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Anal Sex, Vaginal Sex and HIV Risk Among Female Sex Workers in Papua New Guinea.
(2013)Female sex workers (FSW) are considered one of the key affected populations in Papua New Guinea at risk of acquiring HIV. An integrated bio-behavioral survey of sex workers in Port Moresby was conducted to determine the ... -
An analysis of high risk behaviors among female sex workers in Yunnan province in 2013
(2014)OBJECTIVE: To understand the high risk behaviors of female sex workers (FSWs) in Yunnan province in 2013. METHODS: A cross-sectional investigation was conducted during April to June, 2013 in Yunnan province, census was ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Flavonoid Glycosides From Manniophyton Fulvum Müll. (Euphorbiaceae): Identification and Molecular Modeling
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Chemical investigation of the leaves of Manniophyton fulvum led to the isolation of seven flavonoid glycosides: myricetin-3- O - β- Dd -rhamnoside ( 1 ), kaempferol-3- O - β- d -rhamnoside ( 2 ), quercetin-3- O - β- d ... -
Assessing acceptability of parents/guardians of adolescents towards introduction of sex and reproductive health education in schools at Kinondoni Municipal in Oar es Salaam city.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)The article is about whether youth education on condom use is seen by parents/guardians as promoting promiscuity. This conflicts with the parents'/guardians' desire to protect them from HIV infection. This study confirms ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs related to infant feeding, specifically breastfeeding, of child care providers.
(Springer USCenter for HIV Prevention and Research, University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1571, USA, 2008)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs of child care providers on infant feeding practices, specifically breastfeeding. METHODS: Needs assessment surveys for child ... -
Assessment of strategies for male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Blantyre, Malawi.
(2013)BACKGROUND: Despite the documented benefits of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services, the uptake remains low in sub-Saharan Africa. The lack of male involvement ... -
Associations of Interleukin-1 Polymorphisms with Chronic Periodontitis in Two Different Kenyan Ethnic Groups: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between IL-1β and IL-1α isoforms with chronic periodontitis in two Kenyan ethnic groups, Taitas and Swahilis. Methods: A case-control study in which ... -
Barriers to free antiretroviral treatment access for female sex workers in Chennai, India
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This article is important because it highlights the level of stigma experienced by women who are involved in sex work and are HIV-positive, thus experiencing a double stigma. Because of this, the sex workers were said to ... -
Baseline blood count levels increase odds of cytopenia among CML patients in Kenya: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Imatinib is the gold standard for the treatment of all phases of Philadelphia positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). During treatment, patients may develop cytopenia. We aimed to study the baseline ... -
Behçet's syndrome presenting with chronic periodontitis: a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Behçet's syndrome is a disease of uncertain aetiology characterised by recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, ocular lesions and skin lesions. Although cases of this syndrome have been reported almost worldwide, the ... -
Causes for maternal mortality in three districts in Kenya: Kilifi, Kirinyaga and Kakamega
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Client demands for unsafe sex: the socio-economic risk environment for HIV among street and off-street sex workers.
(2013)OBJECTIVE: Among sex workers (SWs) in Vancouver, Canada, this study identified social, drug use, sex work, environmental-structural, and client-related factors associated with being offered and accepting more money after ... -
Commercial sexual practices before and after legalization in Australia.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2010)Similar to the article, in my experience. newcomers to sex work are mostly young, sometimes without any other means of earning money, have low knowledge of STls and are lacking in negotiation skills for safer sex ... -
Community mobilisation programme for female sex workers in coastal Andhra Pradesh, India: processes and their effects.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2012)I recommend reading this paper on setting up community-based organisations (CBOs) of sex workers because they are a key population who should be mobilized to be partners in HIV and sexual transmitted infection (STI) ... -
Community-Based HIV and STI Prevention in Women Working in Indoor Sex Markets.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2012)I have picked this study because knowing who the target population is, including the country of origin, widens the scope to work better with study results or population intervention outcomes. According to studies done ... -
Comparison of Social and Demographic Factors of Adolescent Boys Sentenced for Committing Sexual Offenses With Those of Non-sexual Offenders at Borstal Centres in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Adolescents commit various types of offences, both non-sexual and sexual offences. It is not very clear whether there are peculiar social and demographic differences between adolescent sexual offenders and ... -
Condom use and sexually transmitted infections among Malagasy sex workers.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2011)I am endorsing the article because it is critical to obtain authentic data for any research; in particular those pertaining to human SUbjects so as to eliminate use of erroneous data which, when interpreted into activities, ... -
Consultations for sexually transmitted infections in the general practice in the Netherlands: an opportunity to improve STI/HIV testing.
(BMJ, 2013)OBJECTIVES: In the Netherlands, sexually transmitted infection (STI) care is provided by general practitioners (GPs) as well as by specialised STI centres. Consultations at the STI centres are monitored extensively, but ... -
Correlates of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and associated high-risk behaviors among male clients of female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study is interesting because it pertains to the behaviour of adult men who have exchanged sex for money, as well as their drug use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STls) and HIV. Male clients are ... -
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 ...
