Deborah A. Gust

Factors associated with psychological distress in mothers and girls in Kenya: A baseline analysis

Monicah Nyambura, Catherine Kathure Kaimenyi, Dennis Muriithi, Thomas Gordon et autres

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress may be an indicator of mental health, can lead to reduced life functioning, and is not well studied in African countries. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this analysis was to quantify psychological distress using the Kessler-6 (K-6) scale, which is …

Evaluation of online videos to engage viewers and support decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination: how narratives and race/ethnicity enhance viewer experiences

Holly B. Schuh, Rajiv N. Rimal, Robert F. Breiman, Peter Z. Orton et autres

Background Vaccine hesitancy has hampered the control of COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Methods We conducted a national internet-based, quasi-experimental study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine informational videos. Participants received an informational animated video paired with the randomized assignment of (1) a credible …

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Healthcare-related stigma among men who have sex with men and transgender women in sub-Saharan Africa participating in HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 075 study

Calvin Mbeda, Arthur Ogendo, Richard Lando, David Schnabel et autres

The inability to access health services when needed is a critical barrier to HIV prevention, treatment and care among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). Using data collected in HPTN 075, we explored factors associated with any …

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Medical pluralism and rationalities for HIV care utilization among discordant couples in Siaya County, rural western Kenya

Judy Arego, Ken Ondenge, Isdorah Odero, Eucabeth Awuonda et autres

Understanding healthcare seeking and utilization of members of discordant couples can help in implementing effective HIV treatment, care, and support. We conducted a qualitative study comprised of in-depth interviews (n = 26) and ten focus group discussions (n = 73) with community …

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Community perceptions and personal accounts of HIV discordance in rural western Kenya

Ken Ondenge, Isdorah Odero, Eucabeth Awuonda, Tereza Omoro et autres

Among HIV-discordant couples, the literature is sparse regarding issues related to stigma, relationships and coping. Objectives were to explore: 1) perceptions about discordant HIV status; 2) understanding of HIV discordancy; 3) effects of discordancy on couples; and 4) adaptation and coping strategies …

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Participant satisfaction with clinical trial experience and post-trial transitioning to HIV care in Kenya

Isdora Odero, Ken Ondenge, Victor Mudhune, Phoebe Okola et autres

We conducted an exploratory analysis of former HIV Prevention Trials Network 052 (HPTN 052) clinical trial participants in 2016 to assess their (1) satisfaction with the HPTN 052 clinical trial care and treatment, and reasons for joining the trial; and (2) perspectives …

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High prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among women screened for a contraceptive intravaginal ring study, Kisumu, Kenya, 2014

Vincent O Oliver, George Otieno, Roman Gvetadze, Mitesh Desai et autres

We assessed prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), gonorrhoea (GC), syphilis (SYP), Chlamydia (CT) and HIV among Kenyan women aged 18–34 years who were screened for a contraceptive intravaginal …

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Factors associated with psychological distress among members of HIV discordant couples in western Kenya: the role of adverse childhood experiences

Ken Ondenge, George Khalil, Isdorah Odero, Derek Ford et autres

# Background The relationship between measures of psychological distress and factors such as adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and HIV infection have not been well studied among members of HIV discordant couples living in Kenya. # Methods A structured questionnaire, which included the …

Factors associated with psychological distress among members of HIV discordant couples in western Kenya: the role of adverse childhood experiences

Ken Ondenge, George Khalil, Isdorah Odero, Derek Ford et autres

# Background The relationship between measures of psychological distress and factors such as adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and HIV infection have not been well studied among members of HIV discordant couples living in Kenya. # Methods A structured questionnaire, which included the …

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Teen pregnancy in rural western Kenya: a public health issue

Tereza Omoro, Simone C. Gray, Fredrick Otieno, Calvin Mbeda et autres

Rates of teenage pregnancy remain high in sub-Saharan Africa. The KEMRI Health and Demographic Surveillance System provided the sampling frame for a survey. Analysis focused on 1,952 girls aged 13–19 years. Over a third (37.2%; n = 727) were sexually active and …

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Factors associated with physical violence by a sexual partner among girls and women in rural Kenya.

Deborah A. Gust, Yi Pan, Fredrick Otieno, Tameka Hayes et autres

BACKGROUND: Intimate partner physical violence increases women's risk for negative health outcomes and is an important public health concern. The purpose of the present study was to determine 1) the proportion of girls (≤18 years) and women (>18 years) who experienced physical …

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Factors associated with psychological distress among young women in Kisumu, Kenya

Deborah A. Gust, Roman Gvetadze, Melissa Furtado, M Makanga et autres

BACKGROUND: Attention to mental health issues is growing globally. In many countries, including Kenya, however, assessment of psychological distress, especially in rural areas, is limited. METHODS: We analyzed data from young women screened for a longitudinal contraceptive ring study in Kisumu, Kenya. …

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