2025
Correlates of never testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Nepal
Paudel K, Gautam K, Pandey A, Bhandari P, Dhakal M, Sujan S, Wickersham J, Shrestha R. Correlates of never testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Nepal. PLOS Global Public Health 2025, 5: e0004432. PMID: 40354346, PMCID: PMC12068604, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSexually transmitted infectionsHIV testingRespondent-driven samplingIncrease HIV testing ratesHIV self-test kitsHIV testing ratesMulti-level barriersHIV self-testingDiagnosis of sexually transmitted infectionsSelf-test kitsTransactional sexPre-exposure prophylaxisHigh-risk sexual behaviorTested HIVParticipant characteristicsClinical servicesHigher oddsTargeted interventionsTesting ratesCondomless sexHIV transmissionMSMTreatment of HIVHIVPerceived importance
2024
National HIV and HCV Screening Rates for Hospitalized People who Use Drugs Are Suboptimal and Heterogeneous Across 11 US Hospitals
Westgard L, Sato T, Bradford W, Eaton E, Pilcher F, Hale A, Singh D, Martin M, Appa A, Meyer J, Weimer M, Barakat L, Felsen U, Akiyama M, Ridgway J, Grussing E, Thakarar K, White A, Mutelayi J, Krsak M, Montague B, Nijhawan A, Balakrishnan H, Marks L, Wurcel A. National HIV and HCV Screening Rates for Hospitalized People who Use Drugs Are Suboptimal and Heterogeneous Across 11 US Hospitals. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2024, 11: ofae204. PMID: 38746950, PMCID: PMC11093397, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScreening ratesHepatitis C virusTesting ratesHepatitis C virus screening ratesHIV screening ratesHIV testing ratesOpt-out testing policyHCV screening ratesStatistically significant differenceHepatitis C virus antibody testingInjection drug useAssociated with statistically significant differencesViral load testingNational HIVHospital sitesHCV antibody testingInpatient encountersUS hospitalsSignificant differenceInpatient hospitalizationU.S. hospitalsInpatient testingPWUDHospitalized peopleHospital
2023
965. Projecting the Potential Clinical and Economic Impact of HIV Prevention Resource Reallocation in Tennessee
Borre E, Ahonkhai A, Chi K, Osman A, Thayer K, Person A, Weddle A, Flanagan C, Pettit A, Closs D, Cotton M, Agwu A, Cespedes M, Ciaranello A, Gonsalves G, Hyle E, Paltiel A, Freedberg K, Neilan A. 965. Projecting the Potential Clinical and Economic Impact of HIV Prevention Resource Reallocation in Tennessee. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2023, 10: ofad500.2460. PMCID: PMC10678140, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad500.2460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV testingHIV prevention fundingHIV transmissionDeath avertedTransgender womenPregnant peopleHIV careRisk groupsCondom usePrevention fundingHIV testing ratesPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV testing frequencyPriority risk groupBlack womenHeterosexual Black womenNumber of peoplePrEP provisionVirologic suppressionIncident HIVUndiagnosed HIVHIV deathsPrEP usePotential ClinicalClinical impact
2022
Racial and ethnic differences in the association of social cohesion and social capital with HIV testing
Ransome Y, Hayashi K, Gamble-George J, Dean L, Villalonga-Olives E. Racial and ethnic differences in the association of social cohesion and social capital with HIV testing. SSM - Population Health 2022, 21: 101327. PMID: 36618543, PMCID: PMC9811247, DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101327.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Sexual health (excluding reproductive health, intimate partner violence and gender-based violence) and COVID-19: a scoping review
Kumar N, Janmohamed K, Nyhan K, Forastiere L, Zhang WH, Kågesten A, Uhlich M, Frimpong A, Van de Velde S, Francis JM, Erausquin JT, Larrson E, Callander D, Scott J, Minichiello V, Tucker J. Sexual health (excluding reproductive health, intimate partner violence and gender-based violence) and COVID-19: a scoping review. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2021, 97: 402-410. PMID: 33782145, PMCID: PMC8380886, DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2020-054896.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual healthHealth disparitiesSexual behaviorCOVID-19HIV testing ratesJoanna Briggs Institute ReviewersGlobal infectious disease pandemicSexual health outcomesEnglish language original studiesJBI Scoping ReviewsInfectious disease pandemicSexual health researchSTI careMiddle-income countriesPre-pandemic levelsPopulation health disparitiesSTUDY SELECTIONTesting ratesHealth outcomesMental healthDisease pandemicMultiple bibliographical databasesCOVID-19 eraSex workersSexual activityFactors associated with past HIV testing among men who have sex with men attending university in China: a cross-sectional study*
Ye R, Liu C, Tan S, Li J, Simoni JM, Turner D, Nelson LE, Vermund SH, Wang N, Qian HZ. Factors associated with past HIV testing among men who have sex with men attending university in China: a cross-sectional study*. Sexual Health 2021, 18: 58-63. PMID: 33639685, PMCID: PMC10767712, DOI: 10.1071/sh20088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPast HIV testingHIV testing ratesLog-binomial modelsHIV testingStudent MSMTesting ratesMultivariable log-binomial modelsBackground HIV prevalenceHIV testing experiencePositive HIV diagnosisIntervention clinical trialsLow HIV riskCross-sectional studySelf-reported barriersFirst sexual intercourseHIV diagnosisHIV testMedian ageHIV prevalenceClinical trialsHIV riskMSM participantsPositive diagnosisOlder ageBaseline survey
2020
Feasibility and acceptability of a pilot, peer-led HIV self-testing intervention in a hyperendemic fishing community in rural Uganda
Matovu JKB, Bogart LM, Nakabugo J, Kagaayi J, Serwadda D, Wanyenze RK, Ko AI, Kurth AE. Feasibility and acceptability of a pilot, peer-led HIV self-testing intervention in a hyperendemic fishing community in rural Uganda. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0236141. PMID: 32764751, PMCID: PMC7413506, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-positiveHIVST kitsAdult menHIV self-testing interventionLow HIV testing ratesConfirmatory HIV testingHIV testing ratesHIV-positive individualsSocial network membersHIV diagnosisHIV testingHIV servicesHIV prevalenceHIVST interventionTesting ratesNovel interventionsHIVFeasibility benchmarksRural UgandaAcceptability benchmarkYoung peopleInterventionAdult malesKitMen
2018
Crowdsourcing to expand HIV testing among men who have sex with men in China: A closed cohort stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial
Tang W, Wei C, Cao B, Wu D, Li K, Lu H, Ma W, Kang D, Li H, Liao M, Mollan K, Hudgens M, Liu C, Huang W, Liu A, Zhang Y, Smith M, Mitchell K, Ong J, Fu H, Vickerman P, Yang L, Wang C, Zheng H, Yang B, Tucker J. Crowdsourcing to expand HIV testing among men who have sex with men in China: A closed cohort stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial. PLOS Medicine 2018, 15: e1002645. PMID: 30153265, PMCID: PMC6112627, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testing servicesFacility-based HIV testingHIV testingHIV testSecondary outcomesSyphilis testingIntervention periodClosed cohortWedge clusterCommunity-based HIV testing servicesCondom useSelf-reported HIV testingTesting servicesControl periodHIV testing campaignsHIV testing dataHIV testing ratesHIV testing strategiesHIV testing uptakeSubset of menHIV testing interventionsMiddle-income countriesPrimary outcomeTreat analysisCluster RCT
2015
A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities
Sgarbi RV, da Silva Santos Carbone A, Paião DS, Lemos EF, Simionatto S, Puga MA, Motta-Castro AR, Pompilio MA, Urrego J, Ko AI, Andrews JR, Croda J. A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0139487. PMID: 26466312, PMCID: PMC4605759, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Retroviral AgentsBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPrevalencePrisonersPrisonsSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisVulnerable PopulationsYoung AdultConceptsHIV testingHIV careMental illnessMultivariable logistic regression modelPrevious HIV testingHIV testing ratesMajority of HIVHIV testing practicesTreatment of HIVHigh HIV prevalencePopulation-based samplePercent of participantsLogistic regression modelsAntiretroviral therapyHIV diagnosisPrevious surgeryHIV infectionHIV statusMultivariable analysisHIV prevalenceSyphilis testingClinical careGeneral populationHIVTesting ratesQualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Liu Y, Sun X, Qian HZ, Yin L, Yan Z, Wang L, Jiang S, Lu H, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Amico KR. Qualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2015, 29: 481-489. PMID: 26186029, PMCID: PMC4553375, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2015.0083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV prevention intervention effortsLimited HIV knowledgeHIV testing ratesHIV-positive groupHigh-risk subgroupsDiagnosis of HIVHigh-risk behaviorsFacilitators of accessPrevention intervention effortsHIV careHIV servicesHIV knowledgeRisk subgroupsClinic timeNosocomial infectionsChinese MSMUltimate preventionFocus groupsTesting ratesOnward transmissionPositive diagnosisRapid linkageHIVIntervention developmentSexual health behaviors of Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users
Heiman E, Haynes S, McKee M. Sexual health behaviors of Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users. Disability And Health Journal 2015, 8: 579-585. PMID: 26242551, PMCID: PMC4570863, DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual health behaviorsCondom useSexual partnersDeaf American Sign Language (ASL) usersGeneral populationHealth behaviorsSexual health-related outcomesLast intercourseGeneral population comparison groupHIV testing ratesHealth risk profilesGeneral population groupHealth-related outcomesHigher condom useMore sexual partnersPopulation comparison groupSelf-reported sexual behaviorHIV testingAmerican Sign Language usersPast yearTesting ratesRisk profileComparison groupMarital statusGreater RochesterEvaluating the Impact of Test-and-Treat on the HIV Epidemic among MSM in China Using a Mathematical Model
Luo S, Han L, Lu H, Dou Z, Tao Q, Khoshnood K, Wu Z, Xu J. Evaluating the Impact of Test-and-Treat on the HIV Epidemic among MSM in China Using a Mathematical Model. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0126893. PMID: 26039075, PMCID: PMC4454496, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126893.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
STI Diagnosis and HIV Testing Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
Goulet JL, Martinello RA, Bathulapalli H, Higgins D, Driscoll MA, Brandt CA, Womack JA. STI Diagnosis and HIV Testing Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. Medical Care 2014, 52: 1064-1067. PMID: 25334054, PMCID: PMC4232995, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV testing ratesSTI diagnosisHIV testingTesting ratesPatient characteristicsHigher HIV testing ratesPrevious HIV test resultsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) servicesRoutine HIV testingVHA administrative dataHIV test resultsRelative risk regressionSubstance abuse disordersPositive test resultsOEF/OIF/OND veteransPosttraumatic stress disorderHIV testImmunodeficiency virusRisk regressionInfection diagnosisMAIN OUTCOMEAbuse disordersService veteransOlder age
2013
Expanded HIV testing in the US Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009-2011.
Czarnogorski M, Halloran, CNS J, Pedati C, Dursa EK, Durfee J, Martinello R, Davey V, Ross D. Expanded HIV testing in the US Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009-2011. American Journal Of Public Health 2013, 103: e40-5. PMID: 24134344, PMCID: PMC3828973, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301376.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic clinical remindersPositive test resultsTesting ratesOutpatient visitsClinical remindersRepeated-measures cross-sectional studyHIV testing ratesVA electronic health recordVeterans Affairs (VA) careCross-sectional studyElectronic data extractionHigher testing ratesCalendar year 2009Electronic health recordsHIV testPatient demographicsHIV testingSeropositivityOlder individualsData extractionHealth recordsDemographic characteristicsHIVOutpatientsVeteransPredictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City
Zhang L, Xiao Y, Lu R, Wu G, Ding X, Qian HZ, McFarland W, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Predictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2013, 40: 235-240. PMID: 23403605, PMCID: PMC3725775, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31827ca6b9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxietyAsian PeopleChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusGovernment ProgramsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMass ScreeningOdds RatioPrevalenceRisk FactorsSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationConceptsHIV testingAnal sexHIV testing ratesLow HIV riskReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent male partnersRespondent-driven samplingHIV testHIV infectionHIV riskHealth staffTesting ratesChinese menMale partnersNonjudgmental environmentFear of discriminationReceptive roleSexMenPositive resultsMSMPrevalenceSex preferenceRisk
2011
Experience in international clinical research: the HIV Prevention Trials Network
Sista ND, Karim Q, Hinson K, Donnell D, Eshleman SH, Vermund SH. Experience in international clinical research: the HIV Prevention Trials Network. Clinical Investigation 2011, 1: 1609-1618. PMID: 22348195, PMCID: PMC3281583, DOI: 10.4155/cli.11.156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV Prevention Trials NetworkCombination antiretroviral therapyHIV transmissionClinical trialsPrevention strategiesTrials NetworkHPTN 052 studyOpiate agonist therapySerodiscordant sexual partnersHIV testing ratesPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV prevention strategiesPivotal efficacy trialsInjection drug usersHigh-risk behaviorsPublic health policyAgonist therapyAntiretroviral therapyHIV seroconversionInfected partnerMiddle-income countriesTrial feasibilityAntiretroviral drugsHPTN 068Efficacy trials
2009
HIV Testing Rates and Outcomes in a South African Community, 2001-2006: Implications for Expanded Screening Policies
April MD, Walensky RP, Chang Y, Pitt J, Freedberg KA, Losina E, Paltiel AD, Wood R. HIV Testing Rates and Outcomes in a South African Community, 2001-2006: Implications for Expanded Screening Policies. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2009, 51: 310-316. PMID: 19582895, PMCID: PMC3209660, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181a248e6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsART initiation ratesHIV testing ratesAntiretroviral treatmentTesting ratesHIV testingWorld Health Organization stageProvider-initiated testingFirst-time testersWorld Health Organization recommendationsMonths of eligibilityHigh-prevalence populationsHealth care facilitiesProportion of clientsMedian CD4Testing registersAnnual incidenceHIV servicesLate diagnosisPrevalence populationsTreatment trendsCare facilitiesStage distributionScreening policiesPatient recordsPopulation testing
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