A5111977081- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Hepatitis C virus research
Family Health International 360
2011-2024
Howard University
2023
University of Limpopo
2012-2016
University of Pretoria
2013
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
2012
Early diagnosis of HIV in infants provides a critical opportunity to strengthen follow-up HIV-exposed children and assure early access antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for infected children. This study describes findings from an Infant Diagnosis (EID) program the effectiveness prevention mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) intervention six health facilities Cross-River Akwa-Ibom states, south-south Nigeria.This was retrospective study. Records 702 perinatally exposed babies aged weeks 18...
<h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate HIV and syphilis prevalence among men who have sex with (MSM) in Nigeria, assess their HIV-related risk behaviours exposure to prevention interventions. <h3>Methods</h3> Cross-sectional study using respondent-driven sampling conducted Lagos, Kano Cross River states, between July September 2007. <h3>Results</h3> A total of 879 MSM participated, 293 from each state. Eight participants (1.1%, CI 0.1% 2.2%) River, 27 (9.3%, 5.7% 15.4%) 74 (17.4%, 12.3% 23.2%) Lagos...
Several countries in southern Africa have made significant progress towards reaching the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS goal of ensuring that 90% people living with HIV are aware their status. In Zimbabwe, this "first 90" was estimated at 73% 2016. To reach remaining who undiagnosed infection, Zimbabwe Ministry Health and Child Care has been promoting index testing partner notification services (PNS). We describe implementation PNS under Treatment (ZHCT) project resulting uptake,...
Introduction Clinical outcome is an important determinant of programme success. This study aims to evaluate patients’ baseline characteristics as well level care associated with lost follow‐up (LTFU) and mortality patients on antiretroviral treatment (ART). Methods Retrospective cohort using routine service data adult initiated ART in 2007 10 selected hospitals Nigeria. We captured electronic medical record system analyzed Stata. Outcome measures were probability being alive retained at 12,...
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV+) women have a higher risk of developing invasive cervical cancer compared with uninfected women. This study aims to document programmatic experience integrating screening using Visual Inspection and Acetic Acid (VIA) into HIV care as well describe patients' characteristics associated VIA findings amongst HIV+ Materials Methods: A cross-sectional analysed routine service data collected at the antiretroviral therapy (ART) services. Our...
One strategy for meeting the contraceptive needs of HIV‐positive women is to integrate family planning into HIV services. In 2008 in Cross River State, Nigeria, was integrated antiretroviral (ART) services five local government areas. A basic planning/HIV integration model implemented three these areas, and an enhanced other two. We conducted baseline interviews follow‐up 12–14 months later with 274 female ART clients aged 18–45 2009 across Unmet need contraception high at (28–35 percent)....
Background: Limited data on actual cost of providing HIV/AIDS services in Nigeria makes planning difficult. A study was conducted 9 public health facilities supported by the Global Initiative Nigeria. The objective to determine outpatient HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) antiretroviral therapy (ART) per patient. Methods: Two tertiary 7 secondary were purposively selected across six geopolitical regions. Facilities distributed urban rural settings. Utilization for a 12-month period (January...
Objective To evaluate the rate and factors associated with attrition of patients receiving ART in tertiary secondary hospitals Nigeria. Methods Findings We reviewed patient level data collected between 2007 2010 from 11 across Kaplan-Meier product-limit Cox regression were used to determine probability retention care risk for respectively. Of 6,408 cohort, 3,839 (59.9%) females, median age study population was 33years (IQR: 27–40) 4,415 (69%) health facilities. The NRTI backbone Stavudine...
Despite proven efficacy of the prevention mother-to-child transmission HIV strategy, its adoption in Africa has remained slow. In Kenya, effectiveness remain unknown. The aim this study was to assess a program Kenya. This retrospective cross-sectional analyzed 2,642 records HIV-exposed infants who had deoxyribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction test done. main outcome measure vertical rates, stratified by i) infant age at diagnosis, ii) maternal prophylaxis and iii) mode feeding....
Little is known about advanced HIV disease (AHD) at antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among children and adolescents living with (CALHIV) related age disparities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The limited focus and vertical nature of current policies limit their responsiveness to the multidimensional needs orphans vulnerable children (OVC) in sub-Saharan Africa. This article describes process engaging stakeholders for multisectoral programming targeting adolescent OVC measuring changes well-being using child status index (CSI). We employed mixed methods this analysis. Qualitative data demonstrated that working across sectors was beneficial while CSI scores showed significant...
Background: In 205 health facilities, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rates were reduced from 7.4% to 2.1% between 2017 and 2020, respectively.Aim: To determine characteristics that potentially correlate the change in MTCT two time points.Setting: Study was conducted Kenya, semi-urban rural areas.Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional, exploratory analysis programme implementation at points (2017 2020). Between we compared over 170 mother–infant...
A cross-sectional quantitative assessment was conducted to evaluate the quality of testing in 242 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and counselling (HTC) sites 25 states including Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nigeria. checklist assessing eight different systems essentials (QSE) adapted from World Health Organization/African Regional Office (WHO/AFRO) laboratory strengthening used. From total percentage score obtained, status were classified using a zero five step rating, based on...
Abstract Background Little is known about isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) completion rates among children or adolescents compared to adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis including children, adolescents, and who were treated at FHI360 partners‐implemented care programs six health zones DRC, from 2004 2020. The primary outcome was proportion versus did complete 6 months daily self‐administered IPT....
Background Due to Lesotho's high adult HIV prevalence (23%), considerable resources have been allocated the HIV/AIDS response, while for non-communicable diseases lagged. Since November 2011, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has supported Lesotho Ministry of Health roll out Family Days (FHDs), an innovative strategy increase community access integrated health services, with a focus on hard-to-reach areas where immunization coverage, service uptake, and screening treatment...