Journal Reviews: Recent submissions
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Introduction of a sexual health practice nurse is associated with increased STI testing of men who have sex with men in primary care
(Centre for HIV Prevention And Research, University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: The study objective was to investigate the effect of the introduction of a sexual health practice nurse on HIV and STI testing in a general practice that specialized in gay men's health. METHODS: This ... -
Coverage of HIV Prevention Services for Female Sex Workers in Seven Cities of Myanmar.
(Population Services International-Myanmar, Yangon,Centre for HIV Prevention And Research, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cross-sectional surveys of female sex workers using time-location sampling in seven cities of Myanmar gauged coverage of HIV prevention programs. HIV testing in last year ranged from 28 to 73 %; attending peer educator ... -
HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among the General Population: A Survey
(Centre for HIV Prevention And Research, 2012)This article, although from a different continent, confirms the fact that people in the general population, but not exclusively so, do not perceive themselves at risk of acquiring HIV infection, even when they have had ... -
The Discovery of GS-9669, a Thumb Site II Non-nucleoside Inhibitor of NS5B for the Treatment of Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacology And Pharmacognosy, 2013-11-06)Investigation of thiophene-2-carboxylic acid HCV NS5B site II inhibitors, guided by measurement of cell culture medium binding, revealed the structure-activity relationships for intrinsic cellular potency. The pharmacokinetic ... -
The Old and the New Do Not Match", A Review of Obi by John Munonye, in Busara III, 1, 56-59
(Department of Literature, University of Nairobi, 2009) -
Identifying barriers to contraceptive use in Kenya
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
The prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in infertile women in a rural area in Kenya
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Schistosoma mansoni. New Zealand rabit - model. Effect on plasma testosterone levels
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Causes for maternal mortality in three districts in Kenya: Kilifi, Kirinyaga and Kakamega
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Maternal mortality in Garissa Provincial Hospital
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Factors Enhancing the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation among Kenyan Somalis
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Utilization of maternal and peri-natal outcome of twins delivered at two public hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1999) -
The onset of spermaturia and the development of puberty changes among urban boys in Kenya.
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Women, harm reduction and HIV.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study touches on three important barriers to harm reduction with regards to drug use, unprotected sex and the sex trade. Advanced Sign out There is an unavailability of targeted drug treatment centres for women. ... -
Utilisation of sexual health services by female sex workers in Nepal.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2011)I found this article interesting because it verifies anecdotal information from female sex-workers in Kenya. The authors show that female sex-workers, a high percentage (30%) of whom have sexually transmitied diseases, ... -
The role of relationship intimacy in consistent condom use among female sex workers and their regular paying partners in the Dominican Republic
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)The findings of this study are of great value in planning responsive interventions for female sex workers (FSWs) who have a regular paying partner, also referred to as 'lover' or 'husband', and those who just have paying ... -
The relationship between HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection risk and alcohol use during commercial sex episodes: results from the study of female commercial sex workers in the Philippines
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2006)The results of this study will be particularly important in designing more responsive interventions for alcohol-related behaviour towards better control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. This interesting finding ... -
The impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on HIV epidemics in Africa and India: a simulation study.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)21 May 2008 INew Finding In this study, condoms were found to be a necessary addition and not a substitute to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This, once again, underscores behaviour modification as important in the fight ... -
The cultural context of the Sierra Leonean Mende woman as patient.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2010)The take home message of this paper is that consideration of the culture of the patient, along with other characteristics that influence perception of self, by those providing health care should be the cornerstone of ...
