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View article: Decline in HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Zimbabwe between 2013 and 2023
Decline in HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Zimbabwe between 2013 and 2023 Open
HIV epidemic trends among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa are rarely known. We analysed HIV prevalence trends among 10,562 female sex workers aged 18–39 years, recruited through serial cross-sectional respondent-driven sampling su…
View article: Comparing the test performance of dried-blood-spot and plasma HIV recent infection testing samples in a nationally scaled sex worker programme in Zimbabwe
Comparing the test performance of dried-blood-spot and plasma HIV recent infection testing samples in a nationally scaled sex worker programme in Zimbabwe Open
Recency testing can provide strategic insights as to whether a person newly diagnosed with HIV recently acquired their infection or not. To understand potential biases associated with HIV recency testing, we explored the extent sample type…
View article: Risk differentiated microplanning among female sex workers in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework
Risk differentiated microplanning among female sex workers in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework Open
Introduction Globally, female sex workers (FSW) are nine times more likely to acquire HIV than women in the wider population. “Microplanning”, an enhanced peer outreach approach, has demonstrated effectiveness in engaging FSWs in HIV servi…
View article: Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe
Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe Open
Condomless sex was common and varied based on FSW age, partner type, experiencing violence during sex, and KP programme contact. These findings emphasize the need for continued condom promotion, counseling, violence mitigation, and trainin…
View article: Recent infection testing to inform HIV prevention responses and surveillance in a programme context: lessons from implementation within a nationally scaled female sex worker programme in Zimbabwe
Recent infection testing to inform HIV prevention responses and surveillance in a programme context: lessons from implementation within a nationally scaled female sex worker programme in Zimbabwe Open
Introduction In the context of key population HIV testing programmes, identifying new HIV acquisitions, tracking incidence, and responding with prevention and treatment interventions will be critical for achieving HIV epidemic control. Lab…
View article: Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe
Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe Open
Background: Compared with the general female population, female sex workers (FSWs) experience a greater burden of STIs, including HIV. Consistent condom use reduces HIV risk; however, while many FSWs are aware of condom efficacy, this know…
View article: Comparison of Empirically Derived and Model-Based Estimates of Key Population HIV Incidence and the Distribution of New Infections by Population Group in Sub-Saharan Africa
Comparison of Empirically Derived and Model-Based Estimates of Key Population HIV Incidence and the Distribution of New Infections by Population Group in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background: The distribution of new HIV infections among key populations, including female sex workers (FSWs), gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWID) are essential information to guide an HIV …
View article: Temporal Trends and Risk Factors for HIV Seroconversion Among Female Sex Workers Accessing Zimbabwe's National Sex Worker Programme: An Analysis of Routinely Collected HIV Testing Data between 2009 and 2019
Temporal Trends and Risk Factors for HIV Seroconversion Among Female Sex Workers Accessing Zimbabwe's National Sex Worker Programme: An Analysis of Routinely Collected HIV Testing Data between 2009 and 2019 Open
View article: Association between HIV stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among adults living with HIV: baseline findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial in Zambia and South Africa
Association between HIV stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among adults living with HIV: baseline findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial in Zambia and South Africa Open
Objectives Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) leads to viral suppression for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and is critical for both individual health and reducing onward HIV transmission. HIV stigma is a risk factor that can underm…
View article: Economic Shocks and Risky Sexual Behaviours: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Economic Shocks and Risky Sexual Behaviours: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
View article: Implementing prevention policies for mother-to-child transmission of HIV in rural Malawi, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania, 2013–2016
Implementing prevention policies for mother-to-child transmission of HIV in rural Malawi, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania, 2013–2016 Open
Progress has been made in implementing PMTCT policy in these settings. However, persistent gaps across the infant cascade of care and supply-chain challenges, risk undermining infant HIV elimination goals.
View article: The psychosocial and service delivery impact of genomic testing for inherited retinal dystrophies
The psychosocial and service delivery impact of genomic testing for inherited retinal dystrophies Open