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Herpes simplex virus type-2 and human immunodeficiency virus infections in a rural population in Kilimanjaro Tanzania.To estimate the seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Type 2 (HSV-2) and its association with Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) infections in rural Kilimanjaro Tanzania.201122066279
high risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections among men in tanzania.we assessed the association between risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (stis) among men. we interviewed 794 men randomly selected from moshi district of tanzania. blood and urine samples were tested for stis. about 46% of the men tested positive for at least one sti including human immunodeficiency virus (hiv-1), herpes simplex virus (hsv-2), syphilis, chlamydia, trichomonas, and mycoplasma infection. multiple sexual partners, casual sex, alcohol abuse, and older age were associa ...200919636698
decline in hiv prevalence among women of childbearing age in moshi urban, tanzania.the objective of this study was to describe trends over time in hiv prevalence, sexually transmitted infections (stis) and sexual behaviour among women in moshi urban, tanzania. two cross-sectional studies were conducted in 1999 and in 2002-04 among women attending three primary health-care clinics. they were interviewed and screened for hiv and stis. there was a significant decrease in hiv prevalence (11.5-6.9%). the decline was greatest among women aged 15-24 years. syphilis, trichomoniasis, b ...200717945046
the role of herpes simplex virus type 2 and other genital infections in the acquisition of hiv-1 among high-risk women in northern tanzania.we examined the role of herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2) and other genital infections on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) incidence in a cohort study conducted between 2002 and 2005 among female bar/hotel workers in moshi, tanzania.200717396994
predictors of herpes simplex virus type 2 prevalence and incidence among bar and hotel workers in moshi, tanzania.herpes simplex virus (hsv) type 2 increases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection, and, in regions with high prevalence of both viruses, control of hsv-2 may be an effective method of hiv prevention. identification of modifiable factors for prevention of hsv-2 infection is essential. we conducted this study among female bar and hotel workers in moshi, tanzania.200717230408
the epidemiology of hiv-1 infection in northern tanzania: results from a community-based study.we conducted a community-based study to determine the predictors of hiv-1 among women aged 20-44 years (n = 1,418) and their regular male partners (n = 566) from randomly selected households in moshi, tanzania. the weighted prevalence of hiv-1 was 10.3% in women and 7% in men. the highest risk of hiv-1 was in subjects whose partners were hiv-1 seropositive in both women (adjusted odds ratio (aor) = 26.63; 95% confidence interval (ci): 10.74-66.02) and men (aor = 22.25; 95%ci: 7.06-70.15). herpes ...200616809117
human immunodeficiency virus type 1 among bar and hotel workers in northern tanzania: the role of alcohol, sexual behavior, and herpes simplex virus type 2.we assessed baseline prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) and other stds, as well as behavioral and biologic risk factors for hiv-1 in a population of female bar/hotel workers in moshi, tanzania.200616505740
risk factors for bacterial vaginosis among bar and hotel workers in northern tanzania.to determine risk factors for bacterial vaginosis (bv) among women working in the bars and hotels in moshi, northern tanzania.200516122097
herpes simplex virus type 2 infection among bar and hotel workers in northern tanzania: prevalence and risk factors.type-specific serological tests have allowed for a better understanding of the epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2) infection in africa.200312616132
alcohol and transactional sex: how risky is the mix?this study examines alcohol use, transactional sex (ts), and sexually transmitted infection (sti) risk among sugar plantation residents near moshi, tanzania, from 2002 to 2004. we compare popular discourse gathered through ethnographic methods with cross-sectional questionnaire and sti prevalence data to illuminate the close correspondence of alcohol use and ts with sti transmission. people attributed to alcohol varied consequences: some socially desirable (relaxing, reducing worries) and others ...200919713023
association of age at first sex with hiv-1, hsv-2, and other sexual transmitted infections among women in northern tanzania.to examine the association between age at first sex and the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (stis), including hiv-1 and hsv-2, in women in moshi urban district, northern tanzania.200919707109
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