Lovemore N Sigwadhi
Biographic Data
| ID | 386534 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lovemore N Sigwadhi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lovemore N |
| FAMILY NAME | Sigwadhi |
| SIGNATURE | SIGWADHI L N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4491-0845 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The correlates and experiences of HIV-related intersectional stigma among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Caregivers play a critical role in promoting HIV adherence and positive mental health among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). However, the health and wellbeing of caregivers are often compromised by HIV-related stigma. Furthermore, in sub-Saharan Africa, the effects of HIV-related stigma are amplified by intersecting forms of stigma, such as poverty and gender. If we can identify the key drivers of HIV-related intersectional stigma, then we ca…
Using a cash transfer plus SMS nudge package to improve the wellbeing among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa
Caregivers of adolescents living with HIV encounter multiple economic and psycho-social challenges which impair their wellbeing and provision of optimal care. Cash transfers combined with short message service (SMS) nudges may address the financial and mental barriers to caregiver wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa. We examined the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of this multipronged approach for improving caregiver wellbeing. We …
The prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental disorders (CMDs) affecting adolescents and young adults (AYA). CMDs often emerge during adolescence and young adulthood, yet are frequently diagnosed in adulthood. Understanding the burden and correlates of CMDs is essential for informing public mental health interventions. However, limited research incorporates the perspectives of AYA with lived experience of mental health conditions. This …
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted with Covid-19 at a public-sector hospital over the first two waves of Sars-CoV-2 infection in Harare, Zimbabwe
Background We investigated the clinical profile, complications, and outcomes of inpatients with COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Harare, across the first two waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and factors associated with mortality. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study on all patients admitted to the COVID-19 unit. Data were extracted from medical records and negative binomial regression with robust standard errors was used to assess the …
Factors associated with high HIV-related stigma among commuter populations in Johannesburg, South Africa
Stigma remains an important barrier to seeking and staying in care among individuals infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Despite continued widespread information, education and communication campaigns to raise awareness about the infection. The aim of the study was to identify factors related to HIV stigma among a commuter population in the inner-city Johannesburg. A self-administered closed-ended questionnaire was loaded onto perso…
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Factors associated with high HIV-related stigma among commuter populations in Johannesburg, South Africa
Stigma remains an important barrier to seeking and staying in care among individuals infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Despite continued widespread information, education and communication campaigns to raise awareness about the infection. The aim of the study was to identify factors related to HIV stigma among a commuter population in the inner-city Johannesburg. A self-administered closed-ended questionnaire was loaded onto perso…
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted with Covid-19 at a public-sector hospital over the first two waves of Sars-CoV-2 infection in Harare, Zimbabwe
Background We investigated the clinical profile, complications, and outcomes of inpatients with COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Harare, across the first two waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and factors associated with mortality. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study on all patients admitted to the COVID-19 unit. Data were extracted from medical records and negative binomial regression with robust standard errors was used to assess the …
Using a cash transfer plus SMS nudge package to improve the wellbeing among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa
Caregivers of adolescents living with HIV encounter multiple economic and psycho-social challenges which impair their wellbeing and provision of optimal care. Cash transfers combined with short message service (SMS) nudges may address the financial and mental barriers to caregiver wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa. We examined the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of this multipronged approach for improving caregiver wellbeing. We …
The prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental disorders (CMDs) affecting adolescents and young adults (AYA). CMDs often emerge during adolescence and young adulthood, yet are frequently diagnosed in adulthood. Understanding the burden and correlates of CMDs is essential for informing public mental health interventions. However, limited research incorporates the perspectives of AYA with lived experience of mental health conditions. This …
The correlates and experiences of HIV-related intersectional stigma among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Caregivers play a critical role in promoting HIV adherence and positive mental health among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). However, the health and wellbeing of caregivers are often compromised by HIV-related stigma. Furthermore, in sub-Saharan Africa, the effects of HIV-related stigma are amplified by intersecting forms of stigma, such as poverty and gender. If we can identify the key drivers of HIV-related intersectional stigma, then we ca…
Medicine (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare (1 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 works) · Biostatistics (1 works)