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Background: Important unanswered questions remain on the impact of international sporting events on the sex industry. Speculation about increased demand and supply of sex work often generates significant attention, but also additional funding for HIV programmes. This study assessed whether changes ...

Author(s)
Richter, M.; Luchters, S.; Ndlovu, D.; Temmerman, M.; Chersich, M. F.
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
BMC Public Health, 2012, 12, 763, pp (11 September 2012)
Abstract

There are several suspected infectious causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neurone disease including HIV-1 and species of Brucella, Cyanobacteria and Schistosoma. The increased rates and clusters of ALS in amateur and professional outdoor sports players including rugby, football...

Author(s)
Pierce, E. S.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Medical Hypotheses, 2018, 119, pp 1-5
Abstract

HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the importance attached to HIV/AIDS education and prevention in public health, very few studies have examined issues related to the pandemic among sport men and women. This study was therefore designed to...

Author(s)
Toriola, O. M.; Brits, J. S.
Publisher
AFAHPER-SD, Thohoandou, South Africa
Citation
African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 2008, 14, 1, pp 88-110
Abstract

This article explores knowledge and perceptions of university athletes towards people living with HIV. Data were collected by using a questionnaire with athletes involved in soccer, netball and rugby at a South African tertiary institution. Knowledge about HIV and ways of transmission was...

Author(s)
Ley, C.; Lembethe, A. C.; Chiware, J.
Publisher
Routledge, Abingdon, UK
Citation
International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 2013, 51, 5, pp 276-285
Abstract

Objective. There is a real risk of transmitting HIV through open wounds during participation in sport. The aim of this study was to investigate athletes' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV transmission in a competitive sport environment, and how their sporting codes, demographics, knowledge and...

Author(s)
Reddy, S.; Coopoo, Y.
Publisher
South African Medical Association, Pretoria, South Africa
Citation
South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 2005, 17, 1, pp 11-18
Abstract

Sporting events have been a favorite pastime for countless generations. We participate in sports for recreation, competition, and good health (Fig. 1). The hazards usually associated with sports are traumatic: strains, sprains, fractures, and concussion. People are generally unaware of infectious...

Author(s)
Minooee, A.; Wang, J.; Gupta, G. K.
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Washington, USA
Citation
Infections of leisure, 2016, Ed.5, pp 251-265
Abstract

Background: In the general population, sport activity is associated with better health and better self-esteem. Among people living with HIV (PLHIV), sport activity could also be associated with better self-esteem. The main objective of our study was to assess the association between sport activity...

Author(s)
Perez, L. G.; Allavena, C.; Sécher, S.; Durand, S.; Grégoire, A.; Vandamme, Y. M.; Hitoto, H.; Leautez-Nainville, S.; Michau, C.; Billaud, E.
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022, 22, 858, pp (17 November 2022)
Abstract

Background: The rate of septic arthritis in the knee after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction varies in the literature but is generally less than 1%. It has been reported to be higher in professional athletes (5.7%). Purpose: The primary goal was to evaluate the rate of septic...

Author(s)
Bohu, Y.; Klouche, S.; Herman, S.; Pamphilis, O. de; Gerometta, A.; Lefevre, N.
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019, 47, 1, pp 104-111
Abstract

Sedentarism is a risk factor for depression and anxiety. People living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) have a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression compared to HIV-negative individuals. This cross-sectional study (n = 450, median age 44 (19-75), 7.3% females) evaluates the...

Author(s)
Pérez-Chaparro, C.; Kangas, M.; Zech, P.; Schuch, F. B.; Rapp, M.; Heissel, A.
Publisher
Routledge, Abingdon, UK
Citation
AIDS Care, 2022, 34, 2, pp 182-187
Abstract

This essay examines alternative strategies available to developing countries in the face of structural barriers impeding conventional economic growth. One of these avenues is through sport. The essay describes how the exploitation of sport for purposes of development was initiated by the author...

Author(s)
Mchombo, S.
Publisher
Routledge, London, UK
Citation
Soccer and Society, 2006, 7, 2/3, pp 318-338

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