Christo Heunis
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Christo Heunis has a total of 13 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Edwin Wouters
University of Antwerp
3 shared publications - Dingie van Rensburg
Centre for Health Systems Research & Development, University of Free State, South Africa
2 shared publications - Herman Meulemans
Department of Sociology and Research Centre for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, University of Antwerp, Sint-Jacob Street 2, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
2 shared publications - Anjali Sharma
Department of Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
1 shared publication - Camille Ragin
Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
1 shared publication - Frikkie le R Booysen
Department of Economics/Centre for Health Systems Research & Development, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 23 March 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in Implementation Science
- Vol. 6 (1) , 27
Patient- and delivery-level factors related to acceptance of HIV counseling and testing services among tuberculosis patients in South Africa: a qualitative study with community health workers and program managers
South Africa has a high tuberculosis (TB)-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection rate of 73%, yet only 46% of TB patients are tested for HIV. To date, relatively little work has focused on understanding why TB patients may not accept effective services or participate in programs that are readily available in healthcare delivery systems. The objective of the study was to explore barriers to and facilitators of participation in HIV counseling and testing (HCT) among TB patients in the Free State Province, from the perspective of community health workers and program managers who offer services to patients on a daily basis. These two provider groups are positioned to alter the delivery of HCT services in order to improve patient participation and, ultimately, health outcomes.
- 23 March 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in Implementation Science
- Vol. 6 (1) , 27
Open AccessPatient- and delivery-level factors related to acceptance of HIV counseling and testing services among tuberculosis patients in South Africa: a qualitative study with community health workers and program managers
South Africa has a high tuberculosis (TB)-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection rate of 73%, yet only 46% of TB patients are tested for HIV. To date, relatively little work has focused on understanding why TB patients may not accept effective services or participate in programs that are readily available in healthcare delivery systems. The objective of the study was to explore barriers to and facilitators of participation in HIV counseling and testing (HCT) among TB patients in the Free State Province, from the perspective of community health workers and program managers who offer services to patients on a daily basis. These two provider groups are positioned to alter the delivery of HCT services in order to improve patient participation and, ultimately, health outcomes.
- Open Access
- 15 April 2009
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 9 (1) , 103
Physical and emotional health outcomes after 12 months of public-sector antiretroviral treatment in the Free State Province of South Africa: a longitudinal study using structural equation modelling
African and Asian cohort studies have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited settings. However, reports of the long-term changes in the physical and emotional quality of life (QoL) of patients on ART in these settings are still scarce. In this study, we assessed the physical and emotional QoL after six and 12 months of ART of a sample of 268 patients enrolled in South Africa's public-sector ART programme. The study also tested the impact of the adverse effects of medication on patients' physical and emotional QoL.
- 15 April 2009
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 9 (1) , 103
Open AccessPhysical and emotional health outcomes after 12 months of public-sector antiretroviral treatment in the Free State Province of South Africa: a longitudinal study using structural equation modelling
African and Asian cohort studies have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited settings. However, reports of the long-term changes in the physical and emotional quality of life (QoL) of patients on ART in these settings are still scarce. In this study, we assessed the physical and emotional QoL after six and 12 months of ART of a sample of 268 patients enrolled in South Africa's public-sector ART programme. The study also tested the impact of the adverse effects of medication on patients' physical and emotional QoL.
- Open Access
- 9 October 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Health Services Research
- Vol. 8 (1) , 210
Patient satisfaction with antiretroviral services at primary health-care facilities in the Free State, South Africa – a two-year study using four waves of cross-sectional data
The study's first objective was to determine the levels of patient satisfaction with services at antiretroviral treatment (ART) assessment sites. Differences in patient satisfaction with several aspects of service over time and among health districts were measured. The second objective was to examine the association between human resource shortages and levels of patient satisfaction with services.
- 9 October 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Health Services Research
- Vol. 8 (1) , 210
Open AccessPatient satisfaction with antiretroviral services at primary health-care facilities in the Free State, South Africa – a two-year study using four waves of cross-sectional data
The study's first objective was to determine the levels of patient satisfaction with services at antiretroviral treatment (ART) assessment sites. Differences in patient satisfaction with several aspects of service over time and among health districts were measured. The second objective was to examine the association between human resource shortages and levels of patient satisfaction with services.
- Open Access
- 14 September 2007
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 7 (1) , 244
Highly active antiretroviral treatment and health related quality of life in South African adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection: A cross-sectional analytical study
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome in times of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART). We compared the HRQoL of HIV positive patients receiving HAART with those awaiting treatment in public sector facilities in the Free State province in South Africa.
- 14 September 2007
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 7 (1) , 244
Open AccessHighly active antiretroviral treatment and health related quality of life in South African adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection: A cross-sectional analytical study
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome in times of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART). We compared the HRQoL of HIV positive patients receiving HAART with those awaiting treatment in public sector facilities in the Free State province in South Africa.