A5022148271- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
2017-2023
BACKGROUND: We sought to determine if HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) children had worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at 24 months compared with HIV-unexposed (HUU) in Botswana. METHODS: HIV-infected and mothers enrolled a prospective observational study (“Tshipidi”) Botswana from May 2010 July 2012. Child neurodevelopment was assessed the Bayley Scales of Infant Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III: cognitive, gross motor, fine expressive language, receptive language domains)...
Background HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSW) in sub-Saharan Africa is much higher than the general population. self-testing (HIVST) may be useful for increasing testing rates FSW. Methods We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews FSW, nurses and lay counsellors providing services to FSWs Botswana. aimed gain understanding of perceived acceptability, anticipated barriers, preferred approaches HIVST Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed translated. Transcripts reviewed...
Background Oral HIV self-testing (HIVST) may be useful for increasing testing in persons at elevated risk of acquiring HIV. Methods We conducted a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility (defined by uptake) HIVST among FSW Gaborone, Botswana. age 18 years and above were recruited through non-governmental organization serving FSW. with unknown or negative status screening performed clinic following brief training. HIV-negative each given two test kits take home: one kit perform unassisted...
Limited data exist on the differential risk of HIV acquisition between infants born preterm versus those at term to women living with (WLHIV). With a reported increase in delivery among pregnant WLHIV, understanding vertical transmission can inform strategies optimise timing diagnostic testing, antiretroviral prophylaxis, and infant feeding.