Research Article
Depression and Oral Manifestations Post-COVID19
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2025
Pages:
89-95
Received:
27 January 2025
Accepted:
21 August 2025
Published:
14 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20250604.11
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Abstract: Introduction: The need for scientific literature relating post-COVID19 oral manifestations with depressive symptoms and the need to structure the variety of these and identify risk factors to prevent serious mental health affectations. Objective: To determine the relationship between oral manifestations and levels of depression in patients with post-COVID-19 sequels. Methods: A descriptive longitudinal study was carried out on 32 patients with mild COVID19 diseases, who persisted in their oral manifestations three months after diagnosis in the health area of the Marta Abreu Polyclinic, applying the Zung and Conde test to know their levels of depression. The statistical package SPSSv 21.0 and the chi-square test were used to process the data Results: In the research 81.2% of the patients present some level of depression, intervening the sociodemographic variable and if there is a significant relationship between the post-covid19 oral manifestations such as taste alteration and xerostomia with the appearance of emotional states such as depression. Conclusion: Post-COVID19 oral sequel can affect the emotional states influencing the level of depression of those who suffer from it.
Abstract: Introduction: The need for scientific literature relating post-COVID19 oral manifestations with depressive symptoms and the need to structure the variety of these and identify risk factors to prevent serious mental health affectations. Objective: To determine the relationship between oral manifestations and levels of depression in patients with pos...
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Research Article
COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Among People Living with HIV in Chongwe District of Zambia from 2021 to 2023
Erick Chola Konkola*,
Rosemary Likwa Donyo,
Twaambo Hamoonga Nkweendenda
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2025
Pages:
96-116
Received:
10 July 2025
Accepted:
23 July 2025
Published:
17 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20250604.12
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Abstract: Background: COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for people living with HIV because it significantly reduces their risk of severe illness and death due to their potentially weakened immune systems. Despite, PLWHIV being a priority population for the COVID-19 vaccination there has been low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among PLWHIV in Zambia. Therefore, the aim of the research was to investigate determinants of COVID-19 vaccinations uptake among people living with HIV in Chongwe district of Zambia. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted among 537 PLWHIV, aged 12 years and above in Chongwe district between 2021 and 2023. Data was collected through a data extraction form from SmartCare an electronic database used to manage HIV data and an interviewer administered questionnaire. Binary logistic regression models were used to investigate determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among PLWHIV through bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results: Results indicated that participants with a monthly income exceeding 1000 had significantly higher odds of influencing COVID-19 vaccination uptake among PLWHIV (aOR 4.061; 95% CI 1.751-9.421; p = 0.001). Additionally, variables such as not missing clinical visits (aOR 1.258; 95% CI 1.036-3.389; p = 0.006) and not missing pharmacy pick-ups (OR 2.752; 95% CI 1.527-3.660; p = 0.00), Clients without comorbidities (aOR 1.347; 95% CI 0.174-1.692; p = 0.003), participants who understood COVID-19 vaccination (aOR 1.125; 95% CI 1.052-2.299; p = 0.000), clients who were aware of COVID-19 vaccinations (aOR 2.021; 95% CI 1.001-3.652; p = 0.02), participants who reported receiving IEC (aOR 4.366; 95% CI 1.869-5.297; p = 0.006) and unsatisfied clients with services (aOR 2.444; 95% CI 1.390-4.298; p = 0.002) had higher odds of influencing COVID-19 vaccines uptake among PLWHIV in Chongwe. Conclusion and Recommendations: The determinants of COVID-19 vaccination uptake are a combination of various factors. Therefore, there is need for tailored interventions to enhance eeducation and Awareness: enhance giving IEC, Improve Service delivery, Strengthen Support Systems, integration of vaccination into other ART services, Address financial barriers, target outreach awareness programs, tailor interventions for those with Comorbidities, Partnerships and Collaboration with key institutions.
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for people living with HIV because it significantly reduces their risk of severe illness and death due to their potentially weakened immune systems. Despite, PLWHIV being a priority population for the COVID-19 vaccination there has been low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among PLWHIV in Zambia. ...
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Madalaime Garcia Diaz
