Population Council Research that makes a difference

Scott Geibel

Associate

Biological and Behavioral Surveillance of Most-at-risk Populations in Kenya (more)
In collaboration with the Kenyan government and partners, Council researchers are implementing the first HIV biological and behavioral surveillance surveys to facilitate, inform, and evaluate the impact of HIV preventive interventions for most-at-risk populations (men who have sex with men, sex workers, and injecting drug users).
(7/2010 - 2/2012)
Topics: HIV prevention; Injecting drug users; Men who have sex with men; Sex workers; Vulnerable populations
Countries: Kenya

Community Education and Referral: Supporting Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment and Prevention for People with HIV in Zambia (more)
This study sought to improve health-seeking behavior, equity of access to HIV services, adherence to ARV treatment, and prevention for people with HIV through a community preparedness strategy emphasizing community education and referral, and significant involvement of people with HIV and other stakeholders in the community.
(5/2004 - 6/2007)
Topics: Behavior change; HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention
Countries: Zambia

Community-based Approaches to Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (more)
Council researchers examined the effectiveness of three community-based strategies in increasing women’s utilization of key PMTCT services in Kibera, an urban slum of Nairobi, Kenya.
(5/2004 - 4/2007)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; HIV care, support, and treatment; PMTCT and pediatric HIV
Countries: Kenya

Operations Research Around the Introduction of Antiretrovirals in the Management of HIV-infected Individuals in Mombasa, Kenya (more)
The Council’s Horizons program tested an innovative DAART approach and compared it with the standard HAART approach in six health facilities in Kenya
(5/2003 - 6/2007)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; Stigma and discrimination
Countries: Kenya

Promoting the Sustainability of PLHA Care and Support Activities by Young People in Zambia (more)
This Horizons study established that young people who provide care and support to people living with HIV and AIDS can help meet their needs and those of family members and can help reduce community stigmatization of those who are infected or help youth to reduce sexual risk-taking; focus now is on the long-term sustainability of the program.
(9/1999 - 3/2007)
Topics: Adolescence/transitions to adulthood; HIV care, support, and treatment; Orphans and vulnerable children; People living with HIV; Stigma and discrimination
Countries: Zambia

Putting Food on the Table: An Exploration of Livelihood Strategies and Their Role in Maintaining Nutritional Status Among Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (more)
Research by the Council’s Horizons program aimed to explore and understand the role that livelihood strategies play and, in particular, the ability to achieve food security or adequate access to food in maintaining nutritional status among patients on antiretroviral therapy.
(5/2006 - 7/2007)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment
Countries: Kenya, Zambia

Reducing HIV/STI Risk and Improving Treatment for Male Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya (more)
The Council’s Horizons program conducted an intervention study in Mombasa, Kenya, to meet male sex workers’ health needs and promote behavior change among this population.
(1/2006 - 7/2007)
Topics: Men who have sex with men; Sex workers; Stigma and discrimination
Countries: Kenya

Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and VCT Utilization (more)
Population Council researchers studied alcohol and substance use among voluntary counseling and testing clients in order to inform an intervention to equip counselors to better screen and counsel clients about alcohol and substance use.
(9/2005 - 7/2007)
Topics: Behavior change
Countries: Kenya

Building Evaluation Capacity Among the Staff of the Straight Talk Program (more)
Population Council researchers provided technical assistance to Straight Talk program staff in Uganda to help them determine how young people use and understand the materials presented by this successful media campaign.
(12/2004 - 12/2006)
Topics: Behavior change; RTIs/STIs; Sexuality education
Countries: Uganda

Scott Geibel

Associate

A decade of research involving men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: Current knowledge and future directions  (abstract) (PDF) 
Muraguri,Nicholas; Temmerman,Marleen; Geibel,Scott
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 9(3): 137-147
Publication date: 2012

Sexual behavior of HIV-positive adults not accessing HIV treatment in Mombasa, Kenya: Defining their prevention needs  (abstract) (PDF) 
Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Pickett,Melissa; Chersich,Matthew F.; Okal,Jerry; Geibel,Scott; King'ola,Nzioki; Temmerman,Marleen
AIDS Research and Therapy 9: 9-
Publication date: 2012

The impact of peer outreach on HIV knowledge and prevention behaviours of male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya  (abstract) 
Geibel,Scott; King'ola,Nzioki; Temmerman,Marleen; Luchters,Stanley
Sexually Transmitted Infections 88(5): 357-362
Publication date: 2012

Use of AUDIT, and measures of drinking frequency and patterns to detect associations between alcohol and sexual behaviour in male sex workers in Kenya  (abstract) (PDF) 
Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Syengo,Masila; Lang'o,Daniel; King'ola,Nzioki; Temmerman,Marleen; Chersich,Matthew F.
BMC Public Health 11: 384-
Publication date: 2011

HIV vulnerability of men who have sex with men in developing countries: Horizons studies, 2001-2008  (abstract) 
Geibel,Scott; Tun,Waimar; Tapsoba,Placide; Kellerman,Scott E.
Public Health Reports 125(2): 316-324
Publication date: 2010

Implementation of clinic-based modified-directly observed therapy (m-DOT) for ART: Experiences in Mombasa, Kenya  (abstract) 
Munyao,Paul; Luchters,Stanley; Chersich,Matthew F.; Kaai,Susan; Geibel,Scott; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Temmerman,Marleen; Rutenberg,Naomi; Sarna,Avina
AIDS Care 22(2): 187-194
Publication date: 2010

Looking back, moving forward: Understanding the HIV risk and sexual health needs of men who have sex with men, Horizons studies 2001 to 2008  (PDF) 
Geibel,Scott; Tun,Waimar; Tapsoba,Placide; Kellerman,Scott E.
Horizons Synthesis Background Papers
Publication date: 2010

Perceived stigma among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: A prospective randomised trial comparing an m-DOT strategy with standard-of-care in Kenya  (abstract) 
Kaai,Susan; Bullock,Sandra; Sarna,Avina; Chersich,Matthew F.; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Munyao,Paul; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Temmerman,Marleen; Rutenberg,Naomi
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 7(2): 62-70
Publication date: 2010

Prevention with positives: How do we reach them in the community?  (PDF) 
Sarna,Avina; Okal,Jerry; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2010

Engaging men who have sex with men in operations research in Kenya  (abstract) 
Onyango-Ouma,Washington; Birungi,Harriet; Geibel,Scott
Culture, Health and Sexuality 11(8): 827-839
Publication date: 2009

Social context, sexual risk perceptions and stigma: HIV vulnerability among male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya  (abstract) 
Okal,Jerry; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Lango,Daniel; Temmerman,Marleen
Culture, Health and Sexuality 11(8): 811-826
Publication date: 2009

Engaging communities in supporting HIV prevention and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Zambia  (PDF) 
Samuels,Fiona; Simbaya,Joseph; Sarna,Avina; Geibel,Scott; Ndubani,Phillimon; Kamwanga,Jolly
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008

Factors associated with self-reported unprotected anal sex among male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya  (abstract) 
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Esu-Williams,Eka; Rinyiru,Agnes; Tun,Waimar
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 35(8): 746-752
Publication date: 2008

Food on the table: The role of livelihood strategies in maintaining nutritional status among ART patients in Kenya and Zambia  (PDF) 
Samuels,Fiona; Rutenberg,Naomi; Simbaya,Joseph; Okal,Jerry; Kisengese,Nicodemus; Luchters,Stanley; Kaai,Susan; Geibel,Scott
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008

Safer sexual behaviours after 12 months of antiretroviral treatment in Mombasa Kenya: A prospective cohort  (abstract) (PDF) 
Luchters,Stanley; Sarna,Avina; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Munyao,Paul; Kaai,Susan; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Shikely,Khadija; Rutenberg,Naomi; Temmerman,Marleen
AIDS Patient Care and STDs 22(7): 587-594
Publication date: 2008

Sexual risk behavior and HAART: A comparative study of HIV-infected persons on HAART and on preventive therapy in Kenya  (abstract) 
Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Kaai,Susan; Munyao,Paul; Shikely,Khadija; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; van Dam,C.Johannes; Temmerman,Marleen
International Journal of STD and AIDS 19(2): 85-89
Publication date: 2008

Short- and long-term efficacy of modified directly-observed antiretroviral treatment in Mombasa, Kenya: A randomised trial  (abstract) 
Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Munyao,Paul; Kaai,Susan; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Shikely,Khadija; Temmerman,Marleen; Rutenberg,Naomi
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 48(5): 611-619
Publication date: 2008

'Are you on the market?': A capture-recapture enumeration of men who sell sex to men in and around Mombasa, Kenya  (abstract) 
Geibel,Scott; van der Elst,Elisabeth M.; King'ola,Nzioki; Luchters,Stanley; Davies,Alun; Getambu,Esther M.; Peshu,Norbert; Graham,Susan M.; McClelland,R.Scott; Sanders,Eduard J.
AIDS 21(10): 1349-1354
Publication date: 2007

Changes in stigma among a cohort of people on antiretroviral therapy: Findings from Mombasa, Kenya  (PDF) 
Kaai,Susan; Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Munyao,Paul; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Shikely,Khadija; Temmerman,Marleen; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007

Community-based approaches to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Findings from a low-income community in Kenya  (PDF) 
Kaai,Susan; Baek,Carolyn; Geibel,Scott; Omondi,Peter; Ulo,Benson; Muthumbi,Grace; Nkatha,Carol; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2007

Impact of antiretroviral therapy on household economics: Findings from Mombasa, Kenya  (PDF) 
Homan,Rick; Jaikishan,Desai; Munyao,Paul; Sarna,Avina; Geibel,Scott
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007

Promoting adherence through a directly administered antiretroviral therapy strategy in Mombasa, Kenya  (PDF) 
Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Munyao,Paul; Homan,Rick; Kaai,Susan; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Temmerman,Marleen; Rutenberg,Naomi
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007

Sexual risk behaviors of HIV-positive persons receiving ART in Mombasa, Kenya: Longitudinal study findings  (PDF) 
Luchters,Stanley; Sarna,Avina; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Munyao,Paul; Kaai,Susan; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Rutenberg,Naomi; Temmerman,Marleen
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2007

Understanding the HIV/STI prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Kenya  (PDF) 
Onyango-Ouma,Washington; Birungi,Harriet; Geibel,Scott
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2006

'We are no longer called club members but caregivers': Involving youth in HIV and AIDS caregiving in rural Zambia  (abstract) 
Esu-Williams,Eka; Schenk,Katie D.; Geibel,Scott; Motsepe,Joseph; Zulu,Anderson; Bweupe,Petronella; Weiss,Ellen
AIDS Care 18(8): 888-894
Publication date: 2006

Understanding the HIV/STI risks and prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya  (PDF) 
Onyango-Ouma,Washington; Birungi,Harriet; Geibel,Scott
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2005

Attracting youth to voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda  (PDF) 
McCauley,Ann P.; Juma,Milka; Kirumira,Edward; Kakande,Nelson; Geibel,Scott; Hitimana-Lukanika,C.; Lukenge,Daniel; Mukisa,Edith
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2004

Involving young people in the care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia  (PDF) 
Esu-Williams,Eka; Schenk,Katie D.; Motsepe,Joseph; Geibel,Scott; Zulu,Anderson
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2004

Family planning and PMTCT services: Examining interrelationships, strengthening linkages  (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Baek,Carolyn; Kankasa,Chipepo; Nduati,Ruth; Mbori-Ngacha,Dorothy; Siwale,Margaret; Geibel,Scott; Apicella,Louis
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003

HIV voluntary counseling and testing: An essential component in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV  (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kankasa,Chipepo; Nduati,Ruth; Mbori-Ngacha,Dorothy; Siwale,Margaret; Geibel,Scott; Apicella,Louis
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003

Infant feeding counseling within Kenyan and Zambian PMTCT services: How well does it promote good feeding practices?  (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kankasa,Chipepo; Nduati,Ruth; Mbori-Ngacha,Dorothy; Siwale,Margaret; Geibel,Scott
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003

Involving youth in the care and support of people affected by HIV and AIDS  (PDF) 
Esu-Williams,Eka; Geibel,Scott; Motsepe,Joseph; Schenk,Katie D.; Zulu,Moses; Bweupe,Petronella
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003

Scott Geibel

Associate

Burden of HIV and sexual behavior among men who have sex with men and male sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya (PDF) 
Poster presentation at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington, DC, 23 July
Muraguri,Nicholas; Tun,Waimar; Okal,Jerry; Broz,Dita; Fisher Raymond,H.; Kellogg,Timothy; Dadabhai,Sufia; Mutua,Helgar; Sheehy,Meredith; Kuria,David; Kaiser,Reinhard; Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2012

Drug use and HIV in Kenya  
Presentation at Regional Workshop on Drug Use and HIV in Africa, Nairobi, 13 June
Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2011

HIV and STI prevalence among female sex workers in Nairobi: Results from a respondent-driven sampling study  
Presentation at First National Biennial HIV and AIDS Research Conference, Nairobi, 17-20 May
Okal,Jerry; Tun,Waimar; Sheehy,Meredith; Broz,Dita; Mutua,Helgar; Muraguri,Nicholas; Fisher Raymond,H.; Mundia,B.; Kim,A.; Kaiser,Reinhard; Dadabhai,Sufia; Kimani,J.; Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2011

HIV and STI prevalence among men who have sex with men in Nairobi: Results from a respondent-driven sampling study  
Presentation at First National Biennial HIV and AIDS Research Conference, Nairobi, 17-20 May
Geibel,Scott; Tun,Waimar; Sheehy,Meredith; Broz,Dita; Mutua,Helgar; Muraguri,Nicholas; Fisher Raymond,H.; Mundia,B.; Kim,A.; Kaiser,Reinhard; Dadabhai,Sufia; Kimani,J.; Okal,Jerry
Publication date: 2011

A population-based estimate of the number of MSM sex workers in inner-city Johannesburg, South Africa: Implications for HIV prevention (abstract) (PDF) 
Poster presentation at 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, 19-22 July
Kellerman,Scott E.; Fipaza,Zukiswa; Bagnol,Brigitte; Scorgie,Fiona; Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2009

Impact of male sex worker peer education on condom use in Mombasa, Kenya (abstract)  
Presentation at the 5th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Cape Town, 19-22 July
Geibel,Scott; King'ola,Nzioki; Luchters,Stanley
Publication date: 2009

Using capture-recapture methods for enumerating vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations (abstract)  
Presentation at the 2009 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting, Windhoek, Namibia, 10-14 June
Geibel,Scott; Sanders,Eduard J.; Luchters,Stanley
Publication date: 2009

A time-venue intervention study of male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya  
Presentation at The Overlooked Epidemic, a regional consultation of African national HIV/AIDS programs, researchers, programmers, and advocates, Nairobi, 14 May
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki
Publication date: 2008

Addressing the prevention and treatment needs of men who have sex with men and sex workers (PDF) 
Presentation at the Horizons end-of-project meeting, 20 March
Geibel,Scott
Publication date: 2008

HIV prevention with male sex workers in Mombasa  
Presentation at "The Invisible Men: Gay Men and Other MSM in the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic," pre-conference event to the XVII International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, 1-2 August
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki
Publication date: 2008

Male sex work in Mombasa, Kenya: Driven by poverty or identity? (PDF) 
Poster presentation at XVII International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, 3-8 August
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Okal,Jerry; Lang'o,Daniel
Publication date: 2008

HIV risk behaviors of men who sell sex to men in Mombasa, Kenya  
Presentation at the University of Nairobi STD/HIV Collaborative Group 2007 Annual Review Meeting, Nairobi, 22 January
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Rinyiru,Agnes; Esu-Williams,Eka
Publication date: 2007

Impact of a DAART intervention on ART adherence in Mombasa: Results from an 18 month randomized controlled study (PDF) 
Presentation at the Horizons/Population Council Kenya National Dissemination Workshop, Nairobi, 29 August
Sarna,Avina; Luchters,Stanley; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Kaai,Susan; Shikely,Khadija; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Munyao,Paul; Rutenberg,Naomi
Publication date: 2007

Improving HIV programs for men who sell sex to men in Mombasa, Kenya  
Presentation at Scaling Up Through Partnerships: 2007 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting, Kigali, Rwanda, 16-19 June
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Rinyiru,Agnes; Esu-Williams,Eka; Tun,Waimar
Publication date: 2007

Informing HIV and STI prevention programs for men who sell sex to men in Mombasa, Kenya  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 135th Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington DC, 3-7 November
Geibel,Scott; Luchters,Stanley; King'ola,Nzioki; Rinyiru,Agnes; Esu-Williams,Eka; Tun,Waimar
Publication date: 2007

Sexual risk behaviors of persons receiving ART in Mombasa: Findings from a longitudinal study (PDF) 
Presentation at the Horizons/Population Council Kenya National Dissemination Workshop, Nairobi, 29 August
Luchters,Stanley; Sarna,Avina; Geibel,Scott; Chersich,Matthew F.; Munyao,Paul; Kaai,Susan; Mandaliya,Kishorchandra N.; Rutenberg,Naomi; Temmerman,Marleen
Publication date: 2007

Sustaining a youth HIV/AIDS caregiving program in rural Zambia  
Roundtable presentation at 34th International Conference on Global Health, Washington DC, 29 May-1 June
Esu-Williams,Eka; Searle,Catherine; Geibel,Scott; Zulu,Anderson; Weiss,Ellen; Schenk,Katie D.
Publication date: 2007

Meeting the HIV/STI prevention needs of MSM in Nairobi, Kenya  
Presentation at The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Annual Meeting, 2006 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting -- Building on Success: Ensuring Long-term Solutions, Durban, 12-15 June
Geibel,Scott; Onyango-Ouma,Washington; Birungi,Harriet
Publication date: 2006

Sexual practices, risk taking, and HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya  
Poster presentation at the 11th Reproductive Health Research Priorities Conference, Sun City, South Africa, 5-9 October
Geibel,Scott; Onyango-Ouma,Washington; Birungi,Harriet
Publication date: 2004

Scott Geibel

Associate

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