Advances in mass spectrometry technologies to characterize cervicovaginal microbiome functions that impact spontaneous preterm birth

L Masson, J Wilson, AS Amir Hamzah… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in young children. Infection
is a major cause of this adverse outcome, particularly in PTBs characterised by spontaneous …

Nurses' perspectives on user-friendly self-sampling interventions for diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections among young women in eThekwini district …

ZN Jaya, W Mapanga, B Moetlhoa… - BMC Health Services …, 2024 - Springer
Background Syndromic management in the main non-laboratory-based management
approach for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in most low-and middle-income countries …

Diagnostic Accuracy of Rapid Antigen Tests for Trichomoniasis: A Meta-analysis

KY Hsiao, HL Lin, HM Chen… - Journal of Lower Genital …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objective Trichomoniasis is a globally prevalent sexually transmitted infection caused by the
protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the gold standard for …

[HTML][HTML] Shifting Grounds—Facilitating Self-Care in Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections Through the Use of Self-Test Technology: Qualitative Study

B Trettin, MM Skjøth, NT Munk… - Journal of Participatory …, 2024 - jopm.jmir.org
Background: Chlamydia remains prevalent worldwide and is considered a global public
health problem. However, testing rates among young sexually active people remain low …

Feasibility and acceptability of point of care testing for sexually transmitted infections in outpatient clinics offering integrated services in Eswatini

H Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha, S Simelane… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background Lack of point of care testing (POCT) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is
a continuing missed opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed feasibility and …

Sexually transmitted infections and migration in Uganda: a population-based study

MA Moffa, X Feng, J Mpagazi, S Kiboneka… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2024 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives Migration is associated with increased risk of HIV infection in Africa, but evidence
about non-HIV sexually transmitted infection (STI) burden among African migrants is limited …

Leveraging Biotransport Mechanisms in the Design of Technologies to Improve Access to Blood-Based Diagnostics

KR Lee - 2023 - search.proquest.com
At least half of the world's population lacks access to essential health services and point of
care (POC) testing is one solution that can improve access to healthcare in various settings …