| the impact of incident and prevalent herpes simplex virus-2 infection on the incidence of hiv-1 infection among commercial sex workers in south africa. | this study investigated the impact of prevalent and incident hsv-2 infection on the incidence of hiv-1 infection in a cohort of female commercial sex workers in kwazulu-natal, south africa. prior to a vaginal microbicide trial, 416 women were screened for antibodies to hiv-1 and herpes simplex virus-2 (hsv-2) infections and a questionnaire was used to establish behavioral, social, and demographic characteristics. a total of 187 hiv-1-seronegative women were followed up at monthly intervals when ... | 2005 | 15980695 |
| targeting the hotspots: investigating spatial and demographic variations in hiv infection in small communities in south africa. | in south africa, the severity of the hiv/aids epidemic varies according to geographical location; hence, localized monitoring of the epidemic would enable more effective prevention strategies. our objectives were to assess the core areas of hiv infection in kwazulu-natal, south africa, using epidemiological data among sexually active women from localized communities. | 2010 | 20979651 |
| socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics associated with hsv-2 sero-prevalence in high risk women in kwazulu-natal. | the world health organization estimates that 536 million people aged 15-49 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2), the causative agent of genital herpes. the aim of this study was to investigate the role of behavioral and demographic factors that contribute to the high hsv-2 sero-prevalence among women participating in a hiv prevention trial. the methods for improving reproductive health in africa (mira) study assessed the effectiveness the latex diaphragm and lubricant gel on hiv ... | 2015 | 25940115 |