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Towards Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: The Impact of a Rapid Results Initiative in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(2012)
Many HIV-positive pregnant women and infants are still not receiving optimal services, preventing the goal of eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) and improving maternal child health overall. A Rapid Results ...
Measurement of mucosal biomarkers in a phase 1 trial of intravaginal 3% StarPharma LTD 7013 gel (VivaGel) to assess expanded safety
(2012)
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the 3% StarPharma LTD 7013 gel (VivaGel) on mucosal immune markers hypothesized to be associated with HIV-1 acquisition.
Phase 1, placebo-controlled, randomized, ...
Patient satisfaction with integrated HIV and antenatal care services in rural Kenya.
(2012)
A cluster randomized controlled trial was initiated in Kenya to determine if full integration (FI) of HIV care, including HAART, into antenatal care (ANC) clinics improves health outcomes among HIV-infected women and exposed ...
Association of Cervical Biopsy with HIV Type 1 Genital Shedding Among Women on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
(2013)
Abstract HIV-1 genital shedding is associated with increased HIV-1 transmission risk. Inflammation and ulceration are associated with increased shedding, while highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been shown ...
Is There an Association Between HIV-1 Genital Shedding and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2/3 Among Women on Antiretroviral Therapy?
(2013)
Given the high prevalence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 2/3 among HIV-infected women, we sought to examine the relationship between CIN 2/3 and HIV-1 genital shedding among women on highly active ...
The impact of routine cryptococcal antigen screening on survival among HIV-infected individuals with advanced immunosuppression in Kenya
(2013)
To test the hypothesis that a screening and treatment intervention for early cryptococcal infection would improve survival among HIV-infected individuals with low CD4 cell counts.
Newly enrolled patients at Family ...
Predictors of linkage to care following community-based HIV counseling and testing in rural Kenya
(2012)
Despite innovations in HIV counseling and testing (HCT), important gaps remain in understanding linkage to care. We followed a cohort diagnosed with HIV through a community-based HCT campaign that trained persons living ...
How perceptions of HIV-related stigma affect decision-making regarding childbirth in rural Kenya
(2012)
HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Kenya is high. Furthermore, there is a high risk of maternal mortality, as many women do not give birth with a skilled healthcare provider. Previous research suggests that fears of ...
Topical penile microbicide use by men to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis in sex partners: a randomized clinical trial
(2011)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurs frequently after metronidazole treatment. This randomized, single-masked clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of topical application of 62% ethyl alcohol in emollient gel (gel) to the penis ...
Family model of HIV care and treatment: a retrospective study in Kenya
(2012)
Background: Nyanza Province, Kenya, had the highest HIV prevalence in the country at 14.9% in 2007, more than
twice the national HIV prevalence of 7.1%. Only 16% of HIV-infected adults in the country accurately knew their ...