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...

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...

Women’s Perceptions Of HIV- And Sexuality-Related Stigma in Relation to Prep: Qualitative Findings from The Masibambane Study, Durban, South Africa

Mar 10, 2022

Authors: S Bergam, A D Harrison, N Benghu, S Khumalo, N Tesfay, T Exner, L Miller, C Dolezal, J Hanass-Hancock, S Hoffman Daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) offers effective HIV prevention. In South Africa, PrEP is publicly available, but use among young women...

Incidence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection Among African Women Using Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, a Copper Intrauterine Device, or a Levonorgestrel Implant for Contraception: A Nested Randomized Trial

Jan 14, 2022

Authors: Nelly R Mugo, Randy M Stalter, Renee Heffron, Helen Rees, Caitlin W Scoville, Charles Morrison, Athena P Kourtis, Elizabeth Bukusi, Mags Beksinka, Neena M Philip, Ivana Beesham, Jen Deese, Vinodh Edward, Deborah Donnell, Jared M Baeten, Evidence for...

COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women in Zimbabwe: A Public Health Challenge that needs an Urgent Discourse

Dec 9, 2021

Authors: Grant Murewanhema, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Helena Herrera, Godfrey Musuka There is a need for an urgent discussion around ways to address the challenge posed by vaccine hesitancy in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and of clear consensus and guidelines to...

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