Background Sentinel surveillance for HIV in ante-natal clinics (ANC) remains the primary
method for collecting timely trend data on HIV prevalence in most of sub-Saharan Africa. We …

Objectives: To estimate the relationship between HIV natural history and fertility by duration
of infection in east and southern Africa before the availability of antiretroviral therapy and …

Objective To identify risk factors for HIV infection among young women aged 15–24 years
reporting one lifetime partner in South Africa. Design In 2003, we conducted a nationally …

Background Research indicates that women in polygamous relationships may be exposed
to unique sexual and reproductive health challenges. However, there are very few studies …

Introduction Young women aged 15 to 24 years in sub‐Saharan Africa continue to be
disproportionately affected by HIV. A growing number of studies have suggested that the …

This prospective study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the risk factors for HIV infection in women …

AIDS is a growing public health problem in Nigeria. Since 1984 when AIDS was officially
reported in the country, the number of persons infected with HIV and those with AIDS …

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the risk and cofactors for HIV acquisition
during pregnancy and postpartum. Design: A prospective cohort study Methods: Pregnant …

Objectives Research on migration and HIV has largely focused on male migration, often
failing to measure HIV risks associated with migration for women. We aimed to establish …

For women in Nigeria, as in many settings, simply being married can contribute to the risk of
contracting HIV. I studied men's extramarital sexual behavior in the context of modern …