Estimated contributions and future mitigation strategies for HIV risk around funeral practices in western Kenya: a mathematical modeling study

Abstract Background A disco matanga, or “disco funeral,” is a celebration of a decedent’s life that is culturally important in parts Africa, often involving overnight travel and alcohol consumption. These are known risk factors for HIV, which is prevalent in many areas where disco matanga is practic...

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Published in:	BMC Medicine
Main Authors:	Samuel M. Mwalili, Duncan K. Gathungu, Josiline Chemutai, Evalyne Musyoka, Daniel Bridenbecker, Clark Kirkman, David Kaftan, Hae-Young Kim, Ingrida Platais, Anna Bershteyn
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-02-01
Subjects:	HIV/AIDS Social network Funeral Structural interventions Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-03907-4