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Am J Trop Med Hyg ; 110(2): 250-253, 2024 02 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38190749

ABSTRACT

We evaluated changes in female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) 6 to 12 months after praziquantel treatment among 43 adult Zambian women. Most women (60%) experienced decreased FGS severity and 23% experienced complete lesion resolution. This is the first study to demonstrate a meaningful effect of praziquantel treatment of FGS in adult women.


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Genital Diseases, Female , Schistosomiasis haematobia , Schistosomiasis , Adult , Female , Humans , Praziquantel/therapeutic use , Zambia/epidemiology , Genitalia, Female , Schistosomiasis haematobia/drug therapy
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AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses ; 35(9): 814-825, 2019 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31204869

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The aim of the study was to compare reproductive health and high-risk behaviors in female sex workers (FSWs) and single mothers (SMs) in Zambia's two largest cities, Lusaka and Ndola. FSWs were invited from known community hot spots, and sexually active HIV- SMs were referred from infant vaccination services for free and anonymous screening and treatment for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and long acting reversible contraception. A subset completed an interviewer-administered survey. From 2012 to 2016, 1,893 women (1,377 FSWs and 516 HIV- SMs) responded to referrals. HIV prevalence was 50% in Lusaka and 33% in Ndola FSWs. Positive syphilis serology (rapid plasmin reagin) was found in 29%-31% of HIV+ FSWs and 9%-12% of HIV- FSWs and SMs. Trichomonas was more common in Ndola (11%-12%), compared with Lusaka (3%-7%). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use among HIV+ FSWs was 9%-15%. In all groups, consistent condom use (8%-11%) and modern contraceptive use (35%-65%) were low. Low literacy and reported coercion at first sexual intercourse were common in both FSWs and SMs, as was alcohol use during sex among FSWs. Zambian FSWs and SMs have low condom use and high HIV/STI and unplanned pregnancy risk. Many FSWs and half of SMs are ≥25 years of age, and thus too old for HIV prevention services targeting "adolescent girls and young women" (aged 15-24). Tailored and targeted reproductive health services are needed to reduce HIV, STI, and unplanned pregnancy in these vulnerable women.


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HIV Infections/epidemiology , Health Risk Behaviors , Mothers/statistics & numerical data , Sex Workers/statistics & numerical data , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/epidemiology , Single Parent/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Adult , Cities , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Pregnancy , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Syphilis/epidemiology , Young Adult , Zambia/epidemiology
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