John E. Sidle
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View article: Differences between self-reported and electronically monitored adherence among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting
Differences between self-reported and electronically monitored adherence among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting Open
Measurement of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by patient self-report is common in resource-limited settings but widely believed to overstate actual adherence. The extent to which these measures overstate adherence has not been e…
View article: Mobile phone technologies improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a resource-limited setting: a randomized controlled trial of text message reminders
Mobile phone technologies improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a resource-limited setting: a randomized controlled trial of text message reminders Open
There is limited evidence on whether growing mobile phone availability in sub-Saharan Africa can be used to promote high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study tested the efficacy of short message service (SMS) reminders on …
View article: A randomized clinical trial of a group cognitive–behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected outpatients in western Kenya
A randomized clinical trial of a group cognitive–behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected outpatients in western Kenya Open
Background and aims Culturally relevant and feasible interventions are needed to address limited professional resources in sub‐Saharan Africa for behaviorally treating the dual epidemics of HIV and alcohol use disorder. This study tested t…
View article: Accuracy of oral HIV self-tests in Kenya
Accuracy of oral HIV self-tests in Kenya Open
De-identified data used in the analysis published in the final report to 3ie on the project, "Accuracy of Oral HIV Self-tests in Kenya" (project code TW2.1.02). This project was funded under Thematic Window 2 on HIV self-testing.
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View article: Task-shifting alcohol interventions for HIV+ persons in Kenya: a cost-benefit analysis
Task-shifting alcohol interventions for HIV+ persons in Kenya: a cost-benefit analysis Open
This paper uses data derived from "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment to Reduce Alcohol Use Among HIV-Infected Kenyans (KHBS)" with ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT00792519 on 11/17/2008; and preliminary data from "A Stage 2 Cognitive-behav…
View article: Factors associated with HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Western Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Western Kenya: a cross-sectional study Open
HIV diagnosis is an important step in the HIV cascade of prevention and treatment. However, men who have sex with men in low- and middle-income countries have limited access to HIV care services. We examined factors associated with prior H…
View article: Accuracy and Acceptability of Oral Fluid HIV Self-Testing in a General Adult Population in Kenya
Accuracy and Acceptability of Oral Fluid HIV Self-Testing in a General Adult Population in Kenya Open
We evaluated performance, accuracy, and acceptability parameters of unsupervised oral fluid (OF) HIV self-testing (HIVST) in a general population in western Kenya. In a prospective validation design, we enrolled 240 adults to perform rapid…
View article: Assessing the impact of a primary care electronic medical record system in three Kenyan rural health centers
Assessing the impact of a primary care electronic medical record system in three Kenyan rural health centers Open
Objective Efficient, effective health care requires rapid availability of patient information. We designed, implemented, and assessed the impact of a primary care electronic medical record (EMR) in three rural Kenyan health centers. Method…
View article: Implementation and Operational Research
Implementation and Operational Research Open
Although ART adherence was discussed with most patients, time was limited. Reproductive counseling was provided to only half of the patients, and "positive prevention" messaging was minimal. There are strategic opportunities to enhance cou…