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Attitudes and behaviours of maternal health care providers in interactions with clients: a systematic review by Mannava, P, Durrant, K, Fisher, J, Chersich, M, Luchters, S

“…High maternal mortality and morbidity persist, in large part due to inadequate access to timely and quality health care. Attitudes and behaviours of maternal…”
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Contraception coverage and methods used among women in South Africa : a national household survey by Chersich, M F, Shisana, O, Wabiri, N, Risher, K, Rees, H, Rehle, T, Evans, M, Celentano, D

“…Background. Globally, family planning services are being strengthened and the range of contraceptive choices expanded. Data on contraceptive coverage and…”
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Lessons learnt from the introduction of the contraceptive implant in South Africa by Makua, M., Pillay, D., Mullick, S., Chersich, M.F., Lince-Deroche, N., Smit, J., Rees, H., Morroni, C., Pleaner, M.

“…In 2014, South Africa (SA) introduced the subdermal contraceptive implant with the aim of expanding the contraceptive method mix and availability of…”
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“Mothers get really exhausted!” The lived experience of pregnancy in extreme heat: Qualitative findings from Kilifi, Kenya by Scorgie, F., Lusambili, A., Luchters, S., Khaemba, P., Filippi, V., Nakstad, B., Hess, J., Birch, C., Kovats, S., Chersich, M.F.

“…Heat exposure in pregnancy is associated with a range of adverse health and wellbeing outcomes, yet research on the lived experience of pregnancy in high…”
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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by Maimela, G, Martin, C E, Chersich, M, Bello, B, Mauti, J, Bäernighausen, T, Kohler, S, Almuedo-Riera, A, Luchters, S, Sawry, S

“…Background. Patterns of SARS‐CoV‐2 spread have varied by geolocation, with differences in seroprevalence between urban and rural areas, and between waves…”
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Uptake and early removals of Implanon NXT in South Africa : perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers by Naidoo, N., Chersich, M.F., Morroni, C., Pillay, D., Mullick, S., Adeagbo, O.A., Rees, H., Pleaner, M.

“…Background. The South African (SA) government introduced Implanon NXT, a long-acting subdermal contraceptive implant, in 2014 to expand contraceptive choice…”
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UNICEF's contribution to the adoption and implementation of option B+ for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV: a policy analysis by Chersich, M F, Newbatt, E, Ng'oma, K, de Zoysa, I

“…Between 2011 and 2013, global and national guidelines for preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV shifted to recommend Option B+, the provision…”
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How climate change can fuel listeriosis outbreaks in South Africa by Rees, H., Wright, C.Y., Scorgie, F., Chersich, M.F.

“…The listeriosis outbreak that began in early 2017 in South Africa (SA) is the largest recorded globally. The source of the outbreak was located in early March…”
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User perspectives on Implanon NXT in South Africa : a survey of 12 public-sector facilities by Rees, H., Mullick, S., Pleaner, M., Naidoo, N., Morroni, C., Chersich, M.F., Adeagbo, O.A., Pillay, D.

“…Background. Implanon NXT, a long-acting reversible contraceptive, was introduced in South Africa (SA) in early 2014, aiming to expand the method mix and…”
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Strengthening implant provision and acceptance in South Africa with the ‘any woman, any place, any time’ approach : an essential step towards reducing unintended pregnancies by Pillay, Y., Chersich, M.F., Rees, H., Mullick, S.

“…Progress in reducing unintended pregnancies in South Africa is slow. The implant, introduced in 2014, expanded the range of available longacting reversible…”
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Gaps in monitoring systems for Implanon NXT services in South Africa : an assessment of 12 facilities in two districts by Chersich, M.F., Adeagbo, O.A., Rees, H., Pleaner, M., Morroni, C., Mullick, S., Naidoo, N., Pillay, D.

“…Background. Implanon NXT, a long-acting subdermal contraceptive implant, was introduced in South Africa (SA) in early 2014 as part of an expanded contraceptive…”
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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by Maimela, G, Sawry, S, Martin, C.E, Barnighausen, T, Kohler, S, Chersich, M, Bello, B, Luchters, S, Mauti, J, Almuedo-Riera, A

“…Background. Patterns of SARS-CoV-2 spread have varied by geolocation, with differences in seroprevalence between urban and rural areas, and between waves…”
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Heavy episodic drinking among Kenyan female sex workers is associated with unsafe sex, sexual violence and sexually transmitted infections by Chersich, M F, Luchters, S M F, Malonza, I M, Mwarogo, P, King'ola, N, Temmerman, M

“…This study examined patterns of alcohol use and its association with unsafe sex and related sequelae among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya. A…”
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Introduction of the contraceptive implant in South Africa : successes, challenges and the way forward by Rees, H., Mullick, S., Pillay, Y., Chersich, M.F.

“…In 2014, the contraceptive implant was introduced into public sector facilities in South Africa (SA). Several thousand healthcare workers were trained, and…”
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Causal links between binge drinking patterns, unsafe sex and HIV in South Africa: its time to intervene by Chersich, M F, Rees, H V

“…South Africa has a massive burden of HIV and alcohol disease, and these pandemics are inextricably linked. Much evidence indicates that alcohol independently…”
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Climate change and adolescents in South Africa : the role of youth activism and the health sector in safeguarding adolescents’ health and education by Rees, H., Hess, J., Wright, C.Y., Chersich, M.F., Mullick, S., Richter, M., Mathee, A., Scorgie, F.

“…Today’s youth will inherit a world made hazardous by greenhouse gases. As a general rule, those chiefly responsible for emitting these gases will be spared the…”
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Characteristics, sexual behaviour and risk factors of female, male and transgender sex workers in South Africa by Richter, M L, Chersich, M, Temmerman, M, Luchters, S

“…In South Africa, information on sex workers' characteristics, sexual behaviour and health needs is limited. Current social, legal and institutional factors…”
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Quality of counselling and support provided by the South African National AIDS Helpline : content analysis of mystery client interviews by Venter, W.D.F., Chersich, M.F., Arullapan, N., Richter, M., Jankelowitz, L., Vearey, J., Mashabane, N., Geffen, N., Scorgie, F.

“…Background. Telephone helplines can facilitate referral, education and support for patients living with HIV or those concerned about the infection. The…”
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Cutting the cost of South African antiretroviral therapy using newer, safer drugs by Conradie, F., Casas, C.P., Amole, C., Venter, W.D.F., Abrams, E.J., Chersich, M., Boffito, M., Pillay, A., Serenata, C., Hill, A., Loots, G., Rutter, L., Gomez, G.B., Barnhart, M., Quevedo, J., Kaiser, B., Pillay, Y., Moorhouse, M., Pozniak, A., Fairlie, L., Clayden, P., Matsolo, M., Abdullah, F.

“…Antiretrovirals are a significant cost driver for HIV programmes. Current first-line regimens have performed well in real-life programmes, but have a low…”
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Declining maternal mortality in the face of persistently high HIV prevalence in a middle‐income country by Buchmann, EJ, Mnyani, CN, Frank, KA, Chersich, MF, McIntyre, JA

“…Objective To estimate maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and determine maternal death causes and trends in Greater Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Design…”
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