Francis N John

Summary

Affiliation: Centre for Microbiology Research
Country: Kenya

Publications

  1. ncbi Cost effectiveness of couple counselling to enhance infant HIV-1 prevention
    Francis N John
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
    Int J STD AIDS 19:406-9. 2008
  2. ncbi Domestic violence and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1
    James N Kiarie
    Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, PO Box 3085 00506, Nairobi, Kenya
    AIDS 20:1763-9. 2006
  3. ncbi Antenatal couple counseling increases uptake of interventions to prevent HIV-1 transmission
    Carey Farquhar
    Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104 249, USA
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 37:1620-6. 2004
  4. ncbi Pediatric HIV type 1 vaccine trial acceptability among mothers in Kenya
    Carey Farquhar
    Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA
    AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 22:491-5. 2006

Detail Information

Publications4

  1. ncbi Cost effectiveness of couple counselling to enhance infant HIV-1 prevention
    Francis N John
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
    Int J STD AIDS 19:406-9. 2008
    ..Cost per disability-adjusted life year was similar to that of individual VCT. Sensitivity analyses found that couple VCT was more cost-effective in scenarios with increased uptake of couple counselling and higher HIV-1 prevalence...
  2. ncbi Domestic violence and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1
    James N Kiarie
    Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, PO Box 3085 00506, Nairobi, Kenya
    AIDS 20:1763-9. 2006
    ..To determine the prevalence of life-time domestic violence by the current partner before HIV-1 testing, its impact on the uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions and frequency after testing...
  3. ncbi Antenatal couple counseling increases uptake of interventions to prevent HIV-1 transmission
    Carey Farquhar
    Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104 249, USA
    J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 37:1620-6. 2004
    ..004). Partner participation in VCT and couple counseling increased uptake of nevirapine and formula feeding. Antenatal couple counseling may be a useful strategy to promote HIV-1 prevention interventions...
  4. ncbi Pediatric HIV type 1 vaccine trial acceptability among mothers in Kenya
    Carey Farquhar
    Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA
    AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 22:491-5. 2006
    ..It will be important to address barriers identified in this study and to include male partners when mobilizing communities for pediatric HIV-1 vaccine trials and immunization programs...