ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine is focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and related topics relevant to clinical and public health practice. The purpose of the journal is to disseminate original research results and support high-level learning related to HIV Medicine. It publishes original research articles, editorials, case reports/case series, reviews of state-of-the-art clinical practice and correspondence. View our Editorial Team.
The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine is focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and related topics relevant to clinical and public health practice. The purpose of the journal is to disseminate original research results and support high-level learning related to HIV Medicine. It publishes original research articles, editorials, case reports/case series, reviews of state-of-the-art clinical practice and correspondence. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
Original Research |
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| Identifying sexual behavioural choices when commencing pre-exposure prophylaxis: Findings from a public health facility in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Jyotika Basdav, Poovendhree Reddy, Firoza Haffejee | |
| 04 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| A cross-sectional study of viral load suppression among youth living with HIV in Namibia | |
| Jacques W.N. Kamangu, Sheillah H. Mboweni | |
| 30 January 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Segregated healthcare impact on patients living with HIV in a clinic in Botswana | |
| Wada Goitsemang, Radiance M. Ogundipe, Tiny Masupe | |
| 20 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Tuberculosis preventive treatment uptake among patients initiating antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: Children left behind | |
| Lucky Makonokaya, Patrick Ngwira, Louiser U. Kalitera, Geoffrey C. Singini, Maggie Khumbanyiwa, Thulani Maphosa, Nilesh B. Bhatt | |
| 25 November 2025 | |
Conference Abstracts |
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| Association between antiretroviral therapy initiation or reinitiation timing and neuroimaging-confirmed stroke in people with HIV | |
| Roland van Rensburg, Alexander Smuts, Camilla Pennefather, Lauren Jennings, Chantel Schreuder, Gert van Zyl, Naeem Brey, Deanna Saylor, Suzanne O'Hagan, Tracy Kellermann, Catherine Orrell, Eric Decloedt | |
| 25 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| HIV PrEP and PEP awareness and practices among emergency doctors in Gauteng province | |
| Marie-Louise Vermaak, Marlize Swart, Abdullah E. Laher | |
| 18 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 13 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| The diagnostic pathway to lymph node excision biopsy in an HIV- and tuberculosis-endemic region | |
| Camagu Potelwa, Sheree Gray, Francois Malherbe, Christo Kloppers, David Richardson, Jenna Bailey, Karryn Brown, Estelle Verburgh | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Barriers and facilitators to HIV index contact testing in facility and community settings | |
| Nyeleti Pretty Chauke, Cathrine Chinyandura, Fezile Buthelezi, Anele Jiyani, Kate Rees | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Retention in care of people on antiretroviral therapy who inject drugs in South Africa | |
| Phumzile C. Mngomezulu, Rifqah A. Roomaney, Brian E. Van Wyk | |
| 29 October 2025 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notification: Thank You, Volume 26 Reviewers! |
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| We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 26 of Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-14 | More... |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
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