Amani Shao
Biographic Data
| ID | 7034493 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amani Shao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amani |
| FAMILY NAME | Shao |
| SIGNATURE | SHAO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Institute for Medical Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1995-3031 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Female sex workers perspectives and concerns regarding HIV self-testing
FSWs demonstrated high enthusiasm to use the HIVST once it becomes available. Expectations for increased confidentiality, autonomy, and reduced opportunity costs were among the leading factors that attracted FSWs to HIVST. The major obstacles to the acceptability of HIVST included fear of HIV reactive test and not trusting self-diagnoses. Our findings underscore the importance of providing adequate access to counselling and referral services in c…
Consistent Condom Use and Dual Protection Among Female Sex Workers
In Tanzania, HIV infection remains much higher among female sex workers (FSWs) than among other adult women. In addition to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy prevention are major concerns for FSWs in Tanzania. This study used a programmatic surveillance approach to examine protection against STIs/HIV and unintended pregnancy (dual method use) among FSWs in an outreach-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment program in Ta…
Knowledge and perception on type2 diabetes and hypertension among HIV clients utilizing care and treatment services
Considerable number of respondents had low level of knowledge (41.1%) regarding T2DM/HTN specifically on the risk factors, prevention strategies and their associated complications and negative perception (43.7%) towards healthy practices for mitigating risk behaviors of the diseases. There is need for promoting awareness of T2DM/HTN risk factors and complications by considering determinants of low knowledge and negative perception among PLHIV
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Knowledge and perception on type2 diabetes and hypertension among HIV clients utilizing care and treatment services
Considerable number of respondents had low level of knowledge (41.1%) regarding T2DM/HTN specifically on the risk factors, prevention strategies and their associated complications and negative perception (43.7%) towards healthy practices for mitigating risk behaviors of the diseases. There is need for promoting awareness of T2DM/HTN risk factors and complications by considering determinants of low knowledge and negative perception among PLHIV
Consistent Condom Use and Dual Protection Among Female Sex Workers
In Tanzania, HIV infection remains much higher among female sex workers (FSWs) than among other adult women. In addition to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy prevention are major concerns for FSWs in Tanzania. This study used a programmatic surveillance approach to examine protection against STIs/HIV and unintended pregnancy (dual method use) among FSWs in an outreach-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment program in Ta…
Female sex workers perspectives and concerns regarding HIV self-testing
FSWs demonstrated high enthusiasm to use the HIVST once it becomes available. Expectations for increased confidentiality, autonomy, and reduced opportunity costs were among the leading factors that attracted FSWs to HIVST. The major obstacles to the acceptability of HIVST included fear of HIV reactive test and not trusting self-diagnoses. Our findings underscore the importance of providing adequate access to counselling and referral services in c…
Environmental health (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Tanzania (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Developing country (2 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (2 works)