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Adolescent access to and utilization of health services in the Gbêkê and Hambôl regions of Côte d'Ivoire: A qualitative study exploring the perceptions of adolescents, caregivers, and health care workers
Adolescence is a critical time for physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, yet adolescents are prone to unique barriers and unmet needs for receiving proper health care services and information. This study ... -
After the fire: A qualitative study of the role of long term recovery organizations in addressing rural community social determinants of health
Background: Wildfire activity in the United States has increased in intensity and duration over the past several decades, disrupting housing, employment, and other social determinants of health in impacted communities. As ... -
Ambitious HIV treatment goals, viral suppression, and laboratory readiness in Maputo, Mozambique
Introduction: Following international recommendations and guidelines, in 2016, Mozambique started implementing the ‘test and treat’ approach to meet the ambitious HIV treatment targets by 2020, and ‘end AIDS’ by 2030. ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF HAI-CÃ TE D’IVOIRE’S PERFORMANCE IN MEETING THE 3RD 90-UNAIDS TREATMENT GOAL OF 90% VIRAL LOAD SUPPRESSION AMONG THOSE RECEIVING ART
UNAIDS updated treatment goal recommendations are now 95-95-95 by the year 2030. Prior to 2020, UNAIDS’ 2014 90-90-90 treatment goal indicated that 90% of all people living with HIV are aware of their HIV status, 90% of ... -
An Empiric Risk Score to Guide Presumptive Treatment of Asymptomatic Anorectal Infections in Men Who Have Sex With Men in Kisumu, Kenya
Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends presumptive therapy (PT) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) in asymptomatic MSM who report unprotected receptive anal intercourse in ... -
An evaluation of the integration of an mHealth program into the Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste
Introduction: mHealth programs have been shown in many health settings to be effective for short-term goals. However, the integration of such programs into sustainable structures within ministries of health has not been ... -
An exploration of informed risks and responses related to nuclear weapons with consideration of the global to local implications
Context: Recent rhetoric regarding nuclear weapons has reignited concern from global to local levels. Consequently, conversation has gained traction as real and perceived tension between nuclear states has escalated. This ... -
An exploratory study of perinatal depressive symptoms and its intersection with intergenerational coresidence among women in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
This qualitative study delves into the intricate dynamics between perinatal depressive symptoms and intergenerational coresidence, with a specific focus on the relationship between perinatal women (pregnant women and new ... -
An impact evaluation of the OpenELIS laboratory information system and the dependent data dashboard in Côte d'Ivoire
The open-source electronic laboratory information system (OpenELIS) in Côte d’Ivoire has been in routine implementation at clinical laboratories since 2009. The data dashboard that displays aggregate data on HIV viral ... -
An Internally Consistent Model of HIV Burden for Countries with Vital Registration and Case Notification Data
This thesis aims to provide a novel, internally consistent approach to estimating HIV morbidity and mortality in countries with both vital registration and case notification data. In most high-income countries, case ... -
An Outcome Evaluation of the Health Information Management and Applied Epidemiology (HIMAE) course in South Africa
Background: Health Information Systems (HIS) can provide accurate and reliable data for patient monitoring, disease surveillance, program evaluation, and resource allocation at varying levels of a national health system. ... -
Analysis of contributors to possible organ donor discards in Chile
Organ transplantation is the best therapeutic option for several end-stage diseases. Nonetheless, there is an organ shortage due to lack of organ donation. Chile’s low organ donation rate of 7.8 donors per million population ... -
Analysis of epitope-specific HIV CD8+ T cell responses elicited during early HIV-1 infection and their association with viral control
(2013-04-17)The enormity of global human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic underscores the urgency to develop a safe, effective and accessible prophylactic AIDS vaccine. Multiple ... -
Analysis of the Potential Cost Utility of the Addition of Rituximab to Standard Chemotherapy in Adults with Aggressive B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Uganda
Background: Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that confers a survival benefit in adults with aggressive B cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL), and has been shown to be cost-effective in in high-income settings. Rituximab ... -
Antiretroviral Regimen and Pregnancy Outcomes of Women Living with HIV in a US Cohort
Women who are pregnant and living with HIV have traditionally been excluded from clinical trials regarding new pharmacotherapy. Immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for women who are pregnant ... -
Applications of Meta-Analytic Approaches to Inform Estimates for the Global Burden of Mental Disorders
University of Washington Abstract Applications of Meta-Analytic Approaches to Inform Estimates for the Global Burden of Mental Disorders Modhurima Moitra Chair of the Supervisory Committee:Pamela Y. Collins, MD, MPH Department ... -
Armed conflict and infectious disease: quantifying the association between mortality rate due to war and terrorism and measles incidence, 2000-2019
Achieving the measles elimination goals included in the Measles and Rubella Strategic Framework 2021-2030 requires understanding the key factors driving the continued transmission of measles. Armed conflict is established ... -
ART adherence information, motivation, and behaviors and provider-patient relationships among new ART patients in Haiti
Background: Previous research suggests that communication between provider and patient is associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among patients with HIV. Haiti has scaled up the use of ART, but studies ... -
ART attrition across health facilities implementing Option B+ in Haiti
Background: In 2015, the first study on retention that included pregnant women in Haiti showed that Option B+ clients had 1.5 fold excess risk of attrition at 12 months of ART initiation compared to other ART patients. ... -
Ascertaining Cause of Death in Dhulikhel, Nepal: Medical Records and Verbal Autopsy
Background: Nepal is experiencing a rapid increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, cause of death (COD) data in Nepal is scarce and often unreliable. Health policymakers and planners do not have ...