Publications

Ciheb’s investigations and development of evidence-based health interventions and policies has produced a body of knowledge that is helping advance the understanding of HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, malaria, emerging infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases.

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Charurat M, Koech E. Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control - COVID-19, Kenya

Memiah P, Cook C, Kingori C, Munala L, Howard K, Ayivor S, Bond T. Correlates of intimate partner violence among adolescents in East Africa: a multi-country analysis. Pan Afr Med J. 2021;40:142. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.142.23311

Desta M, Getaneh T, Memiah P, Akalu TY, Shiferaw WS, Yimer NB, Asmare B, Black KI. Is preterm birth associated with intimate partner violence and maternal malnutrition during pregnancy in Ethiopia? A systematic review and meta analysis. Heliyon. 2021 Oct 11;7(10). doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08103

Amha H, Memiah P, Getnet A, Mengist B, Gedfew M, Ayenew T, Akalu TY, Mulugeta H, Bewket B, Kebede B, Petrucka P.
Antiseizure medication nonadherence and its associated factors among Epileptic patients in Ethiopia, a systematic review and meta-analysis. Seizure. 2021 Oct;91:462-475. doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2021.07.024.

Zulu P, Toeque MG, Hachaambwa L, Chirwa L, Fwoloshi S, Siwingwa M, Mbewe M, Rosser H, Stafford K, Lindsay B, Mulenga L, Claassen CW. Retrospective Review of Virologic and Immunologic Response in Treatment-Experienced Patients on Third-Line HIV Therapy in Lusaka, Zambia. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2021;20:1-5. doi: 10.1177/23259582211022463. 

Ghosh S, Roth BM, Massawe I, Mtete E, Lusekelo J, Pinsker E, Seweryn S, Moonan PK and Struminger BB. A Protocol for a Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Framework With a Compendium of Tools to Assess Quality of Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Implementation Using Mixed Methods, Developmental Evaluation Design. Front Public Health. 2021 Sept 21. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.714081

Gitahi N, Wahome S, Memiah P, Bukusi EA. The role of self-efficacy in HIV treatment adherence and its interaction with psychosocial factors among HIV positive adolescents in transition to adult care in Kenya. Vulnerable Child Youth Stud. 2021 Aug 23. doi: 10.1080/17450128.2021.1954736

Memiah P, Nkinda L, Majigo M, Opanga Y, Humwa F, Inzaule S, Abubakar M, Oduor P, Zuheri A, Lema S, Kamau A, Baribwira C, Biadgilign S. Hypertension and Associated Inflammatory Markers Among HIV-Infected Patients in Tanzania. J Interferon Cytokine Res. 2021 Aug 17;41(8):291-301. doi.org/10.1089/jir.2021.0059

Memiah P, Tlale J, Shimabale M, Nzyoka S, Komba P, Sebeza J, Tina A, Makokha V. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Institutionalization to reach 95:95:95 HIV targets: a multicountry experience from the Global South. BMC Health Serv Res. 2021 Jul 20;21(1):711. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06731-7. PMID: 34284785; PMCID: PMC8293523.

Blanco N, Lavoie MC, Koech E, Riedel DJ, Ngeno C, Adebajo S, Ludeman E, Stafford KA. Re-Engagement into HIV Care: A Systematic Review. AIDS Behav. 2021 Jul 10. doi: 10.1007/s10461-021-03365-y. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34245395.

Claassen CW, Mumba D, Njelesani MC, Nyimbili D, Mwango LK, Mwitumwa M, Mubanga E, Mulenga L, Chisenga T, Nichols B, Hendrickson, Chitembo L, Okuku J, O’Bra H. Initial Implementation of PrEP in Zambia: Health Policy Development and Service Delivery Scale-Up. BMJ Open 2021;11:e047017. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047017

Roth BM, Laps A, Yamba K, Heil EL, Johnson JK, Stafford K, Hachaambwa LM, Kalumbi M, Mulenga L, Patel D, Claassen CW. Antibiogram Development in the Setting of a High Frequency of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Antibiotics. 2021 Jun 28;10(7):782. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10070782.

Muhula S, Opanga Y, Oramisi V, Ngugi C, Ngunu C, Carter J, Marita E, Osur J, Memiah P. Impact of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV/AIDS Programming in Kenya: Evidence from Kibera Informal Settlement and COVID-19 Hotspot Counties. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. MDPI AG. 2021 Jun;18:6009. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18116009.

Koech E, Stafford KA, Mutysia I, Katana A, Jumbe M, Awuor P, Lavoie MC, Ngunu C, Riedel DJ, Ojoo S. Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-up among Patients Receiving HIV Treatment in Nairobi, Kenya. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 2021 Apr 29. http://doi.org/10.1089/AID.2020.0292

Steinhardt LC, Ige F, Iriemenam NC, Greby SM, Hamada Y, Uwandu M, Aniedobe M, Stafford KA, Abimiku A, Mba N, Agala N, Okunoye O, Mpamugo A, Swaminathan M, Onokevbagbe E, Olaleye T, Odoh I, Marston BJ, Okoye M, Abubakar I, Rangaka MX, Rogier E, Audu R. Cross-reactivity of two SARS-CoV-2 serological assays in a malaria-endemic setting. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2021 Apr, JCM.00514-21; doi: 10.1128/JCM.00514-21.

Dirlikov E, Jahun I, Odafe SF, Obinna O, Onyenuobi C, Ifunanya M, Efuntoye TA, Tingir N, Ene U, Fagbemi A, Meribe C, Bassey O, Ayo A, Fagbamigbe OJ, Amafah J, Bamidele M, Alagi M, Oladipo A, Dalhatu I, Okoye M, Onotu D, Gwamna J, Abrams WA, Conner DA, Nwaohiri A, Carpenter D, Ijeoma UC, Shah S, Tison LI, Shah M, Chun H, Williams-Sherlock M, Boyd AT, Bachanas P, Ikpeazu A, Aliyu GG, Ellerbrock T, Swaminathan M; CDC Nigeria ART Surge Team. Rapid Scale-up of an Antiretroviral Therapy Program Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Nine States, Nigeria, March 31, 2019-September 30, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Mar 26;70(12):421-426. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7012a3. PMID: 33764965; PMCID: PMC7993555.

Blanco N, Stafford KA, Lavoie MC, Brandenburg A, Górna MW, Merski M. A simple model for the total number of SARS-CoV-2 infections on a national level. Epidemiology and Infection. Cambridge University Press; 2021;149:e80.

Lo J, Nwafor SU, Schwitters AM, Mitchell A, Sebastian V, Stafford KA, Ezirim I, Charurat M, McIntyre AF. Key Population Hotspots in Nigeria for Targeted HIV Program Planning: Mapping, Validation, and Reconciliation. JMIR Public Health Surveillance. 2021 Feb 22;7(2):e25623. doi: 10.2196/25623. PMID: 33616537.

Monday T, Ramadhani HO, Adebajo S, Crowell TA, Nowak RG, Charurat ME, Dakum P, Ndembi N. Field evaluation of HIV-1 viral load monitoring in adults and children receiving antiretroviral treatment in Nigeria by dried blood spot testing with RealTime HIV-1 on m2000. Journal of Clinical Virology. 2020;135:104694. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104694. 

Desta M, Memiah P, Kassie B, Ketema DB, Amha H, Getaneh T, Sintayehu M. Postpartum depression and its association with intimate partner violence and inadequate social support in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2020. 

Vinikoor MJ, Hachaambwa L. Advanced HIV disease during the 'Treat All' era in Botswana. AIDS. 2020;34(15): 2321-2323. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000002701

Kayode BO, Mitchell A, Ndembi N, Kokogho A, Ramadhani HO, Adebajo S, Robb ML, Baral SD, Ake JA, Charurat ME, Crowell TA, Nowak RG; the TRUST/RV368 Study Group. Retention of a cohort of men who have sex with men and transgender women at risk for and living with HIV in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria: a longitudinal analysis. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020; 23(S6):e25592

Ramadhani HO, Crowell TA, Nowak RG, Ndembi N, Kayode BO, Kokogho A, Ononaku U, Shoyemi E, Ekeh C, Adebajo S, Baral SD, Charurat ME. Association of age with healthcare needs and engagement among Nigerian men who have sex with men and transgender women: cross‐sectional and longitudinal analyses from an observational cohort. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020; 23(S6):e25599

Yumo HA, Nsame DN, Kuwoh PB, Njabon MB, Sieleunou I, Ndenkeh JJN, Tene G, Memiah P, Kuaban C, Beissner M. Implementation of blanket provider-initiated testing and counselling: Predictors of HIV seropositivity among infants, children and adolescents in Cameroon, Public Health in Practice, Volume 1, 2020, 100025, ISSN 2666-5352

Stafford KA, Odafe SF, Lo J, Ibrahim R, Ehoche A, Niyang M, Aliyu GG, Gobir B, Onotu D, Oladipo A, Dalhatu I, Boyd AT, Ogorry O, Ismail L, Charurat M, Swaminathan M. Evaluation of the clinical outcomes of the Test and Treat strategy to implement Treat All in Nigeria: Results from the Nigeria Multi-Center ART Study. PloS One. 2019;14(7):e0218555.

Nwandu A, Claassen CW, Riedel DJ, Madubuko T, Olutola A, Onu E, Onyekonwu C, Nwobi E, Chukwuka C. Effectiveness of a Comprehensive 4-Week Course in HIV Medicine for Postgraduate Doctors at University of Nigeria: A Preservice Education Initiative. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. 2019;18:2325958219831014.

Nsanzimana S, McArdle F, Remera E, Mulindabigwi A, Ribakare M, Ndimubanzi P, Kayirangwa E, Baribwira C, Riedel DJ, Ntaganira J. Viral Suppression in a Nationwide Sample of HIV-Infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Rwanda. The Pediatric infectious Disease Journal. 2019;38(2):149-151.

Mutagoma M, Nyirazinyoye L, Sebuhoro D, Riedel DJ, Ntaganira J. Sexual and physical violence and associated factors among female sex workers in Rwanda: a cross-sectional survey. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2019;30(3):241-248.

Mathur P, Comstock E, Makuza JD, Emmanuel B, Sebeza J, Kiromera A, Wilson E, Kattakuzhy S, Nelson A, Kottilil S, Riedel DJ. Implementation of a unique hepatitis C care continuum model in Rwanda. Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England). 2019;41(2):e203-e208.

Makuza JD, Rwema JOT, Ntihabose CK, Dushimiyimana D, Umutesi J, Nisingizwe MP, Serumondo J, Semakula M, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2019;19(1):381.

Claassen CW, Keckich D, Nwizu C, Abimiku A, Salami D, Obiefune M, Gilliam BL, Amoroso A. HIV Viral Dynamics of Lopinavir/Ritonavir Monotherapy as Second-Line Treatment: A Prospective, Single-Arm Trial. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. 2019;18:2325958218823209.

Andronescu L, Zulu PM, Jackson SS, Hachaambwa L, Claassen CW, Stafford KA. The association between gender and HIV viral suppression on third-line therapy in Zambia: a retrospective cohort study. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2019;30(5):453-459.

Achieng L, Riedel DJ. Dolutegravir Resistance and Failure in a Kenyan Patient. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2019;219(1):165-167.

Stockdale AJ, Saunders MJ, Boyd MA, Bonnett LJ, Johnston V, Wandeler G, Schoffelen AF, Ciaffi L, Stafford K, Collier AC, Paton NI, Geretti AM. Effectiveness of Protease Inhibitor/Nucleos(t)ide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-Based Second-line Antiretroviral Therapy for the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infection in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clinical Infectious Diseases, an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2018;66(12):1846-1857.

Stafford KA, Nganga LW, Tulli T, Foreit KGF. Factors Associated with Outcomes of Pre-ART HIV Care. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. 2018;17:2325958218759602.

Stafford KA, Magder LS, Hungerford LL, Guralnik JM, El-Kamary SS, Baumgarten M, Redfield RR. Immunologic response to antiretroviral therapy by age among treatment-naive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa. AIDS (London, England). 2018;32(1):25-34.

Riedel DJ, Stafford KA, Memiah P, Coker M, Baribwira C, Sebeza J, Karorero E, Nsanzimana S, Morales F, Redfield RR. Patient-level outcomes and virologic suppression rates in HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Rwanda. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2018;29(9):861-872.

Mutagoma M, Nyirazinyoye L, Sebuhoro D, Riedel DJ, Ntaganira J. Sexual risk behaviors and practices of female sex workers in Rwanda in over a decade, 2006-2015. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2018;29(13):1316-1323.

Claassen CW, Hachaambwa L, Phiri D, Watson DC, Patel D, Bositis CM, Bositis A, Mubangizi D, Redfield R, Mwaba P, Sheneberger R. The Arc of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Capacity Development: Insights from a Decade of Partnership for Medical Education in Zambia. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2017 May;96(5):1011-1013. 

Mutagoma M, Nyirazinyoye L, Sebuhoro D, Riedel DJ, Ntaganira J. Syphilis and HIV prevalence and associated factors to their co-infection, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses prevalence among female sex workers in Rwanda. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2017;17(1):525.

Mutagoma M, Balisanga H, Sebuhoro D, Mbituyumuremyi A, Remera E, Malamba SS, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Hepatitis C virus and HIV co-infection among pregnant women in Rwanda. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2017;17(1):167.

Mutagoma M, Balisanga H, Remera E, Gupta N, Malamba SS, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Ten-year trends of syphilis in sero-surveillance of pregnant women in Rwanda and correlates of syphilis-HIV co-infection. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2017;28(1):45-53.

Mutagoma M, Balisanga H, Malamba SS, Sebuhoro D, Remera E, Riedel DJ, Kanters S, Nsanzimana S. Hepatitis B virus and HIV co-infection among pregnant women in Rwanda. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2017;17(1):618.

Riedel DJ, Taylor S, Simango R, Kiromera A, Sebeza J, Baribwira C, Musabeyezu E. Hepatitis C treatment outcomes using interferon- and ribavirin-based therapy in Kigali, Rwanda. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2016;110(8):495-497.

Ndahimana J, Riedel DJ, Mwumvaneza M, Sebuhoro D, Uwimbabazi JC, Kubwimana M, Mugabo J, Mulindabigwi A, Kirk C, Kanters S, Forrest JI, Jagodzinski LL, Peel SA, Ribakare M, Redfield RR, Nsanzimana S. Drug resistance mutations after the first 12 months on antiretroviral therapy and determinants of virological failure in Rwanda. Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH. 2016;21(7):928-935.

Ndahimana J, Riedel DJ, Muhayimpundu R, Nsanzimana S, Niyibizi G, Mutaganzwa E, Mulindabigwi A, Baribwira C, Kiromera A, Jagodzinski LL, Peel SA, Redfield RR. HIV drug resistance mutations among patients failing second-line antiretroviral therapy in Rwanda. Antiviral Therapy. 2016;21(3):253-259.

Mutagoma M, Remera E, Sebuhoro D, Kanters S, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. The Prevalence of Syphilis Infection and Its Associated Factors in the General Population of Rwanda: A National Household-Based Survey. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2016;2016:4980417.

Mutagoma M, Ndahimana J, Kayirangwa E, Dahourou AG, Balisanga H, DeVos JR, McAlister D, Yang C, Bertagnolio S, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Prevalence of transmitted HIV-1 drug resistance among young adults attending HIV counselling and testing clinics in Kigali, Rwanda. Antiviral Therapy. 2016;21(3):247-251.

Kayumba K, Nsanzimana S, Binagwaho A, Mugwaneza P, Rusine J, Remera E, Koama JB, Ndahindwa V, Johnson P, Riedel DJ, Condo J. TRACnet Internet and Short Message Service Technology Improves Time to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among HIV-infected Infants in Rwanda. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2016;35(7):767-771.

Mutagoma M, Kayitesi C, Gwiza A, Ruton H, Koleros A, Gupta N, Balisanga H, Riedel DJ, Nsanzimana S. Estimation of the size of the female sex worker population in Rwanda using three different methods. International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2015;26(11):810-814.

Makuza JD, Nsanzimana S, Muhimpundu MA, Pace LE, Ntaganira J, Riedel DJ. Prevalence and risk factors for cervical cancer and pre-cancerous lesions in Rwanda. The Pan African Medical Journal. 2015;22:26.

Alexander CS, Pappas G, Amoroso A, Lee MC, Brown-Henley Y, Memiah P, O'Neill JF, Dix O, Redfield RR. Implementation of HIV Palliative Care: Interprofessional Education to Improve Patient Outcomes in Resource-Constrained Settings, 2004-2012. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2015;50(3):350-361.

Uwinkindi F, Nsanzimana S, Riedel DJ, Muhayimpundu R, Remera E, Gasana M, Mutembayire G, Binagwaho A. Scaling up intensified tuberculosis case finding in HIV clinics in Rwanda. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 2014;66(2):e45-49.

Sowah LA, Turenne FV, Buchwald UK, Delva G, Mesidor RN, Dessaigne CG, Previl H, Patel D, Edozien A, Redfield RR, Amoroso A. Influence of transportation cost on long-term retention in clinic for HIV patients in rural Haiti. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 2014;67(4):e123-130.

Osinusi-Adekanmbi O, Stafford K, Ukpaka A, Salami D, Ajayi S, Ndembi N, Abimiku A, Nwizu C, Gilliam B, Redfield R, Amoroso A. Long-term outcome of second-line antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited settings. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. 2014;13(4):366-371.

Nsanzimana S, Ruton H, Lowrance DW, Cishahayo S, Nyemazi JP, Muhayimpundu R, Karema C, Raghunathan PL, Binagwaho A, Riedel DJ. Cell phone-based and internet-based monitoring and evaluation of the National Antiretroviral Treatment Program during rapid scale-up in Rwanda: TRACnet, 2004-2010. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 2012;59(2):e17-23.

Amoroso A, Etienne-Mesubi M, Edozien A, Ojoo S, Sheneberger R, Obiefune M, Hossain MB, Stafford K, Redfield RR. Treatment outcomes of recommended first-line antiretroviral regimens in resource-limited clinics. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 2012;60(3):314-320.

Alexander CS, Memiah P, Henley YB, Kaiza-Kangalawe A, Shumbusho AJ, Obiefune M, Enejoh V, Stanis-Ezeobi W, Eze C, Odion E, Akpenna D, Effiong A, Miriti K, Aduda S, Oko J, Melaku GD, Baribwira C, Umutesi H, Shimabale M, Mugisa E, Amoroso A. Palliative care and support for persons with HIV/AIDS in 7 African countries: implementation experience and future priorities. The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2012;29(4):279-285.

Etienne M, Hossain M, Redfield R, Stafford K, Amoroso A. Indicators of adherence to antiretroviral therapy treatment among HIV/AIDS patients in 5 African countries. Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (Chicago, Ill. : 2002). 2010;9(2):98-103.

Etienne M, Burrows L, Osotimehin B, Macharia T, Hossain B, Redfield RR, Amoroso A. Situational analysis of varying models of adherence support and loss to follow up rates; findings from 27 treatment facilities in eight resource limited countries. Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH. 2010;15 Suppl 1:76-81.

Riedel DJ, Amoroso A. Perspectives on treatment failure with thymidine analogue-based first-line regimens in resource-limited settings. Clinical Infectious Diseases, an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2009;49(12):1958-1959.

 

Ciheb Research Presented at ICASA 2019

 

Ciheb Research Presented at AIDS2020