A5019635894- Sex work and related issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
Kenya Medical Research Institute
2013-2017
While laboratory aetiological diagnosis is considered the gold standard for and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), syndromic has been presented as a simplified affordable approach STI in limited resource settings. signs symptoms were collected using staff-administered computer-assisted personal interview audio self-interview. Participants underwent medical examination testing common STIs. The performance was assessed on agreement between interviewing methods well accurate...
Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infections are associated with increased risk of HIV transmission. We determined HSV-2 prevalence, incidence and factors, among persons indeterminate results, prevalence HSV-2/HIV co-infection young adults (18–34 years) adolescents (16–17 enrolled in an cohort study western Kenya. Methods Participants (n = 1106; 846 adults) were screened those HIV-1 negative followed-up quarterly for one year. was assessed using the Kalon enzyme immunoassay....
Background In 1997, a survey in Kisumu found prevalence of HIV infection among female sex workers (FSW) 75%. Only 50% reported using condom with the last client. 2008, we conducted another to collect data inform an intervention targeting FSW Kisumu. Methods 2008 were recruited by respondent-driven sampling. Women completed questionnaire and tested for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Multiple logistic regression analysis was done explore factors associated HIV-infection, use....
We determined the prevalence of four sexually transmitted infections and demographic behavioural correlates associated with having one or more among participants in an HIV incidence cohort study Kisumu, western Kenya. Participants were enrolled from a convenience sample underwent aetiologic infection investigation. Demographic information collected basic clinical evaluation performed. Multiple regression analysis was done to determine variables infections. screened 846, 18- 34-year-olds....
We evaluated the integration of rapid syphilis tests (RSTs) and penicillin treatment kits into routine antenatal clinic (ANC) services in two rural districts Nyanza Province, Kenya. In February 2011, nurses from 25 clinics were trained using RSTs documenting test results treatment. During March 2011-February 2012, free provided to for use during ANC visits. analyzed registry data eight 12-month periods before RST program implementation compared testing, diagnosis, periods. Syphilis testing...