[HTML][HTML] Rapid syphilis tests as catalysts for health systems strengthening: a case study from Peru

PJ García, CP Cárcamo, M Chiappe, M Valderrama… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Untreated maternal syphilis leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The use of
point of care tests (POCT) offers an opportunity to improve screening coverage for syphilis …

[HTML][HTML] A community-based survey on influenza and vaccination knowledge, perceptions and practices in Peru

S Reinders, C Romero, C Carcamo, Y Tinoco… - Vaccine, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Although Peru provides safe and effective influenza vaccines free-of-
charge, coverage among vaccine target groups like pregnant women and older adults …

Feasibility of Chlamydia trachomatis screening and treatment in pregnant women in Lima, Peru: a prospective study in two large urban hospitals

J Cabeza, PJ García, E Segura, P García… - Sexually transmitted …, 2015 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives Chlamydia trachomatis, which is asymptomatic in most women, causes
significant adverse effects for pregnant women and neonates. No programmes conduct …

[HTML][HTML] The Pregnancy and Influenza Multinational Epidemiologic (PRIME) study: a prospective cohort study of the impact of influenza during pregnancy among …

FS Dawood, D Hunt, A Patel, W Kittikraisak, Y Tinoco… - Reproductive health, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization identifies pregnant women as at high-
risk for severe influenza, but influenza vaccines are underutilized among pregnant women …

[HTML][HTML] Point-of-care testing for anemia, diabetes, and hypertension: a pharmacy-based model in Lima, Peru

EM Saldarriaga, E Vodicka, S La Rosa… - Annals of global …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Prevention and control of chronic diseases is a high priority for many low-and
middle-income countries. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of training …

Sexual health knowledge and practices and STI/HIV prevalence among long-distance truck drivers in Peru

PJ García, B Fazio, AM Bayer… - SAGE open …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: HIV and other sexually transmitted infections remain a challenge globally and
many key groups have yet to be studied. Evidence shows that truck drivers may have high …

Burden of genital warts in Peru: an observational study

PJ García, CP Carcamo… - … journal of STD & …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Genital warts (GW) are mucosal or skin lesions caused by sexual transmission of human
papillomavirus (HPV). This study estimates the frequency of GW cases in physicians' clinics …

[PDF][PDF] Sexually transmitted infections and private physicians in Peru, 2003

EJ Hsieh, MM Blas, S La Rosa Roca… - … de Salud Pública, 2006 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVES: To analyze demographic and practice characteristics of private physicians in
10 cities of Peru, and to shed light on the role of private practice in the delivery of medical …

[PDF][PDF] Male midwives: preferred managers of sexually transmitted infections in men in developing countries?

EJ Hsieh, PJ García… - … Panamericana de Salud …, 2008 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVES: To describe demographic and practice characteristics of male and female
midwives in private practice (MIPPs) in 10 cities of Peru, and their role in the delivery of …

Rapid Syphilis Tests as Catalysts for Health Systems Strengthening: A Case Study from Peru

PJ Garcia Funegra, CPE Cárcamo Cavagnaro… - alicia.concytec.gob.pe
Objectives: Untreated maternal syphilis leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The use of
point of care tests (POCT) offers an opportunity to improve screening coverage for syphilis …