Publications by authors named "Simone A Sasse"

Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with concurrent uterine surgery in patients undergoing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) for risk reducing or therapeutic purposes. Additionally, trends in surgical choice and uptake of post-operative hormone therapy (HT) were examined.

Methods: A 10-year retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent risk-reducing or therapeutic BSO at one institution.

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Introduction: Long-term care engagement of women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential to effective HIV public health measures. We sought to explore factors associated with a history of HIV treatment interruption among pregnant women living with HIV presenting to an antenatal clinic in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of pregnant women living with HIV who had a history of ART interruption presenting for antenatal care.

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