Association of poverty and poverty by study characteristics.

<p>Association of poverty and poverty by study characteristics.</p

Quality assessment criteria and ratings.

<p>Quality assessment criteria and ratings.</p

Flowchart of search results.

<p>Flowchart of search results.</p

Characteristics of included studies.

<p>Characteristics of included studies.</p

Knowledge of HIV-related disabilities and challenges in accessing care: Qualitative research from Zimbabwe

<div><p>Introduction</p><p>While the rapid expansion in antiretroviral therapy access in low and middle income countries has resulted in dramatic declines in mortality rates, many people living with HIV face new or worsening experiences of disability. As nearly 1 in 20 adults are living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa–many of whom are likely to develop disabling sequelae from long-term infection, co-morbidities and side effects of their treatment–understanding the availability and accessibility of services to address HIV-related disabilities is of vital importance. The aim of this study thus is to explore knowledge of HIV-related disabilities amongst stakeholders working in the fields of HIV and disability and factors impacting uptake and provision of interventions for preventing, treating or managing HIV-related disabilities.</p><p>Methods</p><p>In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten stakeholders based in Harare, Zimbabwe, who were working in the fields of either disability or HIV. Stakeholders were identified through <i>a priori</i> stakeholder analysis. Thematic Analysis, complemented by constant comparison as described in Grounded Theory, was used to analyse findings.</p><p>Results</p><p>All key informants reported some level of knowledge of HIV-related disability, mostly from observations made in their line of work. However, they reported no interventions or policies were in place specifically to address HIV-related disability. While referrals between HIV and rehabilitation providers were not uncommon, no formal mechanisms had been established for collaborating on prevention, identification and management. Additional barriers to accessing and providing services to address HIV-related disabilities included: the availability of resources, including trained professionals, supplies and equipment in both the HIV and rehabilitation sectors; lack of disability-inclusive adaptations, particularly in HIV services; heavy centralization of available services in urban areas, without accessible, affordable transportation links; and attitudes and understanding among service providers and people living with HIV-related disabilities.</p><p>Conclusions</p><p>As people living with HIV are surviving longer, HIV-related disabilities will become a major source of disability globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where infection is endemic. Preventing, treating and managing HIV-related disabilities must become a key component of both HIV response efforts and rehabilitation strategies.</p></div

1990–1994 war-related trauma by age group and gender.

<p>1990–1994 war-related trauma by age group and gender.</p

Additional file 2: of Assessment of success of the Ponseti method of clubfoot management in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Quality index assessment for included studies (studies 1–11 assessed on pages 1–3 and studies 12–22 assessed on pages 4–6). (DOCX 35 kb

Additional file 1: of Assessment of success of the Ponseti method of clubfoot management in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Expanded search terms for country name in sub-Saharan Africa. (DOCX 13 kb

Musculoskeletal impairments caused by genocide-related violence in Rwanda.

<p>Musculoskeletal impairments caused by genocide-related violence in Rwanda.</p

Number of disabled respondents experiencing each of the daily challenges.

<p>Number of disabled respondents experiencing each of the daily challenges.</p