The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation

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dc.contributor.advisorDorrington, Roben_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorBradshaw, Debbieen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Leigh Fen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-11-10T14:17:58Z
dc.date.available2015-11-10T14:17:58Z
dc.date.issued2008en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractSexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been shown to increase the probability of HIV transmission, but there remains much uncertainty regarding the role of STI treatment in HIV prevention. This thesis aims to develop a mathematical model to estimate the prevalence of STIs in South Africa, the contribution of STIs to the spread of HIV, and the effects of changes in sexual behaviour and changes in STI treatment. A deterministic model is developed to simulate the transmission of HIV and six other STIs (syphilis, genital herpes, chancroid, gonorrhoea, chlamydial infection and trichomoniasis), as well as the incidence of bacterial vaginosis and vaginal candidiasis in women. The model is fitted to national HIV prevalence survey data, STI prevalence data from sentinel surveys and data from sexual behaviour surveys, using Bayesian techniques. Model results suggest that South Africa has some of the highest STI prevalence levels in the world, but that certain STIs – notably syphilis, chancroid, gonorrhoea and trichomoniasis – have declined in prevalence since the mid-1990s, following the introduction of syndromic management programmes and increases in condom use. STIs account for more than half of new HIV infections, and genital herpes is the most significant STI promoting the transmission of HIV. Syndromic management programmes reduced HIV incidence in South Africa by 3-10% over the decade following their introduction (1994-2004). Further reductions in HIV incidence could be achieved by promoting patient-initiated treatment of genital herpes, by addressing rising levels of drug resistance in gonococcal isolates, and by encouraging prompt health seeking for STIs. Concurrent partnerships are a major factor driving HIV transmission, accounting for 74-87% of new HIV infections over the 1990-2000 period. Halving unprotected sex in non-spousal relationships would reduce HIV incidence over the 2010 -2020 period by 32-43%. This thesis contributes to the understanding of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in South Africa by quantifying the contribution of various behavioural and biological factors to HIV transmission. This thesis also high lights several opportunities for reducing the future incidence of HIV. In addition, this thesis advances the assessment of uncertainty in STI models by proposing a Bayesian approach to incorporating sexual behaviour data and STI prevalence data into the parameter estimation processen_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationJohnson, L. F. (2008). <i>The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,Division of Actuarial Science. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14809en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationJohnson, Leigh F. <i>"The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,Division of Actuarial Science, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14809en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationJohnson, L. 2008. The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Johnson, Leigh F AB - Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been shown to increase the probability of HIV transmission, but there remains much uncertainty regarding the role of STI treatment in HIV prevention. This thesis aims to develop a mathematical model to estimate the prevalence of STIs in South Africa, the contribution of STIs to the spread of HIV, and the effects of changes in sexual behaviour and changes in STI treatment. A deterministic model is developed to simulate the transmission of HIV and six other STIs (syphilis, genital herpes, chancroid, gonorrhoea, chlamydial infection and trichomoniasis), as well as the incidence of bacterial vaginosis and vaginal candidiasis in women. The model is fitted to national HIV prevalence survey data, STI prevalence data from sentinel surveys and data from sexual behaviour surveys, using Bayesian techniques. Model results suggest that South Africa has some of the highest STI prevalence levels in the world, but that certain STIs – notably syphilis, chancroid, gonorrhoea and trichomoniasis – have declined in prevalence since the mid-1990s, following the introduction of syndromic management programmes and increases in condom use. STIs account for more than half of new HIV infections, and genital herpes is the most significant STI promoting the transmission of HIV. Syndromic management programmes reduced HIV incidence in South Africa by 3-10% over the decade following their introduction (1994-2004). Further reductions in HIV incidence could be achieved by promoting patient-initiated treatment of genital herpes, by addressing rising levels of drug resistance in gonococcal isolates, and by encouraging prompt health seeking for STIs. Concurrent partnerships are a major factor driving HIV transmission, accounting for 74-87% of new HIV infections over the 1990-2000 period. Halving unprotected sex in non-spousal relationships would reduce HIV incidence over the 2010 -2020 period by 32-43%. This thesis contributes to the understanding of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in South Africa by quantifying the contribution of various behavioural and biological factors to HIV transmission. This thesis also high lights several opportunities for reducing the future incidence of HIV. In addition, this thesis advances the assessment of uncertainty in STI models by proposing a Bayesian approach to incorporating sexual behaviour data and STI prevalence data into the parameter estimation process DA - 2008 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2008 T1 - The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation TI - The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14809 ER - en_ZA
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dc.identifier.vancouvercitationJohnson LF. The interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluation. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,Division of Actuarial Science, 2008 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14809en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Actuarial Scienceen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Commerceen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherActuarial Scienceen_ZA
dc.titleThe interaction between HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in South Africa: a model-based evaluationen_ZA
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