Aima A Ahonkhai
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 133372 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Aima A Ahonkhai |
| PRENOMES | Aima A |
| SOBRENOME | Ahonkhai |
| ASSINATURA | AHONKHAI A A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0666-4767 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
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…
Evaluating patient outcomes and stakeholder perspectives in a novel healthcare transition clinic for young people living with HIV
Patients transitioning from pediatric to adult HIV care have lower rates of retention in care and viral suppression. Health system interventions can improve outcomes in adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYA-HIV). We designed and implemented an Adolescent Young Adult Healthcare Transition (AYAHCT) clinic in a U.S.-based healthcare system. We present a mixed-method (quantitative and qualitative) evaluation. The quantitative analysis inc…
HIV-related stigma and psychological distress in a cohort of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria
Psychological distress is increasingly recognized as a barrier to engagement in HIV care, resulting in poor HIV outcomes. HIV-related stigma is a potential driver of distress in people living with HIV (PLWH). We conducted a prospective cohort study in 288 PLWH who newly initiated ART in a Nigeria. We assessed overall stigma (range 40–160) and four stigma subtypes (personalized, disclosure, negative self-image, and public stigma) at enrollment, an…
Perceptions of HIV self-testing promotion in black barbershop businesses
These findings suggest that barbershop business venues may provide an appropriate venue for HIVST promotion and distribution, though factors like cost, training, and incentivization of implementers are necessary to consider in implementation planning. Furthermore, partnerships between public health actors and the business community must be built on equitable engagement to ensure the long-term viability of these critical initiatives
Adverse Childhood Experiences and HIV-Related Stigma
Experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may impact personal opinions, attitudes, and judgments, which can further result in HIV-related stigma. HIV-related stigma consequentially may impact HIV preventive measures such as HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, and condom use. The extent to which ACEs influence HIV-related stigma perception has not been well studied. Therefore, the study aimed to examine the association between AC…
Establishing an Academic–Community Partnership to Explore the Potential of Barbers and Barbershops in the Southern United States to Address Racial Disparities in HIV Care Outcomes for Black Men Living…
Black men comprise most new HIV infections in the Southern United States and have worse HIV outcomes than their non-Black counterparts. We developed an academic–community partnership in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore opportunities to improve HIV outcomes for Black men. We recruited barbers to an HIV training and focus group discussion about prevention and potential barber/barbershop-based strategies to address HIV-related needs for Black men. W…
Development, Implementation, and Scale Up of the National Furaha Yangu Campaign to Promote HIV Test and Treat Services Uptake Among Men in Tanzania
Evidence has demonstrated that immediate HIV treatment initiation upon a positive HIV test, referred to as Test and Treat, can help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives and prevent HIV transmission. Although Tanzania adopted the evidence-based Test and Treat strategy since 2016, men were not being adequately reached for HIV services. A national campaign was launched to promote the new HIV services with a focus on men. To inform the…
Who Is Not Linking to HIV Care in Tennessee — the Benefits of an Intersectional Approach
Perceptions of Covid-19 self-testing and recommendations for implementation and scale-up among Black/African Americans
Findings showed that most participants considered COVID-19 ST valuable for encouraging COVID-19 testing. However, cost and accuracy concerns may pose barriers. Future work should consider implementing interventions that leverage the benefits of COVID-19 ST and further assess the extent to which these identified facilitators and barriers may influence COVID-19 ST uptake
Acceptability and feasibility of a financial incentive intervention to improve retention in HIV care among pregnant women in Johannesburg, South Africa
Women initiating antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy are at high risk of dropping out of HIV care after delivery. We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of a financial incentive - a one-time R50 (∼USD4) supermarket voucher for completing one postpartum visit ≤10 weeks of delivery - to improve postpartum retention. We enrolled 100 pregnant, HIV-positive women at a primary health clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants were in…
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Acceptability and feasibility of a financial incentive intervention to improve retention in HIV care among pregnant women in Johannesburg, South Africa
Women initiating antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy are at high risk of dropping out of HIV care after delivery. We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of a financial incentive - a one-time R50 (∼USD4) supermarket voucher for completing one postpartum visit ≤10 weeks of delivery - to improve postpartum retention. We enrolled 100 pregnant, HIV-positive women at a primary health clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants were in…
Development, Implementation, and Scale Up of the National Furaha Yangu Campaign to Promote HIV Test and Treat Services Uptake Among Men in Tanzania
Evidence has demonstrated that immediate HIV treatment initiation upon a positive HIV test, referred to as Test and Treat, can help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives and prevent HIV transmission. Although Tanzania adopted the evidence-based Test and Treat strategy since 2016, men were not being adequately reached for HIV services. A national campaign was launched to promote the new HIV services with a focus on men. To inform the…
Who Is Not Linking to HIV Care in Tennessee — the Benefits of an Intersectional Approach
Perceptions of Covid-19 self-testing and recommendations for implementation and scale-up among Black/African Americans
Findings showed that most participants considered COVID-19 ST valuable for encouraging COVID-19 testing. However, cost and accuracy concerns may pose barriers. Future work should consider implementing interventions that leverage the benefits of COVID-19 ST and further assess the extent to which these identified facilitators and barriers may influence COVID-19 ST uptake
Establishing an Academic–Community Partnership to Explore the Potential of Barbers and Barbershops in the Southern United States to Address Racial Disparities in HIV Care Outcomes for Black Men Living…
Black men comprise most new HIV infections in the Southern United States and have worse HIV outcomes than their non-Black counterparts. We developed an academic–community partnership in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore opportunities to improve HIV outcomes for Black men. We recruited barbers to an HIV training and focus group discussion about prevention and potential barber/barbershop-based strategies to address HIV-related needs for Black men. W…
HIV-related stigma and psychological distress in a cohort of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria
Psychological distress is increasingly recognized as a barrier to engagement in HIV care, resulting in poor HIV outcomes. HIV-related stigma is a potential driver of distress in people living with HIV (PLWH). We conducted a prospective cohort study in 288 PLWH who newly initiated ART in a Nigeria. We assessed overall stigma (range 40–160) and four stigma subtypes (personalized, disclosure, negative self-image, and public stigma) at enrollment, an…
Perceptions of HIV self-testing promotion in black barbershop businesses
These findings suggest that barbershop business venues may provide an appropriate venue for HIVST promotion and distribution, though factors like cost, training, and incentivization of implementers are necessary to consider in implementation planning. Furthermore, partnerships between public health actors and the business community must be built on equitable engagement to ensure the long-term viability of these critical initiatives
Adverse Childhood Experiences and HIV-Related Stigma
Experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may impact personal opinions, attitudes, and judgments, which can further result in HIV-related stigma. HIV-related stigma consequentially may impact HIV preventive measures such as HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, and condom use. The extent to which ACEs influence HIV-related stigma perception has not been well studied. Therefore, the study aimed to examine the association between AC…
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…
Evaluating patient outcomes and stakeholder perspectives in a novel healthcare transition clinic for young people living with HIV
Patients transitioning from pediatric to adult HIV care have lower rates of retention in care and viral suppression. Health system interventions can improve outcomes in adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYA-HIV). We designed and implemented an Adolescent Young Adult Healthcare Transition (AYAHCT) clinic in a U.S.-based healthcare system. We present a mixed-method (quantitative and qualitative) evaluation. The quantitative analysis inc…
Medicine (10 obras) · Family medicine (8 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (8 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (5 obras) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (5 obras) · Psychological intervention (5 obras) · Psychology (5 obras) · Business (4 obras) · Focus group (4 obras)