Agatha David
Biographic Data
| ID | 6576722 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Agatha David |
| GIVEN NAMES | Agatha |
| FAMILY NAME | David |
| SIGNATURE | DAVID A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Nigerian Institute of Medical Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7773-6206 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Living in Fear
Dedicated studies to understand and explore HIV-related stigma among PWH in Senegal are essential for the development and implementation of effective stigma reduction strategies. The goals of this study were to understand the current challenges confronted by newly diagnosed PWH in Senegal and to explore the manifestations of HIV-related stigma using a mixed methods approach. We conducted a convergent mixed methods study among participants ≥ 18 ye…
Disparities in dolutegravir utilisation in children, adolescents and young adults (0–24 years) living with HIV. An analysis of the IeDEA Pediatric West African cohort
INTRODUCTION: We describe the 24-month incidence of Dolutegravir (DTG)-containing antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation since its introduction in 2019 in West Africa. METHODS: We included all patients aged 0-24 years on ART from nine clinics in Côte d'Ivoire (n=4), Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Baseline varied by clinic and was defined as date of first DTG prescription; patients were followed up until database closure/death/l…
User-centered adaption of Peernaija , A novel mhealth application integrating medication reminders with virtual peer support and social/financial incentives to improve medication adherence
Youth living with HIV (YLWH) have high rates of virologic failure due to medication non-adherence. PEERNaija is a novel, gamified mobile health (mHealth) application designed with user-centered principles to improve medication adherence by integrating medication reminders with social and financial incentives, virtual peer social support and early clinic outreach for non-adherent YLWH in Nigeria. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted to id…
Perceptions and management of diabetes and obesity among people living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire
These results highlight the complexity surrounding the perceptions and management of T2DM and obesity among PLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In order to implement innovative and efficient intervention strategies to prevent and treat these metabolic conditions, cultural beliefs as well as socio-economic barriers must be addressed
Risk Factors for Viral Non-suppression Among Youth Living with HIV in Nigeria
Socioeconomic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics of adolescents living with HIV in Southwest Nigeria
There is a need to generate data that demonstrate preparedness (or a lack of it) of adolescents to crossover to adult care to inform policy and create appropriate models in LMICs. This cross-sectional survey of 252 adolescents (15–19 years) receiving HIV-care assessed sociodemographic characteristics, clinical and ART status, and HIV-related behaviors. Also, the study appraised HIV status awareness, and disclosure, and access to healthcare. The m…
Self-collected versus medic-collected sampling for human papillomavirus testing among women in Lagos, Nigeria
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and performance of self-collected vaginal swab samples for HPV screening among women in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study was implemented from March to August 2020 among sexually active women. Study participants provided same-day paired vaginal swab samples. Medic-sampling and poster-directed self-sampling methods were used to collect the two samples per participant. A real-time PCR assay detect…
Their place is beyond the town's border”
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria with a minimum yield of various TB control efforts due to sociocultural determinants of health including TB-associated stigma. Therefore, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal targets for TB control, an understanding and reduction in TB-associated stigma is necessary. The study aims to explore the perspective of community members and investigate the possible ways of mitiga…
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Their place is beyond the town's border”
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria with a minimum yield of various TB control efforts due to sociocultural determinants of health including TB-associated stigma. Therefore, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal targets for TB control, an understanding and reduction in TB-associated stigma is necessary. The study aims to explore the perspective of community members and investigate the possible ways of mitiga…
Socioeconomic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics of adolescents living with HIV in Southwest Nigeria
There is a need to generate data that demonstrate preparedness (or a lack of it) of adolescents to crossover to adult care to inform policy and create appropriate models in LMICs. This cross-sectional survey of 252 adolescents (15–19 years) receiving HIV-care assessed sociodemographic characteristics, clinical and ART status, and HIV-related behaviors. Also, the study appraised HIV status awareness, and disclosure, and access to healthcare. The m…
Self-collected versus medic-collected sampling for human papillomavirus testing among women in Lagos, Nigeria
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and performance of self-collected vaginal swab samples for HPV screening among women in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study was implemented from March to August 2020 among sexually active women. Study participants provided same-day paired vaginal swab samples. Medic-sampling and poster-directed self-sampling methods were used to collect the two samples per participant. A real-time PCR assay detect…
Risk Factors for Viral Non-suppression Among Youth Living with HIV in Nigeria
Disparities in dolutegravir utilisation in children, adolescents and young adults (0–24 years) living with HIV. An analysis of the IeDEA Pediatric West African cohort
INTRODUCTION: We describe the 24-month incidence of Dolutegravir (DTG)-containing antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation since its introduction in 2019 in West Africa. METHODS: We included all patients aged 0-24 years on ART from nine clinics in Côte d'Ivoire (n=4), Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Baseline varied by clinic and was defined as date of first DTG prescription; patients were followed up until database closure/death/l…
User-centered adaption of Peernaija , A novel mhealth application integrating medication reminders with virtual peer support and social/financial incentives to improve medication adherence
Youth living with HIV (YLWH) have high rates of virologic failure due to medication non-adherence. PEERNaija is a novel, gamified mobile health (mHealth) application designed with user-centered principles to improve medication adherence by integrating medication reminders with social and financial incentives, virtual peer social support and early clinic outreach for non-adherent YLWH in Nigeria. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted to id…
Perceptions and management of diabetes and obesity among people living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire
These results highlight the complexity surrounding the perceptions and management of T2DM and obesity among PLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In order to implement innovative and efficient intervention strategies to prevent and treat these metabolic conditions, cultural beliefs as well as socio-economic barriers must be addressed
Living in Fear
Dedicated studies to understand and explore HIV-related stigma among PWH in Senegal are essential for the development and implementation of effective stigma reduction strategies. The goals of this study were to understand the current challenges confronted by newly diagnosed PWH in Senegal and to explore the manifestations of HIV-related stigma using a mixed methods approach. We conducted a convergent mixed methods study among participants ≥ 18 ye…
Medicine (7 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Cohort (2 works)