Phase I of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood has provided
valuable information regarding international prevalence patterns and potential risk factors in …

To achieve global targets for universal treatment set forth by the Joint United Nations
Programme on human immunode ficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome …

Background Over the last decade, the Kenyan HIV treatment program has grown
exponentially, with improved survival among people living with HIV (PLHIV). In the same …

Introduction Understanding the levels and associated factors of non-adherence to
antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial in designing interventions to improve adherence and …

Background: Rates of pregnancy and HIV infection are high among adolescents. However,
their engagement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) services is …

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the increased incidence
of tuberculosis (TB) due to HIV infection on the risk of TB infection in schoolchildren …

Background This paper presents the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
and syphilis infections among women attending antenatal clinics (ANC) in Tanzania …

Background Caesarean section (CS) is an important medical intervention for reducing the
risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue …

The Mara count 2002 was truly a team effort in every sense of the word. The count owes its
existence and success to the 22 vehicle counting teams, 3 aircraft counting teams, 20 …

Background Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs usually test
pregnant women for HIV without involving their partners. Non-disclosure of maternal HIV …