Whole genome sequencing of extreme phenotypes identifies variants in CD101 and UBE2V1 associated with increased risk of sexually acquired HIV-1

RD Mackelprang, MJ Bamshad, JX Chong… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Host genetic variation modifying HIV-1 acquisition risk can inform development of HIV-1
prevention strategies. However, associations between rare or intermediate-frequency …

[HTML][HTML] Could misreporting of condom use explain the observed association between injectable hormonal contraceptives and HIV acquisition risk?

JA Smith, R Heffron, AR Butler, C Celum, JM Baeten… - Contraception, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective Some observational studies have suggested an association between the use of
hormonal contraceptives (HC) and HIV acquisition. One major concern is that differential …

Employee remuneration determinants and performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya

JK Ombongi - 2017 - ir.jkuat.ac.ke
The concept of employee remuneration has remained a key factor of organizational
performance. Organizations that compensate their workers effectively are likely to achieve …

HIV-1 Risk and Prevention Strategies for Women during Pregnancy and Postpartum

KA Thomson - 2017 - digital.lib.washington.edu
HIV-1 is the leading cause of death worldwide among women of reproductive age, and this
group is a priority to reach with effective HIV-1 prevention. There is great potential to provide …

Hormonal contraceptive use and risk of HIV-1 transmission: a prospective cohort analysis

J Kiarie - 2017 - ir.jkuat.ac.ke
Background—Hormonal contraceptives are used widely but their effects on HIV-1 risk are
unclear. Methods—We followed 3790 heterosexual HIV-1 serodiscordant couples from …