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View article: “Build back the confidence”: qualitative exploration of community experiences with polio vaccination in the Covid-19 context in Cameroon and Ethiopia
“Build back the confidence”: qualitative exploration of community experiences with polio vaccination in the Covid-19 context in Cameroon and Ethiopia Open
Despite the challenges to vaccination campaigns experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, it was anticipated that the Polio Programme would continue to experience community support for OPV with appropriate messaging and community coordinat…
View article: Meta-analysis of Pregnancy Events in Biomedical HIV Prevention Trials in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Gender Transformative Trials
Meta-analysis of Pregnancy Events in Biomedical HIV Prevention Trials in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Gender Transformative Trials Open
Historically, pregnant and lactating populations (PLP) have been excluded or disenrolled from biomedical HIV prevention trials, despite being more likely to acquire HIV during pregnancy and the post-partum period. We conducted a meta-analy…
View article: Assessing the effect of COVida orphans and vulnerable children support services on viral load coverage and suppression among children and adolescents living with HIV in four provinces in Mozambique
Assessing the effect of COVida orphans and vulnerable children support services on viral load coverage and suppression among children and adolescents living with HIV in four provinces in Mozambique Open
Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programs focusing on improving HIV outcomes for children and adolescents living with HIV (C&ALHIV) may improve viral load (VL) testing coverage, a critical step toward achieving VL suppression. In Moza…
View article: PrEP Method Switching: Will it Yield Greater Coverage of HIV Protection? Applying Lessons Learned from Family Planning to Guide Future Research in the Context of PrEP Choice
PrEP Method Switching: Will it Yield Greater Coverage of HIV Protection? Applying Lessons Learned from Family Planning to Guide Future Research in the Context of PrEP Choice Open
View article: Drug-drug interactions between antiretrovirals and hormonal contraception: An updated systematic review
Drug-drug interactions between antiretrovirals and hormonal contraception: An updated systematic review Open
Most ARVs and HCs may be used safely and effectively together. Efavirenz-based ART requires careful counseling and data for possible interactions between HCs and new ARV classes are anticipated.
View article: Use of a hybrid digital training approach for hormonal IUD providers in Nigeria: results from a mixed method study
Use of a hybrid digital training approach for hormonal IUD providers in Nigeria: results from a mixed method study Open
View article: Systematic review of the values and preferences regarding the use of injectable pre‐exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV acquisition
Systematic review of the values and preferences regarding the use of injectable pre‐exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV acquisition Open
Introduction Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an important HIV prevention option. Two randomized trials have provided efficacy evidence for long‐acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB‐LA) as PrEP. In considering CAB‐LA as an additional PrEP…
View article: Nutritional Content of Popular Menu Items from Online Food Delivery Applications in Bangkok, Thailand: Are They Healthy?
Nutritional Content of Popular Menu Items from Online Food Delivery Applications in Bangkok, Thailand: Are They Healthy? Open
The rise in online food delivery (OFD) applications has increased access to a myriad of ready-to-eat options, which may lead to unhealthier food choices. Our objective was to assess the nutritional profile of popular menu items available t…
View article: Safety and efficacy of long-acting injectable cabotegravir as preexposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV acquisition
Safety and efficacy of long-acting injectable cabotegravir as preexposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV acquisition Open
Objective: HIV remains a significant burden, despite expanding HIV prevention tools. Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is a new preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) product. We reviewed existing evidence to determine the efficacy and …
View article: Exploring public perceptions of vaccine-derived poliovirus and a novel oral polio vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and Nigeria
Exploring public perceptions of vaccine-derived poliovirus and a novel oral polio vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and Nigeria Open
Despite initial concerns, stakeholders felt nOPV2 would ultimately be accepted by caregivers. However, public health officials have a small window for "getting things right" when introducing nOPV2. Strategic communication interventions add…
View article: Using structural equation modeling to explore the pathways between a social norms-shifting intervention and couple communication for family planning in Kinshasa, DRC
Using structural equation modeling to explore the pathways between a social norms-shifting intervention and couple communication for family planning in Kinshasa, DRC Open
Background. Approaches to shifting social norms are an increasingly common component of interventions seeking to promote family planning (FP) use. Yet, gaps remain in our understanding of how these norms-shifting interventions (NSIs) work,…
View article: Investigating the importance of girls’ mathematical identity within United States STEM programmes: a systematic review
Investigating the importance of girls’ mathematical identity within United States STEM programmes: a systematic review Open
We conducted a systematic review to generate a comprehensive understanding of cisgendered girls' mathematical identity within the United States to better understand: (a) how mathematical identity is associated with girls' participation, en…
View article: Analyzing program data and promotional approaches to inform best practices from a mobile phone-based reproductive health message program in Afghanistan
Analyzing program data and promotional approaches to inform best practices from a mobile phone-based reproductive health message program in Afghanistan Open
Objective Digital health technologies have contributed to the adoption of beneficial reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) behaviors through social and behavior change programming, including in hard-to-reach settings. O…
View article: Using financial diaries to understand the economic lives of HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers in PMTCT in Zomba, Malawi
Using financial diaries to understand the economic lives of HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers in PMTCT in Zomba, Malawi Open
Background Economic strengthening (ES) interventions can address economic barriers to retention and adherence (R&A) to antiretroviral therapy in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. To inform tailoring of ES activit…
View article: ASPIRES Malawi Financial Diaries for Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Study, 2018-2019
ASPIRES Malawi Financial Diaries for Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Study, 2018-2019 Open
FHI 360’s Accelerating Strategies for Practical Innovation and Research in Economic Strengthening (ASPIRES) project aimed to support gender-sensitive programming, research and learning to improve the economic security of highly vulnerable …
View article: Adapting a health video library for use in Afghanistan: provider-level acceptability and lessons for strengthening operational feasibility
Adapting a health video library for use in Afghanistan: provider-level acceptability and lessons for strengthening operational feasibility Open
View article: Microfinance, health, and empowerment: Evaluating the effect of an integrated intervention on client revenue and profit in Benin
Microfinance, health, and empowerment: Evaluating the effect of an integrated intervention on client revenue and profit in Benin Open
Greater emphasis is being placed on cross-sectoral development approaches, including the integration of microfinance and health services. Experts suggest that coordinating resources across sectors may produce synergistic effects. For insta…
View article: Evaluating the effect of integrated microfinance and health interventions: an updated review of the evidence
Evaluating the effect of integrated microfinance and health interventions: an updated review of the evidence Open
Integrated microfinance and health education programs were effective, though longer intervention periods are necessary to measure more complex pathways to health status. The effect of microfinance combined with other health components was …