Advancing global health and strengthening the HIV response in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals: the International AIDS Society—Lancet Commission
Executive summary Inspired by unprecedented improvements in human health and
development in recent decades, our world has embarked on a quest that only a generation …
development in recent decades, our world has embarked on a quest that only a generation …
[HTML][HTML] Contraceptive practice in sub-Saharan Africa
Forty eight of the African continent's 54 sovereign states are located in the Sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) region, with the government of each defining and shaping its own health …
Africa (SSA) region, with the government of each defining and shaping its own health …
HIV incidence among women using intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a copper intrauterine device, or a levonorgestrel implant for contraception: a …
Background Observational and laboratory studies suggest that some hormonal
contraceptive methods, particularly intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate …
contraceptive methods, particularly intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate …
[HTML][HTML] Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021
KA Workowski - MMWR. Recommendations and Reports, 2021 - cdc.gov
These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …
Sex differences in HIV infection
EP Scully - Current HIV/AIDS Reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review will outline the multilevel effects of biological sex on
HIV acquisition, pathogenesis, treatment response, and prospects for cure. Potential …
HIV acquisition, pathogenesis, treatment response, and prospects for cure. Potential …
Microbial composition predicts genital tract inflammation and persistent bacterial vaginosis in South African adolescent females
K Lennard, S Dabee, SL Barnabas… - Infection and …, 2018 - Am Soc Microbiol
Young African females are at an increased risk of HIV acquisition, and genital inflammation
or the vaginal microbiome may contribute to this risk. We studied these factors in 168 HIV …
or the vaginal microbiome may contribute to this risk. We studied these factors in 168 HIV …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of contraceptive initiation on vaginal microbiota
SL Achilles, MN Austin, LA Meyn, F Mhlanga… - American journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Data evaluating the impact of contraceptives on the vaginal microbiome are
limited and inconsistent. Objective We hypothesized that women initiating copper …
limited and inconsistent. Objective We hypothesized that women initiating copper …
Hormonal contraception and HIV-1 acquisition: biological mechanisms
Access to effective affordable contraception is critical for individual and public health. A wide
range of hormonal contraceptives (HCs), which differ in composition, concentration of the …
range of hormonal contraceptives (HCs), which differ in composition, concentration of the …
The relationship between sex hormones, the vaginal microbiome and immunity in HIV-1 susceptibility in women
JM Wessels, AM Felker, HA Dupont… - Disease models & …, 2018 - journals.biologists.com
The role of sex hormones in regulating immune responses in the female genital tract has
been recognized for decades. More recently, it has become increasingly clear that sex …
been recognized for decades. More recently, it has become increasingly clear that sex …
[PDF][PDF] The impact of sex on HIV immunopathogenesis and therapeutic interventions
E Mihealsick, A Word, EP Scully - Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2024 - jci.org
Globally, the majority of people living with HIV are women or girls, but they have been a
minority of participants in clinical trials and observational studies of HIV. Despite this …
minority of participants in clinical trials and observational studies of HIV. Despite this …