Theresa Smit

MedicineHealth ProfessionsImmunology and Microbiology

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Top 4%percentile

0.592Author DataRank

Indexed papers

1in pilot corpus

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Prevalence of Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Population-Representative Sample of Young Adults in a High HIV Incidence Area in South Africa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases(2023)10.1097/olq.0000000000001871

Top 33%

0.592DataRank

Top 33%15 citations

Glory Chidumwa, Natsayi Chimbindi, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Jaco Dreyer, Theresa Smit +13 more

Papers

Driven by 26 papers — median percentile 67. Top paper: “Effect of peer-distributed HIV self-test kits on demand for biomedical HIV prevention in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a three-armed cluster-randomised trial comparing social networks versus direct delivery”.

Effect of peer-distributed HIV self-test kits on demand for biomedical HIV prevention in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a three-armed cluster-randomised trial comparing social networks versus direct delivery

BMJ Global Health(2021)10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004574

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1.2DataRank · unranked

44 citations

Thobile Mthiyane, Carina Herbsst, Melissa Neuman, Oluwafemi Adeagbo, Paul Mee +14 more

Convergence of infectious and non-communicable disease epidemics in rural South Africa: a cross-sectional, population-based multimorbidity study

The Lancet Global Health(2021)10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00176-5

N/A

0.762DataRank · unranked

160 citations

Stephen Olivier, Resign Gunda, Olivier Koole, Ashmika Surujdeen, Dickman Gareta +64 more

Effectiveness of integrating HIV prevention within sexual reproductive health services with or without peer support among adolescents and young adults in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Isisekelo Sempilo): 2 × 2 factorial, open-label, randomised controlled trial

The Lancet HIV(2024)10.1016/s2352-3018(24)00119-x

N/A

0.722DataRank · unranked

20 citations

Natsayi Chimbindi, Jacob Busang, Glory Chidumwa, Nondumiso Thandiwe Mthiyani, Carina Herbst +19 more

Omicron infection enhances Delta antibody immunity in vaccinated persons

Nature(2022)10.1038/s41586-022-04830-x

N/A

0.675DataRank · unranked

89 citations

Farina Karim, Sandile Cele, Kajal Reedoy, James Emmanuel San, Gila Lustig +52 more

The association of exposure to DREAMS on sexually acquiring or transmitting HIV amongst adolescent girls and young women living in rural South Africa

AIDS(2022)10.1097/qad.0000000000003156

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0.596DataRank · unranked

52 citations

Kathy Baisley, Natsayi Chimbindi, Thembelihle Zuma, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Jaco Dreyer +11 more

Prevalence of Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Population-Representative Sample of Young Adults in a High HIV Incidence Area in South Africa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases(2023)10.1097/olq.0000000000001871

Top 33%

0.592DataRank

Top 33%15 citations

Glory Chidumwa, Natsayi Chimbindi, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Jaco Dreyer, Theresa Smit +13 more

Thetha Nami ngithethe nawe (Let’s Talk): a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial of social mobilisation by peer navigators into community-based sexual health and HIV care, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to reduce sexually transmissible HIV amongst young people in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

BMC Public Health(2023)10.1186/s12889-023-16262-x

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0.550DataRank · unranked

29 citations

Thembelihle Zuma, Carina Herbst, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Natsayi Chimbindi, Jaco Dreyer +23 more

Prevalence ofMycobacterium tuberculosisin Sputum and Reported Symptoms Among Clinic Attendees Compared With a Community Survey in Rural South Africa

Clinical Infectious Diseases(2021)10.1093/cid/ciab970

N/A

0.464DataRank · unranked

21 citations

Aaron S Karat, Stephen Olivier, Kathy Baisley, Peter Beckwith, Njabulo Dayi +17 more

The met and unmet health needs for HIV, hypertension, and diabetes in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: analysis of a cross-sectional multimorbidity survey

The Lancet Global Health(2023)10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00239-5

N/A

0.449DataRank · unranked

19 citations

Stephen Olivier, Diego F. Cuadros, Alison Castle, Yumna Moosa, Thando Zulu +68 more

Does antiretroviral therapy use affect the accuracy of HIV rapid diagnostic assays? Experience from a demographic health and surveillance site in rural South Africa

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease(2020)10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115031

N/A

0.310DataRank · unranked

3 citations

Kathy Baisley, Olivier Koole, Innocentia Mpofana, Gregory Ording-Jespersen, Philippa Matthews +4 more

Person‐centred HIV care and prevention for youth in rural South Africa: preliminary implementation findings from Thetha Nami ngithethe nawe stepped‐wedge trial of peer‐navigator mobilization into mobile sexual health services

Journal of the International AIDS Society(2025)10.1002/jia2.70032

N/A

0.234DataRank · unranked

3 citations

Nqobile Ngoma, Thembelihle Zuma, Carina Herbst, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Natsayi Chimbindi +13 more

eYoung men’s experiences of violence and poverty and the relationship to sexually transmissible HIV: a cross sectional study from rural South Africa

medRxiv(2024)10.1101/2024.09.08.24313251

N/A

0.104DataRank · unranked

1 citations

Esnat Chirwa, Guy Harling, Natsayi Chimbindi, Jaco Dreyer, Carina Herbst +11 more

Thetha Nami ngithethe nawe (Let’s Talk): a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial of social mobilisation by peer navigators into community-based sexual health and HIV care, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to reduce sexually transmissible HIV amongst young people in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Research Square(2023)10.21203/rs.3.rs-2804513/v1

N/A

0.104DataRank · unranked

1 citations

Thembelihle Zuma, Carina Herbst, Nonhlanhla Okeselo, Natsayi Chimbindi, Jaco Dreyer +23 more

The unintended outcome: a retrospective cross‐sectional study using a urine lateral flow assay to detect ART use reveals non‐disclosure of taking ART in South Africa's public health system

Journal of the International AIDS Society(2025)10.1002/jia2.26515

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

0 citations

Indira Govender, Matthew A. Spinelli, Theresa Smit, Siyabonga Cibane, Mlungisi Zwane +12 more

Protocol: Leveraging a demographic and health surveillance system for Covid-19 Surveillance in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Wellcome Open Research(2020)10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15949.2

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0DataRank · unranked

17 citations

Guy Harling, Anne Derache, Theresa Smit, Thandeka Khoza, Resign Gunda +18 more

Computer-aided interpretation of chest radiography reveals the spectrum of tuberculosis in rural South Africa

medRxiv(2020)10.1101/2020.09.04.20188045

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

15 citations

Stefan Konigorski, Stephen Olivier, Resign Gunda, Ashmika Surujdeen, Dickman Gareta +14 more

Omicron extensively but incompletely escapes Pfizer BNT162b2 neutralization

Nature(2021)10.1038/s41586-021-04387-1

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

1193 citations

Laurelle Jackson, David S. Khoury, Khadija Khan, Thandeka Moyo-Gwete, Houriiyah Tegally +58 more

Computer-aided interpretation of chest radiography reveals the spectrum of tuberculosis in rural South Africa

npj Digital Medicine(2021)10.1038/s41746-021-00471-y

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

65 citations

Stefan Konigorski, Stephen Olivier, Resign Gunda, Ashmika Surujdeen, Dickman Gareta +95 more

Omicron BA.4/BA.5 escape neutralizing immunity elicited by BA.1 infection

Nature Communications(2022)10.1038/s41467-022-32396-9

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

187 citations

Farina Karim, Yashica Ganga, Mallory Bernstein, Zesuliwe Jule, Kajal Reedoy +30 more

Evaluating use of mass-media communication intervention ‘MTV-Shuga’ on increased awareness and demand for HIV and sexual health services by adolescent girls and young women in South Africa: an observational study

BMJ Open(2023)10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062804

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0DataRank · unranked

9 citations

Nondumiso Mthiyane, Glory Chidumwa, Thembelihle Zuma, Jaco Dreyer, Isolde Birdthistle +12 more

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) Household Contact study: a study protocol, statistical analysis and modelling plan

Wellcome Open Research(2024)10.12688/wellcomeopenres.22974.1

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

1 citations

Indira Govender, Nicky McCreesh, Sedona Sweeney, Mareca Sithole, Greg Ording-Jespersen +11 more

Youth-Friendly Sexual Health Services and Peer Support for Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Adolescents and Young Adults in South Africa: Results of a Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

Sexually Transmitted Diseases(2025)10.1097/olq.0000000000002203

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

1 citations

Jacob Busang, Natsayi Chimbindi, Nonhlanhla Okesola, Theresa Smit, Guy Harling +6 more

Dual Trajectories of Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Cognitive Function in People Living with HIV

Research Square(2025)10.21203/rs.3.rs-4307577/v1

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0DataRank · unranked

0 citations

Antony Rapulana, Theresa Smit, Njabulo Xulu, Sivapragashini Danaviah, Suvira Ramlall +2 more

Dual trajectories of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive function in people living with HIV

Scientific Reports(2025)10.1038/s41598-025-99569-6

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

0 citations

Antony M Rapulana, Theresa Smit, Njabulo Xulu, Sivapragashini Danaviah, Suvira Ramlall +2 more

Young Men's Experiences of Violence and Poverty and the Relationship With Sexually Transmissible HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study From Rural South Africa

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes(2025)10.1097/qai.0000000000003709

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0DataRank · unranked

0 citations

Esnat Chirwa, Guy Harling, Natsayi Chimbindi, Jaco Dreyer, Carina Herbst +11 more

Protocol: Leveraging a demographic and health surveillance system for Covid-19 Surveillance in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Wellcome Open Research(2020)10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15949.1

N/A

0DataRank · unranked

20 citations

Guy Harling, Anne Derache, Theresa Smit, Thandeka Khoza, Resign Gunda +18 more

Theresa Smit

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