Search Results - "Gadisa, Tsigereda"

Reaching the end of the line: Operational issues with implementing phone-based unannounced pill counts in resource-limited settings by Hirsch-Moverman, Yael, Burkot, Camilla, Saito, Suzue, Frederix, Koen, Pitt, Blanche, Melaku, Zenebe, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Howard, Andrea A

“…Accurate measurement of adherence is necessary to ensure that therapeutic outcomes can be attributed to the recommended treatment. Phone-based unannounced pill…”
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Factors associated with initiation of antiretroviral therapy in the advanced stages of HIV infection in six Ethiopian HIV clinics, 2012 to 2013 by Nash, Denis, Tymejczyk, Olga, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Hoffman, Susie, Yigzaw, Muluneh, Elul, Batya, Remien, Robert H, Lahuerta, Maria, Daba, Shalo, El Sadr, Wafaa, Melaku, Zenebe

“…Introduction Most HIV‐positive persons in sub‐Saharan Africa initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) with advanced infection (late ART initiation). Intervening…”
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“Testing, Testing”: Multiple HIV-Positive Tests among Patients Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopia by Kulkarni, Sarah, Tymejczyk, Olga, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Lahuerta, Maria, Remien, Robert H., Melaku, Zenebe, El-Sadr, Wafaa, Elul, Batya, Nash, Denis, Hoffman, Susie

“…Repeat HIV testing after receiving a positive result has never been studied systematically and may give insight into reasons for delayed linkage to care. Among…”
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Identifying Perceived Barriers along the HIV Care Continuum by Kulkarni, Sarah, Hoffman, Susie, Gadisa Tsigereda, Zenebe, Melaku, Mesganaw, Fantehun, Yigzaw Muluneh, El-Sadr, Wafaa, Remien, Robert, Tymejczyk Olga, Nash, Denis, Elul Batya

“…Increasing the proportion of HIV-positive individuals who link promptly to and are retained in care remains challenging in sub-Saharan Africa, but little…”
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The ENRICH study to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination intervention package to improve isoniazid preventive therapy initiation, adherence and completion among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: Rationale and design of a mixed methods cluster randomized trial by Howard, Andrea A, Hirsch-Moverman, Yael, Saito, Suzue, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Daftary, Amrita, Melaku, Zenebe

“…Abstract Background Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) prevents tuberculosis among HIV-positive individuals, however implementation is suboptimal…”
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HIV-Related Stigma, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among Individuals Initiating ART in Ethiopia by Parcesepe, Angela, Tymejczyk, Olga, Remien, Robert, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Hoffman, Susie, Melaku, Zenebe, Elul, Batya, Nash, Denis

“…Recent World Health Organization HIV treatment guideline expansion may facilitate timely antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. However, large-scale success…”
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Determinants of alcohol use among people living with HIV initiating isoniazid preventive therapy in Ethiopia by Mukherjee, Trena I., Hirsch-Moverman, Yael, Saito, Suzue, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Melaku, Zenebe, Howard, Andrea A.

“…•Nearly half of all PLHIV on isoniazid preventive therapy reported alcohol use.•Hazardous alcohol and khat use were common, increasing concerns for…”
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Stigma And HIV Care Continuum Outcomes Among Ethiopian Adults Initiating ART by Hoffman, Susie, Tymejczyk, Olga, Kulkarni, Sarah, Lahuerta, Maria, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Remien, Robert H, Melaku, Zenebe, Nash, Denis, Elul, Batya

“…BACKGROUND.Stigma harms the mental health of HIV-positive individuals and reduces adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), but less is known about stigma and…”
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Characteristics and outcomes of adult Ethiopian patients enrolled in HIV care and treatment: a multi-clinic observational study by Melaku, Zenebe, Lamb, Matthew R, Wang, Chunhui, Lulseged, Sileshi, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Ahmed, Solomon, Habtamu, Zelalem, Alemu, Hailubeza, Assefa, Tamrat, Abrams, Elaine J

“…We describe trends in characteristics and outcomes among adults initiating HIV care and treatment in Ethiopia from 2006-2011. We conducted a retrospective…”
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From disease specific to universal health coverage in Lesotho: successes and challenges encountered in Lesotho’s digital health journey by Maoeng, Monaheng, Bruce, Kerry, Motebang, Maletsatsi, Chen, Carolyn Wetzel, Lecher, Shirley, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Saito, Suzue, Ntsaba, Mantebaleng

“…Abstract In Lesotho, the Ministry of Health and key donors have made significant advancements to develop digital health solutions specific to HIV services…”
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A Qualitative Evaluation of the Acceptability of an Interactive Voice Response System to Enhance Adherence to Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Among People Living with HIV in Ethiopia by Daftary, Amrita, Hirsch-Moverman, Yael, Kassie, Getnet M., Melaku, Zenebe, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Saito, Suzue, Howard, Andrea A.

“…Interactive voice response (IVR) is increasingly used to monitor and promote medication adherence. In 2014, we evaluated patient acceptability toward IVR as…”
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Psychological distress, health and treatment-related factors among individuals initiating ART in Oromia, Ethiopia by Parcesepe, Angela M., Tymejczyk, Olga, Remien, Robert, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Hoffman, Susie, Melaku, Zenebe, Elul, Batya, Nash, Denis

“…HIV diagnosis may be a source of psychological distress. Late initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and treatment-related beliefs may intensify…”
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Outcomes among HIV‐infected children initiating HIV care and antiretroviral treatment in Ethiopia by Melaku, Zenebe, Lulseged, Sileshi, Wang, Chunhui, Lamb, Matthew R., Gutema, Yoseph, Teasdale, Chloe A., Ahmed, Solomon, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Habtamu, Zelalem, Bedri, Abubaker, Fayorsey, Ruby, Abrams, Elaine J.

“…Objective To describe pediatric ART scale‐up in Ethiopia, one of the 21 global priority countries for elimination of pediatric HIV infection. Methods A…”
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Disclosure History Among Persons Initiating Antiretroviral Treatment at Six HIV Clinics in Oromia, Ethiopia, 2012–2013 by Gadisa, Tsigereda, Tymejczyk, Olga, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Hoffman, Susie, Lahuerta, Maria, Remien, Robert H., Yigzaw, Muluneh, Daba, Shalo, Elul, Batya, Nash, Denis, Melaku, Zenebe

“…HIV status disclosure can help patients obtain support which may influence treatment adherence and subsequent healthcare needs. We examined the extent of…”
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Brief Report: Stigma and HIV Care Continuum Outcomes Among Ethiopian Adults Initiating ART by Hoffman, Susie, Tymejczyk, Olga, Kulkarni, Sarah, Lahuerta, Maria, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Remien, Robert H, Melaku, Zenebe, Nash, Denis, Elul, Batya

“…Stigma harms the mental health of HIV-positive individuals and reduces adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), but less is known about stigma and other…”
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Household decision-making power and the mental health and well-being of women initiating antiretroviral treatment in Oromia, Ethiopia by Parcesepe, Angela M., Tymejczyk, Olga, Remien, Robert, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Hoffman, Susie, Melaku, Zenebe, Elul, Batya, Nash, Denis

“…Low decision-making power (DMP) has been associated with HIV seropositivity among women in sub-Saharan Africa. As treatment accessibility and life expectancy…”
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Psychosocial Factors Associated with Food Insufficiency Among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) Initiating ART in Ethiopia by DiLorenzo, Madeline A., Parcesepe, Angela, Tymejczyk, Olga, Hoffman, Susie, Elul, Batya, Weiser, Sheri D., Remien, Robert H., Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Melaku, Zenebe, Nash, Denis

“…Food insufficiency is associated with suboptimal HIV treatment outcomes. Less is known about psychosocial correlates of food insufficiency among PLWH. This…”
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HIV Care and Treatment Beliefs among Patients Initiating Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) in Oromia, Ethiopia by Tymejczyk, Olga, Hoffman, Susie, Kulkarni, Sarah Gorrell, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Lahuerta, Maria, Remien, Robert H., Elul, Batya, El-Sadr, Wafaa, Melaku, Zenebe, Nash, Denis

“…To better understand patient beliefs, which may influence adherence to HIV care and treatment, we examined three dimensions of beliefs among Ethiopian adults…”
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Burden of malaria among adult patients attending general medical outpatient department and HIV care and treatment clinics in Oromia, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Alemayehu, Guda, Melaku, Zenebe, Abreha, Tesfay, Alemayehu, Bereket, Girma, Samuel, Tadesse, Yehualashet, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Lulseged, Sileshi, Balcha, Taye Tolera, Hoos, David, Teka, Hiwot, Reithinger, Richard

“…Malaria and HIV/AIDS constitute major public health problems in Ethiopia, but the burden associated with malaria-HIV co-infection has not been well documented…”
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Gender Differences and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Quality of Life Among ART Initiators in Oromia, Ethiopia by Vo, Quynh T., Hoffman, Susie, Nash, Denis, El-Sadr, Wafaa M., Tymejczyk, Olga A., Gadisa, Tsigereda, Melaku, Zenebe, Kulkarni, Sarah G., Remien, Robert H., Elul, Batya

“…Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important outcome to assess among persons living with HIV/AIDS, but few studies have been conducted in sub-Saharan…”
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