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Bellington Vwalika

University Teaching Hospital ·
Area of research
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health · Infectious Diseases
Research interest
Research interests include Global Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies.
h-index
36
citations
4,228
works
307
NIH funding
primary concept
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Recent publications

Female Genital Schistosomiasis Lesion Resolution Post-Treatment with Praziquantel in Zambian Adults
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2024cited by 14position: middledoi
Zipime-Weka-Schista study protocol: a longitudinal cohort study and economic evaluation of an integrated home-based approach for genital multipathogen screening in women, including female genital schistosomiasis, human papillomavirus, Trichomonas and HIV in Zambia
BMJ Open 2024cited by 8position: middledoi
The first BILGENSA Research Network workshop in Zambia: identifying research priorities, challenges and needs in genital bilharzia in Southern Africa
Wellcome Open Research 2024cited by 7position: middledoi
Developing and validating a screening tool for female genital schistosomiasis in urban Zambia
Frontiers in Tropical Diseases 2024cited by 5position: middledoi
Visual diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis in Zambian women from hand-held colposcopy: agreement of expert image review
Wellcome Open Research 2023cited by 14position: middledoi
Visual diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis in Zambian women from hand-held colposcopy: agreement of expert image review and association with clinical symptoms
Wellcome Open Research 2023cited by 11position: middledoi
The WOMAN trial: clinical and contextual factors surrounding the deaths of 483 women following post-partum haemorrhage in developing countries
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020cited by 39position: middledoi
The WOMAN Trial: Clinical and Contextual Factors Surrounding the Deaths of 483 Women Following Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Developing Countries
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2020cited by 5position: middledoi
Schistosomiasis is associated with incident HIV transmission and death in Zambia
PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2018cited by 96position: middledoi
Bacterial vaginosis modifies the association between hormonal contraception and HIV acquisition
AIDS 2018cited by 24position: middledoi
Does supportive legislation guarantee access to pregnancy termination and postabortion care services? Findings from a facility census in Central Province, Zambia
BMJ Global Health 2018cited by 13position: middledoi
Comparing women’s financial costs of induced abortion at a facility vs. seeking treatment for complications from unsafe abortion in Zambia
Reproductive Health Matters 2018cited by 10position: lastdoi
Sustained effect of couples' HIV counselling and testing on risk reduction among Zambian HIV serodiscordant couples
Sexually Transmitted Infections 2017cited by 58position: middledoi
Risk of heterosexual HIV transmission attributable to sexually transmitted infections and non-specific genital inflammation in Zambian discordant couples, 1994–2012
International Journal of Epidemiology 2017cited by 45position: middledoi
Strengthening and expanding the capacity of health worker education in Zambia
Pan African Medical Journal 2017cited by 35position: middledoi
Risky Sex and HIV Acquisition Among HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Zambia, 2002–2012: What Does Alcohol Have To Do With It?
AIDS and Behavior 2017cited by 23position: middledoi
Signal functions for measuring the ability of health facilities to provide abortion services: an illustrative analysis using a health facility census in Zambia
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016cited by 62position: middledoi
Women's knowledge and attitudes surrounding abortion in Zambia: a cross-sectional survey across three provinces
BMJ Open 2016cited by 57position: middledoi
Incidence of abortion-related near-miss complications in Zambia: cross-sectional study in Central, Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces
Contraception 2016cited by 43position: middledoi
Effect of Condom Use on Per-act HSV-2 Transmission Risk in HIV-1, HSV-2-discordant Couples
Clinical Infectious Diseases 2015cited by 51position: middledoi
Cost of abortions in Zambia: A comparison of safe abortion and post abortion care
Global Public Health 2015cited by 39position: lastdoi
Hormonal contraception does not increase women’s HIV acquisition risk in Zambian discordant couples, 1994–2012
Contraception 2015cited by 28position: middledoi
Temporal Trends and Predictors of Modern Contraceptive Use in Lusaka, Zambia, 2004–2011
BioMed Research International 2015cited by 9position: middledoi
Daily Acyclovir to Decrease Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) Transmission from HSV-2/HIV-1 Coinfected Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013cited by 48position: middledoi
Contraceptive discontinuation and switching among couples receiving integrated HIV and family planning services in Lusaka, Zambia
AIDS 2013cited by 43position: middledoi
Unintended Pregnancy among HIV Positive Couples Receiving Integrated HIV Counseling, Testing, and Family Planning Services in Zambia
PLoS ONE 2013cited by 28position: middledoi
Plasma Viral Loads During Early HIV-1 Infection Are Similar in Subtype C– and Non-Subtype C–Infected African Seroconverters
The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013cited by 18position: middledoi
Fertility goal-based counseling increases contraceptive implant and IUD use in HIV-discordant couples in Rwanda and Zambia
Contraception 2012cited by 50position: middledoi
Impact of Long-Term Contraceptive Promotion on Incident Pregnancy
JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2012cited by 29position: middledoi

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Frequent collaborators

Susan Allen · Emory University12 papers (2012–2024)Kristin M. Wall · Emory University12 papers (2012–2024)Amanda Tichacek · Emory University12 papers (2012–2024)William Kilembe · Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia12 papers (2012–2024)Elwyn Chomba · University Teaching Hospital10 papers (2012–2018)Ilene Brill · University of Alabama at Birmingham9 papers (2012–2018)Naw Htee Khu · Emory University9 papers (2012–2018)Lisa B. Haddad · Population Council8 papers (2012–2018)Cheswa Vwalika · Emory University5 papers (2012–2017)Amaya L. Bustinduy · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine4 papers (2023–2024)Véronique Filippi · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine3 papers (2016–2018)Richard Hayes · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine3 papers (2023–2024)Paul L. A. M. Corstjens · University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center3 papers (2023–2024)Amy Sturt · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine3 papers (2023–2024)Onikepe Owolabi · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine3 papers (2016–2018)Emily L. Webb · Columbia University3 papers (2023–2024)Rachel Parker · Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group3 papers (2018–2024)Joseph Mulenga · Warwick Hospital3 papers (2017–2017)Lisette van Lieshout · University of Oslo3 papers (2023–2024)Helen Ayles · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine3 papers (2023–2024)