Publications by authors named "Alphaxard Kajura"
Female sex workers (FSWs) have a higher risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection compared with the general female population. Tanzania adopted pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use for HIV-negative key populations in 2019 as a strategy to reduce HIV transmission. We aimed to identify factors associated with PrEP adherence among FSWs in Tanzania.
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- * A total of 198 women were tested, revealing that nearly all participants (98% for HCMV and 96.7% for RV) were seropositive for the respective viruses, while HSV-2 had a lower seropositivity at 14.4%.
- * The findings suggest a significant presence of these viral infections in women with unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, indicating the need for further research to explore their potential impact on pregnancy
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- * Out of 150 women examined, 30% were found to have STIs, with notable associations found with a history of dysuria and previous STIs.
- * The findings highlight the need for STI screening in high-risk women before IUCD placement to prevent complications like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.