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Original Research
Predictors of low antiretroviral adherence at an urban  
South African clinic: A mixed-methods study
Connor P. Bondarchuk, Nwabisa Mlandu, Tasneem Adams, Elma de Vries
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1343 | 10 February 2022

Original Research
The influence of smoking and HIV infection on pulmonary function
Annelotte E. Sussenbach, Sjors W.L. van Gijzel, Samanta T. Lalla-Edward, 
Willem D.F. Venter, Erica Shaddock, Charles Feldman, Kerstin Klipstein-
Grobusch, Alinda G. Vos
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1329 | 21 February 2022

Original Research
Cytomegalovirus retinitis and antiretroviral treatment: A fifteen 
year experience
Serisha Jay Narain, Linda Visser, Wilbert Sibanda
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1322 | 08 March 2022

Original Research
Evaluation of the modified Wells score in predicting venous 
thromboembolic disease in patients with tuberculosis or HIV in 
a South African setting
Tweedy Keokgale, Sarah A. van Blydenstein, Ishmail S. Kalla
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1349 | 23 March 2022

Original Research
Association between socio-economic factors and HIV self-testing 
knowledge amongst South African women
Michael Ekholuenetale, Chimezie I. Nzoputam, Osaretin C. Okonji
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1347 | 24 March 2022

Original Research
Utilisation of cervical cancer screening among women living 
with HIV at Kenya’s national referral hospital
James M. Kangethe, Aliza Monroe-Wise, Peter N. Muiruri, 
James G. Komu, Kenneth K. Mutai, Mirriam M. Nzivo, Jillian Pintye
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1353 | 25 April 2022

Original Research
Determinants of health-related quality of life in young adults 
living with perinatally acquired HIV infection in Botswana
Grace Karugaba, Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Mary M. Moleki, 
Onkabetse V. Mabikwa, Mogomotsi Matshaba
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1362 | 29 April 2022

Original Research
Tracking adverse drug reactions and medication errors in the 
Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) 
programme in South Africa
Kennedy Otwombe, Maggie Munsamy, Mukesh Dheda, Nishana 
Ramdas, Corlee Herbst, Merlin Pillay, Tanya van Tonder, Celicia 
Serenata, Samanta Lalla-Edward
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1366 | 19 May 2022

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Editorial
SAHCS 2021 Conference Summary
David C. Spencer
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1371 | 14 April 2022

Editorial
Dolutegravir for second-line treatment: Programmatic  
implications of new evidence
Ying Zhao, Gary Maartens, Graeme Meintjes
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1428 | 
05 September 2022

Editorial
COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed  
for Africa and the world
Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham 
Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie 
Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, 
David Ofori-Adjei, Friday Okonofua, Arash Rashidian, Maha El-Adawy, 
Siaka Sidibé, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Sahar Yassien 
Mohammad, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1467 | 
04 November 2022

Guideline
Southern African HIV Clinicians Society 2022 guideline for 
the management of sexually transmitted infections: Moving 
towards best practice
Remco P.H. Peters, Nigel Garrett, Nomathemba Chandiwana, Ranmini 
Kularatne, Adrian J. Brink, Karen Cohen, Katherine Gill, Thato Chidarikire, 
Camilla Wattrus, Jeremy S. Nel, Mahomed Y.S. Moosa, Linda-Gail Bekker
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1450 | 
27 September 2022

Review Article
Age-related differences in the vascular function and structure 
of South Africans living with HIV
Anisca Louwrens, Carla M.T. Fourie, Shani Botha-Le Roux,  
Yolandi Breet
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1335 | 24 February 2022

Review Article
Ethically acceptable consent approaches to adolescent research 
in South Africa
Marian Loveday, Ameena Goga, Ames Dhai, Melodie Labuschaigne, 
Theresa Roussouw, Theresa Burgess, Ann Strode, Melissa Wallace, 
Marc Blockman, Brodie Daniels, Elizabeth Spooner, Linda-Gail Bekker
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1385 | 
05 September 2022

Original Research
Factors influencing the high rejection rates of HIV 1/2 serology 
samples at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and 
the cost implications
Bhaveshan Reddy, Naseem Cassim, Florette Treurnicht, Zinhle Makatini
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1326 | 11 January 2022

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Original Research
Digitally supported HIV self-testing increases facility-based 
HIV testing capacity in Ekurhuleni, South Africa
Nolundi T. Mshweshwe-Pakela, Tonderai Mabuto, Luke Shankland, 
Alex Fischer, Dikeledi Tsukudu, Christopher J. Hoffmann
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1352 | 13 June 2022

Original Research
Factors associated with viral suppression among adolescents on 
antiretroviral therapy in Free State province, South Africa
Balsam A.Y. Elashi, Brian E. van Wyk
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1356 | 13 June 2022

Original Research
Rechallenge after anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury  
in a high HIV prevalence cohort
Muhammed Shiraz Moosa, Gary Maartens, Hannah Gunter, Shaazia 
Allie, Mohamed F. Chughlay, Mashiko Setshedi, Sean Wasserman, 
David F. Stead, Karen Cohen
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1376 | 14 June 2022

Original Research
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among 
people living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa region
Rahma Mohamed, Trenton M. White, Jeffrey V. Lazarus, Amany Salem, 
Reham Kaki, Wafa Marrakchi, Sara G. M Kheir, Ibrahim Amer, Fida M 
Ahmed, Maie A Khayat, Nabeela Al-Abdullah, Batool Ali, Roaa Sultan, 
Bandar Alamri, Anouf Abdulmajid, Ikbal Kooli, Mohamed Chakroun, Tariq 
A. Madani, Gamal Esmat, Ahmed Cordie
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1391 | 24 August 2022

Original Research
The sexual and reproductive health needs of young people  
living with HIV in Gauteng, South Africa
Bandile E. Ndlazi, Thembekile Masango
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1377 | 
06 September 2022

Original Research
Rifampicin resistance and mortality in patients hospitalised  
with HIV-associated tuberculosis
Ruan Spies, Charlotte Schutz, Amy Ward, Avuyonke Balfour, Muki Shey, 
Mark Nicol, Rosie Burton, Bianca Sossen, Robert Wilkinson, David Barr, 
Graeme Meintjes
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1396 | 27 September 2022

Original Research
Delays in third-line antiretroviral therapy and outcomes in 
North West province
Babalwa Majova, Ebrahim Variava, Neil Martinson
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1394 | 24 October 2022

Original Research
HIV viral load suppression before and after COVID-19 in  
Kinshasa and Haut Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Gulzar H. Shah, Gina Etheredge, Stacy W. Smallwood, Lievain Maluantesa, 
Kristie Waterfield, Osaremhen Ikhile, John Ditekemena, Elodie Engetele, 
Elizabeth Ayangunna, Astrid Mulenga, Bernard Bossiky
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1421 | 28 October 2022

Original Research
Weight gain in children from birth to 10 years on antiretroviral treatment
Janine Scholtz, Susanna M. Ellis, Herculina S. Kruger
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1413 | 28 October 2022

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Original Research
Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, adherence, and adverse 
events among South African men who have sex with men and 
transgender women
Linda-Gail Bekker, Danielle Giovenco, Stefan Baral, Karen Dominguez, 
Rachel Valencia, Travis Sanchez, A.D. McNaghten, Ryan Zahn, Clarence 
S. Yah, Zinhle Sokhela, Richard Kaplan, Refliwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya, 
Chris Beyrer, Patrick S. Sullivan
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1405 | 
08 November 2022

Original Research
Incidence of hepatitis C virus infection among people living  
with HIV: An Egyptian cohort study
Fatma Elrashdy, Suzan Haga, Rahma Mohamed, Shereen Abdel Alem, 
Safa Meshaal, Ahmed Cordie, Aisha Elsharkawy, Gamal Esmat
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1442 | 
09 November 2022

Original Research
Comparative performance of cardiovascular risk prediction 
models in people living with HIV
Irtiza S. Tahir, Alinda G. Vos, Johanna A.A. Damen, Roos E. Barth, Hugo 
A. Tempelman, Diederick E. Grobbee, Karine Scheuermaier, Willem D.F. 
Venter, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1395 | 
15 November 2022

Original Research
Experiences in receiving financial incentives to access HIV care in 
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sara Rachel Schlehr, Leanne Singh, Athini Nyatela, Sizwe Nqakala, 
Samanta T. Lalla-Edward
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1426 | 
17 November 2022

Original Research
COVID-19 and HIV viral load suppression in children and 
adolescents in Durban, South Africa
Asandile Mathamo, Kimesh L. Naidoo, Jienchi Dorward, Thashir Archary, 
Christian Bottomly, Moherndran Archary
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1424 | 
02 December 2022

Original Research
Effect of a ward-based outreach team and adherence game on 
retention and viral load suppression
Sanele Ngcobo, Steve Olorunju, Tshifhiwa Nkwenika,  
Theresa Rossouw
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1446 | 
07 December 2022

Original Research
Effect of obesity on dolutegravir exposure in Black Southern African 
adults living with HIV
Enkosi Mondleki, Clifford G. Banda, Nomathemba C. Chandiwana, 
Simiso Sokhela, Lubbe Wiesner, Francois Venter, Gary Maartens, 
Phumla Z. Sinxadi
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1452 | 
13 December 2022

Scientific Letter
Low-level viraemia despite emergence of dolutegravir-resistant variants
Johannes C. Botha, Kim Steegen, Mariam Edoo, Jeremy Nel, Gert U. van Zyl
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1398 | 
30 September 2022

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Case Report
Multiple opportunistic infections (pulmonary tuberculosis,  
Mycobacterium avium complex and parvovirus B19) in a single patient
Midhun T. John, Michelle Venter, Jenifer Vaughan, Marianne Black, 
Daniel Prince, Aishwarya M. Luke, Mithra John
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1319 | 25 January 2022

Case Report
Alere Determine-tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan positivity in 
disseminated non-tuberculous mycobacteria: An illustrative case series
Riana Greyling, Graeme Meintjes, Bianca Sossen
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1369 | 04 April 2022

Case Report
Splenic hydatid disease in pregnancy
Kirstie F. Thomson, Florence Mahlobo, Denasha L. Reddy
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1363 | 26 May 2022

Case Report
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in vertically acquired 
HIV and epidermodysplasia verruciformis
Linda A. Mandikiyana Chirimuta, Francis J. Ndowa, Margaret J. Pascoe
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1368 | 27 June 2022

Case Report
Emergent dolutegravir resistance in integrase-naïve, treatment 
experienced patients from Zimbabwe
Linda A. Mandikiyana Chirimuta, Margaret J. Pascoe, Sara Lowe
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1435 | 26 October 2022

Conference Abstracts
Where are the children? Case finding in 5–14-year-olds living with 
HIV in Johannesburg
Jackie L. Dunlop, Carol L. Tait, Moyahabo Mabitsi, Kate Rees
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1378 | 14 April 2022

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Conference Abstracts
Psychosocial support for adolescents and youth living with 
HIV during COVID-19: A differentiated approach is needed
Carol L. Tait, Njabulo Mbanda, Rudairo Tumba, Marnie J.  
Vujovic, Kate Rees
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1379 | 14 April 2022

Conference Abstracts
Understanding patients reinitiating antiretroviral therapy in 
two South African districts
Kate Rees, Melanie Bisnauth, Cara O’Connor, Tshifhiwa Ramvhulela, 
Nomzamo Vali
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1380 | 14 April 2022

Correction
Corrigendum: The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral  
treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban  
setting in sub-Saharan Africa
Oda E. van den Berg, Erica J. Shaddock, Sarah L. Stacey,  
Charles Feldman, Roos E. Barth, Diederick E. Grobbee,  
Willem D.F. Venter, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Alinda G. Vos
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1351 | 20 May 2022

Correction
Erratum: Southern African HIV Clinicians Society 2022  
guideline for the management of sexually transmitted  
infections: Moving towards best practice
Remco P.H. Peters, Nigel Garrett, Nomathemba Chandiwana,  
Ranmini Kularatne, Adrian J. Brink, Karen Cohen, Katherine Gill, 
Thato Chidarikire, Camilla Wattrus, Jeremy S. Nel, Mahomed Y.S. 
Moosa, Linda-Gail Bekker
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1465 | 
24 November 2022

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine | Vol 23, No 1 | a1464 | 
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