Condomless anal intercourse among HIV-positive and HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Zimbabwe

Oct 31, 2024

Authors: Mapingure MP, Chingombe I, Dzinamarira T, Cuadros D, Murewanhema G, Moyo B, Samba C, Mpofu A, Mugurungi O, Herrera H, Musuka G. Abstract: Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately impacted by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where...

Water, sanitation, and hygiene-specific risk factors of recent diarrheal episodes in children aged under 5 years: analysis of secondary data from the multiple indicator cluster survey (MICS 2019)

Oct 14, 2024

Authors: Mapingure M, Makota RB, Chingombe I, Moyo E, Dzinamarira T, Moyo B, Mpofu A, Musuka G. Abstract: Objectives: Access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, collectively called WASH, is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health....

Prevalence of syphilis among adults and adolescents in five sub-Saharan African countries: findings from Population-based HIV Impact Assessment surveys

Sep 9, 2024

Authors: Farahani M, Killian R, Reid GA, Musuka G, Mugurungi O, Kirungi W, Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, El-Sadr WM, Justman J. Abstract: Background HIV and syphilis are common sexually transmitted infections in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the prevalence...

Comparing pill counts and patient self-reports versus DBS tenofovir concentrations as ART adherence measurements with virologic outcomes and HIV drug resistance in a cohort of adolescents and young adults failing ART in Harare, Zimbabwe

Sep 9, 2024

Authors: Mtisi TJ, Kouamou V, Morse GD, Dzinamarira T, Ndhlovu CE. Abstract: Background Monitoring adherence presents a challenge in adolescents and it is prudent to explore several options for determining their level of adherence. This study sought to determine ART...

Predicting sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men in Zimbabwe using deep learning and ensemble machine learning models

Jul 5, 2024

Authors: Owen Mugurungi, Elliot Mbunge, Rutendo Birri-Makota, Innocent Chingombe, Munyaradzi Mapingure, Brian Moyo, Amon Mpofu, John Batani, Benhildah Muchemwa, Chesterfield Samba, Delight Murigo, Musa Sibindi, Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Godfrey Musuka...

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