Amrita Rao

Datos Biográficos

ID	3933100
NOMBRE	Amrita Rao
NOMBRES	Amrita
APELLIDO	Rao
FIRMA	RAO A
AFILIACIONES	Johns Hopkins University
ORCID	0000-0002-9596-2418
VERIFICADO	Sí
TOTAL DE OBRAS	22
TOTAL DE CITAS	0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	22
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN	1997
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN	2025
ÍNDICE H	0

Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths
Open AccessAmrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025
Introduction This study investigated the potential of HIV self-test (HIVST) to reach individuals who otherwise might not access testing or antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study had two main objectives: (a) to develop an HIV self-test implementation plan based on the findings from qualitative inquiries with local stakeholders and (b) to examine HIVST uptake among youths in the urban setting of Aizawl district in Mizoram. Methodology In the first…
Profiles of Sexual Economic Exchanges among Women in Kisumu, Kenya
Open AccessMary Anne Roach, Talia A Loeb et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2025
Sexual economic exchanges, including sex work and transactional sex, have been consistently associated with HIV acquisition among young women in sub-Saharan Africa. Heterogeneity in HIV vulnerability across overlapping types of sexual economic exchange has not been sufficiently explored, limiting appropriate and effective linkage to prevention interventions. From January 2017 to May 2018, cross-sectional data were captured at screening for entry …
Exploring differences in HIV stigma and treatment interruptions between young and older adults in Zimbabwe
Open AccessVicki Chen, Venessa Chen et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Young adults living with HIV in Zimbabwe reported twice the lifetime incidence of treatment interruptions and greater levels of internalized and anticipated stigma compared to older adults. The associations between stigma and treatment interruptions highlight the opportunity for interventions that address stigma for young adults, which may optimize treatment adherence during early adulthood
Experiences of Disclosure, Resilience and Viral Suppression among People Living with HIV in Ghana
Open AccessMary Anne Roach, Talia A Loeb et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Characteristics Associated with HIV Testing Frequency Among Gay and Bisexual Cisgender Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States
Open AccessXaviera Villarino, Thomas Sanchez et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Patterns and Predictors of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Continuity Among Young Women Who Sell Sex in Uganda
Open AccessJoseph G Rosen, Amrita Rao et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Association between homelessness and PrEP uptake among men who have sex with men
Open AccessYajing Mi, Yuanqi Mi et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2025Referencias: 28
Mobility changes following Covid-19 stay-at-home policies varied by socioeconomic measures
Open AccessSiyi Wang, Linwei Wang et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024
In Canada, lower income households and essential workers were disproportionately at risk of SARS-CoV-2. Early in the pandemic, stay-at-home restriction policies were used to limit virus transmission. There remains an evidence gap in how changes in mobility, in response to the policies, varied across socioeconomic measures in Canada. The study objective was to describe the variability in mobility change to two restrictions, by neighborhood-level i…
The impact of Covid-19 restrictions on HIV prevention and treatment services for key populations in South Africa
Open AccessDanwei Yao, Naomi Hill et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
Service provision rebounded from the initial shock created by pandemic-related restrictions, and HIV services were largely maintained for KP in South Africa. These results suggest that HIV service delivery among programs designed for KP was able to be flexible and resilient to the evolving restrictions. The results of this study can inform plans for future pandemics and large-scale disruptions to the delivery of HIV services
Individual & joint associations of sexual stigma and mental distress with PrEP uptake, adherence and persistence among US gay and bisexual men
Open AccessUdodirim N Onwubiko, Sarah M Murray et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2024Referencias: 66
Finding a way forward with the community
Open AccessAmrita Rao, Megha Mamulwar et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023
Introduction: Mizoram, the northeastern State of India bordering Myanmar, is presently witnessing a burgeoning generalized HIV epidemic along with the highest State-level HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs, 24.7%) and people who inject drugs (PWID,19.8%) in the country. The present study was conducted against such background to understand the current situation of HIV prevention and care services in Mizoram, and capture community voices…
Sexually Transmitted Infection Risks and Symptoms Heightened Among Female Sex Workers who Started Selling Sex Before the Age of 18 in Five Cities in Cameroon
Open AccessAshley Grosso, Anna L Bowring et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Many adolescents under 18 years old who sell sex are at elevated risk for sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition, which may persist into adulthood. There has been limited study of the burden of the risks and vulnerabilities among women who started selling sex as adolescents across Sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, a Adult female sex workers (FSW) recruited through respondent-driven sampling in five cities in Cameroon from December 2015…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Needs Associated with Underage Initiation of Selling Sex among Adult Female Sex Workers in Guinea-Bissau
Open AccessAshley Grosso, Lindsay Berg et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2022
These data suggest that early initiation of selling sex among adult FSW in Guinea-Bissau is common. Social services for youth and integrated HIV and reproductive health services are critical to address the persisting sexual and reproductive health needs of FSW who started selling sex while underage
Acceptability of HIV oral self-test among truck drivers and youths
Open AccessAmrita Rao, Sandip Patil et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021
Overall, the study communities expressed their acceptance towards HIV-self-test. The National AIDS Control Program, India would benefit by drawing upon the findings of the current investigation. Existing myths and misconceptions around HIV test and treatment require program attention
Economic, Mental Health, HIV Prevention and HIV Treatment Impacts of Covid-19 and the Covid-19 Response on a Global Sample of Cisgender Gay Men and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
Open AccessGlenn‐milo Santos, Benjamin Ackerman et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2020
There is an urgent need to measure the impacts of COVID-19 among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). We conducted a cross-sectional survey with a global sample of gay men and other MSM (n = 2732) from April 16, 2020 to May 4, 2020, through a social networking app. We characterized the economic, mental health, HIV prevention and HIV treatment impacts of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 response, and examined whether sub-groups of our study…
Evaluating the vertical HIV transmission risks among South African female sex workers; have we forgotten PMTCT in their HIV programming
Open AccessJean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Stefan D Baral et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019
These findings show significant gaps in engagement in the PMTCT cascades for FSW, evidenced by sub-optimal uptake of HIV prevention and treatment in the peri/post-natal periods and insufficient prevention of unintended pregnancies among FSW living with HIV. These gaps result in elevated risks for vertical transmission among FSW and the need for PMTCT services within FSW programs
Predictors of early childhood HIV testing among children of sex workers living with HIV in Cameroon
Open AccessAmrita Rao, Sheree Schwartz et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019
Vertical transmission of HIV remains a challenge in Cameroon, and HIV testing among children of FSW living with HIV was very low. ANC attendance and promotion of the mother's health were associated with increased child HIV testing. For women at high risk of HIV and for whom engagement in the health system is low, strategies to promote and ensure ANC attendance are essential for their health and the health of their children
Characterizing Multi-level Determinants of HIV Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers in Maseru and Maputsoe, Lesotho
Open AccessMitra Moazzami, Sosthenes Ketende et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2019
Female Sex Workers’ Experiences Selling Sex during Pregnancy and Post‐Delivery in South Africa
Open AccessLauren Parmley, Amrita Rao et al.ARTICLEStudies in Family Planning2019Referencias: 43
Nearly 75 percent of female sex workers (FSWs) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa are mothers, many of whom engage in sex work during pregnancy or after delivery. We conducted in‐depth interviews with 22 postpartum and 8 pregnant FSWs in Port Elizabeth. Interview guides were used to probe women's experiences, challenges, and concerns about selling sex during pregnancy and post‐delivery in a high‐HIV‐prevalence context. Interviews were transcribed, t…
Characterizing the Patterns of HIV Disclosure to Clients Among South African Female Sex Workers in Port Elizabeth
Open AccessCassia Wells, Sheree Schwartz et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2018
Social Desirability Bias and Prevalence of Sexual HIV Risk Behaviors Among People Who Use Drugs in Baltimore, Maryland
Open AccessAmrita Rao, Karin Tobin et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2017
Dynamics of knowledge and attitudes about Aids among the educated in southern India
Balamurali K Ambati, J Ambati et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care1997
AIDS awareness and attitudes among an educated segment of the Indian population were assessed. The study population was a total of 433 students and faculty in colleges and universities, and research & technical staff of the Public Health Service. While most knew that sexual intercourse (96%) & injection drug use (85%) could transmit HIV, and that shaking hands (95%) & mosquitoes (86%) could not, 63% did not know that breastfeeding was a mode of t…