Should we treat <em>Blastocystis </em>sp.? A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized pilot trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Blastocystis sp. is a worldwide-distributed protist colonizing the guts of humans and a great variety of animals. It is unclear whether it is just a commensal or an infectious parasite tha
Informal support networks of Tanzanians with chronic diseases: predictors of support provision and treatment adherence (Publications)
Objectives: To examine the role of NCD patients' social ties as informal caregivers and whether receiving their support is associated with engagement in care. Methods: NCD outpatients (N(2) = 100) in
Multi-country evaluation of the durability of pyrethroid plus piperonyl-butoxide insecticide-treated nets: study protocol (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mass distributions of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have contributed to large reductions in the malaria burden. However, this success is in jeopardy due in part to the increasing
Female genital mutilation and contraceptive use: findings from the 2014 Egypt demographic health survey (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that remove partial or total external female genitalia, or causes other injury to female genital organs with no medical reason. Physical
Role of marital status in the association between prepregnancy body mass index and breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In the United States, breastfeeding rates fail to meet national guidelines. Given the rising prevalence of obesity and births to unmarried women, this study explores if the association bet
Associations of partner age gap at sexual debut with teenage parenthood and lifetime number of partners (Publications)
CONTEXT: Age at sexual debut and age gap between partners at debut are modifiable characteristics that may be related to risky sexual behaviors. Understanding any such relationships is a necessary fir
Out of pocket payments and access to NCD medication in two regions in Albania (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: The financial burden from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is a threat worldwide, alleviated only when good social protection schemes are in place. Albeit the Government in Albania has commi
Female genital mutilation/cutting in the Swiss HIV cohort study: a cross-sectional study (Publications)
FGM/C is a harmful practice that involves injury of the external female genitalia without medical purpose. It is mainly practiced in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. However, with the migratory flow
