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Correlation between maternal and infant HIV infection and low birth weight: a study in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi., 2001-01)
This article aimed to examine the association between maternal and infant HIV infection and low birth weight (LBW <2500 grams). Data from 8563 singleton liveborns in Mombasa, Kenya, were analysed. Maternal HIV infection ...
Acceptability of the diaphragm in Mombasa Kenya: a 6-month prospective study.
(University of Nairobi, 2007-12)
OBJECTIVES:
If proven acceptable, safe and effective, the diaphragm could be used as a female-controlled method of preventing both sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. This study's aim was to assess the ...
Placental inflammation and perinatal outcome.
(University of Nairobi., 2003-06)
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the role of placental inflammation in adverse obstetrical outcome (AOO).
METHODS:
Analysis of perinatal data of 701 randomly selected mothers of singleton infants, Mombasa, Kenya.
RESULTS:
There ...
Association of HIV infection with distribution and viral load of HPV types in Kenya: a survey with 820 female sex workers
(2010)
BACKGROUND:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) and HIV are each responsible for a considerable burden of disease. Interactions between these infections pose substantial public health challenges, especially where HIV prevalence ...
The Pap smear for detection of bacterial vaginosis.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
OBJECTIVE:
To assess validity of Pap smears in diagnosing bacterial vaginosis.
METHOD:
A prospective diagnostic accuracy study with 533 women in Mombasa, Kenya. Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis using clinical observations ...
Placental inflammation and perinatal transmission of HIV-1.
(University of Nairobi,, 2002)
The effect of placental membrane inflammation on mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 is reported. Placentas from HIV-1-infected women were examined as part of a perinatal HIV-1 project in Mombasa, Kenya. Polymerase ...
Impact of five years of peer-mediated interventions on sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
(2008)
BACKGROUND:
Since 2000, peer-mediated interventions among female sex workers (FSW) in Mombasa Kenya have promoted behavioural change through improving knowledge, attitudes and awareness of HIV serostatus, and aimed to ...
Placental malaria and perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
(University of Nairobi., 2003-12)
Prevalence of placental malaria in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-infected and -uninfected women and the effect of placental malaria on genital shedding and perinatal transmission of HIV-1 were examined. Genital ...
Diversity of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) env sequence after vertical transmission in mother-child pairs infected with HIV-1 subtype A.
(University of Nairobi., 2003-03)
Although several virologic and immunologic factors associated with an increased risk of perinatal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) transmission have been described, the mechanism of mother-to-child transmission ...
Perceived stigma among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: a prospective randomised trial comparing an m-DOT strategy with standard-of-care in Kenya.
(2010)
HIV and AIDS remain highly stigmatised. Modified directly observed therapy (m-DOT) supports antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence but little is known about its association with perceived stigma in resource-constrained ...