The demographic profile of sero-discordant couples enrolled in clinical research in Rwanda and Zambia.
This paper examines the demographic profile of two cohorts of sero-discordant couples enrolled in research activities at two clinical research sites in Kigali, Rwanda and Lusaka, Zambia and compares their background characteristics by country, gender and sero-status. Differences between the two cohorts represent economic and cultural differences between the two countries. Recruitment procedures appear to be successful in reaching the intended audience - couples from poor urban communities - and we suggest that similar recruitment strategies could be adopted to reach other population groups in other settings. The profiles of sero-discordant couples highlight several potential intervention points, and call for attention to be focused towards prevention efforts aimed at young women and their male partners.
Stephenson
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Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, US. rbsteph@sph.emory.edu
Barker
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Cramer
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Hall
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Karita
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Chomba
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Vwalika
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Allen
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012432:Rwanda / Q000453:epidemiology; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015024:Zambia / Q000453:epidemiology