Evolving Landscape of Sickle Cell Anemia Management in Africa: A Critical Review

Jan 13, 2025

Authors: Musuka HW, Iradukunda PG, Mano O, Saramba E, Gashema P, Moyo E, Dzinamarira T. Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent inherited blood disorder, particularly affecting populations in Africa. This review examined the disease’s burden, its...

Neighborhood Factors as Correlates of Alcohol Use in the N2 Cohort Study of Black Sexually Minoritized Men and Transgender Women

Jan 6, 2025

Authors: Moline T, Duncan DT, Knox J, Regan S, Mehranbod CA, Shrader CH, Schneider JA, Kim B. Abstract: Sexually minoritized men (SMM), transgender women (TW), and particularly Black SMM and Black TW may be disproportionately impacted by alcohol-related problems. Few...

Centering autonomy and choice to support oral PrEP utilization among people who inject drugs: qualitative lessons from HPTN 094 INTEGRA

Jan 6, 2025

Authors: Perez-Brumer A, Schmidt R, Kennedy R, Lake JE, Villarreal YR, Bornstein S, Kuo I, Nieto O, Franks J, Denis C, El-Bassel N, Shoptaw S, Davidson P, Smith LR. Abstract: Background: Oral Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective in preventing HIV...

Assessment of household insecticide-treated bed net ownership, utilization, and associated factors in Kersa Woreda, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Jan 6, 2025

Authors: Tadesse EM, Baruda YS, Tadesse TM. Abstract: Background: An estimated 40% of the world’s population lives in malaria-prone areas, there are 300-500 million malaria episodes worldwide, and at least one million malaria fatalities occur each year which...

Perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions on the lives of young adults living with HIV in Kisumu, Kenya

Jan 6, 2025

Authors: Zech JM, Zerbe A, Mangold M, Akoth S, David R, Odondi J, Naitore D, Ndede K, Hsu A, Hawken M, Harris TG, Abrams EJ. Abstract: Young adults with HIV (YAHIV) may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, associated...

Publications