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A multidimensional approach to inform family planning needs, preferences and behaviours amongst women in South Africa through body mapping

Author: Harries, Jane ; Constant, Deborah ; Wright, Vanessa ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Müller, Alex ; Colvin, Christopher J Date: 06 Nov 2019 Abstract Background In recent decades there have been great improvements in the reproductive health of women in low- and middle-income countries and increases in the use of modern contraceptive methods. Nonetheless, many women are not able ... Read more
Attitudes and intentions of future health care providers regarding termination of pregnancy (TOP) services in South Africa

Author: Wheeler, Stephanie Brooke Date: 2007 Voluntary or induced termination of pregnancy (TOP) is a common reproductive health phenomenon worldwide, whether legal or illegal (WHO, 2004; Schenker and Cain, 1999). Although some countries, including South Africa, have liberalized TOP ... Read more
Clinical deterioration during antitubercular treatment at a district hospital in South Africa: the importance of drug resistance and AIDS defining illnesses

Author: Pepper, Dominique J ; Rebe, Kevin ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Wilkinson, Robert J ; Meintjes, Graeme Date: 2009 BACKGROUND: Clinical deterioration on drug therapy for tuberculosis is a common cause of hospital admission in Africa. Potential causes for clinical deterioration in settings of high HIV-1 prevalence include drug resistant Mycobacterium ... Read more c b
Emergency contraception - lack of awareness among women presenting for termination of pregnancy

Author: Moodley, Jennifer ; Morroni, Chelsea Date: 2007 Emergency contraception (EC) when used after unprotected intercourse, within defined time limits, can reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. In South Africa EC is available free of charge in public sector clinics and over the counter, i.e. ... Read more
Expanding contraceptive options in South Africa : knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding the intrauterine device (IUD)

Author: Gutin, Sarah Anne Date: 2007 The intrauterine device (IUD) is a safe, effective, convenient, reliable, inexpensive, and cost-effective form of reversible contraception. It rivals female sterilization, injectables, and implants with respect to effectiveness in pregnancy ... Read more
Experience of and factors associated with violence against sexual and gender minorities in nine African countries: a cross-sectional study

Author: Müller, Alex ; Daskilewicz, Kristen ; Kabwe, Mc L ; Mmolai-Chalmers, Anna ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Muparamoto, Nelson ; Muula, Adamson S ; Odira, Vincent ; Zimba, Martin Date: 15 Feb 2021 Objective The objective of this research was to assess physical and sexual violence experienced by sexual and gender minorities in nine African countries, and to examine factors associated with violence. ... Read more c b
Factors affecting men’s support for the use of the contraceptive implant by their female intimate partners

Author: Jonas, Kim ; Kalichman, Moira ; Kalichman, Seth ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Mathews, Catherine Date: 23 Nov 2020 Abstract Background Family planning services have been available at no cost in the public health settings of South Africa since 1994, and now include the long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) namely, the contraceptive implant and ... Read more
Failed contraception?

Author: Morroni, Chelsea ; Myer, Landon ; Cooper, Di Date: 2004 The frequency, cost and harms of the procedure must have been weighed up by the British National Health Service (NHS) — usually pretty sensible about their medical recommendations — which proposed 3-yearly screening for women aged between 50 ... Read more
Independent Midwifery practices in Cape Town: birth outcomes and predictors for medical interventions from 2003-2009

Author: Evans, Kristy Date: 2010 The midwifery model of care is a safe, effective, inexpensive, holistic, woman and baby centered-approach to maternal and infant health. It is widely used in developing and developed world contexts and has proven to have birth outcomes that ... Read more
Knowledge of the abortion legislation among South African women: a cross-sectional study

Author: Morroni, Chelsea ; Myer, Landon ; Tibazarwa, Kemilembe Date: 2006 BACKGROUND:In order to ensure that legalized abortion in South Africa improves reproductive health, women must know that abortion is a legal option in the case of unwanted pregnancy. This study investigated knowledge of abortion legislation ... Read more c b
Papanicolaou smears and cervical inflammatory cytokine responses

Author: Passmore, Jo-Ann ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Shapiro, Samual ; Williamson, Anna-Lise ; Hoffman, Margaret Date: 2007 In a case-control study among 2064 South African women to investigate the risk of clinically invasive cancer of the cervix, we found a marked reduction in the risk of cervical cancer among women who gave a history of ever having undergone ... Read more c b
Patient and provider delay in tuberculosis suspects from communities with a high HIV prevalence in South Africa: A cross-sectional study

Author: Meintjes, Graeme ; Schoeman, Hennie ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Wilson, Douglas ; Maartens, Gary Date: 2008 BACKGROUND: Delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) results in excess morbidity and mortality, particularly among HIV-infected individuals. This study was conducted at a secondary level hospital serving communities with a high HIV prevalence ... Read more c b
Perspectives on contraceptive implant use in women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study among primary healthcare providers and stakeholders

Author: Brown, Anna ; Harries, Jane ; Cooper, Diane ; Morroni, Chelsea Date: 26 Jul 2019 Abstract Background This study explored primary healthcare provider and HIV/contraception expert stakeholder perspectives on South Africa’s public sector provision of ... Read more
Perspectives on etonogestrel implant use in HIV-infected women in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study among providers and stakeholders

Author: Brown, Anna Date: 2018 Access to a range of safe and effective modern contraceptive methods enables women to make free and informed choices about their reproductive lives and broadly improves maternal and child health outcomes. Successful avoidance of unintended ... Read more
Prolonged tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: characteristics and risk factors

Author: Bana, Tasnim M ; Lesosky, Maia ; Pepper, Dominique J ; van der Plas, Helen ; Schutz, Charlotte ; Goliath, Rene ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Mendelson, Marc ; Maartens, Gary ; Wilkinson, Robert J ; Meintjes, Graeme Date: 27 Sep 2016 Background: In a proportion of patients with HIV-associated tuberculosis who develop paradoxical immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), the clinical course of IRIS is prolonged necessitating substantial health care utilization ... Read more c b
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of prednisone for paradoxical tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome

Author: Meintjes, Graeme ; Wilkinson, Robert J ; Morroni, Chelsea ; Pepper, Dominique J ; Rebe, Kevin ; Rangaka, Molebogeng X ; Oni, Tolu ; Maartens, Gary Date: 2010 Objective: Paradoxical tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is a frequent complication of antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited countries. We aimed to assess whether a 4 week course of prednisone ... Read more
Randomized trial comparing bleeding patterns after immediate and conventional oral contraceptive initiation

Author: Morroni, Chelsea Date: 2001 Starting oral contraceptives immediately, under direct observation, increase OC initiation rates and may increase effective use and continuation However, if adverse bleeding pattern occur, then such an approach may paradoxically decrease ... Read more
The role of urine pregnancy testing in facilitating access to antenatal care and abortion services in South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Author: Morroni, Chelsea ; Moodley, Jennifer Date: 2006 BACKGROUND:Effective confirmation of pregnancy is a basic component of reproductive health services. It is a prerequisite for accessing antenatal care (AnC) if the pregnancy is wanted and abortion services if the pregnancy is unwanted. This ... Read more c b
Sexual risk behaviours are influenced by knowing someone with HIV/AIDS

Author: Ijumba, Ken ; Gamieldien, Ragmat ; Myer, Landon ; Morroni, Chelsea Date: 2004 Behavioural risk reduction interventions are a central part of continuing efforts to stem the spread of the HIV epidemic. A range of interventions have been developed and tested in different populations within South Africa. These seek to lower ... Read more c b n
Supporting the sexual and reproductive rights of HIV-infected individuals

Author: Myer, Landon ; Morroni, Chelsea Date: 2005 The past 10 years have seen major advances in health care policy and services that support sexual and reproductive rights in South Africa. Significant milestones include the legalisation of termination of pregnancy (TOP) and the provision of ... Read more

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