Eduard J Sanders

Biographic Data

ID	1735148
NAME	Eduard J Sanders
GIVEN NAMES	Eduard J
FAMILY NAME	Sanders
SIGNATURE	SANDERS E J
AFFILIATIONS	Kenya Medical Research Institute
ORCID	0000-0002-1062-8921
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	25
TOTAL CITATIONS	1
AUTHOR COUNT	25
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2005
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2026
H-INDEX	1

Sexual Behaviors and Psychosocial Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with and without Female Partners in Kenya
Open AccessK Vu, Supriya D Mehta et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2026
Globally, men who have sex with men (MSM) face significant sexual stigma and are at disproportionate risk of HIV and STIs. This cross-sectional study examined differences in HIV/STI-associated psychosocial characteristics and sexual behaviors among men who have sex with both men and women (MSMW) and men who have sex with men exclusively (MSME) in Kenya. MSM were categorized as either MSMW or MSME based on the reported sex of recent sexual partner…
The treatment gap and the HIV care continuum for cisgender men who have sex with men in three South African cities
Open AccessDanielle Giovenco, Tonderai Mabuto et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025
Background The HIV continuum of care for men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa remains inadequately characterised, hindering the tracking of progress towards ending the HIV epidemic. We estimated HIV prevalence and care continuum indicators for MSM in three South African cities. Methods and findings MSM were recruited via respondent-driven sampling (RDS) methods in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Mahikeng. Eligibility criteria included age…
Integrating PrEP and Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa
Open AccessRoy Moodley, Danielle Giovenco et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Developing a diversity, equity and inclusion compass to guide scientific capacity strengthening efforts in Africa
Open AccessVictoria Kasprowicz, Kim Darley Waddilove et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science is vital to improve the scientific process and ensure societal uptake and application of scientific results. DEI challenges include a full spectrum of issues from the lack of, and promotion of, women in science, to the numerous barriers in place that limit representation of African scientists in global scientific efforts. DEI principles in African science remain relatively underdeveloped, with limi…
Transgender women in Kenya experience greater stigma, depressive symptoms, alcohol and drug use and risky sexual practices than cis-gendered men who have sex with men
Open AccessSupriya D Mehta, Fredrick O Otieno et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023
Across three metropolitan areas in Kenya, TGW were more likely to report depressive symptoms and increased sexual risk taking. We identified a need for research that better characterizes the range of gender identities. Our analysis affirms the need for programmatic gender-affirming interventions specific to transgender populations in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa
The Effect of the Shikamana Peer-and-Provider Intervention on Depressive Symptoms, Alcohol Use, and Other Drug Use Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya
Open AccessNicholas R Graff, Chenglin Hong et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Predictors of testing history and new HIV diagnosis among adult outpatients seeking care for symptoms of acute HIV infection in coastal Kenya
Open AccessClara Agutu, Clara A Agutu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03508908 registered on 26/04/2018
Validity and reliability of the Neilands sexual stigma scale among Kenyan gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Open AccessChristine Korhonen, Christine J Korhonen et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
Our findings suggest enacted and perceived sexual stigma are distinct yet closely related constructs among GBMSM in Kenya and are associated with poor mental health and substance use
Condom failure and pre-exposure prophylaxis use experience among female sex workers in Ethiopia
Open AccessMinilik Demissie Amogne, Eduard J Sanders et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
The demands and behavior of the clients and FSWs' own actions and poor awareness were factors that increased the exposure of FSWs to condom failure. In addition, the challenges associated with PrEP uptake suggest the need for user-friendly strategies to counteract these barriers and facilitate PrEP uptake
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Open AccessRobert C Bailey, Makobu Kimani et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022
African-led health research and capacity building- is it working
Open AccessVictoria Kasprowicz, Denis Chopera et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020
Our experiences so far suggest that African-led research has the potential to overcome the vicious cycle of brain-drain and may ultimately lead to improvement of health and science-led economic transformation of Africa into a prosperous continent
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Shikamana Intervention to Promote Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya
Open AccessSusan M Graham, Murugi Micheni et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2020
HIV care engagement and ART adherence among Kenyan gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Open AccessSusan M Graham, Murugi Micheni et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2018
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are highly stigmatized and male-male sex is often criminalized in sub-Saharan Africa, impeding access to quality care for sexual health, HIV prevention, and treatment. To better understand HIV care engagement and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among GBMSM in this context, a conceptual model incorporating sociocultural factors is needed. We conducted a qualitative study of barriers…
An Empiric Risk Score to Guide PrEP Targeting Among MSM in Coastal Kenya
Open AccessElizabeth Wahome, Alexander N Thiong’o et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2018
Men who have sex with men (MSM), who have heterogeneous HIV-acquisition risks are not specifically targeted in Kenyan pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) guidelines. We used data from an open cohort, which followed 753 initially HIV-negative MSM participants for more than 1378.5 person-years, to develop an empiric risk score for targeting PrEP delivery. Independent predictors of incident HIV-1 infection in this cohort were an age of 18-24 years, havi…
Engaging religious leaders to support HIV prevention and care for gays, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men in coastal Kenya
Open AccessEvans Gichuru, Bernadette Kombo et al.ARTICLECritical Public Health2018
In Kenyan communities, religious leaders are important gatekeepers in matters of health and public morality. In a context that is generally homophobic, religious leaders may aggravate or reduce stigmatization of sexual minorities such as gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Literature indicates mixed results in efforts to encourage religious leaders to work effectively and sensitively with issues regarding HIV and se…
Utility of Different Adherence Measures for PrEP
Open AccessAndrew Abaasa, Craig W Hendrix et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2017
Measuring PrEP adherence remains challenging. In 2009-2010, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative randomized phase II trial participants to daily tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine or placebo in Uganda and Kenya. Adherence was measured by electronic monitoring (EM), self-report (SR), and drug concentrations in plasma and hair. Each adherence measure was categorised as low, moderate, or high and also considered continuously; the incre…
How intersectional constructions of sexuality, culture, and masculinity shape identities and sexual decision-making among men who have sex with men in coastal Kenya
Miriam Midoun, Miriam M Midoun et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2016
Men who have sex with men are increasingly recognised as one of the most vulnerable HIV risk groups in Kenya. Sex between men is highly stigmatised in Kenya, and efforts to provide sexual health services to men who have sex with men require a deeper understanding of their lived experiences; this includes how such men in Kenya construct their sexual identities and how these constructions affect sexual decision-making. Adult self-identified men who…
Incidence and predictors of attrition from antiretroviral care among adults in a rural HIV clinic in Coastal Kenya
Open AccessAmin S Hassan, Shalton Mwaringa et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015
A third of individuals initiating ART were either reported dead or LFU during two years of care, with more than a half of these occurring within six months of treatment initiation. Practical and sustainable biomedical interventions and psychosocial support systems are warranted to improve ART retention in this setting
Understanding Adherence to Daily and Intermittent Regimens of Oral HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya
Open AccessPeter Mugo, Peter Mwangi Mugo et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2014
A qualitative assessment of Kenyan men who have sex with men taking daily and intermittent oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) found stigma, sex work, mobility, and alcohol impacted adherence. We analyzed quantitative data from the same cohort to explore different definitions of intermittent adherence. Volunteers were randomized to daily emtricitabine/tenofovir or placebo, or intermittent (prescription: Mondays/Fridays/after sex, maximum 1 d…
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Clinical Outcomes Among Young Adults Reporting High-Risk Sexual Behavior, Including Men Who Have Sex with Men, in Coastal Kenya
Open AccessSusan M Graham, Peter Mugo et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2013
African men who have sex with men (MSM) face significant stigma and barriers to care. We investigated antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among high-risk adults, including MSM, participating in a clinic-based cohort. Survival analysis was used to compare attrition across patient groups. Differences in adherence, weight gain, and CD4 counts after ART initiation were assessed. Among 250 HIV-1-seropositive adults, including 108 MSM, 15 heterosexu…
Successes and challenges of HIV prevention in men who have sex with men
Open AccessPatrick S Sullivan, Alex Carballo-Diéguez et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2012
Dynamics and Constraints of Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Rural Kenya
Open AccessAmin S Hassan, Erick M Sakwa et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2011
A cohort design was used to determine uptake and drop out of 213 HIV-exposed infants eligible for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV. To explore service providers and care givers knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the EID process, observations and in-depth interviews were conducted. 145 (68%) infants enrolled after 2 months of age. 139 (65%) dropped out before follow up to 18 months old. 60 (43%) drop outs occurred within 2 months of enrolm…
Men who have sex with men and HIV/Aids in sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessAdrian D Smith, PLACIDE TAPSOBA et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2009
Implications of the HIV testing protocol for refusal bias in seroprevalence surveys
Open AccessGeorges Reniers, Tekebash Araya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2009
The protocol for post-test counseling and the return of HIV test results to study participants is an important consideration in HIV prevalence surveys that wish to minimize refusal bias. The availability of ART is likely to reduce refusal rates
Monitoring cause-specific adult mortality in developing countries
Open AccessGeorges Reniers, Tekebash Araya et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2005Cited by: 1References: 4