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Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal behaviour among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: findings from the Maisha Fiti study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, violence and harmful alcohol/substance are associated with poor mental health outcomes in the general population. These risks are likely to be exacerbated among Female Sex ...
Prevalence, Incidence, and Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Female sex workers (FSWs) have a notably high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Relatively few studies address the type-specific prevalence and incidence of HPV among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa. FSWs ...
Willingness to participate in future HIV vaccine trials among men who have sex with men and female sex workers living in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective
To evaluate factors associated with willingness to participate in future HIV vaccine trials among men who have sex with men and female sex workers living in Nairobi, Kenya.
Background
Working with ‘key ...
Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver or serum in the absence of detectable HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a risk for the development of cirrhosis ...
The effects of COVID-19 on the health and socio-economic security of sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: Emerging intersections with HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic, and its attendant responses, has led to massive health, social, and economic challenges on a global scale. While, so far, having a relatively low burden of COVID-19 infection, it is the response in ...
Association between Vaginal Bacterial Microbiota and Vaginal Yeast Colonization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Vaginal yeast is frequently found with Lactobacillus-dominant microbiota. The relationship between vaginal yeast and other bacteria has not been well characterized.
Methods: These analyses utilized data from ...
High level of plasma TILRR protein is associated with faster HIV seroconversion
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)
Background: TILRR (Toll-like Interleukin-1 Receptor Regulator) is a modulator of many genes in NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) signaling. It promotes the production of inflammatory ...
Multi-omics analysis of the cervical epithelial integrity of women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is an injectable hormonal contraceptive used by millions of women worldwide. However, experimental studies have associated DMPA use with genital epithelial barrier disruption and ...
High Level of Pre-Treatment HIV-1 Drug Resistance and Its Association with HLA Class I-Mediated Restriction in the Pumwani Sex Worker Cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)
Background: We analyzed the prevalence of pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) drug resistance mutations (DRMs) in a Kenyan population. We also examined whether host HLA class I genes influence the development of pre-ART ...