The prevalence, incidence, and recurrence of intimate partner violence and its association with adverse childhood experiences among pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV in Malawi

Jan 24, 2023

Authors: Steven P Masiano, Tapiwa A Tembo, Xiaoying Yu, Elizabeth Wetzel, Mtisunge Mphande, Mike Chitani, Angella Mkandawire, Innocent Khama, Alick Mazenga, Elaine Abrams, Saeed Ahmed, Maria H Kim Abstract: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated...

Hazardous alcohol use and HIV indicators in six African countries: results from the Population-based HIV Impact Assessments, 2015–2017

Nov 28, 2022

Authors: Gregory C. Chang, Christine A. West, Evelyn Kim, Andrew J. Low, Kathryn E. Lancaster, Stephanie S. Behel, Steven Y. Hong, Leigh Ann Miller, Rachel Silver, George S. Mgomella, Jennifer Imaa, Werner M. Maokola, Thomas Carpino, Gili Hrusa, Rachel M. Bray, Annie...

Male partner age, viral load, and HIV infection in adolescent girls and young women: Evidence from eight sub-Saharan African countries

Sep 26, 2022

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to elucidate the role of partnerships with older men in the HIV epidemic among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 years in sub-Saharan Africa. Design: Analysis of Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs) in...

Toward elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Malawi: Findings from the Malawi Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (2015–2016)

Sep 19, 2022

Abstract: Malawi spearheaded the development and implementation of Option B+ for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), providing life-long ART for all HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women. We used data from the 2015–2016 Malawi...

May/June 2022: Cabotegravir for the prevention of HIV-1 in women: results from HPTN 084, a phase 3, randomised clinical trial

Jul 6, 2022

Article and Study Summary: Cabotegravir for the prevention of HIV-1 in women: results from HPTN 084, a phase 3, randomised clinical trial Published in: Lancet. 2022;399(10337):1779-1789 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)00538-4 Authors: Delany-Moretlwe S, Hughes...

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