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Assessment of cardiovascular disease risks using Framingham risk scores (FRS) in HIV-positive and HIV-negative older adults in South Africa by Nyirenda, Makandwe

“…•There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in South African older adults.•HIV-negative adults were at greater risk of high CVD risk than…”
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Mapping evidence on the distribution of uterine fibroids in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol by Ginindza, Vuyisile, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Hlongwa, Mbuzeleni, Ginindza, Themba G

“…Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic benign tumours found in reproductive-aged women and may affect up to 70% of all women by menopause. Uterine…”
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" A frightening experience, especially at our age" : Examining the neglect and abuse of older persons in HIV prevention and care programs by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Sukazi, Sizakele, Buthelezi, Cebo, Hanass-Hancock, Jill

“…As the global population ages and the HIV pandemic matures, a growing number of older persons aged ≥50 years are becoming increasingly vulnerable to acquiring…”
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An investigation of factors associated with the health and well-being of HIV-infected or HIV-affected older people in rural South Africa by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Chatterji, Somnath, Falkingham, Jane, Mutevedzi, Portia, Hosegood, Victoria, Evandrou, Maria, Kowal, Paul, Newell, Marie-Louise

“…Despite the severe impact of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, the health of older people aged 50+ is often overlooked owing to the dearth of data on the direct and…”
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An economic incentive package to support the wellbeing of caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa: a feasibility study protocol for a pilot randomised trial by Carries, Stanley, Mkhwanazi, Zibuyisile, Sigwadhi, Lovemore, Moshabela, Mosa, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Goudge, Jane, Govindasamy, Darshini

“…The mental and financial strain linked to unpaid caregiving has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic. In sub-Saharan Africa, carers of adolescents…”
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Herpes simplex virus-2 infections in pregnant women from South Africa: Evaluation of the ImmunoFLOW rapid test by Govender, Shanthie, Mbambo, Lungile, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Sebitloane, Motshedisi, Abbai, Nathlee

“…Abstract only…”
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Decreased chronic morbidity but elevated HIV associated cytokine levels in HIV-infected older adults receiving HIV treatment: benefit of enhanced access to care? by Mutevedzi, Portia C, Rodger, Alison J, Kowal, Paul, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Newell, Marie-Louise

“…The association of HIV with chronic morbidity and inflammatory markers (cytokines) in older adults (50+years) is potentially relevant for clinical care, but…”
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Herpes simplex virus-2 infections in pregnant women from Durban, South Africa: prevalence, risk factors and co-infection with HIV-1 by Abbai, Nathlee S., Govender, Shanthie, Nyirenda, Makandwe

“…Currently there is a lack of data on herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) co-infections as well as risk factors for…”
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Cohort effects on sexual behavior and risk of acquisition of sexually transmitted infections and HIV in a South African HIV prevention trial by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Wand, Handan, Ramjee, Gita

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Food insecurity, HIV status and prior testing at South African primary healthcare clinics by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Mantell, Joanne E., Exner, Theresa M., Blanchard, Kelly, Reddy, Tarylee, Dawad, Suraya, Street, Renee, Kelvin, Elizabeth A., Ramjee, Gita, Hoffman, Susie

“…HIV and food insecurity are two prominent causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Food insecurity has been associated with risky sexual…”
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Adjusting HIV prevalence for survey non-response using mortality rates: an application of the method using surveillance data from Rural South Africa by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Zaba, Basia, Bärnighausen, Till, Hosegood, Victoria, Newell, Marie-Louise

“…The main source of HIV prevalence estimates are household and population-based surveys; however, high refusal rates may hinder the interpretation of such…”
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Disability, a priority area for health research in South Africa: an analysis of the burden of disease study 2017 by Carpenter, Bradley, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Hanass-Hancock, Jill

“…Disabilities are increasing globally, which is attributed to the overall ageing of populations in affluent countries. This trend may differ in low and…”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of chlamydia and by Mofolorunsho, Kehinde C., Mabaso, Nonkululeko, Nundlall, Nikita, Nightingale, Apiwe, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Abbai, Nathlee

“…Despite significant research on the prevalence of STIs in South African men who have sex with men (MSM), recent data on the prevalence and risk factors for…”
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Prevalent Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Increases the Risk of Incident Bacterial Vaginosis in Women from South Africa by Abbai, Nathlee S., Nyirenda, Makandwe, Naidoo, Sarita, Ramjee, Gita

“…Studies have shown that women diagnosed with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) have a higher risk for bacterial vaginosis (BV) infection. We investigated the…”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections among men who have sex with men in Durban, South Africa by Mofolorunsho, Kehinde C., Mabaso, Nonkululeko, Nundlall, Nikita, Nightingale, Apiwe, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Abbai, Nathlee

“…Despite significant research on the prevalence of STIs in South African men who have sex with men (MSM), recent data on the prevalence and risk factors for…”
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An analysis of the relationship between HIV risk self-perception with sexual behaviour and HIV status in South African older adults by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Mnqonywa, Nonzwakazi, Tutshana, Bomkazi, Naidoo, Jayganthie, Kowal, Paul, Negin, Joel

“…Objective: To examine how older adults perceive their own risk of acquiring HIV; and how this perception correlates with their sexual behaviour and HIV status…”
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Cohort Profile: Africa Centre Demographic Information System (ACDIS) and population-based HIV survey by Tanser, Frank, Hosegood, Victoria, Bärnighausen, Till, Herbst, Kobus, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Muhwava, William, Newell, Colin, Viljoen, Johannes, Mutevedzi, Tinofa, Newell, Marie-Louise

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Health expenditure and catastrophic spending among older adults living with HIV by Negin, Joel, Randell, Madeleine, Raban, Magdalena Z., Nyirenda, Makandwe, Kalula, Sebastiana, Madurai, Lorna, Kowal, Paul

“…Introduction: The burden of HIV is increasing among adults aged over 50, who generally experience increased risk of cormorbid illnesses and poorer financial…”
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Inequality in Health Status Among Older Adults in Africa: The Surprising Impact of Anti-Retroviral Treatment by Negin, Joel, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Seeley, Janet, Mutevedzi, Portia

“…It is well known that the large-scale roll-out of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced mortality and improved the health status of millions of people…”
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Herpes simplex virus-2 infections in pregnant women from Durban, South Africa : prevalence, risk factors and co-infection with HIV-1 by Nyirenda, Makandwe, Abbai, Nathlee S., Govender, Shanthie

“…Currently there is a lack of data on herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) co-infections as well as risk factors for…”
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