Browsing by Autor "Kara Richmond"

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Contraception and Condom Use Among Bolivian Female Sex Workers: Relationship-Specific Associations Between Disease Prevention and Family Planning Behaviors
(Taylor & Francis, 2013) Eileen A. Yam; Freddy Tinajeros; Rita Revollo; Kara Richmond; Deanna Kerrigan; Sandra G. García
We examined data from a clinic-based survey of 1,222 Bolivian female sex workers (FSWs) to assess whether use of nonbarrier modern contraception is associated with less consistent condom use with clients and noncommercial partners. Women who were using nonbarrier modern contraception were less likely than nonusers to consistently use condoms with noncommercial partners (AOR 0.393, 95% CI 0.203-0.759, p = .005). With clients, this inverse association did not hold. Public health professionals must consider both disease prevention and pregnancy prevention needs in this vulnerable population, and messages should be tailored to encourage dual method use with all partners.
Demonstrating Public Health at Work: A Demonstration Project of Congenital Syphilis Prevention Efforts in Bolivia
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006) Sandra G. García; Freddy Tinajeros; Rita Revollo; Eileen A. Yam; Kara Richmond; Claudia Dı́az-Olavarrieta; Daniel Grossman
Based on these findings, by mid-2006, the Bolivian Ministry of Health will offer the ICS tests in rural ANC settings.
The Co-occurrence of Intimate Partner Violence and Syphilis among Pregnant Women in Bolivia
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2009) Claudia Dı́az-Olavarrieta; Kate Wilson; Sandra G. García; Rita Revollo; Kara Richmond; Francisco Paz; Lorena P. Chavez
There is a significant association between history of partner violence and a positive syphilis test among pregnant women, suggesting that syphilis can be an important negative health consequence of IPV. Bolivia's new maternal and infant health program in antenatal clinics, which includes universal syphilis screening, should also provide screening and follow-up care for IPV.