Menstrual Needs and Associations with Sexual and Reproductive Risks in Rural Kenyan Females: A Cross-Sectional Behavioral Survey Linked with HIV Prevalence
- P. Phillips-HowardG. Otieno K. Laserson
- 1 October 2015
Medicine, Sociology
Menstrual needs of impoverished females in rural LMICs settings likely leads to increased physical and sexual harms, and studies are required to strengthen knowledge and to evaluate interventions to reduce these harms.
Performance of Clinical Screening Algorithms for Tuberculosis Intensified Case Finding among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya
- S. ModiJ. Cavanaugh K. Cain
- 9 December 2016
Medicine
Clinical screening missed approximately 25% of laboratory-confirmed TB cases among all PLHIV and more than 70% among HIV-infected pregnant women, and national HIV programs should evaluate the feasibility of Laboratory-based screening for TB, such as a single Xpert MTB/RIF test for allPLHIV, especially pregnant women.
Acceptability of HIV Testing and Counseling Services among Persons Visiting a Funeral Home in a Regional Referral Hospital in Western Kenya, 2014-2015
Approval for HTC services at funeral homes provide acceptable avenues for increasing access to knowledge of HIV status which could have a substantial impact on the HIV epidemic.
90. Addressing the Treatment Gap in Adolescent Mental Healthcare in Botswana Using the Safe Haven Intervention: A Pilot Study
- S. MacleanOhemaa B Poku M. Brooks
- 1 March 2023
Psychology, Medicine
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention Following Occupational Exposure among Staff at a Regional Referral Hospital in Western Kenya
- B. BurmenJoseph MogundeP. Olilo
- 16 May 2018
Medicine
Low rates of completion and follow-up negate intended benefits of Postexposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral therapy and vaccination against hepatitis B virus aides in preventing human immunodeficiency virus infection and HBV from accidental or occupational exposure are illustrated.
72. Youth Perspectives of Working with Near Peer Lay Counsellors: The Safe Haven Pilot
- A. GarriottG. Gulubane M. Brooks
- 1 March 2023
Psychology, Education
PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF CONDOM ERRORS AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE RESIDENTS OF GEM SUB-COUNTY, SIAYA, COUNTY WESTERN KENYA, 2012-2014
- B. BurmenMevis OmolloG. Otieno
- 1 April 2019
Medicine, Sociology
Sexual and reproductive health programs should provide health education to promote condom use and HIV risk awareness and additional strategies to mitigate effects of drug abuse as a harm reduction strategy should be considered for HIV prevention.
Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence Among Sexually Active Youth in a Community With a High HIV Prevalence in Western Kenya
- B. BurmenG. OliloEster M Makanga
- 23 November 2018
Sociology, Medicine
There was a high prevalence of physical intimate partner violence among sexually active youth in this rural community and existing policies regarding gender-based violence should be enforced, and future research should focus on the impact of IPV prevention programmes.
Ethically providing Routine HIV testing services to bereaved populations
- B. BurmenJoseph MogundeD. Kwaro
- 1 February 2019
Medicine, Sociology
Opt-out approaches to HIV testing, grief counseling, relational ethics, and a modular consenting process were proposed to safeguard clients' autonomy and protect clientele beneficence.
Investing in preparedness for rapid detection and control of epidemics: analysis of health system reforms and their effect on 2021 Ebola virus disease epidemic response in Guinea
- M. KeitaA. Talisuna A. Gueye
- 1 January 2023
Medicine, Political Science
Findings suggest the utility of the preparedness activities for the early detection and efficient containment of outbreaks, which underlines the need for all countries at risk of infectious disease epidemics to invest in similar reforms.
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