Sofia Ryan
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View article: PrEP discontinuation, cycling, and risk: Understanding the dynamic nature of PrEP use among female sex workers in South Africa
PrEP discontinuation, cycling, and risk: Understanding the dynamic nature of PrEP use among female sex workers in South Africa Open
PrEP cycling among women is thought to be safe when there are distinct “seasons of risk.” However, cyclical PrEP use over short periods may be associated with increased risk of HIV acquisition. We aimed to characterize key social ecologica…
View article: The geography of emergency department-based HIV testing in South Africa: Can patients link to care?
The geography of emergency department-based HIV testing in South Africa: Can patients link to care? Open
This research was supported by the South African Medical Research Council, the Division of Intramural Research, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Glob…
View article: The Impact of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes on HIV Testing Acceptance among Patients in an Emergency Department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Impact of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes on HIV Testing Acceptance among Patients in an Emergency Department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Background: Transmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and …
View article: The Impact of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes on HIV Testing Acceptance among Patients in an Emergency Department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Impact of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes on HIV Testing Acceptance among Patients in an Emergency Department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Background: Transmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and …
View article: Targeting the HIV Epidemic in South Africa: The Need for Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments
Targeting the HIV Epidemic in South Africa: The Need for Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments Open
Our study not only observed a high prevalence and incidence of HIV among ED patients but also highlights significant attrition along the HIV care cascade for HIV positive individuals. Furthermore, despite developing an optimal testing envi…