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Edem Yaw Zigah

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Dakpui H, Shamrock O, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Zigah E, Agbemedu G, Ahmed A, et al.
PLOS Glob Public Health . 2024 Dec; 4(12):e0003980. PMID: 39621619
Achieving the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets hinges on identifying and engaging individuals with HIV in care, requiring 90% of those infected to be diagnosed, initiated on ART, and achieving viral suppression....
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Reeves J, Zigah E, Shamrock O, Khan D, Batten J, Abu-Baare G, et al.
J Prim Care Community Health . 2024 Oct; 15:21501319241291758. PMID: 39439284
Background: HIV affects 1.2 million Americans, with 20% of new diagnoses being 13 to 24-year-olds. Young adult college students are more likely than the general population of 18 to 24-year-olds...
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Abu-Baare G, Torpey K, Guure C, Nelson L, Jeon S, McMahon J, et al.
Res Sq . 2024 Jun; PMID: 38854081
Background: While GBMSM constitute less than 2% of Ghana's population, their HIV prevalence surpasses the national average by more than eightfold, emphasizing the critical need for targeted interventions to improve...
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Abu-Baare G, Shamrock O, Zigah E, Ogunbajo A, Dakpui H, Agbemedu G, et al.
PLoS One . 2024 Jun; 19(6):e0289905. PMID: 38837972
Despite significant progress in Ghana's HIV response, disparities in HIV prevalence persist among different populations. Gays, bisexuals, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in the country remain...
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Shamrock O, Abu-Baare G, Zigah E, Dakpui H, Adjaka G, LeBlanc N, et al.
BMC Public Health . 2024 Apr; 24(1):966. PMID: 38580970
Background: Gay, bisexual, and cis-gender men who have sex with men (GBMSM) face severe consequences, especially within stigmatized environments. However, very little is known about the experiences of GBMSM living...
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Abu-Baare G, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Amu-Adu P, Zigah E, Stockton M, Amuah S, et al.
Res Sq . 2024 Apr; PMID: 38562846
Introduction: Few studies examine Ghanaian gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) experience with HIV diagnoses and linkage to care. This article provides qualitative accounts of...
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Boyd D, Ramos S, Maragh-Bass A, Dyer T, Zigah E, Abu-Baare G
BMC Public Health . 2024 Mar; 24(1):822. PMID: 38491379
Background: Prior research has consistently shown that the involvement of families plays a vital role in reducing risk behaviors, such as engaging in condomless sex, and promoting HIV prevention behaviors...
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Dada D, Abu-Baare G, Turner D, Mashoud I, Owusu-Dampare F, Apreku A, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 Feb; 14(2):e078794. PMID: 38346887
Objectives: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are disproportionately impacted by HIV and often face multiple HIV-related stigmas. Addressing these stigmas could reduce SGM HIV vulnerability...
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Abu-Baare G, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Stockton M, Zigah E, Amuah S, Amu-Adu P, et al.
PLOS Glob Public Health . 2024 Jan; 4(1):e0002231. PMID: 38206889
Despite a disproportionately high burden of HIV, GBMSM in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa often delay testing until the point of illness. However, limited studies examine factors that affect their participation...
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Shamrock O, Abu-Baare G, Zigah E, Apreku A, Agbemedu G, Boyd D, et al.
PLOS Glob Public Health . 2023 Dec; 3(12):e0001659. PMID: 38039264
It can be challenging for sexual minority men (SMM) to decide whether or not to disclose their sexual orientation or behavior. The implications of this decision are significant, especially when...