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The impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on HIV epidemics in Africa and India: a simulation study.
(2008-05)
In this study, condoms were found to be a necessary addition and not a substitute to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This, once again. underscores behaviour modification as important in the fight against HIV transmission. ...
STD Partner Notification and Referral In Primary Level Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
(1995-04)
BACKGROUND: Controlling sexually transmitted diseases requires that partners of patients with a sexually transmitted disease be notified and treated. However, many countries in the developing world lack the infrastructure ...
Sexually transmitted infections and vaginal douching in a population of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(2001)
Objectives:
To assess the association between vaginal douching and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among a group of female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Methods:
This study was part of a randomised, ...
Reduced rates of HIV acquisition during unprotected sex by Kenyan female sex wo kers predating population declines in H IV prevalence
(2008)
OBJECTIVES:
Female sex workers (FSWs) form a core group at high risk of both sexual HIV acquisition and secondary transmission. The magnitude of these risks may vary by sexual risk taking, partner HIV prevalence, host ...
Sexual patterning and condom use among a group of HIV vulnerable men in Thika, Kenya.
(2004)
Background/aim: A composite sample of 37 peer educators and 215 members of self help groups of male informal sector workers in Thika, Kenya, targeting HIV/AIDS prevention, were interviewed about their sexual behaviour, ...
A Reasoned action model of male client involvement in commercial sex work in Kibera, a large informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)
Male clients of female sex workers (FSWs) are epidemiologically important because they can form bridge groups linking high- and
low-risk subpopulations. However, because male clients are hard to locate, they are not ...
Health Outreach and Control of HIV Infection in Kenya
(1986)
This paper highlights the role of mobilization of individuals and community groups and health professionals in prevention of HIV transmission. It traces the educational strategy employed to reach the general population and ...
The Applicability of microfinance models in Providing Economic Alternatives to HIV Vulnerable Sex Workers in Nairohi. Kenya.
(2004)
Introduction: Many marginalized Women- in Nairobi, Kenya are \ 00% dependent on commercial sex. Such dependence renders them vullnerable to client refusal to use condoms and STIIHIV infection. Previous studies have shown ...
Systematic review examining differences in HIV, sexually transmitted infections and health-related harms between migrant and non-migrant female sex workers.
(2012-10)
I have picked this evaluation because it focuses on the special needs of migrant female sex workers (FSWs), in particular those in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STls) and HIV ...