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View article: Experiences and self-care efforts among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya, during COVID-19
Experiences and self-care efforts among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya, during COVID-19 Open
Background: Although the COVID-19 measures were aimed at the public good, they resulted in massive economic disruptions. We explored female sex workers’ (FSWs) experiences and self-care efforts following the deployment of COVID-19 containm…
View article: Associations of hair cortisol levels with violence, poor mental health, and harmful alcohol and other substance use among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Associations of hair cortisol levels with violence, poor mental health, and harmful alcohol and other substance use among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Violence, poor mental health, and harmful substance use are commonly experienced by female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa, all of which are associated with increased HIV susceptibility. We aimed to investigate the associations be…
View article: Are violence, harmful alcohol/substance use and poor mental health associated with increased genital inflammation?: A longitudinal cohort study with HIV-negative female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Are violence, harmful alcohol/substance use and poor mental health associated with increased genital inflammation?: A longitudinal cohort study with HIV-negative female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Violence, alcohol use, substance use and poor mental health have been linked with increased HIV acquisition risk, and genital inflammation enhances HIV susceptibility. We examined whether past 6 month experience of these exposures was asso…
View article: Factors Associated with Usage of Oral-PrEP among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya, Assessed by Self-Report and a Point-of-Care Urine Tenofovir Immunoassay
Factors Associated with Usage of Oral-PrEP among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya, Assessed by Self-Report and a Point-of-Care Urine Tenofovir Immunoassay Open
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at reducing HIV acquisition. We aimed to estimate usage of oral-PrEP, and factors associated with adherence among female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya, using a novel point-of-care …
View article: Applying the Effective Programme Coverage framework to assess gaps in HIV prevention programmes for female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: findings from an expanded Polling Booth Survey
Applying the Effective Programme Coverage framework to assess gaps in HIV prevention programmes for female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: findings from an expanded Polling Booth Survey Open
Introduction Measuring the coverage of HIV prevention services for key populations (KPs) has consistently been a challenge for national HIV programmes. The current frameworks and measurement methods lack emphasis on effective coverage, occ…
View article: Assessing Outcomes in HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs With Female Sex Workers and Men Who Have Sex With Men: Expanded Polling Booth Survey Protocol
Assessing Outcomes in HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs With Female Sex Workers and Men Who Have Sex With Men: Expanded Polling Booth Survey Protocol Open
Background Assessing HIV outcomes in key population prevention programs is a crucial component of the program cycle, as it facilitates improved planning and monitoring of anticipated results. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and A…
View article: The epidemiology of HIV infection among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: A structural determinants and life-course perspective
The epidemiology of HIV infection among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: A structural determinants and life-course perspective Open
High HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) is heavily influenced by structural determinants (e.g. criminalisation of sex work; violence) and significant life events (e.g. orphanhood, teenage pregnancy). This study aims to understa…
View article: Forced Vaginal Sex and Genital Immune Correlates of HIV Risk: A Prospective Study
Forced Vaginal Sex and Genital Immune Correlates of HIV Risk: A Prospective Study Open
View article: Surviving pandemic control measures: The experiences of female sex workers during COVID-19 in Nairobi, Kenya
Surviving pandemic control measures: The experiences of female sex workers during COVID-19 in Nairobi, Kenya Open
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenya Ministry of Health instituted movement cessation measures and limits on face-to-face meetings. We explore the ways in which female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi were affected by the COVI…
View article: Childhood and adolescent factors shaping vulnerability to underage entry into sex work: a quantitative hierarchical analysis of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Childhood and adolescent factors shaping vulnerability to underage entry into sex work: a quantitative hierarchical analysis of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Objective To explore factors associated with early age at entry into sex work, among a cohort of female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya. Background Younger age at sex work initiation increases the risk of HIV acquisition, condom non-u…
View article: Assessing Outcomes in HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs With Female Sex Workers and Men Who Have Sex With Men: Expanded Polling Booth Survey Protocol (Preprint)
Assessing Outcomes in HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs With Female Sex Workers and Men Who Have Sex With Men: Expanded Polling Booth Survey Protocol (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Assessing HIV outcomes in key population prevention programs is a crucial component of the program cycle, as it facilitates improved planning and monitoring of anticipated results. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and …
View article: Violence across the Life Course and Implications for Intervention Design: Findings from the Maisha Fiti Study with Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Violence across the Life Course and Implications for Intervention Design: Findings from the Maisha Fiti Study with Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
We examined violence experiences among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya, and how these relate to HIV risk using a life course perspective. Baseline behavioural–biological surveys were conducted with 1003 FSWs June-December 2019.…
View article: Conducting Violence and Mental Health Research with Female Sex Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethical Considerations, Challenges, and Lessons Learned from the Maisha Fiti Study in Nairobi, Kenya
Conducting Violence and Mental Health Research with Female Sex Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethical Considerations, Challenges, and Lessons Learned from the Maisha Fiti Study in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Conducting violence and mental health research during the COVID-19 pandemic with vulnerable groups such as female sex workers (FSWs) required care to ensure that participants and the research team were not harmed. Potential risks and harm …
View article: Syndemic of factors that shape the early lives of women who enter into sex work: a qualitative methods study from Nairobi, Kenya
Syndemic of factors that shape the early lives of women who enter into sex work: a qualitative methods study from Nairobi, Kenya Open
Objective To explore the structural and social co-factors that shape the early lives of women who enter sex work in Nairobi, Kenya. Design Thematic analysis of qualitative data collected as part of the Maisha Fiti study among female sex wo…
View article: Experiences and Self-Care Efforts Among FSWs in Nairobi, Kenya, During COVID-19
Experiences and Self-Care Efforts Among FSWs in Nairobi, Kenya, During COVID-19 Open
View article: Feasibility of conducting HIV prevention trials among key populations in Nairobi, Kenya
Feasibility of conducting HIV prevention trials among key populations in Nairobi, Kenya Open
View article: Mental health challenges and perceived risks among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Mental health challenges and perceived risks among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) in Kenya are at an increased risk of violence, poverty, police arrest, and problematic alcohol and other substance use, all of which are linked to poor mental health and suicidal ideation. Despite the p…
View article: Remote methods for research on violence against women and children: lessons and challenges from research during the COVID-19 pandemic
Remote methods for research on violence against women and children: lessons and challenges from research during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Collecting data to understand violence against women and children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to inform violence prevention and response efforts. Although researchers across fields have pivoted to remote rather than…
View article: Feasibility of conducting HIV prevention trials among key populations in Nairobi, Kenya
Feasibility of conducting HIV prevention trials among key populations in Nairobi, Kenya Open
ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of conducting HIV prevention trials among key populations in Nairobi, Kenya.BackgroundHIV prevention trials require the inclusion of those at high risk of HIV infection and their informed decision to take…
View article: Harmful Alcohol and Drug Use Is Associated with Syndemic Risk Factors among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Harmful Alcohol and Drug Use Is Associated with Syndemic Risk Factors among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background: Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are at high risk of harmful alcohol and other drug use. We use quantitative data to describe the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use and identify associated occupational and socio-economic risk fa…
View article: URCHOICE: Preferences for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Options for HIV Prevention Among Kenyan men who have sex with men and Transgender Women in Nairobi, Kisumu and the Coast
URCHOICE: Preferences for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Options for HIV Prevention Among Kenyan men who have sex with men and Transgender Women in Nairobi, Kisumu and the Coast Open
View article: Beaten but not down! Exploring resilience among female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya
Beaten but not down! Exploring resilience among female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background In Kenya sex work is illegal and those engaged in the trade are stigmatized and marginalized. We explored how female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya, utilize different resources to navigate the negative consequences of the work th…
View article: Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of mental health problems and suicide risk. Few longitudinal studies have examined risk factors for poor mental health among FSWs. Methods Maisha Fiti is a longitudinal study among FSWs…
View article: Disparities in HIV/STI burden and care coverage among men and transgender persons who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Disparities in HIV/STI burden and care coverage among men and transgender persons who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of, and associations, with HIV and metrics of HIV care engagement in a representative population of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and transgender persons (TP…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
View article: Age-dependent inequalities in HIV/STI burden and care receipt among men and transgender persons who have sex with men in Nairobi
Age-dependent inequalities in HIV/STI burden and care receipt among men and transgender persons who have sex with men in Nairobi Open
Background Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and transgender persons (TP) bear high burdens of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in sub-Saharan Africa, yet evidence of HIV care coverage for these …
View article: Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal behaviour among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: findings from the Maisha Fiti study
Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal behaviour among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: findings from the Maisha Fiti study Open
Aims Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, violence and harmful alcohol/substance are associated with poor mental health outcomes in the general population. These risks are likely to be exacerbated among Female Sex Workers (FSWs),…
View article: HIV burden and correlates of infection among transfeminine people and cisgender men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: an observational study
HIV burden and correlates of infection among transfeminine people and cisgender men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: an observational study Open
View article: Additional file 1 of Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Additional file 1 of Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya Open
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View article: Online socializing among men who have sex with men and transgender people in Nairobi and Johannesburg and implications for public health‐related research and health promotion: an analysis of qualitative and respondent‐driven sampling survey data
Online socializing among men who have sex with men and transgender people in Nairobi and Johannesburg and implications for public health‐related research and health promotion: an analysis of qualitative and respondent‐driven sampling survey data Open
Introduction There is little published literature about gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and transgender individuals (MSM and TG)’s use of social media in sub‐Saharan Africa, despite repressive social and/or criminalizing …