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Publikováno v:
Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention in Children & Youth. 8:75-98
This paper examined the everyday challenges, Stressors and coping strategies of orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Nyanza, Kenya. A thematic analysis of six focus group discussions with orphans was guided by Stress and Coping Theoretical Framework. The
Publikováno v:
Social Science & Medicine. 60:1219-1228
The paper reports the findings of a qualitative study using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews about the challenges faced by widows as they confront the direct and indirect impacts of HIV/AIDS in Nyanza, Kenya. Two focus groups were cond
Autor:
Mitsuhiro Tsuda, Soisungwan Satarug, D. B. Elkins, Pisaln Mairiang, Hiroyasu Esumi, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Puangrat Yongvanit, Hiroshi Ohshima, Eimorn Mairiang, Melissa Haswell-Elkins, Helmut Bartsch
Publikováno v:
Carcinogenesis. 19:485-491
This study investigated the relationship between immune responses to infection with the liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini, and the synthesis of the carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in humans. It also examined associations between synthesis
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Health Education Research. 13:357-370
This paper describes a community-based HIV prevention program designed to improve confidence in condom use skills by giving community members 'hands-on' experience in using condoms correctly. A condom race activity which had been effective in increas
Autor:
Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale, Kathryn R. Stam, Melissa Haswell-Elkins, Thicumporn Kuyyakanond, Darunee Rujkarakorn, D. B. Elkins
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Social Science & Medicine. 44:199-213
Results of an exploratory research project elaborating the contexts, patterns and specific scenarios of the commercial sexual activity of northeastern Thai men are reported. Data were collected using face-to-face surveys, focus groups, key informant
Autor:
Hiroyasu Esumi, Saowalak Sukprasert, Melissa Haswell-Elkins, D. B. Elkins, Puangrat Yongvanit, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Pisaln Mairiang, Soisungwan Satarug, Mitsuhiro Tsuda, Eimorn Mairiang
Publikováno v:
Carcinogenesis. 17:1075-1081
Infection with the liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini, is a causative agent of cholangiocarcinoma. One possible contributing factor in this carcinogenesis is the chronic, local generation of nitric oxide by inflammatory cells expressing inducible ni
Autor:
Vanchai Vatanasapt, D. B. Elkins, Melissa Haswell-Elkins, Eimorn Mairiang, Pisaln Mairiang, Soisungwan Satarug, Paiboon Sithithaworn
Publikováno v:
International Journal for Parasitology. 24:833-843
Infection with the liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini, remains a major public health problem in Northeast Thailand, where approximately one-third of the population is infected. The northeast region is largely populated by Laos-descendent Thais who e
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Parasitology. 104:153-159
SUMMARYThe serum antibody responses of 124 people naturally exposed to Ascaris lumbricoides infection were analysed by immunoprecipitation of radio-isotope labelled 3rd- and 4th-stage larval Ascaris suum excretory and secretory antigens (L3/4 ES). Pr
Autor:
D. B. Elkins, Pisaln Mairiang, Surasakdi Wongratanacheewin, Melissa Haswell-Elkins, S Kaewkes, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Eimorn Mairiang
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SUMMARY Opisthorchis viverrini infection is associated with human hepatobiliary disease and cholangiocarcinoma, but the role of the immune response in the pathogenesis of infection is unclear. Here ultrasonography was used to examine the biliary trac
Publikováno v:
Healthplace. 4(3)
In rural Northeast Thailand, risk of sexual transmission of HIV is popularly perceived to be site-specific. Risk of HIV transmission in local scenarios like cattle markets and village festivals has not been adequately addressed. This paper assesses t