Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Jao, I"
Now showing items 1-3 of 3
-
Acceptability of the diaphragm in Mombasa Kenya: a 6-month prospective study.
Luchters, S; Chersich, MF; Jao, I; Schroth, A; Chidagaya, S; Mandaliya, K; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 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 ... -
Secrecy, disclosure and accidental discovery: perspectives of diaphragm users in Mombasa, Kenya
Okal, J; Stadler, J; Ombidi, W; Jao, I; Luchters, S; Temmerman, M; Chersich, MF (College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)The diaphragm is receiving renewed attention as a promising female-controlled method of preventing HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections. It is anticipated that female-controlled technologies will reduce women's ... -
Use of self home-made diaphragm for protection against pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections: case report.
Schroth, A; Luchters, S; Chersich, MF; Jao, I; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007-01)This is a case report of a 44-year-old woman who used a home-made diaphragm for 16 years to protect herself from pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections. The woman stitched a piece of cloth with folded polythene ...