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Social epidemiology in Africa: slowing the heterosexual transmission of AIDS

Ronald, A; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; Moses, S; Brunham, R; Plummer, FA (1991)

Analyzing why the rate of transmission of AIDS varies widely in Africa is the basis for designing strategies for intervention. Promiscuity, i.e. high rates of sex partner change, is not the only reason for rapid transmission, ...

Stabilised antenatal HIV-l seroprevalence in Nairobi, in the face of high population mobility: is age restriction now appropriate in screening?

Jackson, D J; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; Plumme, F A; Kariuki, C; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Moses, S (2003)

Abstract Objectives: To measure HIV -1 seroprevalence in pregnant women in Nairobi. Design: Six serial surveys were carried out between November 1991 and April 1997. Methods: Women attending four Nairobi City Council ...

The importance of core groups in the epidemiology and control of HIV-1 infection

Plummer, FA; Nagelkerke, NJ; Moses, S; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Ngugi, Elizabeth N (1991)

In Africa, HIV transmission occurs mainly through heterosexual intercourse. High-frequency transmitter core groups are key to the epidemiology of HIV-1 and STD on the continent. The rapid growth of the HIV-1 epidemic in ...

Stable antenatal HIV-1 seroprevalence with high population mobility and marked seroprevalence variation among sentinel sites within Nairobi, Kenya.

Jackson, DJ; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; Plummer, FA; Kirui P.; Kariuki, C; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Moses, S (1999)

Objectives: To monitor and analyse trends in HIV-1 seroprevalence among antenatal women in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Six sequential surveys were carried out among antenatal clinic attenders at four Nairobi City Council ...