Search Results - "Metcalf, Carol A"

Investigating the addition of oral HIV self-tests among populations with high testing coverage - Do they add value? Lessons from a study in Khayelitsha, South Africa by Moore, Hazel Ann, Metcalf, Carol A, Cassidy, Tali, Hacking, Damian, Shroufi, Amir, Steele, Sarah Jane, Duran, Laura Trivino, Ellman, Tom

“…HIV self-testing (HIVST) offers a useful addition to HIV testing services and enables individuals to test privately. Despite recommendations to the contrary,…”
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Persistent, Undetected Trichomonas vaginalis Infections? by Peterman, Thomas A., Tian, Lin H., Metcalf, Carol A., Malotte, C. Kevin, Paul, Sindy M., Douglas, John M.

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Prospective evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of dried blood spots from finger prick samples for determination of HIV-1 load with the NucliSENS Easy-Q HIV-1 version 2.0 assay in Malawi by Fajardo, Emmanuel, Metcalf, Carol A, Chaillet, Pascale, Aleixo, Lucia, Pannus, Pieter, Panunzi, Isabella, Triviño, Laura, Ellman, Tom, Likaka, Andrew, Mwenda, Reuben

“…HIV-1 viral load (VL) testing is not widely available in resource-limited settings. The use of finger prick dried blood spot (FP-DBS) samples could remove…”
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'We keep her status to ourselves': Experiences of stigma and discrimination among HIV-discordant couples in South Africa, Tanzania and Ukraine by Rispel, Laetitia C., Cloete, Allanise, Metcalf, Carol A.

“…In HIV-discordant relationships, the HIV-negative partner also carries the burden of a stigmatised disease. For this reason, couples often hide their…”
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You become afraid to tell them that you are gay: Health service utilization by men who have sex with men in South African cities by Rispel, Laetitia C., Metcalf, Carol A., Cloete, Allanise, Moorman, Julia, Reddy, Vasu

“…We describe the utilization of health services by men who have sex with men (MSM) in South African cities, their perceptions of available health services, and…”
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“We are part of a family”. Benefits and limitations of community ART groups (CAGs) in Thyolo, Malawi: a qualitative study by Pellecchia, Umberto, Baert, Saar, Nundwe, Spencer, Bwanali, Andy, Zamadenga, Bote, Metcalf, Carol A., Bygrave, Helen, Daho, Sarah, Ohler, Liesbet, Chibwandira, Brown, Kanyimbo, Kennedy

“…Introduction: In 2012 Community ART Groups (CAGs), a community‐based model of antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery were piloted in Thyolo District, Malawi as…”
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High incidence of new sexually transmitted infections in the year following a sexually transmitted infection : A case for rescreening by PETERMAN, Thomas A, TIAN, Lin H, METCALF, Carol A, SATTERWHITE, Catherine L, MALOTTE, C. Kevin, DEAUGUSTINE, Nettie, PAUL, Sindy M, CROSS, Helene, RIETMEIJER, Cornelis A, DOUGLAS, John M

“…Studies show 11% to 15% of women treated for Chlamydia trachomatis are reinfected 3 to 4 months after treatment, suggesting the need for rescreening. There is…”
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'It [HIV] is part of the relationship': exploring communication among HIV-serodiscordant couples in South Africa and Tanzania by Rispel, Laetitia C., Cloete, Allanise, Metcalf, Carol A., Moody, Kevin, Caswell, Georgina

“…In many sub-Saharan African countries, a high proportion of people living with HIV are in long-term serodiscordant relationships. This paper explores how HIV…”
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Sexual relations and childbearing decisions of HIV-discordant couples: an exploratory study in South Africa and Tanzania by Rispel, Laetitia C, Metcalf, Carol A, Moody, Kevin, Cloete, Allanise, Caswell, Georgina

“…Abstract This article reports on the influence of HIV on sexual relations and childbearing decisions of 36 HIV-discordant couples, 26 in South Africa and 10 in…”
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Breaking the silence: South African HIV policies and the needs of men who have sex with men by Rispel, Laetitia C, Metcalf, Carol A

“…Abstract Although the HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa preceded the onset of the generalised HIV epidemic by several years,…”
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Risk Factors for Prevalent and Incident Trichomonas vaginalis Among Women Attending Three Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics by HELMS, DONNA J., MOSURE, DEBRA J., METCALF, CAROL A., DOUGLAS, JOHN M., MALOTTE, C. KEVIN, PAUL, SINDY M., PETERMAN, THOMAS A.

“…Goal: Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common nonviral sexually transmitted infection in the United States and may be associated with adverse birth outcomes…”
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Relative Efficacy of Prevention Counseling With Rapid and Standard HIV Testing: A Randomized, Controlled Trial (RESPECT-2) by METCALF, CAROL A., DOUGLAS, JOHN M., MALOTTE, C. KEVIN, CROSS, HELENE, DILLON, BETH A., PAUL, SINDY M., PADILLA, SUZANNE M., BROOKES, LESLEY C., LINDSEY, CATHERINE A., BYERS, ROBERT H., PETERMAN, THOMAS A.

“…Background: Two risk-reduction counseling sessions can prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); however, return rates for test results are low. Study: A…”
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Efficacy of a Booster Counseling Session 6 Months After HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized, Controlled Trial (RESPECT-2) by METCALF, CAROL A., MALOTTE, C. KEVIN, DOUGLAS, JOHN M., PAUL, SINDY M., DILLON, BETH A., CROSS, HELENE, BROOKES, LESLEY C., DEAUGUSTINE, NETTIE, LINDSEY, CATHERINE A., BYERS, ROBERT H., PETERMAN, THOMAS A.

“…Background: HIV counseling prevents sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with most of the benefit accumulating in the first 6 months. Study: The authors…”
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'We keep her status to ourselves' : experiences of stigma and discrimination among HIV-discordant couples in South Africa, Tanzania and Ukraine : original article by Metcalf, Carol A., Cloete, Allanise, Rispel, Laetitia C.

“…In HIV discordant relationships, the HIV negative partner also carries the burden of a stigmatised disease. For this reason, couples often hide their HIV…”
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'We keep her status to ourselves' : experiences of stigma and discrimination among HIV-discordant couples in South Africa, Tanzania and Ukraine : original article by Metcalf, Carol A., Cloete, Allanise, Rispel, Laetitia C.

“…In HIV discordant relationships, the HIV negative partner also carries the burden of a stigmatised disease. For this reason, couples often hide their HIV…”
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"We are part of a family". Benefits and limitations of community ART groups by Nundwe, Spencer, Chibwandira, Brown, Pellecchia, Umberto, Bwanali, Andy, Metcalf, Carol A, Ohler, Liesbet, Zamadenga, Bote, Baert, Saar, Kanyimbo, Kennedy, Bygrave, Helen, Daho, Sarah

“…Introduction: In 2012 Community ART Groups (CAGs), a community-based model of antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery were piloted in Thyolo District, Malawi as…”
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Breaking the silence: South African HIV policies and the needs of men who have sex with men by Rispel, Laetitia C, Metcalf, Carol A

“…Although the HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa preceded the onset of the generalised HIV epidemic by several years, current…”
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