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Tracking changes in HIV-related risk behaviour among men aged 15–54 in high HIV prevalence states in India: evidence from NFHSs
AimThe paper aims to track the changes in HIV-related risk behaviour among men aged 15–54 in high HIV prevalence states in India using three...
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Does self-perceived HIV risk mediate the potential association between HIV-related symbolic stigma and sexual behaviour among young adult women in Cape Town, South Africa?
BackgroundPerception of risk is a central construct of models of health behaviour change as it is assumed to be an intermediate step before adoption...
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The risk of acute and early HIV (AEH) infection among MSM with different behaviour trajectories: an open cohort study in Tian**, China, 2011–2019
BackgroundAcute and early HIV (AEH) infection is characterized by a high viral load and infectivity. Approximately 50% of cases of HIV-1 transmission...
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Investigating the Associations between Drought, Poverty, High-Risk Sexual Behaviours, and HIV Incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of drought in sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV prevalence is high. Drought could increase HIV transmission...
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HIV/AIDS risk behaviours among the married and cohabiting men and women in Botswana
BackgroundRisky health behaviours play a role in the individual being able to spread the HIV/AIDS disease to others. HIV risk behaviours are...
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HIV testing among incarcerated people with a history of HIV-related high-risk behaviours in Iran: Findings from three consecutive national bio-behavioural surveys
BackgroundIncarcerated people are at a disproportionate risk of contracting HIV. We estimated the prevalence and correlates of HIV testing among...
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Agreements, Behaviour, and Change: Sex Outside the Relationship in Male HIV-negative Partners in HIV Serodiscordant Relationships in Australia, Brazil, and Thailand
Male HIV serodiscordant couples have diverse relationship agreements regarding sex outside the relationship. We examined the relationship agreements...
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Associations between perceived and actual risk of HIV infection and HIV prevention services uptake among men who have sex with men in Shandong province, China: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundAssociations between perceived and actual risk of HIV infection and HIV prevention services uptake are inconclusive. This study aimed to...
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Assessment and determinants of depression and anxiety on a global sample of sexual and gender diverse people at high risk of HIV: a public health approach
BackgroundSexual and gender diverse people face intersecting factors affecting their well-being and livelihood. These include homophobic reactions,...
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Antenatal hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence, risk factors, pregnancy outcomes and vertical transmission rate within 24 months after birth in a high HIV prevalence setting
BackgroundDespite the availability of an effective vaccine, chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections remain a major cause of liver cirrhosis and...
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Assessment of high-risk human papillomavirus infections and associated cervical dysplasia in HIV-positive pregnant women in Germany: a prospective cross-sectional two-centre study
PurposeInvasive cervical cancer (ICC) is associated in nearly 100% with persistent high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection. ICC is still...
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Systematic review of cash plus or bundled interventions targeting adolescents in Africa to reduce HIV risk
BackgroundHIV remains a leading cause of death for adolescents and young people aged 10–24 years. HIV prevention requires multisectoral approaches...
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Mixed-methods cross-sectional study of the prevention of vertical HIV transmission program users unaware of male partner’s HIV status, in six South African districts with a high antenatal HIV burden
BackgroundElimination of vertical HIV Transmission (VHT) and maternal deaths are global health priorities. Male involvement is one of the most...
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Uptake of and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV-infection in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study of experiences, facilitators and barriers
BackgroundThere is limited information on factors that influence oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among adolescent girls and...
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A Formal Appraisal About High-Risk Sexual Behaviour on the Pretext of Substances Use Among Indian Men
All behaviors’ that satisfy a person's biological needs and desires are considered sexual behaviors. Despite the fact that sexual behavior and...
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Trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Mozambique: implications for targeted interventions and public health strategies
BackgroundMen who have sex with Men (MSM) are known to contribute to increased HIV prevalence as an integral part of key populations with high...
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Modelling the impact of combining HIV prevention interventions on HIV dynamics in fishing communities in Uganda
BackgroundIn countries with mature generalized HIV epidemics such as Uganda, there are still groups of individuals that are disproportionately...
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Enhancing linkage to HIV care in the “Universal Test and Treat” era: Barriers and enablers to HIV care among adults in a high HIV burdened district in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ending AIDS by 2030 would depend on how successful health systems are in linking people living with HIV (PLHIV) into care. The World Health...
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Adjusting Behavioural Surveillance and Assessing Disparities in the Impact of COVID-19 on Gay and Bisexual Men’s HIV-Related Behaviour in Australia
COVID-19 has disrupted sexual behaviour and access to health systems. We adapted regular HIV behavioural surveillance of gay and bisexual men (GBM)...
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HIV infection risk among women in South Africa: assessing the roles of women’s financial autonomy, sexual autonomy and intimate partner violence
AimTo assess the inter-relationships between women’s sexual autonomy (SA), financial autonomy (FA), and experience of intimate partner violence...
