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Cost-effectiveness of voluntary HIV-1 counseling and testing in reducing sexual transmission of HIV-1 in Kenya and Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2000
Background Access to HIV-1 voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is severely limited in less-developed countries. We undertook a multisite trial of HIV-1 VCT to assess its impact, cost, and cost-effectiveness in less-developed country settings.\ud ...
Balmer, D, Coates , T, Furlonge , C, Gregorich , S, Grinstead, O, Kamenga , C, Sangiwa , G, Sweat , M   +7 more
core  

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Telehealth Intervention for Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Among Male Couples: Protocol for a Pilot Study (Preprint)

, 2019
Stephen Sullivan, Patrick S. Sullivan, Rob Stephenson   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Low syphilis treatment rates and associated birth outcomes in pregnant women with and without HIV in Zambia: A cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Syphilis and HIV in pregnancy contribute to adverse birth outcomes in Africa. Benzathine penicillin G remains an effective treatment for syphilis in pregnancy, yet gaps persist in timely treatment. The aim of this study was to compare factors associated with adverse birth outcomes among pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis in ...
Albert Manasyan, Anna V. Jones, Yumo Xue, Herbert Kapesa, Maureen Mzumara, Jodie A. Dionne, Mwangelwa Mubiana‐Mbewe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Results from a retrospective case finding and re-engagement exercise for people previously diagnosed with hepatitis C virus to increase uptake of directly acting antiviral treatment

BMC Public Health
Background Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) for the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) have shifted the World Health Organisation global strategic focus to the elimination of HCV by 2030.
David Etoori, Ruth Simmons, Monica Desai, Graham R. Foster, Avelie Stuart, Caroline Sabin, Sema Mandal, William Rosenberg   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

TESTING PATTERNS FOR SYPHILIS AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN PREGNANT WOMEN PRESENTING TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS [PDF]

, 2019
Following an initial decrease in the incidence of congenital syphilis from 2008-2012, the rate of congenital syphilis rose by 38% across the United States between 2012-2014 (2).
SHOYOMBO, IFEOLUWA
core   +1 more source

Accuracy of Serological, Chemiluminescene Immunoassays, and Polymerase Chain Reaction Examination in Identification of Treponema Pallidum: Diagnostic Tests in High-Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections Individuals [PDF]

Fitri Sasmita Kusuma, Khairuddin Djawad, Farida Tabri, Suryani Tawali, Faridha Ilyas, Muhammad Nasrum Massi, Muji Iswanty, Muhlis Muhlis   +7 more
openalex   +1 more source

Knowledge of obstetric fistulas and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Obstetric fistula is a complication occurring in childbearing women. It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.
Aster Shiferaw, Getachew Tilaye Mihiret, Mastewal Yechale Mihret   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Active and resolved HCV infections among people with new HIV-1 diagnoses in Germany, 2009–2019

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background HIV and HCV share similar routes of infection. Individuals carrying both viruses experience a faster progression of the liver disease. We have analyzed people with new HIV-1 diagnoses in Germany for active or resolved HCV infection for over ...
Daniel Ivanusic, Amare Eshetu, Hussein Al-Shehabi, Andrea Hauser, Patrycja Klink, Daniel Schmidt, Uwe Koppe, Barbara Gunsenheimer-Bartmeyer, Viviane Bremer, Norbert Bannert   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Workshops on sexuality and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections for high school adolescents

, 2023
Jéssica Aparecida Massoni Machado
openalex   +1 more source

Barriers to contraception access and use among youth: A scoping review in high‐income countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The United Nations (UN) has a target for universal contraception access by 2030. Youth (aged 15–29) still have limited contraception access and lower usage. A unified understanding of the barriers youth face in high‐income countries (HIC) remains unclear.
Bronte K. Johnston, Patricia A. Janssen, Mika Ohtsuka, Zeba Khan, Ciara Madden, Chelsey Perry, Piper Scott‐Fiddler, Sarah Munro, Laura Schummers, Kimberlyn M. McGrail   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source