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General Reports
     

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Linkage to HIV care, postpartum depression, and HIV-related stigma in newly diagnosed pregnant women living with HIV in Kenya: a longitudinal observational study.
Turan B, Stringer KL, Onono M, et al

BMC Pregnancy Childb
irth
. 2014 Dec 3;14(1):400.
Paper

Assessment of neonatal care in clinical training facilities in Kenya.
Aluvaala J, Nyamai R, Were F, et al
Arch Dis Child. 2014 Aug 19.
Abstract

Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kenya: Results From a Nationally Representative Study.
Sirengo M, Muthoni L, Kellogg TA,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2014 May 1;66 Suppl 1:S66-74.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Outcomes in a Cohort of Women Who Discontinued Maternal Triple-Antiretroviral Regimens Initially Used to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding-Kenya, 2003-2009

Minniear TD, Girde S, Angira F, et al
PLoS One
. 2014 Apr 14;9(4):e93556.
Paper

The costs and benefits of Option B+ for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Gopalappa C, Stover J, Shaffer N, Mahy M.

AIDS
. 2014 Jan;28 Suppl 1:S5-S14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Effectiveness of option B highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) in pregnant HIV women.

Ngemu EK, Khayeka-Wandabwa C,  et al
BMC Res Notes. 2014 Jan 21;7(1):52.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Exploring the use of mobile phone technology for the enhancement of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program in Nyanza, Kenya: a qualitative study.
Jennings L, Ong Ech J, Simiyu R, et al
BMC Public Health
. 2013 Dec 5;13(1):1131
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Facilitating HIV status disclosure for pregnant women and partners in rural Kenya: a qualitative study.
Walcott MM, Hatcher AM, Kwena Z, Turan JM.
BMC Public Health
. 2013 Dec 2;13(1):1115.
Paper
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
An Analysis of Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the KEMRI/CDC Health and Demographic Surveillance System in Western Kenya.
Desai M, Phillips-Howard PA, Odhiambo FO, et al ;
PLoS One
. 2013 Jul 16;8(7):e68733.
Paper

HLA-G and Mother-child Perinatal HIV Transmission.
Luo M, Czarnecki C, Ramdahin S,  et al
Hum Immuno
l
. 2012 Dec 10.
Abstract

FULL-YEXT PDF ARTICLE
Factors associated with unintended pregnancy, poor birth outcomes and post-partum contraceptive use among HIV-positive female adolescents in Kenya.
Obare F, van der Kwaak A, Birungi H.
BMC Womens Health
. 2012 Oct 6;12(1):34.
Paper

Impact of counselling on exclusive breast-feeding practices in a poor urban setting in Kenya: a randomized controlled trial.
Ochola SA, Labadarios D, Nduati RW.
Public Health Nutr. 2012 Oct 8:1-9.
Abstract

Associations between genital tract infections, genital tract inflammation and cervical cytobrush HIV-1 DNA in US versus Kenyan women.
Mitchell C, Balkus JE, McKernan-Mullin J, et al
J Acquir Immune Defi
c Syndr
. 2012 Sep 26
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Role of HIV-Related Stigma in Utilization of Skilled Childbirth Services in Rural Kenya: A Prospective Mixed-Methods Study.
Turan JM, Hatcher AH, Medema-Wijnveen J,  et al
PLoS Med
. 2012 Aug;9(8):e1001295
Paper

Factors associated with pregnant women's anticipations and experiences of HIV-related stigma in rural Kenya.
Cuca YP, Onono M, Bukusi E, Turan JM.  
AIDS Care
. 2012 Sep;24(9):1173-80.
Abstract

CD4, Viral Load Response and Adherence among Antiretroviral-Naïve Breastfeeding Women Receiving Triple
Antiretroviral Prophylaxis for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kisumu, Kenya.
Okonji JA, Zeh C, Weidle PJ,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2012 Jun 11.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Towards Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: The Impact of a Rapid Results Initiative in
Nyanza Province, Kenya.

Dillabaugh LL, Lewis Kulzer J, Owuor K, et al
AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:602120
Paper

Patient satisfaction with integrated HIV and antenatal care services in rural Kenya.
Vo BN, Cohen CR, Smith RM,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2012 Feb 1
Abstract

Reasoning and deciding PMTCT-adherence during pregnancy among women living with HIV in Kenya.
Awiti Ujiji O, Ekström AM, Ilako F, et al
Cult Health Sex. 2011 Aug;13(7):829-40.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Prevalence Comparison Between Antenatal Sentinel Surveillance and Demographic and
Health Survey in Rwanda.

Kayibanda JF, Alary M, Bitera R, et al
Open AIDS J. 2011;5:29-36.
Paper

Reasoning and deciding PMTCT-adherence during pregnancy among women living with HIV in Kenya.
Awiti Ujiji O, Ekstrom AM, Ilako F, et al
Cult Health Sex. 2011 Jun 1:1-12.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Genital Ulcers and HIV-1 Disease Progression in Postpartum Women.
Roxby AC, Drake AL, John-Stewart G, et al
PLoS One
. 2011;6(5):e19947.
Paper

Implementation and outcomes of an active defaulter tracing system for HIV, prevention of
mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), and TB patients in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya.

Thomson KA, Cheti EO, Reid T.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
. 2011 Apr 19
Abstract

Eighteen-Month Follow-Up of HIV-1-Infected Mothers and Their Children Enrolled in the
Kesho Bora Study Observational Cohorts.
The Kesho Bora Study Group.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2010 Jun 10
Abstract

Outcomes of HIV-Exposed Children in Western Kenya: Efficacy of Prevention of Mother to Child
Transmission in a Resource-Constrained Setting.
Nyandiko WM, Otieno-Nyunya B, Musick B, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2010 Mar 11
Abstract

'Comparison of CD4 Cell Count, Viral Load, and Other Markers for the Prediction of Mortality
 among HIV-1-Infected Kenyan Pregnant Women.
Brown ER, Otieno P, Mbori-Ngacha DA, et al
J Infect Dis
. 2009 Mar 24.
Abstract
 

HIV/AIDS and maternity care in Kenya: how fears of stigma and discrimination affect uptake and
provision of labor and delivery services.
Turan JM, Miller S, Bukusi EA, et al  
AIDS Care.
2008 Sep;20(8):938-45.
Abstract
 
HIV-1 Disease Progression in Breast-Feeding and Formula-Feeding Mothers: A Prospective
2-Year Comparison of T Cell Subsets, HIV-1 RNA Levels, and Mortality.
Otieno PA, Brown ER, Mbori-Ngacha DA, et al
J Infect Dis. 2007 Jan 15;195(2):220-9
Abstract
 
Genetic diversity and high proportion of intersubtype recombinants among HIV type
1-infected pregnant women in Kisumu, western Kenya.
Yang C, Li M, Shi YP, Winter J. et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2004 May;20(5):565-74
Abstract
 
Pregnancy interval and delivery outcome among HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative
women in Kisumu, Kenya.

van Eijk AM, De Cock KM, Ayisi JG,
Trop Med Int Health. 2004 Jan;9(1):15-24
Abstract|
 
Infant feeding practices of women in a perinatal HIV-1 prevention study in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kiarie JN, Richardson BA, Mbori-Ngacha D, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Jan 1;35(1):75-81.
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Assessment of the opportunities and challenges to female condom integration in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs for HIV-prevention in Kenya
K. Whipkey, P.S. Coffey, M. Kilbourne-Brook, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Kenya's progress towards elimination of mother to child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV
M. Mudany, M. Sirengo, I. Malonza, R. Nduati
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV early infant diagnosis scale up and trends in perinatal HIV transmission in Kenya, 2009 - 2013
A. Katana, D. Kimanga, M. Sirengo, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Factors influencing health care worker compliance to prevention of mother to child transmission guidelines in Western Kenya
M. Onono, G. Gray, K. Owuor, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
Sexual behaviour and vaginal practices during pregnancy and postpartum: implications for HIV prevention strategies
J. Kinuthia K. Odem-Davis, A. Wagner, et al
(7TH IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Poster    
Abstract

POSTER
Coming of age: HIV exposed infants (HEI) graduation ceremonies at 18 months, the Sauri Millennium Villages cluster experience, Kenya
M. Adudans, J. Wariero, S. Komollo,et al
(7thIAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Poster    
 Abstract

Pregnancy incidence and birth outcomes among African women in a clinical trial of pre-exposure prophylaxis: the Partners PrEP Study
N. Mugo, T. Hong, C. Celum, et al
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Abstract

Adherence to the 2010 treatment guidelines for the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Kenya
K. Clark, S. Finocchario-Kessler, K. Goggin, et al
(7TH IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Abstract

'I felt like she just ambushed me...': experiences of rapid HIV testing in antenatal care in a district hospital in Kenya
L. Ferguson, K. Kielmann*
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
Breaking the barriers: innovation for the scale up of PMTCT services in high HIV burden resource constrained setting in Kenya
G. Muthumbi, B. Ulo, S. Adudans, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

POSTER
Adverse events in infants born to HIV-infected mothers receiving triple antiretroviral regimens for
prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Kenya, 2003-2006
T.D. Minniear, C. Ze, N. Polle, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

Mothers2mothers - Kenyan clients who are supported to disclose their status and access support have improved PMTCT outcomes towards achieving virtual elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS
M. Nolan, A. Gips, L. Phillips, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract 

HIV/AIDS stigma and attitudes towards giving birth at a health facility among pregnant women in rural Kenya
J.S. Medema-Wijnveen, M. Onono, E.A. Bukusi, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract 

POSTER
Determining clinical implications of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-1 infected pregnant
women Jonnalagadda, B. Lohman-Payne,
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract

POSTER
The nature and quality of care in PMTCT programming: impact on uptake and follow-
through with interventions along the continuum of care
P. Kibera
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
    Abstract

 
Impact of a comprehensive PMTCT (prevention mother to child transmission of HIV)
intervention  in post-natal care at a District Hospital in Central Kenya
R. Mwangi, V. Torres Feced, J. Jorgen
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 

 
HIV free infant survival under routine program conditions in resource limited settings:
the experience of the Karatina prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
(PMTCT) program implemented by the Ministry of Health in Kenya
G. Ngatiri, R. Mwangi, V. Torres Feced, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Pregnancy and HIV transmission among HIV discordant couples in a clinical trial in
Kisumu, Kenya
S. Brubaker, E.A. Bukusi, J. Odoyo
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Peri-partum HIV testing protocol improves maternal and child health in a high prevalence setting
K.-G. Technau, A. Jordan, H. Kotlolo, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 

 
What to do when exclusive breastfeeding is difficult or impossible? Findings from a
comprehensive prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV program (PMTCT) in
Central Kenya

V. Torres Feced, G. Ngatiri, R. Mwang, et ali
(5th
IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Predicting pregnancy among HIV-1-discordant couples
B.L. Guthrie, A. Gatuguta, R. Bosire, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Triple-antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis during pregnancy and breastfeeding compared to
short-ARV prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 (MTCT): the
Kesho Bora randomized controlled clinical trial in five sites in Burkina Faso, Kenya
I
. de Vincenzi, Kesho Bora Study Group

(5th
IAS Conference)
Abstract 

Optimizing Prevention: A Comprehensive PMTCT Program in Mombasa, Kenya
LC Bishay, NP Gavin, S Sivapalasingam, et al
(135 APHA)
Abstract 

Maternity services in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya
J Turan, J Sande, El Bukusi, et al
(135 APHA)
Abstract 

 
Rates of Diarrhea Associated with Early Weaning among Infants in Kisumu, Kenya
T Thomas, Rose Masaba, A van Eijk, et al

(14 CROI)
Abstract 

Efficacy of PMTCT services in a routine care setting
RW Nduati, D Mbori-Ngacha, S Kalibala, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract 

Contraception and HIV: the best kept secret in PMTCT
M J Welsh, B N Maggwa, G West

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Mobilising male support in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT)
E M Munene, G Gathenya

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Increasing assess to PMTCT services through work-place facilities -
experiences from the Kenya Armed Forces Medical Services

O I Ekesa, S N Ndegwa, J Mutungi, J W Kibicho

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Financial constraints and guiding principles in managing PMTCT services in
western rural Kenya

H K K Koech, F Sawe, G Foglia
(15IAC)
Abstract

 
Challenges with implementation and scaling up of prevention of mother to child
transmission of HIV-1 Infection (PMTCT) in rural Kenya
F K Sawe, G Foglia, C H Ngeno, 
et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Exceptional high uptake of interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)
 of HIV: does community preparedness have a role?

L Njema, J Mandala Kol, S M Rukunga, et a

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Challenges of up-scaling PMTCT into routine public health services in Kenya
R W Nduati, D Mbori-Ngacha, J Oyieke

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Feeding Strategies
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Maternal plasma and breastmilk viral loads are associated with HIV-1-specific cellular immune responses among HIV-1-exposed, uninfected infants in Kenya.
Liu AY, Lohman-Payne B, Chung MH, et al

Clin Exp Immunol
. 2015 Feb 4
Abstrac

 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Infant feeding practice falls short of recommendations in pilot PMTCT sites in
Zambia and Kenya

N Rutenberg, M Siwale, C Kankasa, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract


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