2023
Assessing changes in adolescent girls’ and young women’s sexual and reproductive health service utilisation following a COVID-19 lockdown in eSwatini
Brault M, Linnander E, Ginindza T, Mabuza K, Christie S, Canavan M, Jones A, Desai M. Assessing changes in adolescent girls’ and young women’s sexual and reproductive health service utilisation following a COVID-19 lockdown in eSwatini. Global Health Action 2023, 16: 2243760. PMID: 37565704, PMCID: PMC10424588, DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2023.2243760.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic health record systemsYoung womenHealth service utilisationAdolescent girlsReproductive health service utilisationInterrupted time series analysisService utilisationHealth record systemsUtilisation dataMonthly visitsReproductive healthVisit trendsCOVID-19 lockdown periodRecord systemTwo-year periodCOVID-19 lockdownWomenSaharan AfricaSignificant changesCOVID-19 periodLockdown periodManzini regionGirlsEswatiniAGYW
2019
Eligibility for Local Therapies in Adolescents and Adults with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis from Southwestern Colombia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Uribe-Restrepo AF, Prieto MD, Cossio A, Desai M, Castro M. Eligibility for Local Therapies in Adolescents and Adults with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis from Southwestern Colombia: A Cross-Sectional Study. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2019, 100: 306-310. PMID: 30628567, PMCID: PMC6367628, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.18-0643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimonyAntiprotozoal AgentsChildColombiaCross-Sectional StudiesCryotherapyFemaleHumansHyperthermia, InducedLeishmania braziliensisLeishmania guyanensisLeishmaniasis, CutaneousMaleMiddle AgedParomomycinPentamidinePractice Guidelines as TopicSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsLocal therapyPan American Health OrganizationCutaneous leishmaniasisWorld Health OrganizationIndividualized risk-benefit assessmentCases of CLHealth OrganizationProportion of patientsLarge referral centerRisk-benefit assessmentDifferent treatment guidelinesMaximum lesion sizeReferral centerTreatment guidelinesSystemic drugsWHO criteriaCL patientsSectional studyLeishmania VianniaHigh burdenSevere casesLower riskLesion sizePatientsMild presentation
2017
Clinical and parasitological factors in parasite persistence after treatment and clinical cure of cutaneous leishmaniasis
Martínez-Valencia AJ, Daza-Rivera CF, Rosales-Chilama M, Cossio A, Rincón E, Desai MM, Saravia NG, Gómez MA. Clinical and parasitological factors in parasite persistence after treatment and clinical cure of cutaneous leishmaniasis. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2017, 11: e0005713. PMID: 28704369, PMCID: PMC5526576, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous leishmaniasisParasite persistencePercent of patientsInitiation of treatmentEnd of treatmentViability of LeishmaniaDisease reactivationTonsillar mucosaClinical cureClinical resolutionTreatment initiationProtective immunityMeglumine antimoniatePersistent infectionMucosal tissuesPrevious episodesTherapeutic cureParasitological factorsProtective factorsPatientsParasitological parametersTreatmentLeishmaniasisWeeksHigher proportion
2014
Sexual orientation, adult connectedness, substance use, and mental health outcomes among adolescents: findings from the 2009 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Seil KS, Desai MM, Smith MV. Sexual orientation, adult connectedness, substance use, and mental health outcomes among adolescents: findings from the 2009 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey. American Journal Of Public Health 2014, 104: 1950-6. PMID: 25121812, PMCID: PMC4167094, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health outcomesHealth outcomesSubstance useYouth Risk Behavior SurveyRisk Behavior SurveyPoor mental health outcomesAdult connectionsNew York City Youth Risk Behavior SurveyIllicit drug useOutcomes of interestBehavior SurveyAdult connectednessPoor outcomeHigh riskMost outcomesDrug useDepressive symptomatologyLGB adolescentsSuicide attemptsAdolescent substance useAlcohol useOutcomesAdolescentsSuicide ideationMarijuana useNeed and Unmet Need for Care Coordination Among Children With Mental Health Conditions
Brown NM, Green JC, Desai MM, Weitzman CC, Rosenthal MS. Need and Unmet Need for Care Coordination Among Children With Mental Health Conditions. Pediatrics 2014, 133: e530-e537. PMID: 24534403, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-2590.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health conditionsCare coordinationFamily-centered careUnmet needHealth conditionsOutcome measuresHealth care characteristicsPrevalence of needLogistic regression modelsParents of childrenCare characteristicsChild healthHigh riskChild anxiety disordersLower riskHealth servicesPrevalenceAnxiety disordersVulnerable populationsChildrenNational surveyFamily supportSocial supportLow incomeCare
2013
Incidence of Genital Warts in Adolescents and Young Adults in an Integrated Health Care Delivery System in the United States Before Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Recommendations
Camenga DR, Dunne EF, Desai MM, Gee J, Markowitz LE, DeSiliva A, Klein NP. Incidence of Genital Warts in Adolescents and Young Adults in an Integrated Health Care Delivery System in the United States Before Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Recommendations. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2013, 40: 534-538. PMID: 23965766, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e3182953ce0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCaliforniaChildCohort StudiesCondylomata AcuminataDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedFemaleHumansIncidenceMalePapillomaviridaePapillomavirus VaccinesPenile DiseasesSexually Transmitted Diseases, ViralUrethral DiseasesUterine Cervical DiseasesVaccinationVaginal DiseasesVulvar DiseasesYoung AdultConceptsGenital warts casesGenital wartsAnatomic locationSpecific anatomic locationsWarts casesIncidence rateHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine RecommendationsIntegrated health care delivery systemAge-specific incidence ratesNorthern California Kaiser PermanenteYoung adultsGenital wart incidenceGenital warts diagnosesHPV vaccine impactHuman papillomavirus vaccinationClinical Modification codesHealth care delivery systemCare delivery systemHPV infectionPapillomavirus vaccinationHPV vaccineVaccine recommendationsVaccine impactEarly outcomesNinth RevisionOutcomes and Costs Associated With Robotic Colectomy in the Minimally Invasive Era
Tyler JA, Fox JP, Desai MM, Perry WB, Glasgow SC. Outcomes and Costs Associated With Robotic Colectomy in the Minimally Invasive Era. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 2013, 56: 458-466. PMID: 23478613, DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0b013e31827085ec.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnastomosis, SurgicalColectomyCosts and Cost AnalysisEnterostomyFemaleHospital CostsHumansIleusIntestinal FistulaIntraoperative ComplicationsLaparoscopyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPneumoniaPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRoboticsVenous ThromboembolismYoung AdultConceptsRobotic-assisted colectomyLength of stayHospital outcomesLaparoscopic colectomyOverall postoperative morbidity ratePostoperative morbidity rateLow-volume centersNationwide Inpatient SampleCost of careRobotic-assisted surgeryPotential miscodingOverall morbidityPostoperative complicationsAdult patientsIndividual complicationsLaparoscopic approachPatient characteristicsColon surgeryRetrospective reviewMorbidity rateRobotic colectomyInvasive eraInpatient SampleLaparoscopic proceduresBaseline differencesAssociations Between Mental Health and Surgical Outcomes Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer
Fox JP, Philip EJ, Gross CP, Desai RA, Killelea B, Desai MM. Associations Between Mental Health and Surgical Outcomes Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer. The Breast Journal 2013, 19: 276-284. PMID: 23521554, DOI: 10.1111/tbj.12096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health conditionsInvasive breast cancerBreast cancerInpatient mastectomyHealth conditionsPsychiatric diagnosisSubstance abuseHigher average costsRisk of complicationsBreast cancer patientsNationwide Inpatient SampleSerious psychological distressSubstance use disordersHospital outcomesClinical characteristicsPerioperative periodPoor outcomeSurgical outcomesCancer careCancer patientsInpatient SampleUse disordersMastectomyLinear regression analysisPatientsParental Immigration Status is Associated with Children’s Health Care Utilization: Findings from the 2003 New Immigrant Survey of US Legal Permanent Residents
Yun K, Fuentes-Afflick E, Curry LA, Krumholz HM, Desai MM. Parental Immigration Status is Associated with Children’s Health Care Utilization: Findings from the 2003 New Immigrant Survey of US Legal Permanent Residents. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2013, 17: 1913-1921. PMID: 23329165, PMCID: PMC4089976, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-012-1217-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationCare utilizationParental immigration statusAnnual examChild healthChild health care utilizationChild health statusDental careGroup of childrenDental servicesExcellent healthMedical attentionHealth statusLogistic regressionImmigration statusChildrenPermanent residentsHealthNational sampleStatusImmigrant adultsExamParent immigration statusSocioeconomic characteristicsTemporary residents
2012
Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Caplan S, Escobar J, Paris M, Alvidrez J, Dixon JK, Desai MM, Scahill LD, Whittemore R. Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2012, 24: 68-77. PMID: 22913985, DOI: 10.1177/1043659612453745.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence of Chronic Disease and Insurance Coverage among Refugees in the United States
Yun K, Fuentes-Afflick E, Desai MM. Prevalence of Chronic Disease and Insurance Coverage among Refugees in the United States. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2012, 14: 933-940. PMID: 22527741, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9618-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic conditionsChronic diseasesInsurance coverageHealth statusMultivariable logistic regressionHealth insurance coverageMedian durationHeart diseaseHigh burdenLogistic regressionSociodemographic differencesDiseaseHealth insuranceSimilar percentageUS residencyPrevalenceAdult refugeesRepresentative surveyStatusArthritisPainPermanent residentsStrokeYears
2001
The Role of Child Care in a Community-Wide Outbreak of Hepatitis A
Venczel L, Desai M, Vertz P, England B, Hutin Y, Shapiro C, Bell B. The Role of Child Care in a Community-Wide Outbreak of Hepatitis A. Pediatrics 2001, 108: e78-e78. PMID: 11694662, DOI: 10.1542/peds.108.5.e78.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation attributable riskLicensed child care centersHepatitis A ratesHepatitis A casesHepatitis ACase-control studyCare centerCare contactsControl subjectsCare settingsChild care settingsHousehold contactsChild care centersHepatitis A.Routine vaccinationRisk factorsCenter attendeesChild care center attendanceLicensed child care facilitiesA ratesSurveillance dataChild care attendeesHepatitis A virus transmissionSimilar epidemiologic featuresHepatitis A vaccinationValidity of Self-reported Cancer History: A Comparison of Health Interview Data and Cancer Registry Records
Desai MM, Bruce ML, Desai RA, Druss BG. Validity of Self-reported Cancer History: A Comparison of Health Interview Data and Cancer Registry Records. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2001, 153: 299-306. PMID: 11157418, DOI: 10.1093/aje/153.3.299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFalse-negative reportingSelf-reported cancer historyConnecticut Tumor RegistryEpidemiologic Catchment Area studyCatchment Area StudyCancer historyTumor RegistryRegistry recordsEpidemiologic studiesNew Haven Epidemiologic Catchment Area StudyCentral nervous system cancerHealth interview dataTumor registry recordsCancer registry recordsNervous system cancersNon-white raceFuture epidemiologic studiesLogistic regression analysisCommunity-based sampleSelf-reported informationBladder cancerMelanoma skin cancerPrevious tumorCancer sitesProstate cancer
1999
The Effects of Major Depression and Phobia on Stage at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Desai M, Bruce M, Kasl S. The Effects of Major Depression and Phobia on Stage at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer. The International Journal Of Psychiatry In Medicine 1999, 29: 29-45. PMID: 10376231, DOI: 10.2190/0c63-u15v-5nur-tvxe.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate-stage diagnosisConnecticut Tumor RegistrySubsequent breast cancerBreast cancerLifetime psychiatric historyMajor depressionPositive historyPsychiatric historyNew Haven Epidemiologic Catchment Area StudyFirst primary breast cancerBreast cancer screening recommendationsCancer screening recommendationsPrimary breast cancerManagement of depressionPrimary care settingEpidemiologic Catchment Area studyDiagnostic Interview ScheduleDSM-III criteriaCatchment Area StudyTumor RegistryScreening recommendationsSuspicious symptomsCare settingsDecreased likelihoodSociodemographic characteristics