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Researcher
Wim Delva
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Results
2021
Assessing the uncertainty around age-mixing patterns in HIV transmission inferred from phylogenetic trees
David Niyukuri
Peter Nyasulu
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2021
Comparison of two simulators for individual based models in HIV epidemiology in a population with HSV 2 in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Diana M. Hendrickx
João Dinis Sousa
Pieter J. K. Libin
Wim Delva
Jori Liesenborgs
Niel Hens
Viktor Müller
Anne-Mieke Vandamme
A1
Journal Article
in
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
2021
Four-week forecasts of COVID-19 epidemic trajectories in South Africa, Chile, Peru and Brazil : a model evaluation
Wim Delva
Emanuel M. Dominic
Roxanne Beauclair
Rachid Ouifki
Matthys Kroon
Heinrich Volmink
Elton Dorkin
Preprint
2021
Influence of sexual risk behaviour and STI co-infection dynamics on the evolution of HIV set point viral load in MSM
Diana M. Hendrickx
Wim Delva
Niel Hens
A1
Journal Article
in
EPIDEMICS
2021
2020
Calibration of individual-based models to epidemiological data : a systematic review
C. Marijn Hazelbag
Jonathan Dushoff
Emanuel M. Dominic
Zinhle E. Mthombothi
Wim Delva
Roger Dimitri Kouyos
Virginia E. Pitzer
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
2020
Early access to antiretroviral therapy versus standard of care among HIV-positive participants in Eswatini in the public health sector : the MaxART stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial
Shaukat Khan
Donna Spiegelman
Fiona Walsh
Sikhatele Mazibuko
Munyaradzi Pasipamire
Boyang Chai
Ria Reis
Khudzie Mlambo
Wim Delva
Gavin Khumalo
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
2020
Mortality under early access to antiretroviral therapy vs Eswatini’s national standard of care : the MaxART clustered randomized stepped‐wedge trial
A Chao
D Spiegelman
S Khan
F Walsh
S Mazibuko
M Pasipamire
B Chai
R Reis
K Mlambo
Wim Delva
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
HIV MEDICINE
2020
2019
Differential sexual network connectivity offers a parsimonious explanation for population-level variations in the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis : a data-driven, model-supported hypothesis
Chris R Kenyon
Wim Delva
Rebecca M Brotman
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC WOMENS HEALTH
2019
How to ensure access to adequate HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for female sex workers? : lessons learned from a ‘diagonal’ service delivery model tested in Africa and India
Yves Lafort
Wim Delva
Matthew Chersich
Dissertation
2019
SimpactCyan 1.0 : an open-source simulator for individual-based models in HIV epidemiology with R and Python interfaces
Jori Liesenborgs
Diana M Hendrickx
Elise Kuylen
David Niyukuri
Niel Hens
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
2019
2018
Age differences in sexual relationships and HIV transmission : statistical analyses of bio-behavioural survey data from Southern Africa
Roxanne Beauclair
Wim Delva
Niel Hens
Marleen Temmerman
Dissertation
2018
Effect of a 'diagonal' intervention on uptake of HIV and reproductive health services by female sex workers in three sub-Saharan African cities
Yves Lafort
Letitia Greener
Faustino Lessitala
Sophie Chabeda
Ross Greener
Mags Beksinska
Peter Gichangi
Sally Griffin
Jenni A Smit
Matthew Chersich
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
2018
Feasibility, acceptability and potential sustainability of a 'diagonal' approach to health services for female sex workers in Mozambique
Yves Lafort
Malica Sofia Ismael de Melo
Faustino Lessitala
Sally Griffin
Matthew Chersich
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2018
Impact of a 'diagonal' intervention on uptake of sexual and reproductive health services by female sex workers in Mozambique : a mixed-methods implementation study
Yves Lafort
Faustino Lessitala
Malica Sofia Ismael de Melo
Sally Griffin
Matthew Chersich
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
2018
Partner age differences and associated sexual risk behaviours among adolescent girls and young women in a cash transfer programme for schooling in Malawi
Roxanne Beauclair
Jonathan Dushoff
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
2018
2017
Beyond risk compensation : clusters of antiretroviral treatment users in sexual networks can modify the impact of ART on HIV incidence
Wim Delva
Stéphane Helleringer
Newsarticle
2017
Impact of early initiation versus national standard of care of antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland's public sector health system : study protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial
Fiona J Walsh
Till Barnighausen
Wim Delva
Yvette Fleming
Gavin Khumalo
Charlotte L Lejeune
Sikhathele Mazibuko
Charmaine Khudzie Mlambo
Ria Reis
Donna Spiegelman
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
TRIALS
2017
On complexity, realism and usefulness of individual-based models
Wim Delva
Editorial material
2017
Rethinking our indicators of impact and excellence
Wim Delva
Editorial material
2017
Sexual and reproductive health services utilization by female sex workers is context-specific : results from a cross-sectional survey in India, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa
Yves Lafort
Ross Greener
Anuradha Roy
Letitia Greener
Wilkister Ombidi
Faustino Lessitala
Jolene Skordis-Worrall
Mags Beksinska
Peter Gichangi
Sushena Reza-Paul
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
2017
The transcontinental scientist
Wim Delva
Editorial material
2017
2016
Age differences between sexual partners, behavioural and demographic correlates, and HIV infection on Likoma Island, Malawi
Roxanne Beauclair
Stéphane Helleringer
Niel Hens
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
2016
Are HIV and reproductive health services adapted to the needs of female sex workers? : results of a policy and situational analysis in Tete, Mozambique
Yves Lafort
Osvaldo Jocitala
Balthazar Candrinho
Letitia Greener
Mags Beksinska
Jenni A Smit
Matthew Chersich
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2016
Barriers to HIV and sexual and reproductive health care for female sex workers in Tete, Mozambique : results from a cross-sectional survey and focus group discussions
Yves Lafort
Faustino Lessitala
Balthazar Candrinho
Letitia Greener
Ross Greener
Mags Beksinska
Jenni A Smit
Matthew Chersich
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
2016
Beyond risk compensation : clusters of antiretroviral treatment (ART) users in sexual networks can modify the impact of ART on HIV incidence
Wim Delva
Stéphane Helleringer
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2016
Connecting the dots : network data and models in HIV epidemiology
Wim Delva
Gabriel E Leventhal
Stéphane Helleringer
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS
2016
HIV prevention and care-seeking behaviour among female sex workers in four cities in India, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa
Yves Lafort
Ross Greener
Anuradha Roy
Letitia Greener
Wilkister Ombidi
Faustino Lessitala
Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli
Mags Beksinska
Peter Gichangi
Sushena Reza-Paul
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
2016
Where do female sex workers seek HIV and reproductive health care and what motivates these choices? : a survey in 4 cities in India, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa
Yves Lafort
Ross Greener
Anuradha Roy
Letitia Greener
Wilkister Ombidi
Faustino Lessitala
Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli
Mags Beksinska
Peter Gichangi
Sushena Reza-Paul
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2016
2015
Concurrent partnerships in Cape Town, South Africa : race and sex differences in prevalence and duration of overlap
Roxanne Beauclair
Niels Hens
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
2015
The effect of sexually transmitted co-infections on HIV viral load amongst individuals on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
David Champredon
Steven E Bellan
Wim Delva
Spencer Hunt
Chyun-Fung Shi
Marek Smieja
Jonathan Dushoff
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
2015
2014
Community v. non-community assault among adults in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, South Africa : a case count and comparison of injury severity
Sheron Forgus
Wim Delva
Christine Hauptfleisch
Srinivasan Govender
Julia Blitz
A1
Journal Article
in
SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
2014
The HIV epidemic in Southern Africa: is an AIDS-free generation possible?
Wim Delva
Quarraisha Abdool Karim
A1
Journal Article
in
CURRENT HIV/AIDS REPORTS
2014
2013
Coital frequency and condom use in monogamous and concurrent sexual relationships in Cape Town, South Africa
Wim Delva
Fei Meng
Roxanne Beauclair
Nele Deprez
Marleen Temmerman
Alex Welte
Niel Hens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
2013
Evaluating audio computer assisted self-interviews in urban south African communities : evidence for good suitability and reduced social desirability bias of a cross-sectional survey on sexual behaviour
Roxanne Beauclair
Fei Meng
Nele Deprez
Marleen Temmerman
Alex Welte
Niel Hens
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2013
Is younger really safer? : a qualitative study of perceived risks and benefits of age-disparate relationships among women in Cape Town, South Africa
Roxanne Beauclair
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2013
When to start ART in Africa : primarily guided by RCTs or patient autonomy?
Wim Delva
Yvette Fleming
Lois Chingandu
Editorial material
2013
2012
A general HIV incidence inference scheme based on likelihood of individual level data and a population renewal equation
Guy Severin Mahiane
Rachid Ouifki
Hilmarie Brand
Wim Delva
Alex Welte
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2012
A non-randomized controlles trial to assess the effectiveness of a peer-led HIV prevention intervention in secondary schools in Rwanda: time to rethink the use of peer education in HIV prevention for young people
Kristien Michielsen
Roxanne Beauclair
Wim Delva
Ronan Van Rossem
Marleen Temmerman
C3
Conference
2012
Age-disparate relationships and implications for STI transmission among young adults in Cape Town, South Africa
Roxanne Beauclair
Reshma Kassanjee
Marleen Temmerman
Alex Welte
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
2012
Challenges with using estimates when calculating ART need among adults in South Africa
Annette Gerritsen
Janine Mitchell
Suzanne Johnson
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
2012
Effectiveness of a peer-led HIV prevention intervention in secondary schools in Rwanda : results from a non-randomized controlled trial
Kristien Michielsen
Roxanne Beauclair
Wim Delva
Kristien Roelens
Ronan Van Rossem
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
2012
HIV treatment as prevention : models, data, and questions-towards evidence-based decision-making
The HIV Modelling Consortium Treatment as Prevention Editorial Writing Group
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS MEDICINE
2012
HIV treatment as prevention : optimising the impact of expanded HIV treatment programmes
Wim Delva
Jeffrey W Eaton
Fei Meng
Christophe Fraser
Richard G White
Peter Vickerman
Marie-Claude Boily
Timothy B Hallett
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS MEDICINE
2012
HIV treatment as prevention : principles of good HIV epidemiology modelling for public health decision-making in all modes of prevention and evaluation
Wim Delva
David P Wilson
Laith Abu-Raddad
Marelize Gorgens
David Wilson
Timothy B Hallett
Alex Welte
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS MEDICINE
2012
How to make epidemiological training infectious
Steve E Bellan
Juliet RC Pulliam
James C Scott
Jonathan Dushoff
the MMED Organizing Committee
Wim Delva
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS BIOLOGY
2012
Promoting contraceptive use among female rural-to-urban migrants in Qingdao, China: a comparative impact study of worksite based interventions
Peter Decat
Wei Hong Zhang
Wim Delva
Eileen Moyer
Yimin Cheng
Zhi-jin Wang
Ci-yong Lu
Shi-zhong Wu
Ruta Nadisauskiene
Marleen Temmerman
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
2012
Storage of blood samples at 4°C during one week does not affect protein glycosylation in healthy human volunteers
Xavier Verhelst
Bram Blomme
Wim Delva
Nico Callewaert
Hans Van Vlierberghe
C3
Conference
2012
Understanding the modes of transmission model of new HIV infection and its use in prevention planning
Kelsey K Case
Peter D Ghys
Eleanor Gouws
Jeffrey W Eaton
Annick Borquez
John Stover
Paloma Cuchi
Laith J Abu-Raddad
Geoffrey P Garnett
Timothy B Hallett
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
2012
2011
Age-disparity, sexual connectedness and HIV infection in disadvantaged communities around Cape Town, South Africa: a study protocol
Wim Delva
Roxanne Beauclair
Alex Welte
Stijn Vansteelandt
Niel Hens
Marc Aerts
Elizabeth du Toit
Nulda Beyers
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
2011
How different are the costs and consequences of delayed versus immediate HIV treatment?
Alex Welte
John Hargrove
Wim Delva
Brian Williams
Tienie Stander
Editorial material
2011
Sex work during the 2010 FIFA World Cup : results from a three-wave cross-sectional survey
Wim Delva
Marlise Richter
Petra De Koker
Matthew Chersich
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2011
Treatment as prevention : preparing the way
Brian Williams
Robin Wood
Victor Dukay
Wim Delva
David Ginsburg
John Hargrove
Martinus Stander
Robert Sheneberger
Julio Montaner
Alex Welte
A2
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
2011
Treatment-centred prevention: an integrated biomedical and social approach to HIV prevention
Wim Delva
Stéphane Verguet
John Hargrove
Brian Williams
Robert Sheneberger
Tienie Stander
Alex Welte
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS
2011
2010
A Safe Motherhood project in Kenya: assessment of antenatal attendance, service provision and implications for PMTCT
Wim Delva
Elodie Yard
Stanley Lüchters
Matthew Chersich
Esther Muigai
Vicky Oyier
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
2010
Advies- en hulpvragen van jongeren in verband met seksualiteit
Anniek Desimpel
Kristien Roelens
Marleen Temmerman
Wim Delva
Fabienne De Boeck
Jellen Goethals
Lea Maes
A2
Journal Article
in
Tijdschrift Jeugdgezondheidszorg
2010
Association of HIV infection with distribution and viral load of HPV types in Kenya: a survey with 820 female sex workers
Stanley Lüchters
Davy Vanden Broeck
Matthew Chersich
Annalene Nel
Wim Delva
Kishor Mandaliya
Christophe Depuydt
Patricia Claeys
John-Paul Bogers
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
2010
Barriers to VCT despite 13 years of community-based awareness campaigns in a peri-urban township in northern Limpopo
Petra De Koker
Pierre Lefevre
Francine Matthys
Patrick Van Der Stuyft
Wim Delva
Editorial material
2010
Female sex work and the 2010 soccer world cup
Wim Delva
Marlise Richter
Petra De Koker
Matthew Chersich
Marleen Temmerman
Eric Harper
Gerrit Maritz
Report
2010
HIV prevention through sport: the case of the Mathare Youth Sport Association in Kenya
Wim Delva
Kristien Michielsen
Bert Meulders
Sandy Groeninck
Edwin Wasonga
Pauline Ajwang
Marleen Temmerman
Bart Vanreusel
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
2010
Reproductive health services for populations at high risk of HIV: Performance of a night clinic in Tete province, Mozambique
Yves Lafort
Diederike Geelhoed
Luis Cumba
Carla Das Dores Mosse Lázaro
Wim Delva
Stanley Lüchters
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2010
Sexual behaviour and the spread of HIV: statistical and epidemiological modelling applications
Wim Delva
Marleen Temmerman
Stijn Vansteelandt
Dissertation
2010
2009
Gene polymorphisms of Toll-like and related recognition receptors relation to the vaginal carriage of Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae
Hans Verstraelen
Rita Verhelst
Lieve Nuytinck
Kristien Roelens
Els De Meester
Daniella De Vos
Martine Van Thielen
Rudi Rossau
Wim Delva
Ellen De Backer
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
2009
HIV prevention through sport: the case of the Mathare Youth Sport Association in Kenya
Bert Meulders
Wim Delva
Sandy Groeninck
Kristien Michielsen
Marleen Temmerman
Bart Vanreusel
C3
Conference
2009
Is scaling up enough to curb the HIV epidemic in southern Africa?
Wim Delva
Carel Pretorius
Marleen Temmerman
Editorial material
2009
Psychological well-being and socio-economic hardship among AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children in Guinea
Wim Delva
AN VERCOUTERE
Catherine Loua
Jonas Lamah
Stijn Vansteelandt
Petra De Koker
Patricia Claeys
Marleen Temmerman
Lieven Annemans
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
2009
2008
HIV Testing and Sexually Transmitted Infection Care among Sexually Active Youth in the Balkans
Wim Delva
Françoise Wuillaume
Stijn Vansteelandt
Patricia Claeys
Hans Verstraelen
Davy Vanden Broeck
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
2008
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women attending antenatal care in Tete province, Mozambique
Jhonny Luján
Wouter Arrázola de Oñate
Wim Delva
Patricia Claeys
Fulgencia Sambola
Marleen Temmerman
Joaquim Fernando
Elena Folgosa
A1
Journal Article
in
SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
2008
Voedingsopties voor zuigelingen van hiv-positieve moeders in subsaharisch Afrika : richtlijnen en praktijk
Tjalina Hamerlynck
Lindita Imeraj
Wim Delva
Marleen Temmerman
A2
Journal Article
in
TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE
2008
2007
Sexual behaviour and contraceptive use among youth in the Balkans
Wim Delva
F WUILLAUME
Stijn Vansteelandt
Patricia Claeys
Hans Verstraelen
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
2007
2006
Implementation of single-dose nevirapine for prevention of MTCT of HIV: lessons from Cape Town
Wim Delva
Beverly Draper
Marleen Temmerman
Editorial material
2006
Quality and quantity of antenatal HIV counselling in a PMTCT programme in Mombasa, Kenya
Wim Delva
L MUTUNGA
A QUAGHEBEUR
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
2006
Sexual risk taking and sexual health seeking behaviour among youth in the Balkans
Wim Delva
F WUILLAUME
Patricia Claeys
Marleen Temmerman
C3
Conference
2006
Successful involvement of community health workers in the promotion of cervical cancer screening
C GONZALEZ
RE BELLO
Patricia Claeys
M GONZALEZ
Wim Delva
Marleen Temmerman
P1
Conference
2006
2005
Thinking ahead: the rising tide of AIDS orphans
Wim Delva
AN VERCOUTERE
Isabelle Dehaene
Sara Willems
Marleen Temmerman
Lieven Annemans
Editorial material
2005
2004
Attitudes and beliefd among pregnant Kenyan women concerning mechanisms and prevention of Mother-to-Child-Transmission (PMTCT)of HIV
Wim Delva
Tineke Eeraerts
L MUTUNGA
An Quaghebeur
F MARSHED
Marleen Temmerman
C1
Conference
2004
Implementation of single-dose nevirapine regimen for PMTCT of HIV; obstacles and solutions from Southern cape peninsula district, South Africa
Wim Delva
G DRAPER
Marleen Temmerman
C1
Conference
2004
The efficacy-effectiveness gap in PMTCT
Wim Delva
Marleen Temmerman
A1
Journal Article
in
SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
2004