Kathryn L Hopkins

Biographic Data

ID7731038
NAMEKathryn L Hopkins
GIVEN NAMESKathryn L
FAMILY NAMEHopkins
SIGNATUREHOPKINS K L
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of the Witwatersrand
ORCID0000-0003-2809-3686
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS8
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR8
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • The impact of Covid-19 on general vaccine acceptance in low- and middle-income countries

    Open AccessGloria Lihemo, Madeleine Blunt et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major decline in childhood vaccination, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, its specific impact on vaccine hesitancy in the immediate post-pandemic years, particularly toward non-COVID-19 vaccines, remains unclear. Understanding the social and behavioral factors influencing vaccine acceptance following a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to imp…

  • Covid-19 vaccines side effects among the general population during the pandemic

    Open AccessSamana Zaidi, Syed-Adeel Zaidi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background and aims The general population have depicted concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and its long-term effects on human health. Pakistan being on the verge of the pandemic is in more demand for vaccination and immunization. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccines side effects among the general population. Methods A cross-sectional face-to-face study was carried out among individuals who received eith…

  • Intimate partner violence, stigma, shame self-blame and survivor realities

    Open AccessSamantha Willan, Mercilene Machisa et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2025

    External stigma drives IPV-related internalised-stigma, self-blame and shame. • IPV stigma, self-blame and shame shapes survivor's responses and help-seeking. • Key drivers included other people's judgments about women's choice of partners, as well as whether she remained or left the relationship. • Decisions about whether to take or leave her children also drove stigma and shame

  • Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of vaccinators about expanded programs on immunization

    Open AccessSunia Azhar, Laiba Rashid et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction: The periodic evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers, including vaccinators, concerning expanded programs on immunization (EPI) is very crucial for a better healthcare system. This study was carried out to assess the KAP of vaccinators about the EPI, including cold storage of vaccines and their practices related to vaccine cold chain management. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from…

  • The HIV Cascade of Care and Service Utilisation at Sex Work Programmes Among Female Sex Workers in South Africa

    Open AccessMaya Jaffer, Nicola Christofides et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022

    Female sex workers (FSWs) in South Africa experience a uniquely high prevalence of HIV. We describe the HIV cascade of care (CoC) in FSWs in South Africa, and explored service utilisation at sex work programmes. A cross-sectional, study enrolled FSWs across 12 sites in South Africa. Participants were recruited using chain-referral method. Inclusion criteria: ≥ 18 years, cis-gender female, sold/transacted in sex, HIV positive. 1862 HIV positive FS…

  • Sexual IPV and non-partner rape of female sex workers

    Open AccessRachel Jewkes, Kennedy Otwombe et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2021

    BACKGROUND: Globally female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to violence from intimate partners, police and clients due to stigma and criminalisation. In this paper we describe South African FSWs' exposure to violence and factors associated with having been raped in the past year. METHODS: We conducted a multi-stage, community-centric, cross-sectional survey of 3005 FSWs linked to sex worker programmes in 12 sites across all nine provinces that …

  • Community-led cross-sectional study of social and employment circumstances, HIV and associated factors amongst female sex workers in South Africa

    Open AccessMinja Milovanovic, Rachel Jewkes et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2021

    BACKGROUND: In South Africa, female sex workers (FSWs) are perceived to play a pivotal role in the country's HIV epidemic. Understanding their health status and risk factors for adverse health outcomes is foundational for developing evidence-based health care for this population. OBJECTIVE: Describe the methodology used to successfully implement a community-led study of social and employment circumstances, HIV and associated factors amongst FSWs …

  • Exposure to and experiences of violence among adolescents in lower socio-economic groups in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Open AccessKennedy Otwombe, Kennedy N Otwombe et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015

    In low socio-economic areas in Johannesburg, Black, White and Coloured adolescents experience a high burden of violence. Interventions to mitigate the effects of violence are urgently required