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Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries by Mullick, S, Watson-Jones, D, Beksinska, M, Mabey, D

“…Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in the developing world. Management of STIs in pregnancy in many developing countries has, however, been…”
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Reasons for requesting removal of the hormonal implant, Implanon NXT, at an urban reproductive health clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Beesham, I, Smit, J, Beksinska, M, Panday, M, Makatini, V, Evans, S

“…The contraceptive implant, Implanon NXT, was introduced in South Africa (SA) in 2014 and, although it offers multiple advantages, users may request to have it…”
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Reasons for requesting removal of the hormonal implant, Implanon NXT, at an urban reproductive health clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Panday, M., Evans, S., Beksinska, M., Makatini, V., Smit, J., Beesham, I.

“…Background. The contraceptive implant, Implanon NXT, was introduced in South Africa (SA) in 2014 and, although it offers multiple advantages, users may request…”
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Perspectives from Young South African and Zimbabwean Women on Attributes of Four (Placebo) Vaginal Microbicide Delivery Forms by Weinrib, R., Browne, E. N., Shapley-Quinn, M. K., van der Straten, A., Beksinska, M., Mgodi, N., Musara, P., Mphili, N., Schwartz, J. L., Ju, S., Hanif, H., Montgomery, E. T.

“…Introduction Incorporating end-user input into the design of new vaginal microbicides for women is key to optimizing their uptake, consistent use, and,…”
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Ever and repeat HIV testing rates among male and female clients : findings from a reproductive health services integration project in South Africa by Mabude, Z., Milford, C. Milford, Beksinska, M.E., Smit, J.A.

“…Background. HIV testing rates have increased in recent years. Repeat testing is recommended to identify and treat new HIV infections timeously. However, there…”
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Building young women’s knowledge and skills in female condom use: lessons learned from a South African intervention by Schuyler, A. C., Masvawure, T. B., Smit, J. A., Beksinska, M., Mabude, Z., Ngoloyi, C., Mantell, J. E.

“…Partner negotiation and insertion difficulties are key barriers to female condom (FC) use in sub-Saharan Africa. Few FC interventions have provided…”
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Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer risk perception and vaccine acceptability among adolescent girls and young women in Durban, South Africa by Russell, V L, Ogilvie, G, Beksinska, M, Nyrenda, M, Mitchell-Foster, S, Lavoie, J, Harder, H, Wood, B, Smith, P, Dietrich, J J, Smit, J, Brockman, M A, Gray, G, Kaida On Behalf Of The Ayazazi Research Team, A

“…The relationship between HIV and cervical cancer is well established. Interventions that focus on creating human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and cervical…”
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Prevalence and self‐reported health consequences of vaginal practices in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa: findings from a household survey by Smit, J., Chersich, M. F., Beksinska, M., Kunene, B., Manzini, N., Hilber, A. Martin, Scorgie, F.

“…Summary Objectives  To investigate population‐level prevalence of vaginal practices, their frequency and self‐reported health consequences in KwaZulu‐Natal,…”
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A national survey of home-based care kits for palliative HIV/AIDS care in South Africa by Mabude, Z.A., Beksinska, M.E., Ramkissoon, A., Wood, S., Folsom, M.

“…The objective of this study was to assess home-based care (HBC) kits and programs in South Africa to evaluate the feasibility of scaling up kit production and…”
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Use of modern and traditional products to self-treat symptoms of sexually transmitted infections in South African women by Beksinska, M E, Smit, J, Scorgie, F, Dube, S, Kunene, B, Martin-Hilber, A, Chersich, M

“…The objective of the study is to investigate products used by women self-treating symptoms of reproductive tract infections (RTIs), including sexually…”
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Depot medroxyprogesterone versus norethisterone oenanthate for long-acting progestogenic contraception by Draper, B H, Morroni, C, Hoffman, M, Smit, J, Beksinska, M, Hapgood, J, Van der Merwe, L

“…There are two injectable progestogen-only contraceptives (IPCs) that have been available in many countries in the world since 1983. They are both still…”
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Risk factors for HIV infection among sex workers in Johannesburg, South Africa by Dunkle, K L, Beksinska, M E, Rees, V H, Ballard, R C, Htun, Ye, Wilson, M L

“…Our objective was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection among female sex workers in Johannesburg, South Africa. A cross-sectional…”
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The practice and prevalence of dry sex among men and women in South Africa: a risk factor for sexually transmitted infections? by Beksinska, M E, Rees, H V, Kleinschmidt, I, McIntyre, J

“…OBJECTIVES: To establish the prevalence of "dry sex" practice in a South African periurban population. To investigate the reasons for and factors influencing…”
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Visuospatial memory deficits at different stages of Parkinson's disease by Owen, A M, Beksinska, M, James, M, Leigh, P N, Summers, B A, Marsden, C D, Quinn, N P, Sahakian, B J, Robbins, T W

“…Groups of patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), either medicated or unmedicated, were compared with matched groups of normal controls on a…”
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Acceptability of the female condom in different groups of women in South Africa : A multicentred study to inform the national female condom introductory strategy by BEKSINSKA, M. E, REES, V. H, MCINTYRE, J. A, WILKINSON, D

“…To assess the acceptability of the female condom to different groups of women and their partners in South Africa. Descriptive, cross-sectional study…”
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The acceptability of reuse of the female condom among urban South African women by Pettifor, A E, Beksinska, M E, Rees, H V, Mqoqi, N, Dickson-Tetteh, K E

“…This study assessed whether reuse of the female condom was acceptable among two groups of women in central Johannesburg, South Africa, who were taking part in…”
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In vitro assessment of the structural integrity of the female condom after multiple wash, dry, and re-lubrication cycles by Pettifor, Audrey E, Rees, Helen V, Beksinska, Mags E, Kleinschmidt, Immo, McIntyre, James

“…Since the introduction of the female condom in the early 90s, there have been numerous reports of reuse of the device. In response to these reports, studies…”
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Community-based distribution of contraception in South Africa--results of a 2-year pilot in Winterveldt, North-West Province by Beksinska, M E, Rees, V H, Mazibuko, S

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Vaginal Discharge: A Perceived Side Effect and Minor Reason for Discontinuation in Hormonal Injectable Users in South Africa by Beksinska, Mags E., Rees, Helen V.

“…Poor compliance and high discontinuation rates have been observed in users of injectable hormonal contraception in South Africa. The objective of this study…”
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Structural integrity of the female condom after multiple uses, washing, drying, and re-lubrication by Beksinska, Mags E., Rees, Helen V., Dickson-Tetteh, Kim E., Mqoqi, Nokuzola, Kleinschmidt, Immo, McIntyre, James A.

“…Establishing the safety of re-using the female condom could significantly increase women’s access to barrier methods especially in poorer countries. In this…”
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