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R. Heffron

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h-index: 41
Works: 178
Citations: 6,190

Most-cited papers

Increased Risk of HIV Acquisition Among Women Throughout Pregnancy and During the Postpartum Period: A Prospective Per-Coital-Act Analysis Among Women With HIV-Infected Partners
Kerry A. Thomson, J. Hughes, J. Baeten, G. John-Stewart +6 more
2018Journal of Infectious Diseases274 citations Open access
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The influence of HIV‐related stigma on PrEP disclosure and adherence among adolescent girls and young women in HPTN 082: a qualitative study
J. Velloza, N. Khoza, F. Scorgie, Miria Chitukuta +13 more
2020Journal of the International AIDS Society200 citations Open access
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Adolescent girls and young women’s PrEP-user journey during an implementation science study in South Africa and Kenya
E. Rousseau, Ariana W. K. Katz, Shannon O'Rourke, L. Bekker +12 more
2021PLoS ONE138 citations Open access
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Emerging evidence from a systematic review of safety of pre‐exposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum women: where are we now and where are we heading?
D. J. Joseph Davey, J. Pintye, J. Baeten, Grace M. Aldrovandi +18 more
2020Journal of the International AIDS Society110 citations Open access
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PrEP use and HIV seroconversion rates in adolescent girls and young women from Kenya and South Africa: the POWER demonstration project
C. Celum, E. Bukusi, L. Bekker, S. Delany-Moretlwe +19 more
2022Journal of the International AIDS Society91 citations Open access
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Feasibility and acceptability of HIV self-testing among pre-exposure prophylaxis users in Kenya
K. Ngure, R. Heffron, N. Mugo, Kerry A. Thomson +5 more
2017Journal of the International AIDS Society74 citations Open access
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The Complex Link between the Female Genital Microbiota, Genital Infections, and Inflammation
S. Dabee, J. Passmore, R. Heffron, H. Jaspan
2021Infection and Immunity73 citations Open access
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Adverse Birth Outcomes and Maternal Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection: a Population-Based Cohort Study in Washington State
C. Heumann, L. Quilter, M. Eastment, R. Heffron +1 more
2017Sexually Transmitted Diseases73 citations Open access
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Defining gaps in PrEP delivery for pregnant and breastfeeding women in high burden settings using an implementation science framework
J. Pintye, D. J. Joseph Davey, A. Wagner, G. John-Stewart +19 more
2020The Lancet HIV61 citations Open access
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“I did not want to give birth to a child who has HIV”: Experiences using PrEP during pregnancy among HIV-uninfected Kenyan women in HIV-serodiscordant couples
J. Pintye, Kristin M. Beima-Sofie, Grace Kimemia, K. Ngure +8 more
2017Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes53 citations Open access
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Maternal Hepatitis B Infection and Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Kristina L. Bajema, Helen C. Stankiewicz Karita, Mark W. Tenforde, S. Hawes +1 more
2018Open Forum Infectious Diseases50 citations Open access
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Simultaneous quantitation of multiple contraceptive hormones in human serum by LC-MS/MS
S. Blue, A. J. Winchell, A. Kaucher, R. Lieberman +12 more
2018Contraception49 citations Open access
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HIV-Uninfected Kenyan Adolescent and Young Women Share Perspectives on Using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis During Pregnancy
J. Pintye, Kristin M. Beima-Sofie, Pamela Makabong’o, Anne Njoroge +8 more
2018AIDS Patients Care and STDs49 citations Open access
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Fertility intentions, pregnancy, and use of PrEP and ART for safer conception among East African HIV serodiscordant couples
R. Heffron, Kerry A. Thomson, C. Celum, J. Haberer +9 more
2018Aids and Behavior48 citations Open access
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Knowledge and barriers of PrEP delivery among diverse groups of potential PrEP users in Central Uganda
T. Muwonge, R. Nsubuga, Charles Brown, Agnes Nakyanzi +9 more
2020PLoS ONE41 citations Open access
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Implementation of a comprehensive safer conception intervention for HIV‐serodiscordant couples in Kenya: uptake, use and effectiveness
R. Heffron, K. Ngure, J. Velloza, Catherine Kiptinness +13 more
2019Journal of the International AIDS Society40 citations Open access
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Tenofovir and tenofovir-diphosphate concentrations during pregnancy among HIV-uninfected women using oral pre-exposure prophylaxis
M. Pyra, P. Anderson, C. Hendrix, R. Heffron +11 more
2018AIDS (London)38 citations Open access
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Pregnancy outcomes and infant growth among babies with in utero exposure to tenofovir-based pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention
R. Heffron, N. Mugo, T. Hong, C. Celum +9 more
2018AIDS (London)38 citations Open access
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Cognitive testing of the PHQ-9 for depression screening among pregnant and postpartum women in Kenya
J. Velloza, J. Njoroge, K. Ngure, Nicholas B Thuo +7 more
2020BMC Psychiatry36 citations Open access
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The Vaginal Microbiome and Its Potential to Impact Efficacy of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Women
J. Velloza, R. Heffron
2017Current HIV/AIDS Reports33 citations Open access
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Psychosocial Experiences of Adolescent Girls and Young Women Subsequent to an Abortion in Sub-saharan Africa and Globally: A Systematic Review
Y. Zia, N. Mugo, K. Ngure, J. Odoyo +4 more
2021Frontiers in Reproductive Health32 citations Open access
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Exploring the Use of Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Women from Durban, South Africa as Part of the HIV Prevention Package in a Clinical Trial
Ivana Beesham, R. Heffron, S. Evans, J. Baeten +3 more
2020Aids and Behavior31 citations Open access
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PrEP Discontinuation and Prevention-Effective Adherence: Experiences of PrEP Users in Ugandan HIV Serodiscordant Couples
Hannah N Gilbert, Monique A. Wyatt, Emily E Pisarski, T. Muwonge +6 more
2019Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes31 citations Open access
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Effect of Depression on Adherence to Oral PrEP Among Men and Women in East Africa
J. Velloza, J. Baeten, J. Haberer, K. Ngure +4 more
2018Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes31 citations Open access
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Feasibility and acceptability of peer-delivered HIV self-testing and PrEP for young women in Kampala, Uganda
R. Nakalega, Nelson Mukiza, R. Menge, Samuel Kizito +21 more
2023BMC Public Health30 citations Open access
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Copper intrauterine device increases vaginal concentrations of inflammatory anaerobes and depletes lactobacilli compared to hormonal options in a randomized trial
Bryan P. Brown, Colin Feng, R. Tanko, S. Jaumdally +16 more
2023Nature Communications29 citations Open access
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High HIV incidence among young women in South Africa: Data from a large prospective study
T. Palanee-Phillips, H. Rees, Kate B. Heller, Khatija Ahmed +20 more
2022PLoS ONE29 citations Open access
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Global and national guidance for the use of PrEP during peri-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding
N. Davies, R. Heffron
2018Sexual Health29 citations Open access
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Incorporating oral PrEP into standard prevention services for South African women: a nested interrupted time-series study
D. Donnell, Ivana Beesham, J. D. Welch, R. Heffron +37 more
2021The Lancet HIV28 citations Open access
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Vaginal microbiome-hormonal contraceptive interactions associate with the mucosal proteome and HIV acquisition
Laura Noël-Romas, Michelle Perner, Refilwe Molatlhegi, Christina Farr Zuend +12 more
2020PLoS Pathogens28 citations Open access
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The effect of depression on adherence to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among high-risk South African women in HPTN 067/ADAPT
J. Velloza, R. Heffron, K. Amico, A. Rowhani-Rahbar +7 more
2020Aids and Behavior27 citations Open access
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The Incremental Cost of Delivering PrEP as a Bridge to ART for HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Public HIV Care Clinics in Kenya
E. Irungu, Monisha Sharma, C. Maronga, N. Mugo +5 more
2019AIDS Research and Treatment24 citations Open access
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Pharmacokinetic, biologic and epidemiologic differences in MPA- and NET-based progestin-only injectable contraceptives relative to the potential impact on HIV acquisition in women☆☆☆
R. Heffron, S. Achilles, L. Dorflinger, J. Hapgood +3 more
2019Contraception24 citations Open access
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Integrated delivery of antiretroviral treatment and pre‐exposure prophylaxis to HIV‐1 serodiscordant couples in East Africa: a qualitative evaluation study in Uganda
N. Ware, Emily E Pisarski, E. Nakku-Joloba, Monique A. Wyatt +7 more
2018Journal of the International AIDS Society24 citations Open access
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A clinic-based tablet application to support safer conception among HIV serodiscordant couples in Kenya: feasibility and acceptability study.
J. Velloza, K. Ngure, Catherine Kiptinness, J. Quame-Amaglo +10 more
2019mHealth22 citations Open access
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Post-trial access to and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis in Durban, South Africa
Ivana Beesham, C. Milford, J. Smit, D. J. Joseph Davey +4 more
2023BMC Public Health21 citations Open access
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Integrating oral PrEP delivery among African women in a large HIV endpoint‐driven clinical trial
Ivana Beesham, J. Welch, R. Heffron, M. Pleaner +14 more
2020Journal of the International AIDS Society21 citations Open access
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Patterns of Oral PrEP Adherence And HIV Risk among Eastern African Women in HIV Serodiscordant Partnerships
M. Pyra, E. Brown, J. Haberer, R. Heffron +6 more
2018Aids and Behavior20 citations Open access
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Adherence to recommendations for ART and targeted PrEP use among HIV serodiscordant couples in East Africa: the “PrEP as a bridge to ART” strategy
N. Musinguzi, L. Kidoguchi, N. Mugo, K. Ngure +5 more
2020BMC Public Health19 citations Open access
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Safer Conception Among HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples in East Africa: Understanding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences
Kerry Hancuch, J. Baeten, K. Ngure, C. Celum +3 more
2018AIDS Care19 citations Open access
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“Being a Person of Color in This Institution Is Exhausting”: Defining and Optimizing the Learning Climate to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Washington School of Public Health
Marie-Claire Gwayi-Chore, Erika Lorenzana Del Villar, Lucia Chavez Fraire, Chloe Waters +7 more
2021Frontiers in Public Health18 citations Open access
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Concordance of self-reported hormonal contraceptive use and presence of exogenous hormones in serum among African women
M. Pyra, J. Lingappa, R. Heffron, D. W. Erikson +8 more
2018Contraception18 citations Open access
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Short message service (SMS) surveys assessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence and sexual behavior are highly acceptable among HIV-uninfected members of serodiscordant couples in East Africa: A mixed methods study.
T. Muwonge, K. Ngure, E. Katabira, N. Mugo +8 more
2018Aids and Behavior18 citations Open access
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Age-Specific Risk Scores Do Not Improve HIV-1 Prediction Among Women in South Africa
K. Peebles, T. Palanee-Phillips, J. Balkus, Ivana Beesham +16 more
2020Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes17 citations Open access
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Health Care Worker Perspectives of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Service Delivery in Central Uganda
T. Muwonge, R. Nsubuga, N. Ware, Monique A. Wyatt +16 more
2022Frontiers in Public Health16 citations Open access
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No Evidence of Sexual Risk Compensation Following PrEP Initiation Among Heterosexual HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Kenya and Uganda
K. Ortblad, R. Stalter, E. Bukusi, K. Ngure +4 more
2019Aids and Behavior16 citations Open access
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A pragmatic approach to identifying implementation barriers and facilitators for a novel pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery model at public facilities in urban Uganda
Dorothy Thomas, A. Mujugira, K. Ortblad, S. Namanda +7 more
2022Implementation Science Communications15 citations Open access
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Tenofovir-Diphosphate as a Marker of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among East African Men and Women
M. Pyra, P. Anderson, J. Haberer, R. Heffron +6 more
2019Frontiers in Pharmacology15 citations Open access
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“PrEP Gives the Woman the Control”: Healthcare Worker Perspectives on Using pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) During Pregnancy and Postpartum in Kenya
Nancy Mwongeli, A. Wagner, J. Dettinger, J. Pintye +12 more
2022Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care14 citations Open access
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Initiating Intramuscular Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Increases Frequencies of Th17-like Human Immunodeficiency Virus Target Cells in the Genital Tract of Women in South Africa: A Randomized Trial
Rubina Bunjun, T. Ramla, S. Jaumdally, Laura Noël-Romas +16 more
2022Clinical Infectious Diseases13 citations Open access
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