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View article: Uptake of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Zimbabwe: the CHIEDZA study
Uptake of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Zimbabwe: the CHIEDZA study Open
View article: A Scoping Review of Human Teratogens and Their Impact on the Developing Brain: A Contribution From the <scp>ConcePTION</scp> Project
A Scoping Review of Human Teratogens and Their Impact on the Developing Brain: A Contribution From the <span>ConcePTION</span> Project Open
Certain medications, when used during pregnancy, are known to impact human prenatal development. Historically, little attention has been given to the impact of in utero exposure on the developing brain, despite the significance of known te…
View article: Recreational Use of Efavirenz by Young People Living With HIV in Zimbabwe
Recreational Use of Efavirenz by Young People Living With HIV in Zimbabwe Open
View article: HIV Testing Uptake in a Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for Youth and Impact on Population-Level Prevalence of Undiagnosed HIV in Zimbabwe
HIV Testing Uptake in a Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for Youth and Impact on Population-Level Prevalence of Undiagnosed HIV in Zimbabwe Open
Although community-based integrated HIV/SRH achieved high HIV testing uptake, there was no impact on population-level prevalence of undiagnosed HIV. Concerted efforts are needed to identify and reach those at highest risk, and to address s…
View article: Effect of long-term azithromycin treatment on gut microbial diversity in children and adolescents with HIV-associated chronic lung disease
Effect of long-term azithromycin treatment on gut microbial diversity in children and adolescents with HIV-associated chronic lung disease Open
View article: A cluster-randomized trial of interventions for adolescent mental disorders in Zimbabwe
A cluster-randomized trial of interventions for adolescent mental disorders in Zimbabwe Open
Purpose Young people have low uptake of mental health. We compared two task-shifted mental health care models, i.e., adult Friendship Bench (FB) delivered by community health workers and Youth Friendship Bench (YouFB) delivered by trained …
View article: Incidence of and outcomes of pregnancy in adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV infection in Southern Africa
Incidence of and outcomes of pregnancy in adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV infection in Southern Africa Open
Background The scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has enabled more children living with HIV to reach adolescence and become sexually active. We investigated pregnancy incidence and outcomes among adolescents with perinatally acquired…
View article: Integrated community-based HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for youth: a cluster-randomized trial
Integrated community-based HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for youth: a cluster-randomized trial Open
View article: “Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru”
“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” Open
View article: Use of biometrics to evaluate intervention coverage and contamination in a cluster randomised trial in Zimbabwe
Use of biometrics to evaluate intervention coverage and contamination in a cluster randomised trial in Zimbabwe Open
Introduction Low intervention uptake and contamination can dilute effects of cluster randomised trials (CRTs) but can be difficult to assess. We investigated the feasibility of digital fingerprints to assess intervention coverage and conta…
View article: Awareness, access to and uptake of HIV prevention interventions among youth in Zimbabwe: a population-based survey
Awareness, access to and uptake of HIV prevention interventions among youth in Zimbabwe: a population-based survey Open
View article: Young people, ART, and adherence
Young people, ART, and adherence Open
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among young people living with human immunodeficiency virus (YPLWH) is lower than in other age-groups. Electronic monitoring devices may improve adherence behavior in chronic diseases. …
View article: The influence of HIV on body composition and its relationship with physical function in mid-life women: a cross-sectional study from Zimbabwe
The influence of HIV on body composition and its relationship with physical function in mid-life women: a cross-sectional study from Zimbabwe Open
Women living with HIV were more likely to experience adverse changes in body composition through menopause; fat mass gains were associated with risk of falls.
View article: Barriers to and facilitators of linkage to care following hypertension and diabetes screening among health workers in Zimbabwe: A mixed method study
Barriers to and facilitators of linkage to care following hypertension and diabetes screening among health workers in Zimbabwe: A mixed method study Open
The benefits of screening for any condition are only realised if individuals who screen positive link to care services. We investigated linkage to hypertension and diabetes care by healthcare workers accessing a comprehensive health check …
View article: Was the decline in Neisseria gonorrhoeae prevalence in the STICH trial real? – Authors' reply
Was the decline in Neisseria gonorrhoeae prevalence in the STICH trial real? – Authors' reply Open
View article: The association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and parathyroid hormone in adolescents living with HIV in southern Africa: a cross-sectional study
The association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and parathyroid hormone in adolescents living with HIV in southern Africa: a cross-sectional study Open
Low vitamin D associated with high parathyroid hormone (PTH) is common in HIV infection. We determined the association between total 25(OH)D and PTH in adolescents living with HIV, in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Adolescents (11–19 years) perinata…
View article: Patterns of linear growth among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Patterns of linear growth among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe and Zambia Open
View article: Evaluation of a novel point-of-care lateral flow assay screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection among pregnant women in Zimbabwe
Evaluation of a novel point-of-care lateral flow assay screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection among pregnant women in Zimbabwe Open
Affordable, easy-to-use and rapid diagnostics may support a move away from syndromic management for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in resource-constrained settings. A lateral flow assay for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG-LFA) has shown …
View article: Reduced bone density accrual among peripubertal boys with HIV in Zimbabwe
Reduced bone density accrual among peripubertal boys with HIV in Zimbabwe Open
Objective: To investigate bone density accrual over 1 year among peripubertal children with HIV (CWH) compared to children without infection (CWOH); and risk factors associated with bone density accrual among CWH. Design: A prospective coh…
View article: P-563. Low level viremia is associated with viral non-suppression within 96 weeks among adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV: a prospective cohort study
P-563. Low level viremia is associated with viral non-suppression within 96 weeks among adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV: a prospective cohort study Open
Background Viral suppression, defined as having a viral load (VL) < 1,000 cop/mL is used as the threshold for antiretroviral treatment (ART) changes in WHO guidelines. It is unclear whether those with low-level viremia (LLV) (VL 60-999 …
View article: Trabecular bone deficits predominate in the appendicular skeleton of midlife women living with HIV: findings from a cross-sectional study in Zimbabwe
Trabecular bone deficits predominate in the appendicular skeleton of midlife women living with HIV: findings from a cross-sectional study in Zimbabwe Open
HIV-related mortality has fallen due to the scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART), so more women living with HIV (WLH) now live to reach menopause. Menopausal estrogen loss causes bone loss, as do HIV and certain ART regimens. However, …
View article: Is there an association between frequency of Home Mathematical Activities (HMA) and Children’s Mathematical Outcomes? Data Harmonisation and Secondary Analyses of UK-based Datasets.
Is there an association between frequency of Home Mathematical Activities (HMA) and Children’s Mathematical Outcomes? Data Harmonisation and Secondary Analyses of UK-based Datasets. Open
Early mathematical skills lay an important foundation for later academic success.Substantial variation in mathematical skills can be observed in young children andthese differences have been related to family socioeconomic circumstances (S…
View article: Clinical and psychosocial context of HIV perinatally infected young mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe: A longitudinal mixed-methods study
Clinical and psychosocial context of HIV perinatally infected young mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe: A longitudinal mixed-methods study Open
Background The lives of adolescents and young people living with HIV (LHIV) are dominated by complex psychological and social stressors. These may be more pronounced among those perinatally infected. This longitudinal mixed-methods study d…
View article: Impact of High-Dose Vitamin D and Calcium Carbonate Supplementation on Bone Density in Adolescents Living with HIV: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Impact of High-Dose Vitamin D and Calcium Carbonate Supplementation on Bone Density in Adolescents Living with HIV: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
View article: Acceptability and effectiveness of a study information video in improving the research consent process for youth: a non-inferiority trial
Acceptability and effectiveness of a study information video in improving the research consent process for youth: a non-inferiority trial Open
Introduction Obtaining informed consent for research includes the use of information sheets, which are often long and may be difficult for participants to understand. We conducted a trial to investigate whether consent procedures using a s…
View article: Methods for measuring body composition in Zambian adolescents living with HIV
Methods for measuring body composition in Zambian adolescents living with HIV Open
Assessment of body composition can be useful in managing many clinical or public health conditions, including HIV. Most people living with HIV infection are in Africa where clinics may lack equipment, utilities or staff time for optimal bo…
View article: Uptake of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for youth in Zimbabwe
Uptake of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for youth in Zimbabwe Open
Introduction: Limited engagement with health services contributes to the poorer HIV care outcomes observed in youth. We conducted a cluster-randomised trial to investigate the impact of community-based integrated HIV and sexual and reprodu…
View article: Effect of a community-based intervention for sexually transmitted infections on population-level prevalence among youth in Zimbabwe (STICH): a cluster-randomised trial
Effect of a community-based intervention for sexually transmitted infections on population-level prevalence among youth in Zimbabwe (STICH): a cluster-randomised trial Open
View article: Associations of linear growth with body composition of perinatally HIV-infected African adolescents
Associations of linear growth with body composition of perinatally HIV-infected African adolescents Open
The prevalence of poor linear growth among African children with perinatally acquired HIV remains high. There is concern that poor linear growth may to lead to later total and central fat deposition and associated non-communicable disease …
View article: Changes in peripheral quantitative computed tomography measured bone density, size, and strength in Zimbabwean children with and without HIV over one year: a cohort study
Changes in peripheral quantitative computed tomography measured bone density, size, and strength in Zimbabwean children with and without HIV over one year: a cohort study Open
Understanding bone accrual in adolescents may inform approaches to improve skeletal health and reduce adult fracture risk. We investigated the effect of HIV on bone mineral accrual assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (p…