Laurie Andrews
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View article: Evaluating community knowledge of tuberculosis preventive therapy in rural South Africa
Evaluating community knowledge of tuberculosis preventive therapy in rural South Africa Open
Background Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) effectively reduces TB incidence among people living with HIV, but implementation remains suboptimal and data on community knowledge of TPT is needed. We sought to understand community membe…
View article: Correction: HIV risk profile and prevention needs of individuals seeking monkeypox (mpox) vaccination in an urban clinic in the U.S.: a brief report
Correction: HIV risk profile and prevention needs of individuals seeking monkeypox (mpox) vaccination in an urban clinic in the U.S.: a brief report Open
Eighty-one of 210 individuals approached completed surveys (survey acceptance and completion rate 38.6%).Majority were cisgender-male (76/81; 93.8%), Caucasian (48/79; 60.8%), with median age 28 years (IQR 24-40).Nine of 81 (11.5%) self-re…
View article: HIV risk profile and prevention needs of individuals seeking monkeypox (mpox) vaccination in an urban clinic in the U.S.: a brief report
HIV risk profile and prevention needs of individuals seeking monkeypox (mpox) vaccination in an urban clinic in the U.S.: a brief report Open
Background Our study survey assessed HIV risk profile and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among HIV-negative individuals seeking mpox vaccination, elucidating HIV prevention gaps and opportunities. Methods Anonymous cross-sectional sur…
View article: Long-term quantitative assessment of anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein immunogenicity (QUASI) after COVID-19 vaccination in older people living with HIV (PWH)
Long-term quantitative assessment of anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein immunogenicity (QUASI) after COVID-19 vaccination in older people living with HIV (PWH) Open
View article: Qualitative assessment of anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 spike protein immunogenicity (QUASI) after COVID‐19 vaccination in older people living with HIV
Qualitative assessment of anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 spike protein immunogenicity (QUASI) after COVID‐19 vaccination in older people living with HIV Open
Objectives Effective and safe COVID‐19 vaccines have been developed and have resulted in decreased incidence and severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection and can decrease secondary transmission. Ho…
View article: Structural barriers to implementing recommended tuberculosis preventive treatment in primary care clinics in rural South Africa
Structural barriers to implementing recommended tuberculosis preventive treatment in primary care clinics in rural South Africa Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) in people with HIV (PWH), yet implementation remains poor, especially in rural communities. We examined factors influencing TPT initiation in PWH on ant…
View article: 1883. Factors Associated with Stigma Toward Isoniazid-Preventative Therapy in a Rural Community of South Africa
1883. Factors Associated with Stigma Toward Isoniazid-Preventative Therapy in a Rural Community of South Africa Open
Background Patients living with HIV should receive isoniazid-preventative therapy (IPT) in order to prevent tuberculosis (TB). In South Africa, IPT implementation has decelerated. Stigma is frequently found to be a barrier to treatment. We…
View article: Integrated Tuberculosis/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Community-Based Case Finding in Rural South Africa: Implications for Tuberculosis Control Efforts
Integrated Tuberculosis/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Community-Based Case Finding in Rural South Africa: Implications for Tuberculosis Control Efforts Open
Background Intensive case finding is endorsed for tuberculosis (TB) control in high-risk populations. Novel case-finding strategies are needed in hard-to-reach rural populations with high prevalence of TB and human immunodeficiency virus (…
View article: A Study of the Knowledge and Beliefs Held by Patients Infected With HIV and Their HIV Healthcare Providers Regarding Single-Tablet Regimens (STR). (KNABSTR Study)
A Study of the Knowledge and Beliefs Held by Patients Infected With HIV and Their HIV Healthcare Providers Regarding Single-Tablet Regimens (STR). (KNABSTR Study) Open