Browsing Epidemiology by Author "Farquhar, Carey"
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Effectiveness of home-based HIV testing and education among partners of pregnant women in Kenya: a mixed methods approach
Krakowiak, DaisyMale partner involvement has been recognized as an important component of prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT); however, male antenatal attendance has been difficult to achieve. Home-based testing among ... -
Impact of Counseling on Breastfeeding Practice and Perinatal HIV-1 Transmission in Nairobi, Kenya
Betz, BourkeBackground: Breastfeeding is associated with significant reductions in infant mortality rates in developing country settings, and the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months when ... -
Measuring and Increasing HIV Testing among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Katz, David A. (2013-04-17)Introduction: HIV testing serves as the entry point into care for HIV-infected individuals and an effective prevention intervention because behavior change and antiretroviral treatment can reduce transmission. Increasing ... -
Overcoming Barriers to HIV/STD Partner Services in Kenya and the United States
Goyette, Marielle SimoneIncreasing the proportion of people living with HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) who know their status is critical to curbing the HIV and STD epidemics. Partner services (PS) are a core public health strategy ... -
Sustained responses to measles revaccination among Kenyan HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy
Newman, Laura PatriciaHIV-infected children have reduced rates of measles antibody production and immunologic memory after measles vaccination in the absence of antiretroviral therapy (ART). In this study, Kenyan HIV-infected children 15 months ...