Recent empirical findings combined with evidence from phylogenetic studies and supported
by mathematical models provide a clear rationale for testing the feasibility, acceptability, and …

Background Fishing communities in many Sub-Saharan African countries are a high-risk
population group disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. In Uganda, literature on …

Background Understanding the extent to which HIV burden differs across communities and
the drivers of local disparities is crucial for an effective and targeted HIV response. We …

In resource‐dependent communities such as fishing communities, human health underpins
the ability of individuals and families to maintain viable livelihoods. Fishing is a dangerous …

Background Although fishing communities have a significantly higher HIV prevalence than
the general population, there is paucity of data on the burden of HIV and service utilization …

Background: We report on HIV acquisition and its associated risk factors in 5 fishing
communities on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. A cohort of 1000 HIV-uninfected at …

Background In Southern Malawi, the fishing industry is highly gendered, with men carrying
out the fishing and women processing, drying and selling the fish. Research has shown that …

Background The communities in fishing villages in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and
particularly in Uganda experience recurrent cholera outbreaks that lead to considerable …

Background High HIV-1 incidence rates were reported among persons in fisherfolk
communities (FFC) in Uganda who were selected for high risk behaviour. We assessed the …

In Nyanza Province, Kenya, HIV incidence is highest (26.2%) in the beach communities
along Lake Victoria. Prior research documented high mobility and HIV risks among …