A5060344729- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Sex work and related issues
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Education Systems and Policy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Research Data Management Practices
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2019-2024
Chart Industries (United States)
2024
Newcastle University
2018-2024
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2024
Monash University
2021-2024
Hospice UK
2021
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
2021
Alfred Health
2021
University of Stirling
2015-2019
London Borough of Islington
2013-2015
and undiversified economies with a high dependence on external markets.These vulnerabilities, which threaten financial security income the health well-being of SIDS populations, affect people islands differently depending levels preparedness, adaptation, social vulnerability (2).In 2018, Third Global Conference Health Climate Change: Special Focus SIDS, World Organization (WHO) initiative, helped draw global attention to vulnerabilities (3).Nevertheless,
Abstract Background Conventional systemic drugs are used to treat children and young people (CYP) with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) worldwide, but no robust randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence exists regarding their efficacy safety in this population. While novel therapies have expanded therapeutic options, high cost means traditional agents remain important, especially lower-resource settings. Objectives To compare the of ciclosporin (CyA) methotrexate (MTX) CYP AD TREatment Atopic...
Pelvic floor physical therapy is used in the treatment of sexual pain disorders; however, women with lifelong vaginismus have not yet been included studies or differentiated from acquired and/or dyspareunia. This retrospective chart review and interview study was intended to obtain initial information on interventions, course, outcome who never able experience vaginal intercourse. The files 53 women, consecutively treated at one clinic, were review; 13 these volunteered be interviewed....
Objective This pilot trial evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a single-session, group-based Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention for patients undergoing spine surgery (SS) to prevent chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). Methods Forty-five adults (M age = 64 years) scheduled SS enrolled were asked complete baseline questionnaires, 28 attended 5 h virtual ACT workshop, which focused on enhancing psychological flexibility acceptance. Feasibility was...
During a microbicide trial feasibility study among women at high-risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in Mwanza, northern Tanzania we used participatory research tools to facilitate open dialogue partnership between researchers participants. A community-based sexual reproductive health service was established ten city wards. Wards were divided into seventy-eight geographical clusters, representatives cluster ward level elected city-level Community Advisory Committee (CAC) with...
Intravaginal and menstrual practices may potentially influence results of trials microbicides for HIV prevention through effects on the vaginal environment adherence to microbicide placebo products. As part feasibility study Microbicides Development Programme Phase 3 trial a in Mwanza, variety quantitative qualitative methods were used describe these practices, associations with behaviour underlying social norms among women working food recreational facilities. cleansing by inserting fingers...
People living with HIV who are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) increasingly involved in 'positive prevention' initiatives. These generally oriented to promoting abstinence, 'being faithful' (partner reduction) and condom use (ABC). We conducted a longitudinal qualitative study people using ART, were provided adherence education counselling support by Ugandan non-governmental organisation, The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO). Forty selected sequentially as they started stratified sex,...
Previous research suggests that artificial fragrances may be chosen to complement or enhance an individual's body odor, rather than simply masking it, and this create odor blend with emergent quality is perceptually distinguishable from fragrance alone. From this, it can predicted a new might more easily identified in isolation. We used triangle test paradigm assess whether affects people's ability distinguish between individual odors. Six male six female donors provided axillary samples...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to document the perceptions elders in six Caribbean countries about ‘active ageing’ and on basis their reports make recommendations improve situation. Data were collected principally through 31 focus group discussions conducted both urban rural areas. Comparative analysis carried out qualitative information, focusing three components ageing’: health social services access use, support, economic circumstances. Most participants women, aged 60–79 years, lower...
Qualitative research was conducted to explore the social context of sexual-risk behaviour among women working in recreational occupations, during a feasibility study preparation for Phase III clinical trial vaginal microbicides Mwanza, Tanzania. Participant observation 68 venues. Six focus group discussions were with occupations and two male customers at these Findings revealed that are risk HIV due their dependence on sexual transactions improve economic circumstances, which take place...
In the Caribbean region, an estimated 1.1% of population aged 15-49 is living with HIV. We aimed to measure factors associated condom use, primary form positive prevention in Caribbean, among people HIV (PLHIV) its major agency advocating on behalf PLHIV (the Regional Network People Living HIV/AIDS, or CRN +). Condom use at last sex was selected for analysis from a broad-ranging cross-sectional survey (n=394) who were members received services CRN+ Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Trinidad...
To identify risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) service use patterns among female sex workers in Georgetown, Guyana.A cross-sectional study was conducted 299 commercial workers.HIV prevalence assessed using an oral fluid test, sociodemographic behavioral data by interview administered women's group members.HIV 30.6% [95% confidence interval (CI) 24.9-36.3]. Multivariate logistic regression found a significant association between having vaginal ulcer the last 12...
Objectives: To compare coital diaries and face-to-face interviews (FFIs) in measuring sexual behaviour among women at high risk of HIV. assess the effect differing levels support from researchers on reporting FFIs. Methods: Three groups 50 were randomly selected a cohort food recreational facility workers participating microbicide trial feasibility study received researcher support. Minimum involved delivering collecting weekly; medium included weekly FFI discussion concerns; intensive also...
Abstract Impulsivity refers to the valuation of future rewards relative immediate ones. From an evolutionary perspective, we should expect impulsivity be sensitive current state organism (for example, hunger), and also its long-term developmental history. There is evidence that both hunger childhood socioeconomic deprivation are individually associated with impulsivity, but it not known how these combine. For acute might over-ride social gradients in baseline or alternatively, individuals...
The performance of coital diaries (CDs) and clinic-based interviews to measure sexual behavior was compared during a pilot study for Phase III microbicide trial.In Mwanza, 59 women were enrolled 4 weeks provided with 20 placebo gels. Weekly, given CDs complete daily. At the final clinic visit, attended face-to-face interview (Clinic FFI) about their behavior, gel use accounted (gel accountability (GA)). Comparisons made between CD, Clinic FFI, GA data. In-depth following visits elicited...
Background: The prevalence of self-identified chronic pain in Canadian adults is approximately one five people.Marginalization and addictions have been shown to complicate vulnerable populations.This study aimed understand the experience among female Survival Sex Workers Vancouver's downtown eastside (DTES).Methods: This used an exploratory qualitative analysis with in-depth, semi-structured interviews.Members PACE Society who as a current or former Worker had known support workers were...