Browsing Department of Environmental and Health Sciences by Author "Gichangi, Peter"
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Analysis of Factors Contributing to the Low Survival of Cervical Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy in Kenya
Maranga, Innocent O; Hampson, Lynne; Oliver, Anthony W.; Gamal, Anas; Gichangi, Peter; Opiyo, Anselmy; Holland, Catharine M.; Hampson, Ian N. (Public Library of Science, 2023)Background: In contrast to the developed nations, invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the most common womens malignancy in Kenya and many other locations in sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies on survival from this disease ... -
Exploring the willingness toward HIV immediate test and treat among MSM in Nairobi and its environs: a cross-sectional study
Ndungu, Kingori; Gichangi, Peter; Temmerman, Marleen (Front. Public Health, 2024-01)Background: In the test and treat initiative, high-risk populations are screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and start early treatment if diagnosed positive. This study explores factors associated with ... -
HIV Infection Alters the Spectrum of HPV Subtypes Found in Cervical Smears and Carcinomas from Kenyan Women
Maranga, Innocent O; Hampson, Lynne; Oliver, Anthony W; He, Xiaotong; Gichangi, Peter; Rana, Farzana; Opiyo, Anselmy; Hampson, Ian N (Bentham Science Publishers, 2013)Infection with high risk HPV is implicated in pre-cancerous squamous intraepithelial lesions and their progression to cervical cancer. In the developed countries, infection with HPV 16 and 18 accounts for ~70% of cervical ... -
Human papillomavirus types in women with invasive cervical carcinoma by HIV status in Kenya
Vuyst, Hugo De; Gichangi, Peter; Estambale, Benson; Njuguna, Eliud; Franceschi, Silvia; Temmerman, Marleen (Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2008)To evaluate the fraction of invasive cervical carcinoma (ICC) that could be prevented in HIV-infected women by vaccines currently available against human papillomavirus (HPV)16 and 18, we conducted a cross-sectional study ... -
Need for and use of contraception by women before and during COVID-19 in four sub-Saharan African geographies: results from population-based national or regional cohort surveys
Wood, Shannon N; Karp, Celia; OlaOlorun, Funmilola; Pierre, Akilimali Z; Guiella, Georges; Gichangi, Peter; Zimmerman, Linnea A; Anglewicz, Philip; Larson, Elizabeth; Moreau, Caroline (Elsevier, 2021)Background Although hindrances to the sexual and reproductive health of women are expected because of COVID-19, the actual effect of the pandemic on contraceptive use and unintended pregnancy risk in women, particularly ... -
Opportunities to improve postpartum care for mothers and infants: design of context-specific packages of postpartum interventions in rural districts in four sub-Saharan African countries
Duysburgh, Els; Kerstens, Birgit; Kouanda, Seni; Kaboré, Charles Paulin; Yugbare, Danielle Belemsaga; Gichangi, Peter; Masache, Gibson; Crahay, Beatrice; Sitefane, Gilda Gondola; Osman, Nafissa Bique; Foia, Severiano; Barros, Henrique; Lopes, Sofia Castro; Mann, Susan; Nambiar, Bejoy; Colbourn, Tim; Temmerman, Marleen (BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Postpartum maternal and infant mortality is high in sub-Saharan Africa and improving postpartum care as a strategy to enhance maternal and infant health has been neglected. We describe the design and selection ... -
Perspectives on HIV Pre- and Post- Exposure Prophylaxes (PrEP and PEP) among Female and Male Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya: Implications for Integrating Biomedical Prevention into Sexual Health Services
Restar, Arjee J; Tocco, Jack Ume; Mantell, Joanne E; Lafort, Yves; Gichangi, Peter; Masvawure, Tsitsi B; Chabeda, Sophie Vusha; Sandfort, Theo GM (Guilford, 2017)Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxes (PrEP and PEP) can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition, yet often are inaccessible to and underutilized by most-vulnerable populations, including sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa. Based ... -
Predictors of cervical cancer screening among Kenyan women: results of a nested case-control study in a nationally representative survey
Ng’ang’a, Anne; Nyangasi, Mary; Nkonge, Nancy G; Gathitu, Eunice; Kibachio, Joseph; Gichangi, Peter; Wamai, Richard G; Kyobutungi, Catherine (BioMed Central, 2018)Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health concern in Kenya. It is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women. Although screening is an effective prevention method, uptake is low among ... -
Teamwork in Qualitative Research: Descriptions of a Multicountry Team Approach
Milford, Cecilia; Kriel, Yolandie; Njau, Irene; Nkole, Theresa; Gichangi, Peter; Cordero, Joanna Paula; Smit, Jennifer A.; Steyn, Petrus S. (SAGE Publications, 2017)Multicountry teamwork in qualitative research is receiving increased recognition in an attempt to address global health problems. We report our experience of teamwork implementing a multicountry study (Zambia, South Africa, ... -
“They Destroy the Reproductive System”: Exploring the Belief that Modern Contraceptive Use Causes Infertility
Sedlander, Erica; Bingenheimer, Jeffrey B; Thiongo, Mary; Gichangi, Peter; Rimal, Rajiv N; Edberg, Mark; Munar, Wolfgang (2018)A common reason for nonuse of modern contraceptives is concern about side effects and health complications. This article provides a detailed characterization of the belief that modern contraceptives cause infertility, and ... -
Vulnerabilities at First Sex and Their Association With Lifetime Gender-Based Violence and HIV Prevalence Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Engaged in Sex Work, Transactional Sex, and Casual Sex in Kenya
Becker, Marissa L; Bhattacharjee, Parinita; Blanchard, James F; Cheuk, Eve; Isac, Shajy; Musyoki, Helgar K; Gichangi, Peter; Aral, Sevgi; Pickles, Michael; Sandstrom, Paul; Ma, Huiting; Mishra, Sharmistha (Wolters Kluwer Health, 2018-11-11)Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) experience high rates of HIV early in their sexual life course. We estimated the prevalence of HIV-associated vulnerabilities at first sex, and their association with ...