Magnitude and associated factors of latent tuberculosis infection due to <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> complex among high-risk groups in urban... (Publications)
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among three high-risk groups - household contacts of TB index cases, healthcare workers and slaughterh
Determinants of intention to consume dibiterie meat towards the risks of non-communicable diseases in the Dakar region, Senegal (Publications)
The general opinion and current scientific evidence highlight the link between red meat consumption and the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We explored the determinants of the intenti
Supporting Treatment for Anti-Retroviral Therapy (START) together: protocol for a pilot, randomized, couple-based intervention to promote women's ART... (Publications)
Background: South Africa currently has the greatest number of people with HIV globally. The country has not yet met its 95-95-95 goals, with different gaps in the HIV care cascade for women and men. T
Workplace support and breastfeeding duration: the mediating effect of breastfeeding intention and self-efficacy (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Given the large proportion of mothers in the United States work force, understanding the implications of workplace support on breastfeeding outcomes is an important public health priority.
Breastfeeding after gestational diabetes: does perceived benefits mediate the relationship? (Publications)
Introduction. Breastfeeding is recognized as one of the best ways to decrease infant mortality and morbidity. However, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may have breastfeeding barriers du
Paternal pregnancy intention and breastfeeding duration: findings from the national survey of family growth (Publications)
Objectives Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, less than a fifth of American mothers breastfeed for the recommended duration. Paternal support plays a major role in maternal and child health outcom
Association between breastfeeding duration and type of birth attendant (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Healthcare providers play an integral role in breastfeeding education and subsequent practices; however, the education and support provided to patients may differ by type of provider. Th
The interrelationship between repeat cesarean section, smoking status, and breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The rate of breastfeeding duration is staggeringly low with only one-quarter of infants in the United States being exclusively breastfed at 6 months. Maternal smoking and mode of delivery
The impact of the professional qualifications of the prenatal care provider on breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: A prenatal commitment to breastfeed is a strong predictor for breastfeeding success. Prenatal care providers have the opportunity to educate and promote breastfeeding. However, differences