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Maringwa G, Kujeke T, Makamba M, Madimutsa G, Chabata S, Jones H, et al.
BMC Public Health . 2025 Feb; 25(1):785. PMID: 40011835
Background: Compared with the general female population, female sex workers (FSWs) experience a greater burden of STIs, including HIV. Consistent condom use reduces HIV risk; however, while many FSWs are...
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Jones H, Machingura F, Gaihai L, Makamba M, Chanyowedza T, Masvikeni P, et al.
J Int AIDS Soc . 2024 Nov; 27(12):e26391. PMID: 39587889
Introduction: In the context of key population HIV testing programmes, identifying new HIV acquisitions, tracking incidence, and responding with prevention and treatment interventions will be critical for achieving HIV epidemic...
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Cowan F, Machingura F, Ali M, Chabata S, Takaruza A, Dirawo J, et al.
Lancet Glob Health . 2024 Aug; 12(9):e1424-e1435. PMID: 39151978
Background: Female sex workers remain disproportionately affected by HIV. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of risk-differentiated, peer-led support for female sex workers in Zimbabwe on...
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Mavhu W, Makamba M, Hatzold K, Maringwa G, Takaruza A, Mutseta M, et al.
BMC Infect Dis . 2023 Oct; 22(Suppl 1):973. PMID: 37848810
Background: There is limited data on client preferences for different HIV self-testing (HIVST) and provider-delivered testing options and associated factors. We explored client preferences for oral-fluid-based self-testing (OFBST), blood-based self-testing...
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Machingura F, Busza J, Jamali G, Makamba M, Mushati P, Chiyaka T, et al.
BMC Womens Health . 2023 May; 23(1):257. PMID: 37173783
Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are at high risk of contracting HIV and exchanging sex for financial or material support heightens their risk. In Zimbabwe, the DREAMS initiative...
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Machingura F, Chabata S, Busza J, Jamali G, Makamba M, Dirawo J, et al.
AIDS . 2021 May; 35(11):1871-1872. PMID: 33973873
Female sex workers' livelihoods in Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic due to closure of entertainment venues. Competition over fewer clients has reduced ability to...
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Busza J, Dauya E, Makamba M, Ferrand R
BMC Health Serv Res . 2018 Sep; 18(1):718. PMID: 30223831
Background: Community Health Worker (CHW) programmes are increasingly important in HIV service delivery. CHWs' familiarity with the local context can improve intervention acceptability and sustainability but concerns have been raised...
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Busza J, Simms V, Dziva Chikwari C, Dauya E, Bandason T, Makamba M, et al.
AIDS Care . 2018 Mar; 30(7):903-909. PMID: 29494218
Caregivers mediate children's access to HIV care and their adherence to treatment. Support for caregivers may improve health outcomes in children, but fear of HIV stigma and discrimination can affect...
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Busza J, Dauya E, Bandason T, Simms V, Dziva Chikwari C, Makamba M, et al.
Health Policy Plan . 2018 Jan; 33(3):328-334. PMID: 29309578
Reliance on community health workers (CHWs) for HIV care continues to increase, particularly in resource-limited settings. CHWs can improve HIV service use and adherence to treatment, but effectiveness of these...
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Mavhu W, Berwick J, Chirawu P, Makamba M, Copas A, Dirawo J, et al.
PLoS One . 2013 Jul; 8(7):e70254. PMID: 23894625
Background: There is a recognized gap in the evidence base relating to the nature and components of interventions to address the psycho-social needs of HIV positive young people. We used...