Carrie Lyons
Biographic Data
| ID | 7730314 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carrie Lyons |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carrie |
| FAMILY NAME | Lyons |
| SIGNATURE | LYONS C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8127-0704 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Characterising the effects of displacement on gender-based violence among women living with HIV in Ukraine
INTRODUCTION: Women living with HIV (WLHIV) in conflict zones are at high risk of sexual and physical violence due to instability, stigma and proximity to military personnel. Given sustained ongoing conflict, this study evaluated the relationship between displacement and gender-based violence (GBV), including experiences of sexual violence, abuse by healthcare workers and reproductive coercion among WLHIV in Ukraine. These forms of violence are c…
Exploring differences in HIV stigma and treatment interruptions between young and older adults in Zimbabwe
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
Sexual violence affecting female sex workers in Côte d’Ivoire
Findings confirm a high burden of sexual violence among female sex workers in Côte d'Ivoire, and a need to implement large structural changes that enable female sex workers to seek protection as well as health resources after experiencing sexual violence. This may include reform in the form of targeted social, clinical and mental health resources, along with community development opportunities
Measuring sexual behavior stigma among cisgender men who have sex with men
Our findings point to the utility of the two stigma scale dimensions in making cross-country comparisons, but also to the necessity of assessing invariance with explicit attention to several factors including differential disclosure of sexuality across contexts to ensure valid comparisons
Mobility and HIV vulnerabilities among female sex workers in Guinea-Bissau
These results suggest that while some prevention services including HIV prevention information reach mobile FSW in Guinea-Bissau more than their non-mobile counterparts, the higher rates of condomless sex among mobile FSW suggest that HIV prevention needs may remain unmet for mobile FSW in Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, the results suggest a nuanced relationship between mobility, place of residence, and HIV and social vulnerabilities and prevention…
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
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…
Characterizing the Relationship between HIV Peer Support Groups and Internalized Stigma Among People Living with HIV in Nigeria
A Systematic Review of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Interventions for HIV Key Populations
Gender-based violence (GBV) is that perpetrated based on sex, gender identity, or perceived adherence to socially defined gender norms. This human rights violation is disproportionately experienced by HIV key populations including female sex workers (FSW), people who inject drugs (PWID), and men who have sex with men (MSM). Consequently, addressing GBV is a global priority in HIV response. There is limited consensus about optimal interventions an…
The Relationship Between Sexual Behavior Stigma and Depression Among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Kigali, Rwanda
Associations Between Economic Factors and Condom Use Behavior Among Female Sex Workers in Dakar and Mbour, Senegal
The relationship between depression and sexual health service utilization among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa
BACKGROUND: In Cote D'Ivoire, there has been limited coverage of evidence-based sexual health services specifically supporting men who have sex with men (MSM). To date, there has been limited study of the determinants of engagement in these services including multiple intersecting stigmas and depression. METHODS: 1301 MSM aged 18 years and older, were recruited using respondent-driven sampling in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Gagnoa and Bouake, Cote d'I…
Prevalence and factors associated to disclosure of same-sex practices to family members and health care workers among men who have sex with men in Togo
Disclosure of same-sex practices is associated with improved access to health services and better health outcomes. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of same-sex practice disclosure to family members and health care workers (HCW) in two cities in Togo. 683 MSM ≥18 years of age were surveyed using respondent driven sampling (RDS) for a cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire in Lomé (354 (51.8%)) and Kara (n = 329 (48.2%)). Med…
Lifetime experiences of gender-based violence, depression and condom use among female sex workers in Cameroon
Background: In general populations, consistent data highlight the relationships among violence, HIV risk behavior and depression; however, these patterns are not well understood among female sex workers (FSWs). We examined the relationship between FSWs’ experiences with sexual violence and consistent condom use as a key HIV risk behavior and explored mental health as a potential mediator. Methods: In total, 2,165 FSWs were recruited via responden…
Characterising the relationship between migration and stigma affecting healthcare engagement among female sex workers in Lomé, Togo
Migration in West Africa is common and complicates the sustained delivery of comprehensive HIV care programmes for those with specific vulnerabilities to HIV, including female sex workers (FSW). This study evaluated whether migration potentiates the burden of stigma affecting FSW in Lomé, Togo. Respondent driven sampling identified 354 FSW who completed HIV testing and a questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factor…
Use and Acceptability of HIV Self-Testing Among First-Time Testers at Risk for HIV in Senegal
HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) aims to increase HIV testing coverage and can facilitate reaching the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets. In Senegal, key populations bear a disproportionate burden of HIV and report limited uptake of HIV testing given pervasive stigma and criminalization. In these contexts, HIVST may represent a complementary approach to reach populations reporting barriers to engagement with existing and routine HIV testing services. In this study…
Characterizing Multi-level Determinants of HIV Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers in Maseru and Maputsoe, Lesotho
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The relationship between depression and sexual health service utilization among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa
BACKGROUND: In Cote D'Ivoire, there has been limited coverage of evidence-based sexual health services specifically supporting men who have sex with men (MSM). To date, there has been limited study of the determinants of engagement in these services including multiple intersecting stigmas and depression. METHODS: 1301 MSM aged 18 years and older, were recruited using respondent-driven sampling in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Gagnoa and Bouake, Cote d'I…
Prevalence and factors associated to disclosure of same-sex practices to family members and health care workers among men who have sex with men in Togo
Disclosure of same-sex practices is associated with improved access to health services and better health outcomes. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of same-sex practice disclosure to family members and health care workers (HCW) in two cities in Togo. 683 MSM ≥18 years of age were surveyed using respondent driven sampling (RDS) for a cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire in Lomé (354 (51.8%)) and Kara (n = 329 (48.2%)). Med…
Lifetime experiences of gender-based violence, depression and condom use among female sex workers in Cameroon
Background: In general populations, consistent data highlight the relationships among violence, HIV risk behavior and depression; however, these patterns are not well understood among female sex workers (FSWs). We examined the relationship between FSWs’ experiences with sexual violence and consistent condom use as a key HIV risk behavior and explored mental health as a potential mediator. Methods: In total, 2,165 FSWs were recruited via responden…
Characterising the relationship between migration and stigma affecting healthcare engagement among female sex workers in Lomé, Togo
Migration in West Africa is common and complicates the sustained delivery of comprehensive HIV care programmes for those with specific vulnerabilities to HIV, including female sex workers (FSW). This study evaluated whether migration potentiates the burden of stigma affecting FSW in Lomé, Togo. Respondent driven sampling identified 354 FSW who completed HIV testing and a questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factor…
Use and Acceptability of HIV Self-Testing Among First-Time Testers at Risk for HIV in Senegal
HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) aims to increase HIV testing coverage and can facilitate reaching the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets. In Senegal, key populations bear a disproportionate burden of HIV and report limited uptake of HIV testing given pervasive stigma and criminalization. In these contexts, HIVST may represent a complementary approach to reach populations reporting barriers to engagement with existing and routine HIV testing services. In this study…
Characterizing Multi-level Determinants of HIV Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers in Maseru and Maputsoe, Lesotho
Associations Between Economic Factors and Condom Use Behavior Among Female Sex Workers in Dakar and Mbour, Senegal
The Relationship Between Sexual Behavior Stigma and Depression Among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Kigali, Rwanda
A Systematic Review of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Interventions for HIV Key Populations
Gender-based violence (GBV) is that perpetrated based on sex, gender identity, or perceived adherence to socially defined gender norms. This human rights violation is disproportionately experienced by HIV key populations including female sex workers (FSW), people who inject drugs (PWID), and men who have sex with men (MSM). Consequently, addressing GBV is a global priority in HIV response. There is limited consensus about optimal interventions an…
Measuring sexual behavior stigma among cisgender men who have sex with men
Our findings point to the utility of the two stigma scale dimensions in making cross-country comparisons, but also to the necessity of assessing invariance with explicit attention to several factors including differential disclosure of sexuality across contexts to ensure valid comparisons
Mobility and HIV vulnerabilities among female sex workers in Guinea-Bissau
These results suggest that while some prevention services including HIV prevention information reach mobile FSW in Guinea-Bissau more than their non-mobile counterparts, the higher rates of condomless sex among mobile FSW suggest that HIV prevention needs may remain unmet for mobile FSW in Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, the results suggest a nuanced relationship between mobility, place of residence, and HIV and social vulnerabilities and prevention…
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
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…
Characterizing the Relationship between HIV Peer Support Groups and Internalized Stigma Among People Living with HIV in Nigeria
Sexual violence affecting female sex workers in Côte d’Ivoire
Findings confirm a high burden of sexual violence among female sex workers in Côte d'Ivoire, and a need to implement large structural changes that enable female sex workers to seek protection as well as health resources after experiencing sexual violence. This may include reform in the form of targeted social, clinical and mental health resources, along with community development opportunities
Characterising the effects of displacement on gender-based violence among women living with HIV in Ukraine
INTRODUCTION: Women living with HIV (WLHIV) in conflict zones are at high risk of sexual and physical violence due to instability, stigma and proximity to military personnel. Given sustained ongoing conflict, this study evaluated the relationship between displacement and gender-based violence (GBV), including experiences of sexual violence, abuse by healthcare workers and reproductive coercion among WLHIV in Ukraine. These forms of violence are c…
Exploring differences in HIV stigma and treatment interruptions between young and older adults in Zimbabwe
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
Medicine (15 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (14 works) · Demography (11 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (11 works) · Public health (11 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Family medicine (9 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (9 works) · Population (9 works)