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Poster

Community experiences of TB in the Philippines: Using storytelling to improve community knowledge of TB and uptake of screening in an urban slum

Solaiman AP, Venables E, Roxas MRC, Mateo M, Castro R,  et al.
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
Journal Article
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Research

'I didn't know so many people cared about me': support for patients who interrupt drug-resistant TB treatment

Snyman L, Venables E, Trivino Duran L, Mohr E, Azevedo VD,  et al.
2018-09-01 • International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
2018-09-01 • International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
SETTING
Early interventions for patients who interrupt their treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) are rarely reported and assessed. A novel, patient-centred intervention...
Journal Article
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Research

'Atomic bombs' in Monrovia, Liberia: the identity and stigmatisation of Ebola survivors

Venables E
2017-06-01 • Anthropology in Action
2017-06-01 • Anthropology in Action
Survivors of the Ebola virus have been widely profiled as the success stories of the outbreak, yet they still face challenges relating to their identity and reintegration. A survivor’s b...
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Poster

Perceptions and health-seeking behavior for mental illness among Syrian refugees and Lebanese community members in Wadi Khaled, North Lebanon: qualitative study

Al Laham D, Ali E, Moussally K, Nahas N, Alameddine A,  et al.
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
2020-05-13 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020
• Since 2011, the conflict in Syria has had a huge impact on its population, many of whom are now displaced
• The Syrian crisis has not only affected the physical health of refugees,...
Journal Article
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Research

Patient experiences of ART adherence clubs in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa: A qualitative study

Venables E, Towriss C, Rini Z, Nxiba X, Cassidy T,  et al.
2019-06-20 • PLOS One
2019-06-20 • PLOS One
BACKGROUND:
Globally, 37 million people are in need of lifelong antiretroviral treatment (ART). With the continual increase in the number of people living with HIV starting ART and ...
Journal Article
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Research

"They just come, pick and go." The acceptability of integrated medication adherence clubs for HIV and non communicable disease (NCD) patients in Kibera, Kenya

Venables E, Edwards JK, Baert S, Etienne W, Khabala K,  et al.
2016-10-20 • PLOS One
2016-10-20 • PLOS One
INTRODUCTION
The number of people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the long-term management of HIV in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing to increase, along wit...
Journal Article
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Case Report/Series

“My mind is not like before”: Psychosocial rehabilitation of victims of torture in Athens

Womersley G, Kloetzer L, Van der Bergh R, Venables E, Severy N,  et al.
2018-07-26 • Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
2018-07-26 • Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
INTRODUCTION
The dual trauma of being a victim of torture as well as a refugee is related to a myriad of losses, human rights violations and other dimensions of suffering linked to t...
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Abstract

Engaging men in preventing sexual violence in South Sudan and the Central African Republic: a qualitative study

Venables E, Seisun C, Malou EN, Gatkuoth MM, Chop Kuony C,  et al.
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
INTRODUCTION
Sexual violence remains commonplace in conflict settings and has a devastating impact on the physical and mental health of survivors. We built on previous research by th...
Journal Article
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Research

"It never happened to me, so I don’t know if there are procedures”: identification and case management of torture survivors in the reception and public health system of Rome, Italy

Spissu C, De Maio G, Van der Bergh R, Ali E, Venables E,  et al.
2018-08-01 • Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
2018-08-01 • Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
BACKGROUND
Access and linkage to care for migrant torture survivors is contingent on their identification and appropriate referral. However, appropriate tools for identification of s...
Journal Article
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Research

'Only twice a year': a qualitative exploration of 6-month antiretroviral treatment refills in adherence clubs for people living with HIV in Khayelitsha, South Africa

Keene CM, Zokufa N, Venables E, Wilkinson LS, Hoffman R,  et al.
2020-07-08 • BMJ Open
2020-07-08 • BMJ Open
OBJECTIVE
Longer intervals between routine clinic visits and medication refills are part of patient-centred, differentiated service delivery (DSD). They have been shown to improve pa...
Journal Article
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Research

"It's a secret between us": a qualitative study on children and care-giver experiences of HIV disclosure in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Sumbi EM, Venables E, Harrison RE, Garcia MG, Iakovidi K,  et al.
2021-02-03 • BMC Public Health
2021-02-03 • BMC Public Health
Background: It is estimated that 64,000 children under 15 years of age are living with HIV in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Non-disclosure - in which the child is not informed ...
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Video

Engaging men in preventing sexual violence in South Sudan and the Central African Republic: a qualitative study

Venables E
2021-05-18 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-18 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
Conference Material
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Slide Presentation

Engaging men in preventing sexual violence in South Sudan and the Central African Republic: a qualitative study

Venables E
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
Journal Article
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Research

Higher risk Sexual Behaviour is associated with Unawareness of HIV-positivity and lack of Viral Suppression - implications for Treatment as Prevention

Huerga H, Venables E, Ben Farhat J, van Cutsem G, Ellman T,  et al.
2017-11-23 • Scientific Reports
2017-11-23 • Scientific Reports
Efficacy of Treatment as Prevention Strategy depends on a variety of factors including individuals' likelihood to test and initiate treatment, viral load and sexual behaviour. We tested ...
Journal Article
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Research

"Life continues": Patient, health care and community care workers perspectives on self-administered treatment for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Khayelitsha, South Africa

Mohr E, Snyman L, Mbakaz Z, Caldwell J, De Azevedo V,  et al.
2018-09-14 • PLOS One
2018-09-14 • PLOS One
BACKGROUND
Self-administered treatment (SAT), a differentiated model of care for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB), might address adherence challenges faced by patients and h...
Journal Article
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Research

Populations précaires et Covid-19 : innover et collaborer pour faire face aux besoins sociaux et de santé

Sumbi EM, Venables E, Harrison RE, Garcia MG, Iakovidi K,  et al.
2021-02-03 • BMC Public Health
2021-02-03 • BMC Public Health
La crise liée au Covid-19 a fragilisé les populations en situation préalable de précarité. L’émergence de l’insécurité alimentaire et de logement a poussé les acteurs de la santé, du tra...
Journal Article
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Research

"With every passing day I feel like a candle, melting little by little." experiences of long-term displacement amongst Syrian refugees in Shatila, Lebanon

Syam H, Venables E, Sousse B, Severy N, Saavedra L,  et al.
2019-10-10 • Conflict and Health
2019-10-10 • Conflict and Health
BACKGROUND
Long term displacement and exposure to challenging living conditions can influence family dynamics; gender roles; violence at home and in the community and mental well-bei...
Conference Material
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Video

Different approaches to learning from communities: Q&A

Robinson E, Chen H, Venables E
2021-05-18 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-18 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
Journal Article
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Research

“I try the one that they say is good.” - factors influencing choice of health care provider and pathways to diabetes care for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Haderer F, Venables E, Van Olmen J, Orcutt M, Ghassibe-Sabbagh M,  et al.
2021-06-05 • Conflict and Health
2021-06-05 • Conflict and Health
BACKGROUND
Navigating health systems in host countries can be a challenge for refugees, particularly in a multi-provider system such as Lebanon. Syrian refugees in Lebanon face a hig...
Journal Article
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Research

"Even if she's really sick at home, she will pretend that everything is fine.": Delays in seeking care and treatment for advanced HIV disease in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Venables E, Casteels I, Manziasi SE, Geomaere E
2019-02-13 • PLOS One
2019-02-13 • PLOS One
HIV prevalence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is estimated to be 1.2%, and access to HIV testing and treatment remains low across the country. Despite advances in treatment, H...