Jeffrey Dirawo

Factors associated with condomless sex among sexually active adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional respondent driven sampling survey

Abstract Introduction In Zimbabwe and other sub-Saharan African countries, understanding the factors associated with low condom use is essential for identifying adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) at increased risk of HIV. We aimed to identify characteristics associated with...

Effects of heat exposure on self-reported heat strain symptoms among pregnant and postpartum women in South Africa

Abstract Heat exposure can harm pregnant and postpartum women, yet heat strain symptoms in this population remain underexplored. This study implemented a novel mobile application and assessed the environmental context of five self-reported heat strain symptoms: skin rashes, sleep...