Population Council Research that makes a difference

Poster Sessions
12:30–2:30 pm

Location: Poster Exhibition Area

"Lessons learned from respondent-driven sampling recruitment: The Nairobi Hope Study" (Abstract no. MOPE321)

Jerry Okoth Okal, Scott Geibel, Waimar Tun, Meredith Sheehy, Samuel Kalibala, H. Mutua, N. Muraguri, D. Kuria, S. Dadabhai, and H.F. Raymond

Andrew Karlyn, Sylvia Adebajo, Waimar Tun, Dennis Akpona, Lolade Abiodun, Apera Iorwakwagh, Evelyn Castle, and Adam Thompson

"Factors associated with bisexual behavior among men who have sex with men in three Nigerian cities: Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan" (Abstract no. MOPE353)

"Levels and correlates of unprotected anal intercourse and not testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria" (Abstract no. MOPE356) (PDF)

Lung Vu, Sylvia Adebajo, , Meredith Sheehy, Waimar Tun, Andrew Karlyn, Oliver Anene, Segun Sangowawa, Akinade Toyese, Augustine Ankomah, Wada Balami, and Babatunde Ahonsi

"Prevalence of and factors associated with HIV infection among men who have sex with men in three Nigerian cities: Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan" (Abstract no. MOPE316)

Lung Vu, Sylvia Adebajo, Waimar Tun, Andrew Karlyn, Meredith Sheehy, Jean Njab, and Onoriode Ezire

"'Bottoms' a hit for 'sugar daddies': Transactional sex among men having sex with other men (MSM) in Durban, South Africa" (Abstract no. MOPE325)

Lauren L. Katzen, Jose A. Fernández-Romero, Avina Sarna, K.G. Murugavel, Daniel Gawarecki, Thomas M. Zydowsky, and Barbara S. Mensch

"HIV prevalence and injection behaviors among injecting drug users in Nairobi: Results from a 2011 bio-behavioral study using respondent-driven sampling" (Abstract no. MOLBPE049)

Waimar Tun, Jerry Okoth Okal, Meredith Sheehy, D. Broz, Nicholas Muraguri, H. Raymond, B. Mundia, A. Kim, S. Dadabhai, R. Kaiser, Tom Oluoch, Scott Geibel, and Naomi Rutenberg (presenter)

"Audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) versus face-to-face interview methods in reporting HIV risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nigeria" (Abstract no. MOAC0305)

(Session Title: Novel Approaches to Prevention Interventions and Measurement; Location: Session Room 3)

Poster Sessions
12:30–2:30 pm

Location: Poster Exhibition Area

"'He died because it was traditionally done at the pit "Muganda," so . . . that gave me fear': The impact of traditional circumcision on the scale-up of male circumcision services in Zambia" (Abstract no. TUPE389) (PDF)

"Impact of a comprehension assessment among adult and adolescent clients on scale up of male circumcision services in Zambia" (Abstract no. TUPE390) (PDF)

Barbara Friedland, Louis Apicella, Meredith Sheehy, Katie Schenk, Kelvin Munjile, Alfred Adams, Paul Hewett, and Lauren Katzen

"In vitro preclinical testing of MIV-150 and an MIV-150 complex in comparison to other non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors" (Abstract no. TUPE366)

"Data quality assurance: Enhancing strategic health information systems: A case study on postexposure prophylaxis program in Limpopo, South Africa" (Abstract no. TUPE461)

"Missed opportunity of HIV prevention among male sexually assaulted survivors in South Africa" (Abstract no. WEPDD0106)

Elizabeth Mbizvo, Mhlahlandlela Mabena, Saiqa Mullick, and Mantshi Menziwa

"An assessment of the knowledge of postexposure prophylaxis among healthcare providers" (Abstract no. TUPE434)

"Sex with stitches: The resumption of sexual activity during the postcircumcision healing period in Zambia" (Abstract no. TUPE392)

"Population-based estimates of prevalence of HIV, HBV, and HCV and HIV-related risk behaviors in male injection drug users in Lagos, Nigeria" (Abstract no. TUAC0101) (PDF)

(Session Title: Prevention for Most-at-Risk Populations; Location: Mini Room 4)

"The center cannot hold: The impact of a center of excellence on existing post-rape care services for adults and children" (Abstract no. CDD055)

"Female traditional leaders (FTLs) role in the prevention of HIV and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV): 'An underutilized resource'? Situational analysis findings from three provinces in South Africa" (Abstract no. CDD043)