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.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
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

 
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

 
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

Review Article

 
Leveraging community pharmacies for HIV services in South Africa: Opportunities and constraints  
Angela Tembo, Andy Gray, Tsitsi Nyamuzihwa, Francois W.D. Venter, Jacqueline Maimin, Ahmed Bayat, Jacqui Miot, Deanne Johnston
28 October 2025

Review Article

 
Postnatal HIV vertical transmission and the impact of infant feeding choice in the ART era  
Victoria Ndarukwa, Mark Cotton, Moleen Zunza, Lucy Mupfumi, Hans Amukugo
20 October 2025

Original Research

 
Breast carcinoma tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes in pre- and post-systemic therapy in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women  
Mishka Adam, Jenny Edge, Louis J. de Jager
17 October 2025

Case Report

 
Rapid development of drug resistance during initial dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy of an infant with HIV  
Natasha L. O'Connell, Tara-Lee von Mollendorff, Gert van Zyl, Stephen Korsman, James Nuttall
09 October 2025

Original Research

 
Stakeholders’ perspective on inclusion of key populations unique identifier codes in routine health information management system in South Africa  
Mashudu Rampilo, Edith Phalane, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya
30 September 2025

Guideline

 
South African harm reduction guideline for chemsex  
Andrew Scheibe, Yolaan Andrews, Ben Brown, Naeem Cassim, Thato Chidarikire, Johan Hugo, Regina Maithufi, Sive Mjindi, Dawie Nel, Shaun Shelly, Jabulile Sibeko, Mariette Slabbert, Londeka Xulu, Antons Mozalevskis
30 September 2025

Original Research

 
HIV-related discriminatory attitudes and associated factors among pre-university students  
Nurul F. Aziz, Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, Rosliza Abdul Manaf
22 September 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

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.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
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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