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November 18, 2020
Respiratory Viral Coinfection in a Birth Cohort of Infants in Rural Nepal
Acute respiratory illnesses are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality in children. Although the effects of each virus have been studied individually, impacts of coinfection on disease severity are less understood. A secondary analysis was performed of a maternal influenza vaccine trial conducted between 2011-2014 in Nepal. Prospective weekly household-based active surveillance of…
Differences by Latino and White MSM in HIV-Related Stigma in Seattle, WA
Background: Despite advances in the care and treatment of people living with HIV infection, HIV-related stigma remains a challenge to HIV testing, care, and prevention. HIV disproportionately affects Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) and previous work has cited stigma as a barrier to HIV prevention practices in this population. Because stigma promotes…
Dietary Sources of Melamine Exposure Among Participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2004)
Background: Melamine is an industrially synthesized commercial chemical present in animal feed, pesticides, and fertilizers. High levels of melamine exposure due to historical food adulteration events have led to acute renal failure. Low level melamine exposure is pervasive in the general population, and chronic low-level exposure may lead to negative health consequences. Melamine has been…
Health Conditions of Particular Concern to Maternal Child Health Populations in Post-Invasion Iraq: A Comparison Between Data Sources
Reproductive age women and children face injuries, higher rates of infectious diseases, and limited health seeking behavior in times of armed conflict – all of which can contribute to adverse health outcomes. This cross-sectional study evaluated the burden (prevalence) of 16 diseases of particular concern to maternal and child health populations from the early days…
What’s PrEP?: Examining Factors Associated with PrEP Peer Navigator Acceptability among Black and Latinx MSM in Western Washington
B ackground: HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is underutilized among Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (MSM). We aimed to estimate interest in peer navigation for PrEP services among minority MSM in Western Washington. Methods: HIV-negative participants aged ≥16 identifying as Black or Latinx MSM completed a REDCap survey in English or Spanish….
A Concurrent and Longitudinal Analysis of Teacher Support, Stressful Life Events, and Depressive Symptoms in Early Adolescence
Introduction: Depression is a major public health issue globally and is associated with a variety of undesirable outcomes. This analysis examines the concurrent and prospective associations between teacher social support and depressive symptoms in middle school-aged youth and the ways that this association may depend on stressful life events and sex, as informed by the…
The role of individual and community level social and cultural connectedness in modifying the effect of childhood adversity on anxiety and depression in American Indian college students
BACKGROUND While causes of anxiety and depression are multifactorial, chronic and acute stress experiences play an important role. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), are sources of childhood stress for which a dose-response relationship with anxiety and depression symptoms across the lifespan has been well established. American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AIANs) experience significantly more ACEs compared…
Assessment of Repeat HIV Testing and Utilization of HIV Self-Testing to Increase Repeat Testing Amongst Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Kisumu County, Kenya
University of Washington Abstract Assessment of Repeat HIV Testing and Utilization of HIV Self-Testing to Increase Repeat Testing Amongst Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Kisumu County, Kenya Patrick Oyaro Owiti Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Jared Baeten, Department of Epidemiology Repeat HIV testing of pregnant and postpartum women is key to prevention of mother-to-child transmission…
Impact of mental health on HIV-related outcomes in a South African township
HIV continues to be a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa currently having the largest HIV epidemic. Additionally, there is a paucity of research exploring the potential effects of mental health on HIV-related outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. Our objective was to better understand the impact of mental health on the course…
Prevalence and correlates of repeat testing during pregnancy and postpartum in rural Kenya
BACKGROUND Repeat HIV testing during pregnancy and the postpartum period is crucial for early detection and treatment of incident maternal HIV infection, and to achieve elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT). World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend repeat testing of peripartum HIV negative women but data on implementation are lacking. The objective of this study…
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