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Timothy K. Thomas
Researcher at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publications - 43
Citations - 982
Timothy K. Thomas is an academic researcher from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 30 publications receiving 901 citations. Previous affiliations of Timothy K. Thomas include Kenya Medical Research Institute.
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Factors affecting breastfeeding cessation after discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV
TL;DR: It is suggested that family support, education, and cultural norms are important factors that may influence a mother's decision regarding breastfeeding cessation, and counseling and family support may play integral roles in the promotion of early breastfeeding cessation.
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Performance of six commercial enzyme immunoassays and two alternative HIV-testing algorithms for the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in Kisumu, Western Kenya.
Clement Zeh,Boaz Oyaro,Hilde Vandenhoudt,Pauli N. Amornkul,Alex Kasembeli,P. Bondo,Dufton Mwaengo,Timothy K. Thomas,Clyde E. Hart,Kayla F. Laserson,Pascale Ondoa,John N. Nkengasong +11 more
TL;DR: The serial testing algorithm was more cost effective for diagnosing HIV infections in this population and showed 100% sensitivity and specificity, and is reliable and reduces the occurrence of both false negatives and positives.
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Correlation of Adherence by Pill Count, Self-report, MEMS and Plasma Drug Levels to Treatment Response Among Women Receiving ARV Therapy for PMTCT in Kenya.
Victor Mudhune,Roman Gvetadze,Sonali Girde,Richard Ndivo,Frank Angira,Clement Zeh,Timothy K. Thomas,Shirley Lee Lecher +7 more
TL;DR: Although CD4 cell count increased substantially over time, there was no significant association with adherence by the methods, and persons with ≥95% adherence by any method used in this study were more likely to have a favorable treatment outcome.
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Determinants and Experiences of Repeat Pregnancy among HIV-Positive Kenyan Women--A Mixed-Methods Analysis.
Victor Akelo,Eleanor McLellan-Lemal,Lauren Toledo,Sonali Girde,Craig B. Borkowf,Laura Ward,Kenneth Ondenge,Richard Ndivo,Shirley Lee Lecher,Lisa A. Mills,Timothy K. Thomas +10 more
TL;DR: Recurrent pregnancy was commonly attributed to contraception failure or to lack of knowledge about post-delivery fertility, and reproductive health programs for WLWH may need to address issues related to living circumstances and the possibility that reproductive-decision making may extend beyond the woman and her partner.
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Nevirapine-associated hepatotoxicity and rash among HIV-infected pregnant women in Kenya
Philip J. Peters,Nicholas Polle,Clement Zeh,Rose Masaba,Craig B. Borkowf,Boaz Oyaro,Paul Omolo,Paul Ogindo,Richard Ndivo,Frank Angira,Richard Lando,Mary Glenn Fowler,Paul J. Weidle,Timothy K. Thomas +13 more
TL;DR: Nevirapine use but not CD4 count ≥250 cells/mm3 was associated with hepatotoxicity and rash-associated hepatot toxicity among HIV-infected pregnant Kenyan women.