Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Temmerman, M"
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Acceptability of human immunodeficiency virus testing in patients with invasive cervical cancer in Kenya
Gichangi, P; Estambale, Benson; Bwayo, JJ; Rogo Khama O.; Ojwang, S; Njuguna, E; Temmerman, M (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya., 2005)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is common in areas where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is also prevalent. Currently, HIV seroprevalence as well as acceptability of HIV testing in ICC patients in Kenya is unknown. The ... -
Acceptability of human immunodeficiency virus testing in patients with invasive cervical cancer in Kenya.Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2006 Mar-Apr;16(2):681-5
Gichangi, P; Estambale, B; Bwayo, J; Rogo Khama O.; Ojwang, S; Njuguna, E; Temmerman, M (University of Nairobi, 2006)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is common in areas where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is also prevalent. Currently, HIV seroprevalence as well as acceptability of HIV testing in ICC patients in Kenya is unknown. The ... -
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 ... -
Antenatal diagnosis of urological disorders by ultrasound: a critical review.
De Wolf, D; Keuppens, F; Temmerman, M; Verboven, M; Deneyer, M; Delree, M; Sacre-Smits, L (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)The suspected diagnosis of urological disorders made on the basis of antenatal ultrasonography was compared with the final outcome in 23 cases. In 18 cases the initial diagnosis could be confirmed, whereas 5 showed no ... -
Antenatal HIV screening in Europe: a review of policies.
Deblonde, J; Claeys, P; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007)BACKGROUND: The increased prevalence of HIV infection in women is leading to a rising number of children born to HIV-infected mothers. As therapeutic possibilities for HIV/AIDS increase, the detection of undiagnosed HIV ... -
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in pregnancy: A randomized placebo-controlled trial with cefetamet-Pivoxil in pregnant women with a poor obstetric history
Gichangi, PB; Ndinya-Achola Jeckoniah O.; Ombette, J; Nagelkerke, NJ; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1997)OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to measure the impact of a single oral dose of cefetamet-pivoxil on pregnancy outcome in a population with substantial rates of low birth weight and high prevalence rates of maternal ... -
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in pregnancy: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with cefetamet-pivoxil in pregnant women with a poor obstetric history
Gichangi, PB; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Ombete, J; Nagelkerke, NJ; Temmerman, M (World Health Organization Centre for Research and Training in Sexually Transmitted DiseasesDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1997)OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to measure the impact of a single oral dose of cefetamet-pivoxil on pregnancy outcome in a population with substantial rates of low birth weight and high prevalence rates of maternal ... -
Antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy: associated with early onset of HELLP syndrome and liver infarctions.
Braems, G; Van, Renterghem N; Roelens, K; Van, Den Broecke R; Weyers, S; Temmerman, M (University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2005-12)Not available -
Association of HIV infection with distribution and viral load of HPV types in Kenya: a survey with 820 female sex workers
Luchters, SM; Vanden, Broeck D; Chersich, MF; Nel, A; Delva, W; Mandaliya, K; Depuydt, CE; Claeys, P; Bogers, JP; Temmerman, M (College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2010)BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) and HIV are each responsible for a considerable burden of disease. Interactions between these infections pose substantial public health challenges, especially where HIV prevalence ... -
Associations of sexual risk taking among Kenyan female sex workers after enrollment in an HIV-1 prevention trial.
Yadav, G; Saskin, R; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; Kimani, J; Keli, F; Fonck, K; Macdonald, KS; Bwayo, JJ; Temmerman, M; Moses, S; Kaul, R (College of Health Sciences,, 2005-03)BACKGROUND: Female sex workers (FSWs) often lack the ability to negotiate safer sex and are at high risk for HIV-1 infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). METHODS: Seronegative FSWs were enrolled in an ... -
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with uterine cervical human papillomavirus infection: a meta-analysis.
Gillet, E; Meys, JF; Verstraelen, H; Bosire, C; De Sutter, P; Temmerman, M; Broeck, DV (2011)Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an alteration of vaginal flora involving a decrease in Lactobacilli and predominance of anaerobic bacteria, is among the most common cause of vaginal complaints for women of childbearing ... -
Burden of fetal alcohol syndrome in a rural West Coast area of South Africa.
Olivier, L; Urban, M; Chersich, M; Temmerman, M; Viljoen, D (University of Nairobi.College of Health Science, 2013-03)Background. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is common in parts of South Africa; rural residence is a frequently cited risk factor. We conducted a FAS school prevalence survey of an isolated rural community in a West Coast ... -
C-reactive protein in preterm labour: association with outcome of tocolysis and placental histology
Cammu, H; Goossens, A; Derde, MP; Temmerman, M; Foulon, W; Amy, JJ (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)Tocolytics were administered in 66 consecutive women in uncomplicated preterm labour with intact fetal membranes (53 singleton and 13 twin pregnancies). C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of infection, was determined daily ... -
Cancer Causes & Control > Vol. 21, No. 12, December 2010.
Vuyst, Hugo De; Parisi, Maria Rita; Karani, Andrew; Mandaliya, Kishor; Muchiri, Lucy; Vaccarella, Salvatore; Temmerman, M; Franceschi, Silvia; Lillo, Flavia (Department of Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2010)Objectives A human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence survey was done in Mombasa, Kenya, to improve the knowledge of HPV prevalence and genotype distribution in sub-Saharan African countries overall, and in women of different ... -
Cervical cancer screening and detection of genital HPV-infection and chlamydial infection by PCR in different groups of Kenyan women.
Engels, H; Nyongo, A; Temmerman, M; Quint, WG; Van Marck, E; Eylenbosch, WJ. (University of Nairobi,Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-03)A pilot study was conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, to evaluate the feasibility of a larger study on the prevalence of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions and on the role of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) as risk ... -
Cesarean scar dehiscence and irregular uterine bleeding.
Van, Horenbeeck A; Temmerman, M; Dhont, M (University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-11)BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent symptom in gynecology, caused by functional as well as by anatomic genital tract abnormalities. CASE: An endocervical diverticulum was diagnosed in a patient with ... -
Changes in sexual behaviour among HIV-infected women in west and east Africa in the first 24 months after delivery
Irungu, E; Chersich, MF; Sanon, C; Chege, R; Gaillard, P; Temmerman, M; Read, JS; Luchters, S; Kesho Bora Study Group. (2012)OBJECTIVE: Describe changes in sexual behaviour and determinants of unsafe sex among HIV-infected women in the 24 months after delivery. DESIGN: Cohort analysis nested within a prevention of mother-to-child transmission ... -
Changes in sexual behaviour among HIV-infected women in west and east Africa in the first 24 months after delivery.
Irungu, E; Chersich, MF; Sanon, C; Chege, R; Gaillard, P; Temmerman, M; Read, JS; Luchters, S; Kesho Bora Study Group (University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiInternational Centre for Reproductive Health, Mombasa, Kenya, 2012-05)OBJECTIVE: Describe changes in sexual behaviour and determinants of unsafe sex among HIV-infected women in the 24 months after delivery. DESIGN: Cohort analysis nested within a prevention of mother-to-child transmission ... -
Changes in sexual risk taking with antiretroviral treatment: influence of context and gender norms in Mombasa, Kenya
Sarna, A; Chersich, M; Okal, J; Luchters, SM; Mandaliya, KN; Rutenberg, N; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009-11)In-depth interviews were conducted with 23 sexually-active adults receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) in Mombasa Kenya to understand changes in sexual behaviour after treatment initiation and factors influencing condom ... -
Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora suggests a strong association between Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis.
Verhelst, R; Verstraelen, H; Claeys, G; Verschraegen, G; Delanghe, J; Van, Simaey; De, Ganck C; Temmerman, M; Vaneechoutte, M (University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2004-04)BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis remains largely elusive, although some microorganisms, including Gardnerella vaginalis, are suspected of playing a role in the etiology of this disorder. Recently ...