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Untapped potential of post‐exposure prophylaxis in sub‐Saharan Africa: a comparative analysis of PEP implementation planning in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue S1, June 2025.
Abstract Introduction In 2023, over 210,000 new HIV acquisitions occurred in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia. While uptake of oral pre‐exposure prophylaxis (oral PrEP) and coverage of voluntary medical male circumcision increased significantly over the past decade, post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has received less attention and remains an
Danielle Resar, Ambele Judith Mwamelo, Adebanjo Olowu, Janeen Drakes, Helder Macul, Eduarda de Gusmao, Julie Franks, Nere Otubu, Oluwakemi Osowale, Opeyemi Abudiore, Trevor Mwamba, Madaliso Silondwa, Prudence Haimbe, Hilda Shakwelele, Elo Otobo, Richard Borain, Marian Honu, Chidera Chizaram Igbomezie, Christopher Obermeyer, Tasha Vernon, Karin Hatzold, Heather Ingold, Michelle Rodolph, Sarah Yardly Jenkins   +23 more
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Behavior Change and HIV Prevention: (Re)Considerations for the 21st Century [PDF]

, 2008
Outlines the evidence base for the effectiveness of HIV-prevention programs aimed at reducing high-risk behaviors. Discusses elements of successful programs, challenges and limitations, and recommendations for expanding behavioral prevention ...

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Characteristics of individuals who received post‐exposure prophylaxis and HIV seroconversion in Malawi: an analysis of national routine HIV testing data

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue S1, June 2025.
Abstract Introduction In Malawi, where HIV prevalence remains high at 6.7%, post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has been implemented as one of the HIV prevention strategies. However, there is limited data on the characteristics of PEP users and HIV seroconversion.
Hannock Tweya, Tiwonge Chimpandule, William Wu, Leah Goeke, Zhouyun Zheng, Stone Mbiriyawanda, Tobias Masina, Washington Ozitiosauka, Martha Muyaso, Anna Drabko, Dominik Bilicki, Jiehua Chen, Rose Nyirenda, Andreas Jahn   +13 more
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The key design features and effectiveness of social network interventions for HIV testing and linkage services in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue 5, May 2025.
Abstract Introduction HIV remains a global health challenge with a reported 39 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) in 2022. Sub‐Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific are home to 82% of PLHIV, where limited access to healthcare resources underscores the urgency of innovative strategies to combat the epidemic effectively.
Madalo Mukoka, Takondwa C. Msosa, Hussein H. Twabi, Robina Semphere, Marriott Nliwasa, Guy Harling, Alison Price, Katherine Fielding, Augustine T. Choko   +8 more
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The art of HIV elimination: past and present science [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction: Remarkable strides have been made in controlling the HIV epidemic, although not enough to achieve epidemic control. More recently, interest in biomedical HIV control approaches has increased, but substantial challenges with the HIV cascade ...
de Oliveira, T., Fisher, M., Lwuji, C.C., McGrath, N., Newell, M.-L., Newport, M., Pillay, D., Porter, K.   +7 more
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Perceptions of Male Circumcision among Married Couples in Rural Malawi

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 2014
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is being suggested as an essential HIV prevention strategy in high-prevalence areas. These analyses reflect data collected from 360 married couples, 50% of which included a circumcised husband and the other 50 ...
Enbal Shacham PhD, Susan Godlonton PhD, Rebecca L. Thornton PhD   +2 more
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Is there scope for cost savings and efficiency gains in HIV services? A systematic review of the evidence from low- and middle-income countries. [PDF]

, 2014
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the data available--on costs, efficiency and economies of scale and scope--for the six basic programmes of the UNAIDS Strategic Investment Framework, to inform those planning the scale-up of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV ...
Aliyu, Anna Vassall, Aracena-Genao, Babigumira, Bautista-Arredondo, Bikilla, Binagwaho, Bratt, Brinkhof, Carol Dayo Obure, Chandrashekar, Chang, Claudia B Maier, Cleary, Contreras-Hernandez, Creese, Dandona, Dandona, Dandona, Dandona, Dandona, Deghaye, Drummond, Forsythe, Fung, Galárraga, Galárraga, Grabbe, Guinness, Guinness, Harling, Harling, Hausler, Hounton, Hsu, Jaffar, John, John, Johns, Karl L Dehne, Kevany, Kitajima, Koenig, Kumar, Kumaranayake, Long, Long, Loubiere, Mariana Siapka, Marques, Marseille, Marseille, Martinson, McConnel, Menzies, Menzies, Menzies, Michelle Remme, Minh, Moher, Moses, Nakakeeto, Negin, Obure, Orlando, Renaud, Robberstad, Rosen, Santa-Ana-Tellez, Schwartländer, Shepperd, Siregar, Stringer, Sweat, Sweeney, Söderlund, Terris-Prestholt, Terris-Prestholt, Tumwesigye, Uyei, Vassall, Vickerman, Walker, Wilkinson, Zachariah, Zeng   +85 more
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The changing cost‐effectiveness of primary HIV prevention: simple calculations of direct effects

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue 5, May 2025.
Abstract Introduction Over the course of the HIV pandemic, prevention and treatment interventions have reduced HIV incidence, but there is still scope for new prevention tools to further control HIV. Studies of the cost‐effectiveness of HIV prevention tools are often done using detailed, “transmission‐aware” models, but there is a role for simpler ...
Geoff P. Garnett, Joshua T. Herbeck, Adam Akullian   +2 more
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Machine learning to improve HIV screening using routine data in Kenya

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue 4, April 2025.
Abstract Introduction Optimal use of HIV testing resources accelerates progress towards ending HIV as a global threat. In Kenya, current testing practices yield a 2.8% positivity rate for new diagnoses reported through the national HIV electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Jonathan D. Friedman, Jonathan M. Mwangi, Kennedy J. Muthoka, Benedette A. Otieno, Jacob O. Odhiambo, Frederick O. Miruka, Lilly M. Nyagah, Pascal M. Mwele, Edmon O. Obat, Gonza O. Omoro, Margaret M. Ndisha, Davies O. Kimanga   +11 more
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Bringing HIV Prevention to Scale: An Urgent Global Priority [PDF]

, 2007
Illustrates the need for a scaled-up HIV prevention response in order to stem the epidemic, describes impediments to HIV prevention efforts and examples of successful initiatives, and includes recommendations for governments, health agencies, and ...

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