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View article: Factors associated with HIV status non-disclosure among people entering care at IeDEA sites in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with HIV status non-disclosure among people entering care at IeDEA sites in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study Open
Background While non-disclosure of HIV status may protect people living with HIV (PLWH) against stigma, discrimination, and violence, disclosure may facilitate access to social support and improve treatment adherence. This study examined f…
View article: Determinants of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus positivity among Rwandan women living with human immunodeficiency virus
Determinants of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus positivity among Rwandan women living with human immunodeficiency virus Open
Introduction There are few data on the prevalence of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), the necessary cause of cervical cancer, and its determinants among Rwandan women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We there…
View article: Low birth weight and adverse pregnancy outcomes among women living with HIV and HIV-uninfected in Rwanda
Low birth weight and adverse pregnancy outcomes among women living with HIV and HIV-uninfected in Rwanda Open
Introduction In utero exposure to HIV and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been shown to be associated with stillbirth, preterm births, and low birth weight (LBW), but data from low-resource, high- HIV-burden settings remain limited. Th…
View article: Latent Healthcare Stigma Profiles and Their Association With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment and Care Outcomes Among Women With HIV in the United States: An Intersectional Analysis
Latent Healthcare Stigma Profiles and Their Association With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment and Care Outcomes Among Women With HIV in the United States: An Intersectional Analysis Open
Background Stigma is a barrier to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care among women with HIV (WWH) in the United States (US). We estimated associations between latent stigma profiles and HIV outcomes among WWH in the Women's Interagency …
View article: Attrition from Care and Barriers to PrEP Use Among Key Populations in Kinshasa, DRC: A Multiple Methods Study
Attrition from Care and Barriers to PrEP Use Among Key Populations in Kinshasa, DRC: A Multiple Methods Study Open
Female sex workers (FSW) and gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is increasingly available in African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Co…
View article: PrEP in the key population community: A qualitative study of perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Kigali, Rwanda
PrEP in the key population community: A qualitative study of perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Kigali, Rwanda Open
Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and cisgender female sex workers (FSW) are increasingly and disproportionately impacted by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, yet current PrEP care models in this region are not optimized f…
View article: Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme
Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme Open
View article: Building health research capacity in Africa: the Einstein-Rwanda research and capacity building program
Building health research capacity in Africa: the Einstein-Rwanda research and capacity building program Open
The growing demand for healthcare services and the burden of diseases such as cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) requires locally-led and setting-relevant evidence that should be driven by local investigators. However, there is a huge gap …
View article: Help-seeking behaviors among survivors of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in 54 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey data
Help-seeking behaviors among survivors of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in 54 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey data Open
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a global issue of public health importance. Due to the low rates of help-seeking in response to IPV, research on survivors’ help-seeking behaviors is scarce, particularly withi…
View article: Impact of human papillomavirus on the survival of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in Kinshasa
Impact of human papillomavirus on the survival of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in Kinshasa Open
Context and objective. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the factors involved in the occurrence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This is also considered a predictive factor for the survival of HNSCC, especially in oroph…
View article: Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus‐Associated Head and Neck Cancer in Rwanda: A 10‐Year Review
Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus‐Associated Head and Neck Cancer in Rwanda: A 10‐Year Review Open
Introduction Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a significant global health burden, with late presentation leading to complex treatment. While human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been implicated in HNC, data from low‐ and middle‐income cou…
View article: LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the global health policy agenda: A critical discourse analysis of the Lancet Commission report archive
LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the global health policy agenda: A critical discourse analysis of the Lancet Commission report archive Open
Context LGBTQIA+ people worldwide experience discrimination, violence, and stigma that lead to poor health outcomes. Policy plays a crucial role in ensuring health equity and safety for LGBTQIA+ communities. Given Lancet Commissions’ subst…
View article: The Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Screening into Family Planning Services among women in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Need for Integration of Cervical Cancer Screening into Family Planning Services among women in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Cervical cancer screening (CCS) access has remained a major challenge in developing countries. Integration of CCS into family planning services (FPS) is one strategy that could increase access and uptake of CCS services (CCSS). There are l…
View article: Exposure effects on count outcomes with observational data, with application to incarcerated women
Exposure effects on count outcomes with observational data, with application to incarcerated women Open
Causal inference methods can be applied to estimate the effect of a point exposure or treatment on an outcome of interest using data from observational studies. For example, in the Women’s Interagency HIV Study, it is of interest to unders…
View article: An evaluation of a multi-partner approach to increase routine immunization coverage in six northern Nigerian States
An evaluation of a multi-partner approach to increase routine immunization coverage in six northern Nigerian States Open
Background Global health partnerships are increasingly being used to improve coordination, strengthen health systems, and incentivize government commitment for public health programs. From 2012 to 2022, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation …
View article: PrEP in the key population community: a qualitative study of perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis by men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Kigali, Rwanda
PrEP in the key population community: a qualitative study of perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis by men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Kigali, Rwanda Open
Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW) are increasingly and disproportionately impacted by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, yet current PrEP care models in this region are not optimized for these communities. Lim…
View article: Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Penta Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States
Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Penta Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States Open
Background Pentavalent 3 (Penta-3) coverage for children aged 12-23 months is used as the prime substitute for determining vaccination coverage and monitoring the performance of the national immunization programme. However, the coverage fo…
View article: Reducing stigma and promoting HIV wellness/mental health of sexual and gender minorities: RCT results from a group‐based programme in Nigeria
Reducing stigma and promoting HIV wellness/mental health of sexual and gender minorities: RCT results from a group‐based programme in Nigeria Open
Introduction High levels of HIV stigma as well as stigma directed towards sexual and/or gender minorities (SGMs) are well documented in the African setting. These intersecting stigmas impede psychosocial wellbeing and HIV prevention and ca…
View article: Incidence, Clearance, and Persistence of Penile High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Among Rwandan Men Who Have Sex With Men
Incidence, Clearance, and Persistence of Penile High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Among Rwandan Men Who Have Sex With Men Open
Background Little is known about penile high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to determine the incidence, clearance, and persistence of penile hrHPV among…
View article: DOES QUALITY OF COUNSELING AND EXPOSURE TO FAMILY PLANNING MESSAGES INFLUENCE THE USE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA?
DOES QUALITY OF COUNSELING AND EXPOSURE TO FAMILY PLANNING MESSAGES INFLUENCE THE USE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA? Open
Background Family Planning Counselling (FPC) involves information exchange on contraceptive methods between a provider and client and providing appropriate support in choosing a method that best suits the client’s needs. Access to sexual a…
View article: <i>"Everything created by a white man is for pagans"</i>: Understanding the Barriers to Childhood Immunization in North-Eastern and North-Western Nigeria.
<i>"Everything created by a white man is for pagans"</i>: Understanding the Barriers to Childhood Immunization in North-Eastern and North-Western Nigeria. Open
Background: Despite investments by the Nigerian government and international organizations in childhood immunization to combat child mortality, coverage in many northern states remains below the national average, thereby increasing the ris…
View article: Awareness and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in Rwanda: findings from a web-based survey
Awareness and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in Rwanda: findings from a web-based survey Open
Introduction Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill aimed at reducing HIV transmission risk when taken as prescribed. It’s highly recommended for high-risk Men who have sex with Men (MSM). This study aimed to assess PrEP awareness…
View article: Immunotherapy Efficacy in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Diverse and Underserved Population in the United States
Immunotherapy Efficacy in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Diverse and Underserved Population in the United States Open
In an underserved HCC population, ICI yielded a DCR of 58.5% and low rates of severe toxicity. This work highlights ICI efficacy in minority groups, a need for earlier HCC diagnosis and for studies of genetic and environmental factors in H…
View article: Classifying climate vulnerability and inequalities in India, Mexico, and Nigeria: a latent class analysis approach
Classifying climate vulnerability and inequalities in India, Mexico, and Nigeria: a latent class analysis approach Open
The climate crisis exacerbates social, economic, and health disparities. This study employs innovative methods to identify distinct groups affected by recent climate events. A mobile phone-based survey was conducted in April 2022 with indi…
View article: Availability of substance use screening and treatment within HIV clinical sites across seven geographic regions within the IeDEA consortium
Availability of substance use screening and treatment within HIV clinical sites across seven geographic regions within the IeDEA consortium Open
View article: Co-Utilization of HIV, Substance Use, Mental Health Services Among Women With Current Substance Use: Opportunities for Integrated Care?
Co-Utilization of HIV, Substance Use, Mental Health Services Among Women With Current Substance Use: Opportunities for Integrated Care? Open
Background: The syndemic of HIV, substance use (SU), and mental illness has serious implications for HIV disease progression among women. We described co-utilization of HIV care, SU treatment, and mental health treatment among women with o…
View article: Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages, and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Pentavalent Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States
Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages, and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Pentavalent Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States Open
Background . Pentavalent (Penta) vaccine coverage for children aged 12–23 months is used as the prime substitute for determining vaccination coverage and monitoring the performance of the national immunization program. However, the coverag…
View article: 1574. Co-Utilization of HIV, Substance Use, and Mental Health Services Among Women with Current Substance Use
1574. Co-Utilization of HIV, Substance Use, and Mental Health Services Among Women with Current Substance Use Open
Background Integrated HIV, mental health, and substance use (SU) treatment strategies to improve health outcomes among women living with HIV (WWH) are limited. We described co-utilization of HIV, SU, and mental health treatment services am…
View article: 1606. Dual Trajectories of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Polypharmacy in Women with HIV in the United Sate
1606. Dual Trajectories of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Polypharmacy in Women with HIV in the United Sate Open
Background Polypharmacy using five or more medications with antiretroviral therapy (ART) may increase the risk of nonadherence to prescribed treatment. We aimed to identify the interrelationship between trajectories of adherence to ART and…
View article: Awareness and Willingness to Use HIV Infection Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Rwandan Men Who Have Sex with Men: Findings from a Web-based Survey
Awareness and Willingness to Use HIV Infection Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Rwandan Men Who Have Sex with Men: Findings from a Web-based Survey Open
Introduction Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill intended to reduce the risk of acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) when taken as prescribed. It is strongly recommended for Men who have sex with Men (MSM) at high risk …