A5103223905- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cancer Research and Treatments
- Health and Conflict Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Science and Education Research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Global Security and Public Health
- Health and Wellbeing Research
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
2020-2024
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2023
Fundação de Medicina Tropical
2019-2021
Ministério da Saúde
2019
Health Care Foundation
2019
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with severe disruptions in health care services, and nonpharmacological measures such as social distancing also have an impact on access to screening tests the long-term of patients chronic conditions globally. We aimed describe COVID-19 HIV testing treatment strategies employed mitigate care.In this retrospective cohort study, we used secondary data from AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Quality Program 44 countries four...
UNAIDS has established new program targets for 2025 to achieve the goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This study reports on efforts use mathematical models estimate impact achieving those targets.We simulated at country level using Goals model, simulation model HIV epidemic dynamics that includes prevention and treatment interventions. For 77 high-burden countries, we fit surveillance survey data 1970 2020 then projected period 2019 Results from these countries were...
Paul De Lay and co-authors introduce a Collection on the design of targets for ending AIDS epidemic.
The Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Ministry of Health Brazil in 2020, includes update on acquired syphilis. document comprises rapid tests use, safety efficacy administration benzathine benzylpenicillin, follow-up cases, clinical laboratory management neurosyphilis, approach to sexual partnerships, assistance monitoring diagnosed pregnant women, specificities syphilis HIV co-infection, as well...
Patient satisfaction is an important factor for both assessing the quality of healthcare and predicting positive health outcomes. This study assesses influence HIV/AIDS patients' perception services on adherence to antiretroviral treatment using decentralized care model in Manaus, Brazil. We conducted a non-randomized, cross-sectional analysis explore relationship between patient (ART) Amazonas, also compared levels at city's main hospital with those smaller units established decentralize...
The Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care of People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry Health in 2020, includes updates concerning acquired syphilis. document comprises rapid test use, safety efficacy benzathine benzylpenicillin, case follow-up, neurosyphilis clinical laboratory management, approaching sex partners, assistance monitoring diagnosed pregnant women, syphilis HIV co-infection specificities, as well a...
The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of acquired syphilis and associated factors in a national survey.
This study aimed to examine the contribution of psychological variables quality life (QoL) Amazonian women and analyze moderating role spirituality in relationship between morbidity Qol illness perception QoL. cross-sectional included 119 undergoing treatment for cervical cancer (CC). The Pearson correlation test was used evaluate sociodemographic, clinical, variables. To how morbidity, perception, contribute QoL, a path analysis performed moreating spirituality, moderation conducted....
Abstract Preparedness to endure extreme situations such as natural disasters or military conflicts is not commonplace in healthcare training programs. Moreover, multidisciplinary teams health services rarely (if ever) include experts security. However, when emergency occur, prevailing demands do cease exist, and unexpected often surge due the shortage of other supplies a consequence condition itself. With 45 countries, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has operated several conflict zones,...
Objectives The aim of the study was to describe characteristics, impact and outreach post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for sexual exposure in Brazil. Methods We used secondary data from Brazilian Ministry Health national guidelines on frequency prescription, user profile antiretroviral regimens. also estimated number potentially averted HIV infections attributable PEP consented between 2009 2017. Results A total 260 457 regimens were prescribed individuals ≥ 14 years old; 104 613 (40.2%)...
Objectives: Despite free access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) from 1996 onward, and treatment for all people living with HIV (PLWHIV) 2013, mortality in Brazil has not homogeneously decreased. We investigated what extent delayed ART, hepatitis coinfections sociodemographic factors predict all-cause Brazilian PLWHIV. Design: included PLWHIV at least 18 years, complete CD4 + cell count data, followed up between 2007 2015 Brazil. Methods: After multiple imputation, an extended Cox model...
Ukraine stands out among European countries concerning HIV epidemiological data. Since February 2022, the military conflict with Russian forces has posed unprecedented challenges to prevention and care. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global non-profit organisation operations in since 2009, implemented preparedness plan protect staff members support local facilities continuity of care throughout war. In this manuscript, we describe strategies adopted by AHF anticipate risk conflict,...
Mobility restrictions and overloaded health services during the COVID-19 pandemic compromised dedicated to prevention care of HIV other sexually transmitted infections (STI). In this study, we present client's responses standardized questionnaires applied period as part strategy measure impacts on social sexual vulnerability, access STI services, care.The included variables sociodemographics, behavior, risk perception, attitudes, barriers service-based rapid test, reasons for taking an...
A febre tifóide é uma infecção bacteriana causada pela bactéria gram-negativa Salmonella enterica subespécie Serovar typhi, transmitida principalmente por água ou alimentos contaminados. falta de acesso à potável e ao saneamento adequado em áreas com más condições higiene um factor determinante para a propagação da doença, tornando-a mais prevalente nos países desenvolvimento. prevenção essencial controlar medidas como vacinação, melhoria das sanitárias as campanhas sensibilização sobre...
RESUMO Objetivo: O estudo teve como objetivo estimar a prevalência de sífilis adquirida e fatores associados em uma pesquisa nacional. Métodos: "TransOdara" foi um transversal compreendendo mulheres trans travestis (MTT) cinco grandes cidades do Brasil durante dezembro–2019 julho–2021. A amostra recrutada usando o método respondente-driven sampling (RDS). desfecho “sífilis ativa” definido teste treponêmico positivo título Venereal-Disease-Research-Laboratory (VDRL) maior ou igual ⅛....
Abstract Introduction A substantial percentage of people with HIV are still admitted for care at advanced disease stages. Here, we investigate the availability supplies and infrastructure required to provide this population in healthcare facilities explore correlations local demand. Methods AIDS Healthcare Foundation's partner were invited respond a survey addressing services support clients HIV. We present results per continent according gross national income capita using frequencies...
Introdução: Travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT) apresentam taxas desproporcionalmente elevadas de IST em comparação com o restante da população. Este estudo objetiva estimar a prevalência hepatite B C entre TrMT três subgrupos alta vulnerabilidade social, advindas do TransOdara, na cidade Manaus, no período novembro 2020 abril 2021. Metodologia: O recrutamento ocorreu Ambulatório Diversidade Sexual Gênero Policlínica Pam/Codajás, utilizando Respondent-Drive Sampling. Resultados: Foram...
<h3>Introduction</h3> A quality control system is crucial for ensuring the reliability of tests used to diagnose communicable diseases. Since 2005, Brazil has rapid (RTs) diagnosing HIV, which are regulated by a ministerial directive. RTs present challenging features because assays often conducted people without laboratory training, there may be no samples repeating test, and little availability proficiency testing. <h3>Methodology</h3> In 2012, began implementing methodology external...
Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de sífilis entre travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT) em situação vulnerabilidade social. Métodos: Foram selecionadas TrMT, residentes Manaus, rua, privadas liberdade imigrantes, participantes do projeto multicêntrico TransOdara - Estudo Prevalência da Sífilis outras Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis TrMT no Brasil: Cuidado Prevenção. Resultados: incluídas 39 TrMT. A sífilis, segundo resultado teste rápido VDRL, foi 64,1% (25/39), sendo aparentemente...
<h3>Background</h3> While antenatal screening for HIV and syphilis are part of the national policy in Brazil, treatment coverage remain inadequate many parts country. The goal this study was to describe missed opportunities mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) from point view pregnant women, health professionals care managers. <h3>Methods</h3> A semi-structured interview conducted six Brazilian States. Pregnant unit managers were interviewed focusing on identifying failures process women MTCT...