Albert Komba

Dados Biográficos

ID7727465
NOMEAlbert Komba
PRENOMESAlbert
SOBRENOMEKomba
ASSINATURAKOMBA A
AFILIAÇÕESJohns Hopkins University
ORCID0000-0003-3164-9315
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS4
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR4
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2019
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2022
ÍNDICE H0

  • Predictors of HIV Among 1 Million Clients in High-Risk Male Populations in Tanzania

    Open AccessGaspar Mbita, Albert Komba et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022

    The World Health Organization identified men as an essential group to target with HIV testing and treatment strategies;: men who have sex with men (MSM) and male clients of female sex workers (CFSW) account for 35% of new HIV infections globally. Using a cross-sectional design from a community-based HIV prevention project in Tanzania (October 2015-September 2018) and multivariable logistic regression, we identified predictors of HIV seropositivit…

  • Men’s comfort in distributing or receiving HIV self-test kits from close male social network members in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Open AccessJoseph K B Matovu, Gaspar Mbita et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    Overall, these findings suggest that distribution of HIV self-test kits through close male friends could improve the proportion of men reached with HIV self-testing services and improve HIV testing rates in this population where uptake remains low. However, additional promotional strategies such as peer-led HIV self-testing education are needed to raise awareness and increase the proportion of men who are comfortable to receive and/or distribute …

  • Female sex workers perspectives and concerns regarding HIV self-testing

    Open AccessSoori Nnko, Daniel Nyato et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020

    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

    Open AccessGaspar Mbita, Amasha Mwanamsangu et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2019

    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…