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Sex, microbial translocation, and the African HIV epidemic
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009-08)Redd et al. (1) suggest that microbial translocation is not an important contributor to HIV disease progression in Africa, in contrast to its possible role in HIV pathogenesis in North American cohorts (2–4). They further ... -
Sex-specific performance of routine TB diagnostic tests
(University of Nairobi, 2005)SETTING: City Council Chest Clinic, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine to what extent the performance of smear microscopy is responsible for sex differences in notification rates. METHODOLOGY: Three sputum ... -
Sexual abuse of children as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 1992-07)A retrospective study of 21 sexually abused children admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, between January 1984 and December 1985 is presented. The peak incidence of sexual abuse was in the age group ... -
Sexual and demographic determinants for herpes simplex virus type 2 among fishermen along Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(Kenya Medical Research InstituteCollege of Health Sciences, 2007-12)To determine the prevalence and correlates of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seropositivity among fishermen along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu district, Kenya. Sera from a random sample of 250 fishermen ... -
Sexual and demographic determinants for herpes simplex virus type 2 among fishermen along Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health science, 2008-04)OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and correlates of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seropositivity among fishermen along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu district, Kenya. METHODS: Sera from a random sample ... -
Sexual and Partner violence at a Womens’ hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2008) -
Sexual and physical violence against female sex workers in Kenya: a qualitative enquiry.
(2011)Few studies in Africa provide detailed descriptions of the vulnerabilities of female sex workers (FSW) to sexual and physical violence, and how this impacts on their HIV risk. This qualitative study documents FSW's experiences ... -
Sexual and reproductive health services utilization by female sex workers is context-specific: results from a cross-sectional survey in India, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Abstract BACKGROUND: Female sex workers (FSWs) are extremely vulnerable to adverse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. To mitigate these risks, they require access to services covering not only HIV prevention ... -
Sexual and reproductive health status and related knowledge among female migrant workers in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional survey.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2012-01)OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the current sexual and reproductive health (SRH) status including SRH-related knowledge and associated factors, self-reported symptoms of reproductive tract ... -
Sexual Assault and HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis at an Urban African Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) may be underutilized in sexual assault cases in Kenya. This study evaluated the characteristics of survivors of sexual violence attending the Gender-Based Violence Recovery ... -
Sexual behavior and perceived risk of AIDS among men in Kenya attending a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 1994)The sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) continues at an alarming rate in sub-Saharan Africa despite the fact that awareness of AIDS is high. One explanation for this alarming rate may be that ... -
Sexual behavior of HIV-positive adults not accessing HIV treatment in Mombasa, Kenya: Defining their prevention needs.
(school of health sciences, 2012)Background: HIV spread continues at high rates from infected persons to their sexual partners. In 2009, an estimated 2.6 million new infections occurred globally. People living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving treatment are ... -
Sexual behavior, sexually transmitted diseases, male circumcision and risk of HIV infection among women in Nairobi, Kenya
(1994)OBJECTIVE: To study risk factors for HIV infection among women in Nairobi, Kenya, as the epidemic moves beyond high-risk groups. DESIGN: A cross-sectional case-control study among women attending two peri-urban family ... -
Sexual behaviour in Kenya: implications for sexually transmitted disease transmission and control
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1994-12)Sexual behaviour in Kenya in relation to STD transmission was investigated with a view to forming a basis for the more rational design of STD/HIV control interventions. Questionnaires were administered to a sample of 762 ... -
Sexual Behaviour Of Heterosexual Men And Women Receiving Antiretroviral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis For HIV Prevention: A Longitudinal Analysis
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-12)Background Scarce data are available to assess sexual behaviour of individuals using antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. Increased sexual risk taking by individuals using effective HIV prevention ... -
Sexual decision-making and AIDS in Africa: A look at the social vulnerability of women in Sub-Saharan Africa to HIV/AIDS. A Kenyan example.
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Sexual dimorphism in pliopleistocene hominid; Its evolution and matters arising from it.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1989)No abstract. -
Sexual dimorphism in the morphometric characteristics of the tibial plafond and medial malleolus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Craniometric parameters including cranial and orbital indices have been employed to determine the sex of a person in forensic medicine. These parameters are usually population specific. However, they have not been documented ... -
Sexual Dysfunction among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
(Department of Psychiatry, 2012-12)Sexual dysfunction can impact a person’s ability to form or sustain intimate relationships and co morbidity between sexual dysfunction and anxiety as well as depression has been reported. Yet epidemiological, etiological, ... -
Sexual identity and risk of HIV/STI among men who have sex with men in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.College of Health science, 2008-04)