Publications by authors named "T G Kershaw"
In the US, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minoritized men (GBSMM) remain disproportionately impacted by HIV, and continue to experience unmet needs for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A growing body of literature has underscored the need to consider the geographic factors of HIV prevention, particularly beyond administrative boundaries and towards localized spaces that influence the accessibility and utilization of health-promoting resources. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the associations of driving times from activity spaces to PrEP offering facilities and individual PrEP uptake.
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- In May 2017, whole-genome sequencing became the main method for identifying bacterial strains in Canada, leading to the discovery of 16 multi-jurisdictional outbreaks linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products between 2017 and 2019.
- Of the 487 reported cases, there were 79 hospitalizations and 2 deaths, mainly involving individuals with a median age of 24 years, with the majority of outbreaks linked to a specific bacterial strain.
- Following ineffective prior measures, new regulations were introduced in 2019 to enforce manufacturing practices aimed at reducing bacteria levels, and since their implementation, no further outbreaks related to these products have occurred in Canada.
Food Insecurity among Women Involved in the Criminal Legal System and Members of their Risk Network.
J Health Care Poor Underserved
November 2024
Background: People affected by the criminal legal system face significant challenges accessing food assistance.
Methods: We estimated the prevalence of food insecurity among women involved in the criminal legal system (WICL) and members of their risk network using a secondary analysis.
Results: Among 104 participants, over one-third were food insecure, 97% of whom lived in an economically disadvantaged ZIP Code.
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- Stigma and lack of social support create obstacles for HIV prevention among cisgender Black women, particularly in the U.S. South, leading to low rates of PrEP initiation and adherence.
- The study examined experiences with stigma and support among PrEP-naïve and experienced Black women in Mississippi through focus groups and interviews.
- Findings revealed themes of gendered racism, enacted and anticipated stigma regarding PrEP, strategies to cope with stigma, and the positive impact of social support on PrEP use and adherence.
Adverse maternal health outcomes and high rates of maternal mortality continue to disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). With limited access to health facility care, many women in LMICs rely on traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to meet their maternal health needs. While some studies consider the use of TBAs to be problematic, others suggest the integration of TBAs into maternal healthcare to improve health outcomes.
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