A5019795284- Sex work and related issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Global Health Care Issues
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Texas A&M Health Science Center
2021-2025
Texas A&M University
2021-2025
Purpose To assess the differences in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing among women survivors of traumatic Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) by urban-rural residency status. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Sample Adult (N = 6616) with a history CSA from 12 US states. Measure Outcome was HIV testing. Covariates included sociodemographic characteristics, health-risk behaviors, perceived health status, presence any disability,...
Women's autonomy plays a critical role in decision-making of health service use. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and among Cambodian women aged 15-49. We used data from 2021-2022 Cambodia Demographic Health Survey (DHS) our sample consisted currently married/cohabiting 15-49 (N = 13,755). The outcome variable was "ever been tested for HIV." Covariates were household reproductive scores, socio-demographic characteristics (age,...
The success of telehealth programs to guide clinicians perform sexual assault medical forensic examinations relies on clinicians' positive attitudes toward services, though no validated tools measure these variables exist. This study aims report validity and reliability a novel tool with two scales: Positive Beliefs Acceptance scales for hospital nurse at sites initiating the Texas Teleforensic Remote Assistance Center (Tex-TRAC). An analysis pre-post cross-sectional data (N = 121) trained...
Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth leading cause of death among cases and women intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors are more likely to experience CC-related mortality. This study aims evaluate factors influencing CC screening uptake reproductive-aged women, especially IPV in Philippines.
Many countries have been trying to eliminate Mother-to-Child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and achieve 90-90-90 target goals. The targets mean that 90% People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) know their status, those who are infected receive Antiretroviral treatment (ART), viral suppression. Despite some progress, goals not met in Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, relatively high or growing prevalence. This study identifies sociodemographic determinants testing among women...
Societal attitude toward spousal physical abuse plays a crucial role in preventing violence against women. Yet, this public health issue has been insufficiently addressed. This study examines the relationship between societal and various social determinants.
Key populations, ie, female sex workers, men who have with men, transgender people, people inject drugs, and in prisons other closed settings, experience stigma, discrimination, structural barriers when accessing HIV prevention care. Public health facilities Myanmar became increasingly involved service delivery, leading to an urgent need for healthcare workers provide client-centred, key population-friendly services. Between July 2017-June 2018, the Ministry of Health Sports National AIDS...
Abstract BACKGROUND Maternal mortality is still high among adolescent women worldwide. This study explores the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on having four or more antenatal care (ANC4+) visits and use Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA) in island countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste. METHODS Data from Demographic Health Surveys Timor-Leste were used. We studied relationship utilization ANC4+ SBA aged 15-49 years with variables including women’s age at...