Search Results - "KAPIGA, S. H"

The epidemiology of HIV-1 infection in northern Tanzania: Results from a community-based study by Kapiga, S. H., Sam, N. E., Mlay, J., Aboud, S., Ballard, R. C., Shao, J. F., Larsen, U.

“…We conducted a community-based study to determine the predictors of HIV-1 among women aged 20-44 years (N = 1,418) and their regular male partners (N = 566)…”
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The incidence of HIV infection among women using family planning methods in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by KAPIGA, S. H, LYAMUYA, E. F, LWIHULA, G. K, HUNTER, D. J

“…To determine the risk factors for HIV seroconversion and assess the association between contraceptive use and HIV infection among women attending three large…”
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HIV infection among pregnant women in Nigeria by Sagay, A.S., Kapiga, S.H., Imade, G.E., Sankale, J.L., Idoko, J., Kanki, P.

“…Objectives: To determine risk factors for HIV among pregnant women ( N = 2657) receiving antenatal services in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria. Methods:…”
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Sexual behaviour patterns and condom use in Tanzania: results from the 1996 Demographic and Health Survey by Kapiga, S. H., Lugalla, J. L. P.

“…We conducted this study to determine the factors associated with high-risk sexual behaviour and condom use among men and women who participated in the 1996…”
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Male condom use in Tanzania: Results from a national survey by KAPIGA, S. H, LUGALLA, J. L. P

“…To determine factors associated with male condom use in Tanzania. Data from the 1996 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) was used. In this survey, a…”
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Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis among bar and hotel workers in Northern Tanzania by KAPIGA, S. H, SAM, N. E, MASENGA, E. J, MANONGI, R, SHAO, J. F

“…To determine risk factors for bacterial vaginosis (BV) among women working in the bars and hotels in Moshi, Northern Tanzania. Severe disturbances of vaginal…”
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Risk factors for cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions among HIV-1 seropositive women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S.H., Msamanga, G.I., Spiegelman, D., Mwakyoma, H., Fawzi, W.W., Hunter, D.J.

“…Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) among HIV-infected women in Dar es Salaam,…”
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Predictors of AIDS knowledge, condom use and high-risk sexual behaviour among women in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S H, Lwihula, G K, Shao, J F, Hunter, D J

“…Reducing the number of sex partners and using condoms are the major means for individuals to protect themselves from STDs and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. To…”
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Evaluation of sexually transmitted diseases diagnostic algorithms among family planning clients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S H, Vuylsteke, B, Lyamuya, E F, Dallabetta, G, Laga, M

“…To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to assess the validity of STD screening approaches among family planning clients in Dar…”
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Risk factors for HIV infection among women in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S H, Shao, J F, Lwihula, G K, Hunter, D J

“…To identify risk factors for HIV infection among women not known to be members of high-risk groups in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and assess associations between…”
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Determinants of multiple sexual partners and condom use among sexually active Tanzanians by Kapiga, S H

“…This paper is based on the analyses of data collected in the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS). The TDHS national sample was obtained by using 1988…”
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Place Matters : Multilevel Investigation of HIV Distribution in Tanzania by Msisha, W. M, Kapiga, S. H, Earls, F. J, Subramanian, S. V

“…OBJECTIVE: To examine the extent to which the regional and neighborhood distribution of HIV in Tanzania is caused by the differential distribution of…”
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Predictors of CD4+ lymphocyte count among HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative pregnant women in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by KAPIGA, S. H, MWAKAGILE, D, SPIEGELMAN, D, MSAMANGA, G. I, HUNTER, D, FAWZI, W. W

“…To determine the predictors of CD4+ lymphocyte count among pregnant women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Between 04/1995 and 03/1997, HIV-seropositive (n=1,027)…”
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Risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases among women attending family planning clinics in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania by Gertig, D M, Kapiga, S H, Shao, J F, Hunter, D J

“…BACKGROUND: Identification of risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) assists in development of treatment algorithms, which are potentially…”
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Knowledge of AIDS among secondary school pupils in Bagamoyo and Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S H, Nachtigal, G, Hunter, D J

“…We assessed knowledge of AIDS among pupils in selected schools in Tanzania in August 1989. Four hundred and eight-one pupils from four randomly selected…”
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Reproductive knowledge, and contraceptive awareness and practice among secondary school pupils in Bagamoyo and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania by Kapiga, S H, Hunter, D J, Nachtigal, G

“…Reproductive knowledge, and contraceptive awareness and practice were assessed among secondary school pupils in Bagamoyo and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Four…”
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Analysis of HIV-1 gp120 quasispecies suggests high prevalence of intra-subtype recombination by Kiwelu, IE, Novitsky, V, Margolin, L, Baca, J, Manongi, R, Sam, N, Shao, J, MacLane, MF, Kapiga, SH, Essex, M

“…Doc number: P146…”
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Abortions in a Hospital Setting: Hidden Realities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Justesen, Aafke, Kapiga, Saidi H., Henri A.G.A. van Asten

“…This study investigates the extent of unwanted pregnancy, the use of illegally induced abortion, and the attitudes toward and practice of contraception among…”
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Risk Factors for Syphilis among HIV-1 Infected Pregnant Women in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Urassa, Willy K., Kapiga, Saidi H., Msamanga, Gernard I., Antelman, Gretchen, Coley, Jenny, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for recent (active) syphilis among HIV-1 seropositive pregnant women (N = 1058) in Dar es Salaam,…”
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Socioeconomic status and HIV seroprevalence in Tanzania: a counterintuitive relationship by Msisha, Wezi M, Kapiga, Saidi H, Earls, Felton, Subramanian, SV

“…Objective To examine the relationship between multiple dimensions of socioeconomic status (SES) and HIV seroprevalence in Tanzania. Methods Using a large…”
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