Low engagement of key populations in HIV health services in Tanzania: analysis of community, legal and policy factors
A Kigombola, J Lyimo, M Mizinduko… - The Pan African …, 2023 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction key populations (KP) often face legal and social challenges that increase their
vulnerability to HIV. These experiences include criminalization, higher levels of stigma and …
vulnerability to HIV. These experiences include criminalization, higher levels of stigma and …
HIV prevalence and associated factors among female sex workers in Ethiopia, east Africa: A cross-sectional study using a respondent-driven sampling technique
S Abdella, M Demissie, A Worku, M Dheresa… - …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background HIV acquisition among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) is 30 times higher than the
acquisition rate among females in the respective general population. A higher HIV burden in …
acquisition rate among females in the respective general population. A higher HIV burden in …
Prevalence and associated factors of HIV among female sex workers in Eastern and Southern Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are marginalized groups of the population who
have limited access to healthcare and a higher risk of HIV infection due to biobehavioral and …
have limited access to healthcare and a higher risk of HIV infection due to biobehavioral and …
Awareness, willingness and use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers living in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzania is in the final stages to roll out pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to Female Sex
Workers (FSWs) so as to reduce new infections. PrEP demonstration projects support …
Workers (FSWs) so as to reduce new infections. PrEP demonstration projects support …
The prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for HIV among Female Sex workers—a cohort being prepared for a phase IIb HIV Vaccine Trial in Dar Es Salaam …
D Faini, F Msafiri, P Munseri, M Bakari… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: A cohort of female sex workers (FSWs) was established to determine HIV
prevalence and incidence, and associated factors in preparation for a phase IIb HIV vaccine …
prevalence and incidence, and associated factors in preparation for a phase IIb HIV vaccine …
“I did not plan to have a baby. This is the outcome of our work”: a qualitative study exploring unintended pregnancy among female sex workers
D Faini, P Munseri, M Bakari, E Sandström… - BMC Women's …, 2020 - Springer
Background High number of unintended pregnancies—often leading to induced abortions—
are reported among female sex workers (FSWs), highlighting a major unmet need for …
are reported among female sex workers (FSWs), highlighting a major unmet need for …
[HTML][HTML] Trial of an mHealth intervention to improve HIV prophylaxis for female sex workers, United Republic of Tanzania
Objective To evaluate the effect of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention on early retention
of female sex workers in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis …
of female sex workers in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis …
Predictors of mHealth use in promoting adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers: an evaluation of the Jichunge intervention in Dar es …
Background There is evidence that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective in
preventing HIV transmission, and PrEP is recommended by the World Health organization …
preventing HIV transmission, and PrEP is recommended by the World Health organization …
Can HIV vaccines be shared fairly? Perspectives from Tanzania
Abstract Background For over 35 years, Africa has continued to host HIV vaccine trials
geared towards overturning the HIV/AIDs pandemic in the continent. However, the methods …
geared towards overturning the HIV/AIDs pandemic in the continent. However, the methods …
Effect of an mHealth intervention on retention in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis services among female sex workers: Preliminary evidence of the use of the Jichunge …
Background Mobile health (mHealth) applications have been reported to be effective in
promoting access and adherence to health services. However, knowledge about their effect …
promoting access and adherence to health services. However, knowledge about their effect …