A5086873246- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Hepatitis C virus research
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Disability Rights and Representation
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Human Rights and Development
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
Population Council
2016-2025
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council
2023
Johns Hopkins University
2003-2023
Ministry of Health
2023
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
2022
George Mason University
2018
AIDS United
2014-2018
United States Agency for International Development
2018
Zero to Three
2016
RELX Group (United Kingdom)
2016
Abstract Introduction In Myanmar, men who have sex with ( MSM ) experience high risk of HIV infection. However, access to testing and prevention services remains a challenge among this marginalized population. The objective study was estimate population prevalence correlates prior young YMSM informs the development intervention programmes that respond specific needs Methods Five hundred eighty‐five aged 18 24 years were recruited using respondent‐driven sampling RDS in cross‐sectional survey...
HIV self-testing (HIVST) offers an alternative to facility-based testing services, particularly for populations such as men who have sex with (MSM) may fear accessing due stigma, discrimination and criminalization. Innovative approaches are needed meet the goal of 90% people living being diagnosed. This study piloted intervention distribute oral HIVST kits MSM through key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Lagos, Nigeria assessed feasibility, acceptability, uptake linkage treatment.A cohort was...
Previous surveys of men who have sex with (MSM) in Africa not adequately profiled HIV status and risk factors by work status. MSM Nairobi, Kenya, were recruited using respondent-driven sampling, completed a behavioral interview, tested for sexually transmitted infections. Overlapping recruitment among 273 male workers 290 other was common. Sex more likely to report receptive anal multiple partners (65.7% versus 18.0%, P < 0.001) unprotected intercourse (40.0% 22.8%, = 0.005). Male also be...
Background: This study provides population-based estimates of HIV prevalence and factors associated with infection among men who have sex (MSM) in 3 large cities Nigeria. We aimed to increase the knowledge base evolving epidemic MSM, highlight risk that may fuel epidemic, inform future prevention packages. Methods: A total 712 aged 18 years older, living Abuja, Ibadan, Lagos were recruited using respondent-driven sampling. Participants completed a behavioral questionnaire tested for HIV....
In Brief Objectives: To identify social and behavioral characteristics associated with sexual risk behaviors among male sex workers who sell to men in Mombasa, Kenya. Methods: Using time-location sampling, 425 had recently sold, were currently willing invited participate a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was administered using handheld computers. Factors self-reported unprotected anal clients the past 30 days identified subjected multivariate analysis. Results: Thirty-five...
Introduction Face-to-face (FTF) interviews are the most frequently used means of obtaining information on sexual and drug injecting behaviours from men who have sex with (MSM) inject drugs (MWID). However, accurate these may be difficult to elicit because sociocultural hostility towards populations criminalization associated behaviours. Audio computer assisted self-interview (ACASI) is an interviewing technique that mitigate social desirability bias in this context. Methods This study...
India has large PWID (persons who inject drugs) population estimated at 177,000. PWIDs are high risk for HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections. We report the prevalence of HBV HCV infections correlates HIV-HCV co-infection among male in Delhi.3748 were recruited a longitudinal HIV incidence study. Participants tested their first follow-up visit (FV1) using serum HBV-surface antigen, HCV-antibody tests followed by RNA PCR, respectively. All HIV-negative enrollment, re-tested FV1....
There is a dearth of evidence on injection drug use and associated HIV infections in Kenya. To generate population-based estimates characteristics HIV/STI prevalence among people who inject drugs (PWID) Nairobi, cross-sectional study was conducted with 269 PWID using respondent-driven sampling. were predominantly male (92.5 %). An estimated 67.3 % engaged at least one risky practice typical month. 18.7 (95 CI 12.3–26.7), while STI lower [syphilis: 1.7 0.2–6.0); gonorrhea: 1.5 0.1–4.9);...
We conducted an implementation science study of a community-based ART distribution program for HIV-positive female sex workers (FSW) whereby clients received services through mobile and home-based platforms. compared 6-month treatment-related outcomes in the arm (N = 256) to standard facility-based delivery 253). Those intervention were more likely have initiated (100.0% vs. 71.5%; p 0.04), be currently taking at visit 95.0%; < 0.01), less stopped than 30 days continuously (0.9% 5.7%; 0.008)...
Awareness and uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly efficacious medication for prevention, remains low in many sub-Saharan African countries. This study explored the acceptability feasibility an prevention chatbot tailored cisgender women transgender men Lagos, Nigeria. The was developed implemented Nigerian healthcare context using participatory approaches engaging providers representatives from target populations to ensure that content appropriate, comprehensible,...
Abstract: Communities of people living with or impacted by HIV have been at the forefront research, from identifying health priorities to advocating for development and implementation interventions that benefit affected populations individuals. Community engagement is considered fundamental successful science projects. However, researchers acknowledged limited guidance on community research. Some recommendations made in sciences, but conducting research must consider unique challenges...
Background: Health care providers are critical for successful implementation of HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), but barriers to PrEP provision persist. Researchers must engage with understand how optimize delivery across settings. Yet researcher–provider collaborations can be challenging. To offer guidance on engaging in research, we synthesized the experiences researchers working different types studies related that were funded as part US Ending Epidemic (EHE) initiative. Setting:...
While male-to-male sexual behavior has been recognized as a primary risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), research targeting men who have sex with (MSM) in less-developed countries limited due to high levels of stigma and discrimination. In response, the Population Council's Horizons Program began implementing activities Africa South America beginning 2001, objectives gathering information on MSM behaviors, evaluating HIV-prevention programs, informing HIV policy makers. The...
Injection drug users in Tirana, Albania and St. Petersburg, Russia were recruited into a study assessing HIV-related behaviors HIV serostatus using Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS), peer-driven recruitment sampling strategy that results probability sample. (Salganik M, Heckathorn DD. estimation hidden populations respondent-driven sampling. Sociol Method. 2004;34:193-239). This paper presents comparison of RDS implementation, findings on network characteristics, lessons learned. Initiated...
Nigerian men who have sex with (MSM) a high burden of HIV infection and are known to engage in bisexual behavior. This study presents the first data on characteristics correlates having women (MSMW) three cities. Five hundred fifty-seven MSM engaged anal completed behavioral survey; 48.1% these also previous 2 months. MSMW displayed levels risky sexual behavior female partners; casual (56.0%) multiple partners were common (69.0%) 66.0% had unprotected vaginal sex. As much as 45.1% which...
To describe sexual risk behaviour, correlates of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and never testing for HIV its implications prevention interventions among men who have sex with (MSM) in Nigeria other similar contexts.A cross-sectional survey was administered to 712 MSM Abuja, Ibadan Lagos, recruited through respondent-driven sampling (RDS). Levels behaviour having tested prior the were calculated using weighted data each city unweighted pooled sample. Correlates UAI determined multiple...
To explore contextual factors that increase vulnerabilities to negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes possible differences in SRH-related behaviours the needs of women who use drugs (WUD) through non-injecting injecting routes.Qualitative study design using semi-structured in-depth interviews.Twenty injected past 3 months 28 reported routes 1 month.Interviews were conducted at community-based, drop-in centres Delhi, India.Study findings illustrate WUD sexually active had...
Introduction Knowledge about experiences in accessing HIV services among persons with disabilities who are living sub‐Saharan Africa is limited. Although transmission increasingly acknowledged, there a need to bring life the and voices from raise awareness of programme implementers policy makers their barriers services. This paper explores how faced by impede ability access HIV‐related manage disease. Methods We conducted focus group discussions 76 (41 females; 35 males) physical, visual...
Abstract Introduction Transgender men and women in Nigeria experience many barriers accessing HIV prevention treatment services, particularly given the environment of transphobia (including harassment, violence discrimination) punitive laws country. epidemic control requires improving access to quality services for key populations at high risk, including transgender women. We assessed how stigma influences people Lagos, Nigeria. Methods In‐depth interviews (IDIs) focus group discussions were...
<h3>Objectives:</h3> To compare population-based prevalence estimates of sexual risk behaviours and HIV seroprevalence male sex workers who have with men (MSM) those not engaged in work Campinas, Brazil. <h3>Methods:</h3> MSM (n = 658) were recruited for a cross-sectional study through respondent-driven sampling. Audio-assisted computer self-interview was used to collect information on testing (optional) performed. Population-based 95% CI characteristics non-sex are reported....