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View article: Decreasing adult prevalence of advanced HIV disease from two Population-based HIV Impact Assessments in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, 2015–2023
Decreasing adult prevalence of advanced HIV disease from two Population-based HIV Impact Assessments in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, 2015–2023 Open
Background Limited population data exist assessing trends in advanced HIV disease (AHD) in the test-and-treat era. We examined changes in AHD prevalence from 2015-17 (round 1) and 2019-23 (round 2) in seven African countries. Methods We po…
View article: Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in Kenya: A study nested in the Kenya Population-based HIV Impact Assessment 2018
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in Kenya: A study nested in the Kenya Population-based HIV Impact Assessment 2018 Open
Background Sub-Saharan Africa region bears the highest chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection burden worldwide. National estimates of HBV burden are necessary for a viral hepatitis program planning. This study estimated the national pre…
View article: Comparison of HIV prevalence, incidence, and viral load suppression in Zambia population-based HIV impact assessments from 2016 and 2021
Comparison of HIV prevalence, incidence, and viral load suppression in Zambia population-based HIV impact assessments from 2016 and 2021 Open
Background: The Zambian government has implemented a public health response to control the HIV epidemic in the country. Zambia conducted a population-based HIV impact assessment (ZAMPHIA) survey in 2021 to assess the status of the HIV epid…
View article: HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus infection and male circumcision in five Sub-Saharan African countries: Findings from the Population-based HIV Impact Assessment surveys, 2015–2019
HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus infection and male circumcision in five Sub-Saharan African countries: Findings from the Population-based HIV Impact Assessment surveys, 2015–2019 Open
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has primarily been promoted for HIV prevention. Evidence also supports that male circumcision offers protection against other sexually transmitted infections. This analysis assessed the effect of …
View article: The epidemiology of HIV population viral load in twelve sub-Saharan African countries
The epidemiology of HIV population viral load in twelve sub-Saharan African countries Open
Background We examined the epidemiology and transmission potential of HIV population viral load (VL) in 12 sub-Saharan African countries. Methods We analyzed data from Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs), large national househo…
View article: Factors associated with viral suppression among adults living with <scp>HIV</scp> on antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria: Analysis of a population‐based survey, 2018
Factors associated with viral suppression among adults living with <span>HIV</span> on antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria: Analysis of a population‐based survey, 2018 Open
Objective Viral load suppression (VLS) is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with HIV as well as minimizing the likelihood of HIV transmission to uninfected persons. The objective of this study was to identify factors …
View article: A national household survey on HIV prevalence and clinical cascade among children aged ≤15 years in Kenya (2018)
A national household survey on HIV prevalence and clinical cascade among children aged ≤15 years in Kenya (2018) Open
We analyzed data from the 2018 Kenya Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (KENPHIA), a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey, to estimate the burden and prevalence of pediatric HIV infection, identify associated factors, and …
View article: HIV Incidence, Recent HIV Infection, and Associated Factors, Kenya, 2007–2018
HIV Incidence, Recent HIV Infection, and Associated Factors, Kenya, 2007–2018 Open
Nationally representative surveys provide an opportunity to assess trends in recent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection based on assays for recent HIV infection. We assessed HIV incidence in Kenya in 2018 and trends in recent HIV …
View article: Evaluation of accuracy and performance of self-reported HIV and antiretroviral therapy status in the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (2018)
Evaluation of accuracy and performance of self-reported HIV and antiretroviral therapy status in the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (2018) Open
Background Data on awareness of HIV status among people living with HIV (PLHIV) are critical to estimating progress toward epidemic control. To ascertain the accuracy of self-reported HIV status and antiretroviral drug (ARV) use in the Nig…
View article: Methods for conducting trends analysis: roadmap for comparing outcomes from three national HIV Population-based household surveys in Kenya (2007, 2012, and 2018)
Methods for conducting trends analysis: roadmap for comparing outcomes from three national HIV Population-based household surveys in Kenya (2007, 2012, and 2018) Open
Background For assessing the HIV epidemic in Kenya, a series of independent HIV indicator household-based surveys of similar design can be used to investigate the trends in key indicators relevant to HIV prevention and control and to descr…
View article: Slack, Social Justice, and Online Technical Communication Pedagogy
Slack, Social Justice, and Online Technical Communication Pedagogy Open
This Methodologies and Approaches piece interfaces conversations about social justice pedagogies in technical and professional communication (TPC), Black TPC, and online TPC instruction to discuss the social justice affordances of Slack in…
View article: Mapping HIV prevalence in Nigeria using small area estimates to develop a targeted HIV intervention strategy
Mapping HIV prevalence in Nigeria using small area estimates to develop a targeted HIV intervention strategy Open
Objective Although geographically specific data can help target HIV prevention and treatment strategies, Nigeria relies on national- and state-level estimates for policymaking and intervention planning. We calculated sub-state estimates al…
View article: Methods for Conducting Trends Analysis: Roadmap for Comparing Outcomes from Three National HIV Population-Based Household Surveys in Kenya (2007, 2012, and 2018)
Methods for Conducting Trends Analysis: Roadmap for Comparing Outcomes from Three National HIV Population-Based Household Surveys in Kenya (2007, 2012, and 2018) Open
Background For assessing the HIV epidemic in Kenya, a series of independent HIV indicator household-based surveys of similar design can be used to assess trends in key indicators relevant to HIV prevention and control and to describe geogr…
View article: Optimizing community linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy Initiation: Lessons from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) and their adaptation in Nigeria ART Surge
Optimizing community linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy Initiation: Lessons from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) and their adaptation in Nigeria ART Surge Open
Background Ineffective linkage to care (LTC) is a known challenge for community HIV testing. To overcome this challenge, a robust linkage to care strategy was adopted by the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The NA…
View article: Lessons From Rapid Field Implementation of an HIV Population-Based Survey in Nigeria, 2018
Lessons From Rapid Field Implementation of an HIV Population-Based Survey in Nigeria, 2018 Open
Background: The need for accurate HIV annual program planning data motivated the compressed timeline for the 2018 Nigerian HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The survey team used stakeholder cooperation and responsive design, us…
View article: Unawareness of HIV Infection Among Men Aged 15–59 Years in 13 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Findings From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessments, 2015–2019
Unawareness of HIV Infection Among Men Aged 15–59 Years in 13 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Findings From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessments, 2015–2019 Open
Background: Identifying men living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is critical to end the epidemic. We describe the underlying factors of unawareness among men aged 15–59 years who ever tested for HIV in 13 SSA countries. Methods: Usi…
View article: HIV Incidence by Male Circumcision Status From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment Surveys—Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2015–2017
HIV Incidence by Male Circumcision Status From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment Surveys—Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2015–2017 Open
Background: Male circumcision (MC) offers men lifelong partial protection from heterosexually acquired HIV infection. The impact of MC on HIV incidence has not been quantified in nationally representative samples. Data from the population-…
View article: Effect of Providing Conditional Economic Compensation on Uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Kenya: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of Providing Conditional Economic Compensation on Uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Kenya: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Novel strategies are needed to increase the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in sub-Saharan Africa and enhance the effectiveness of male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy.
View article: Ghana’s HIV epidemic and PEPFAR’s contribution towards epidemic control
Ghana’s HIV epidemic and PEPFAR’s contribution towards epidemic control Open
This manuscript has been supported by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).