmission and AIDS-related deaths. As a part of a qualitative study in Belu, this paper describes the use of traditional medicines for HIV treatment and family and social influence as barriers...
Journal article
Mental health challenges and the associated factors in women living with HIV who have children living with HIV in Indonesia: a qualitative study
Women living with HIV (WLHIV) are vulnerable to various mental health challenges. However, there is a paucity of studies globally and in the Indonesian context that have specifically explored mental health challenges among mothers living with HIV who also have children living with HIV (CLHIV). This qualitative study explored mental health challenges and the associated...
Systematic review
Psychological and social impact of HIV on women living with HIV and their families in low-and middle-income Asian countries: a systematic search and critical review
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection adds a significant burden to women in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), often leading to severe detrimental impact, not only on themselves, but also on their families and communities. Given that more than half of all people living with HIV globally are females (53%), this review seeks to understand the psychological...