Social Network Organization, Structure, and Patterns of Influence Within a Community of Transgender Women in Lima, Peru: Implications for Biomedical HIV Prevention
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-019-02506-8
Abstract: Understanding social network structures can contribute to the introduction of new HIV prevention strategies with socially marginalized populations like transgender women (TW). We conducted 20 semi-structured interviews and four focus groups (n = 32) with TW from… read more here.
Keywords: hiv prevention; del; social network; transgender women ... See more keywords
Spectral effects on the energy yield of various photovoltaic technologies in Lima (Peru)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.120034
Abstract: Abstract This study presents for the first time the spectral impact on the performance of different photovoltaic (PV) technologies in Lima, Peru. We experimentally monitored the spectral distributions over one year (March 2019–February 2020). The… read more here.
Keywords: spectral gains; lima peru; technologies lima; energy ... See more keywords
Invasive pneumococcal disease in hospitalised children from Lima, Peru before and after introduction of the 7-valent conjugated vaccine
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268819000037
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) strains in children from Lima, Peru, before and after the introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal… read more here.
Keywords: peru introduction; introduction; lima peru; children lima ... See more keywords
Spatial scale of tuberculosis transmission in Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2207022119
Abstract: Significance Understanding the mechanisms of spatial heterogeneity in tuberculosis (TB) transmission may enhance the effectiveness of spatially targeted interventions. In this work, we integrated whole-genome sequences of 2,712 Mycobacterial tuberculosis isolates and geographic coordinates of… read more here.
Keywords: spatial scale; tuberculosis transmission; tuberculosis; transmission ... See more keywords
SARS-CoV-2 infections in households in a peri-urban community of Lima, Peru: A prospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1111/irv.12952
Abstract: BACKGROUND We assessed the prevalence and incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in a prospective study of households in Lima, Peru. METHODS Households with a child, a young adult 18-50 years, and an adult age >50 years in peri-urban… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; cov infections; lima peru; serology ... See more keywords
The Emergence of Sars-CoV-2 Variant Lambda (C.37) in South America
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00789-21
Abstract: aLaboratorio de Genómica Microbiana, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru bLaboratorio de Biología Marina, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru cLaboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de… read more here.
Keywords: emergence sars; lima peru; universidad peruana; cov variant ... See more keywords
Impact of prolonged isolation on adolescents with drug-susceptible tuberculosis in Lima, Peru: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063287
Abstract: Objectives Patients with tuberculosis (TB) generally are instructed to isolate at the beginning of treatment in order to prevent disease transmission. The duration of isolation varies and may be prolonged (ie, lasting 1 month or more).… read more here.
Keywords: prolonged isolation; adolescents drug; isolation; lima peru ... See more keywords
Adolescent, caregiver and provider perspectives on tuberculosis treatment adherence: a qualitative study from Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069938
Abstract: Objectives To understand the perspectives of adolescents (10–19 years old), their caregivers and healthcare providers regarding factors that impact adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment among adolescents. Design We conducted in-depth interviews using semistructured interview guides… read more here.
Keywords: health; adherence; tuberculosis treatment; treatment adherence ... See more keywords
The Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence and Its Impact on HIV Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of People of Mixed Gender and Sexual Preference in Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1177/08862605221081933
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with a higher risk of contracting HIV and developing worse HIV outcomes. This cross-sectional, mixed methods study presents data on IPV using the Conflicts Tactics Scale (CTS2-S) among 180… read more here.
Keywords: violence; intimate partner; partner violence; cross sectional ... See more keywords
Regional Multiseverity Casualty Estimation Due to Building Damage following a Mw 8.8 Earthquake Scenario in Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1193/080617eqs154m
Abstract: This paper presents the application of a rigorous probabilistic framework that estimates the number, severity, and distribution of casualties over a region. A brief summary of the model is included in this paper. The application… read more here.
Keywords: casualty; earthquake scenario; lima peru; model ... See more keywords
Immunogenicity and reactogenicity of a third dose of BNT162b2 vaccine for COVID-19 after a primary regimen with BBIBP-CorV or BNT162b2 vaccines in Lima, Peru
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268419
Abstract: Background: The administration of a third (booster) dose of COVID-19 vaccines in Peru initially employed the BNT162b2 (Pfizer) mRNA vaccine. The national vaccination program started with healthcare workers who received BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) vaccine as primary… read more here.
Keywords: reactogenicity; bbibp corv; immunogenicity; bnt162b2 ... See more keywords