CDC Zimbabwe Publications and Presentations – 2019

1. Bochner AF, Tippett Barr BA, Makunike B, Gonese G, Wazara B, Mashapa R, Meacham E, Nyika P, Ncube G, Balachandra S, Levine R, Petracca F, Apollo T, Downer A, Wiktor SZ. Strengthening provider-initiated testing and counselling in Zimbabwe by deploying supplemental providers:  a time series analysis.  BMC Health Services Research. (2019) 19:351.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4169-z
2. Hove J, Masimba L, Murenje V, Nyadundu S, Musayerenge B, Xaba S, Nachipo B, Chitimbire V, Makunike B, Holec M, Chinyoka T, Mandisarisa J, Balachandra S, Tshimanga M, Barnhart S, Feldacker C. Incorporating voluntary medical male circumcision into traditional circumcision contexts:  Experiences of a local consortium in Zimbabwe collaborating with an ethnic group. Global Health:  Science and Practice 2019;7 (1): 138-146. https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00352
3. Marongwe P, Gonouya P, Madoda T, Murenje V, Tshimanga T, Balachandra S, Mandisarisa J, Sidile-Chitimbire V, Xaba S, Makunike-Chikwinya B, Holec M, Barnhart S, Feldacker C. Trust but verify:  Is there a role for active surveillance in monitoring adverse events in Zimbabwe’s large-scale male circumcision program?  PLOS ONE 2019; 14(6):e0218137. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218137
4. Rietmeijer CA, Mungati M, Kilmarx PH, Tippett Barr B, Gonese E, Kularatne RS, Lewis DA, Klausner JD, Rodgers L, Handsfield HH. Serological markers for syphilis among persons presenting with syndromes associated with sexually transmitted infections:  Results from the Zimbabwe STI Etiology Study.  https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001006
5. Rietmeijer CA, Mungati M, Kilmarx PH, Tippett Barr B, Gonese E, Kularatne RS, Lewis DA, Klausner JD, Rodgers L, Handsfield HH. Performance of a Dual Human Immunodefiency Virus/Syphilis Rapid Test Compared With Conventional Serological Testing for Syphilis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Laboratory Setting:  Results from the Zimbabwe STI Etiology Study.  https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001022
6. Bochner AF, Meacham E, Mhungu N, Manyanga P, Petracca F, Musere C, Gonese G, Makunike B, Wazara B, Gwanzura C, Nyika P, Levine R, Mutasa-Apollo T, Balachandra S, Wiktor SZ. The roll out of community ART refill groups in Zimbabwe:  a qualitative evaluation. https://doi.org/10.1002/jia2.25393

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

7. N’cho HS, Masunda KPE, Mukeredzi I, Manangazira P, Govore E, Duri C, Aubert RD, Martin H, Gonese E, Vere M, Tippett Barr BA, Balachandra S, Strysko J, Davis WW, Appiah GD, Mintz E. Typhoid Fever Outbreak – Harare, Zimbabwe, October 2017-February 2018

Presentations at International Conferences

1. Takamiya M, Takarinda K, Balachandra S, Musuka G, Radin E, Hakim A, Pearson M, Choto R, Sandy C, Rogers JH : IPT use by HIV-positive patients in Zimbabwe: Analysis of the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA) survey. 50^TH Union World Conference on Lung Health, 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2019. Oral.
2. Balachandra S, Rogers JH, Radin E, Musuka G, Oboho I, Paulin H, Parekh B, Birhanu S, Takarinda KC, Hakim A, Apollo T. Advanced HIV disease, viral suppression and missed opportunities: Findings from the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA), 2015-2016. ICASA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, December 2-7, 2019.
3. Mirkovic K, Rogers JH, Musuka G, Radin E, Barr B, Hakim A, Patel H, Parekh B, Duoung Y, Winterhalter FS, Choto R, Apollo T, Balachandra S. Concordance of self-reported HIV status and detectable anti-retrovirals and undetectable viral load in the Zimbabwe Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (2015-2016).  ICASA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, December 2-7, 2019.
4. Takamiya M, Takarinda K, Balachandra S, Musuka G, Radin E, Pearson M, Choto R, Sandy C, Maphosa T, Rogers JH. Missed opportunities for TB diagnostic testing among PLHIV with TB symptoms in Zimbabwe. ICASA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, December 2-7, 2019. Poster.
5. Manyanga P, Bochner AF, Meacham E, Mhungu N, Petracca F, Muserere C, Gonese G, Makunike B, Wazara B, Gwanzura C, Nyika P, Levine R, Mutasa-Apollo T, Balachandra S, Wiktor SZ. A mixed methods evaluation of the roll-out of Community ART Refill Groups in Zimbabwe. ICASA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, December 2-7, 2019.  Poster.
6. Chingombe I, Mapingure MP, Balachandra S, Chipango TN, Gambanga F, Mushavi A, Apollo T, Suraratdecha C, Rogers JH, Ruangtragool L, Gonese E, Musuka GN, Mugurungi OM, Harris TG. The cost of providing PMTCT and ART services in Zimbabwe.  ICASA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, December 2-7, 2019.
7. Harris TG, Parmley LE, Mapingure M, Mugurungi O, Rogers JH, Apollo T, Ncube G, Moyo B, Gozhora P, Musuka G, Miller S, Wu Y, Hakim A, Chingombe I. HIV Treatment Cascade for Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Zimbabwe.   2020 CROI, Boston, MA, March 8-11, 2020. Poster.
8. Parmley LE, Harris T, Chingombe I, Mapingure M, Owen Mugurungi O, Rogers JH, Ncube G, Moyo B, Gozhora P,  Wu Y, Miller S, Hakim A, Musuka G.  Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Cascade among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Zimbabwe, 2020 CROI, Boston, MA, March 8-11, 2020.