Publications by authors named "S W Janson"
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is the first-line agent for oral eradication therapy for melioidosis but has been associated with toxicity in this context. This study aimed to quantify adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole when used for treatment of melioidosis, and assess risk factors for ADR development. A retrospective review of antimicrobial associated ADRs was performed in all patients treated for melioidosis in the Northern Territory of Australia from January 2017-September 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPenicillin allergy is a significant burden on patient, prescribing and hospital outcomes. There has been increasing interest in the incorporation of penicillin allergy testing (i.e.
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- * Currently, Washington, DC is far from its goal of fewer than 130 new HIV cases per year by 2030, with only 6,724 users of PrEP compared to the target of over 13,000 high-risk residents needing the medication.
- * This study will conduct a needs assessment using in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, including pharmacists and health officials, to gather insights for creating standard procedures for implementing pharmacy-based PrEP services in local retail pharmacies.
Background: According to the 2016-2017 Tanzania HIV Impact Survey, only 45% of men living with HIV (MLWH) were aware of their HIV status. In an effort to increase HIV testing in Tanzania, including among men, the Government of Tanzania passed a law in December 2019 allowing HIV self-testing (HIVST) to be included in the national testing strategies. The objective of this paper is to describe the development and pilot feasibility assessment of the Self-Testing Education and Promotion (STEP) intervention, which includes male peer education and demand creation for HIVST, and nurse-led distribution of HIVST kits in a community setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Digital health interventions have the potential to improve linkage to care after HIV self-testing (HIVST). This study aimed to understand clients' and providers' perceptions of benefits, and barriers of a digital health intervention designed to improve linkage to care after HIV self-testing in Tanzania.
Methods: This exploratory qualitative research study was conducted in Hai and Moshi, districts in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania.