Elizabeth Irungu
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 7002128 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Elizabeth Irungu |
| NOMBRES | Elizabeth |
| APELLIDO | Irungu |
| FIRMA | IRUNGU E |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Washington |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7401-3758 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 6 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2017 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Low HIV-risk aligned discontinuation among HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users within public HIV clinics in Kenya
Adherence to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is crucial for its effectiveness, however, studies have shown that PrEP use wanes within the first six months. We sought to understand reasons for discontinuation among individuals previously accessing PrEP from HIV clinics. Between November 2020 – January 2023, we conducted a mixed methods sub-study within a programmatic study to improve the efficiency of PrEP delivery in four public HIV clin…
Acceptability of secondary distribution of HIV self-testing kits in central Kenya
The secondary distribution of HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits has the potential to improve access and uptake of HIV testing. This study assessed the acceptability of secondary distribution of HIVST by people living with HIV (PLHIV) to their sexual partners in Central Kenya and explored the broader perspectives on this strategy. Conducted between November 2019 and April 2023, the study was nested within an interventional study that implemented two a…
Using an on-site modular training approach to amplify prep service delivery in public health facilities in Kenya
Delivery of oral PrEP, a potent HIV prevention intervention, has begun within public health systems in many countries in Africa. Training as many health providers as possible expeditiously is necessary to efficiently and rapidly scale up PrEP delivery among at risk populations and thereby realize the greatest impact of PrEP. We designed and implemented an innovative on-site modular training approach delivered in five two-hour modules. The modules…
“Now that PrEP is reducing the risk of transmission of HIV, why then do you still insist that we use condoms?” the condom quandary among PrEP users and health care providers in Kenya
Communication around condom use in the context of PrEP services presents a potential conundrum for patients and providers. Within the Partners Scale-Up Project, which supports integration of PrEP delivery in HIV care clinics, we interviewed 41 providers and 61 PrEP users and identified themes relating to condom messaging and use. Most providers counselled PrEP initiators to always use both PrEP and condoms, except when trying to conceive. However…
Training health care providers to provide PrEP for HIV serodiscordant couples attending public health facilities in Kenya
To catalyse national scale up of PrEP for HIV serodiscordant couples in public health facilities in Kenya, the Partners Scale-Up Project, using a two-day case-based interactive curriculum, trained health care providers working in 24 high volume facilities in central and western Kenya on PrEP service delivery. Using a standardised test with questions about PrEP and antiretroviral-based HIV prevention we assessed gain in knowledge and confidence ga…
Depression and ART Initiation Among HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Kenya and Uganda
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Depression and ART Initiation Among HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Kenya and Uganda
Training health care providers to provide PrEP for HIV serodiscordant couples attending public health facilities in Kenya
To catalyse national scale up of PrEP for HIV serodiscordant couples in public health facilities in Kenya, the Partners Scale-Up Project, using a two-day case-based interactive curriculum, trained health care providers working in 24 high volume facilities in central and western Kenya on PrEP service delivery. Using a standardised test with questions about PrEP and antiretroviral-based HIV prevention we assessed gain in knowledge and confidence ga…
“Now that PrEP is reducing the risk of transmission of HIV, why then do you still insist that we use condoms?” the condom quandary among PrEP users and health care providers in Kenya
Communication around condom use in the context of PrEP services presents a potential conundrum for patients and providers. Within the Partners Scale-Up Project, which supports integration of PrEP delivery in HIV care clinics, we interviewed 41 providers and 61 PrEP users and identified themes relating to condom messaging and use. Most providers counselled PrEP initiators to always use both PrEP and condoms, except when trying to conceive. However…
Using an on-site modular training approach to amplify prep service delivery in public health facilities in Kenya
Delivery of oral PrEP, a potent HIV prevention intervention, has begun within public health systems in many countries in Africa. Training as many health providers as possible expeditiously is necessary to efficiently and rapidly scale up PrEP delivery among at risk populations and thereby realize the greatest impact of PrEP. We designed and implemented an innovative on-site modular training approach delivered in five two-hour modules. The modules…
Low HIV-risk aligned discontinuation among HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users within public HIV clinics in Kenya
Adherence to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is crucial for its effectiveness, however, studies have shown that PrEP use wanes within the first six months. We sought to understand reasons for discontinuation among individuals previously accessing PrEP from HIV clinics. Between November 2020 – January 2023, we conducted a mixed methods sub-study within a programmatic study to improve the efficiency of PrEP delivery in four public HIV clin…
Acceptability of secondary distribution of HIV self-testing kits in central Kenya
The secondary distribution of HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits has the potential to improve access and uptake of HIV testing. This study assessed the acceptability of secondary distribution of HIVST by people living with HIV (PLHIV) to their sexual partners in Central Kenya and explored the broader perspectives on this strategy. Conducted between November 2019 and April 2023, the study was nested within an interventional study that implemented two a…
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (6 obras) · Family medicine (5 obras) · Medicine (5 obras) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (4 obras) · Nursing (4 obras) · Public health (4 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 obras) · Men who have sex with men (3 obras) · Pre-exposure prophylaxis (3 obras) · Antiretroviral therapy (2 obras)