2025
Recent Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Risk and HIV-Related Worry: Examining the Mediating Effects of Sexual Autonomy
Willie T, Callands T, Phillips K, Flowers B, Kershaw T. Recent Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Risk and HIV-Related Worry: Examining the Mediating Effects of Sexual Autonomy. Sexuality Research And Social Policy 2025, 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s13178-024-01078-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntroductionIntimate partner violenceHIV-related worriesSexual autonomyPoor sexual and reproductive healthSexual riskSexual and reproductive healthPartner violenceRecent intimate partner violenceCondomless sexIntimate partner violenceTrauma-informed policiesReproductive healthSexually active womenHIV prevention programsIPV experiencesPolicy ImplicationsFindingsRomantic partnershipsMediation effectProgrammatic initiativesViolencePath analysisActive womenWorryIndirect effectsAutonomy
2023
Keep it up! 3.0: Study protocol for a type III hybrid implementation-effectiveness cluster-randomized trial
Mustanski B, Saber R, Jones J, Macapagal K, Benbow N, Li D, Brown C, Janulis P, Smith J, Marsh E, Schackman B, Linas B, Madkins K, Swann G, Dean A, Bettin E, Savinkina A. Keep it up! 3.0: Study protocol for a type III hybrid implementation-effectiveness cluster-randomized trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2023, 127: 107134. PMID: 36842763, PMCID: PMC10249332, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV riskHybrid effectiveness-implementation clusterCommunity-based organizationsPublic health scaleCluster-randomized trialHIV prevention programsRE-AIM modelHealth technology interventionStudy protocolOutcome measurementsCBO staffHealth ScalePrevention programsEHealth approachesConsolidated FrameworkIntervention implementationTrialsImplementation researchKIUImplementation outcomesYoung menCounty-level population estimatesYMSMConsumer recruitmentMen
2022
Ethical Issues in the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men
Khati A, Wickersham J, Rosen A, Luces J, Copenhaver N, Jeri-Wahrhaftig A, Halim M, Azwa I, Gautam K, Ooi K, Shrestha R. Ethical Issues in the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men. JMIR Formative Research 2022, 6: e42939. PMID: 36563046, PMCID: PMC9823573, DOI: 10.2196/42939.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV prevention programsHIV preventionPrevention programsHIV prevention cascadeMobile health platformMalaysian MSMPrevention cascadeImplementation of appsKey populationsFocus group studyInformed consentDedoose softwareGroup studySmartphone appMSMPreventionHealth informationPersonal health informationHealth platformMenUnintended harmFocus group discussionsSexEthical concernsEquitable accessNurse Practitioner–Led Integrated Rapid Access to HIV Prevention for People Who Inject Drugs (iRaPID): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Khati A, Altice FL, Vlahov D, Eger WH, Lee J, Bohonnon T, Wickersham JA, Maviglia F, Copenhaver N, Shrestha R. Nurse Practitioner–Led Integrated Rapid Access to HIV Prevention for People Who Inject Drugs (iRaPID): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2022, 11: e42585. PMID: 36222826, PMCID: PMC9597427, DOI: 10.2196/42585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchINTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIERSame-day PrEPHIV prevention programsPreliminary efficacyTrial designReal-world settingPrevention programsPre-exposure prophylaxis uptakePilot studyProspective pilot studySignificant public health concernOpioid use disorderHIV prevention strategiesHepatitis C virusOutbreak of HIVEvidence-based preventionPublic health concernInstitutional review boardMOUD initiationControlled TrialsPilot RCTC virusOpioid epidemicHIV preventionNurse practitionersPerspectives on Ethical Issues Around the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men
Khati A, Shrestha R, Rosen A, Luces J, Wickersham J, Azwa I, Halim M. Perspectives on Ethical Issues Around the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men. Iproceedings 2022, 8: e39372. DOI: 10.2196/39372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV prevention effortsHIV prevention programsHIV preventionMalaysian MSMPrevention effortsPrevention programsHIV prevention cascadePrevention cascadeImplementation of appsKey populationsFocus group studyMSMDedoose softwareGroup studySmartphone appPreventionMenOnline focus group discussionsFocus group discussionsApp useSexRiskParticipantsConfidentiality concernsEthical concerns
2021
Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns Related to the Use of mHealth Apps for HIV Prevention Efforts Among Malaysian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Shrestha R, Fisher C, Wickersham JA, Khati A, Kim R, Azwa I, Mistler C, Goldsamt L. Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns Related to the Use of mHealth Apps for HIV Prevention Efforts Among Malaysian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Formative Research 2021, 5: e28311. PMID: 34924355, PMCID: PMC8726055, DOI: 10.2196/28311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV prevention programsHIV prevention effortsPrevention programsApp-based programMalaysian MSMPrevention effortsMultivariable logistic regression modelHIV prevention cascadeSexual health questionsCross-sectional survey studyLogistic regression modelsCorrelates of willingnessConfidentiality concernsPrevention cascadeImplementation of appsKey populationsMultivariate analysisWeb-based surveyHealth questionsClinical interactionsMHealth platformMSME-prescriptionsMHealth appsMenCommunity-Based Interventions as Opportunities to Increase HIV Self-Testing and Linkage to Care Among Men Who Have Sex With Men – Lessons From Ghana, West Africa
Abubakari GM, Turner D, Ni Z, Conserve DF, Dada D, Otchere A, Amanfoh Y, Boakye F, Torpey K, Nelson LE. Community-Based Interventions as Opportunities to Increase HIV Self-Testing and Linkage to Care Among Men Who Have Sex With Men – Lessons From Ghana, West Africa. Frontiers In Public Health 2021, 9: 660256. PMID: 34178919, PMCID: PMC8226123, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.660256.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingReporting of symptomsHIV prevention programsPeer support interventionHIV self-testingCommunity-based interventionsHealth care settingsHIV servicesCommunity-engaged processCare settingsHIVHIV educationMedical carePrevention programsRegistered NursesSupport interventionsMSMNursesInterventionUtilization of APPsStigmatized populationsCareSaharan AfricaMenSelf-testing
2020
102. Improving Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: Lessons Learned from Young Women in Rural South Africa
Hannaford A, Khumalo N, Norton S, Moll A, Shenoi S. 102. Improving Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: Lessons Learned from Young Women in Rural South Africa. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2020, 7: s180-s181. PMCID: PMC7777701, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrEP delivery modelsPre-exposure prophylaxisYoung womenPrEP initiationHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisSexual activityCommunity health workersInconsistent condom useHIV prevention programsMale sexual partnersCommunity-based deliveryPrEP deliveryMedication refillsPrEP implementationPrEP useDelivery modelPrEP educationHIV stigmaHealth workersHigh riskPrEP disclosureProgrammatic conditionsClinic facilitiesRural South AfricaCondom use
2018
Missed opportunities for HIV prevention: Results of a qualitative study on mother-daughter communication
Amutah-Onukagha N, Opara I, Hammonds R, Guthrie B. Missed opportunities for HIV prevention: Results of a qualitative study on mother-daughter communication. Journal Of HIV/AIDS & Social Services 2018, 17: 384-401. PMID: 31341425, PMCID: PMC6655433, DOI: 10.1080/15381501.2018.1502708.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users
Farmanfarmaee S, Habibi M, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Mohammadi A, Kazemitabar M. Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users. Journal Of Substance Use 2017, 23: 175-180. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2017.1378739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-risk sexual behaviorFemale substance usersExchange of sexSexual behaviorSubstance usePredictors of HIVSubstance usersHuman immunodeficiency virusHarm reduction centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentMultiple sex partnersHarm reduction servicesBeck Depression InventoryHIV infectionRisky sexual behaviorImmunodeficiency virusSex partnersUnprotected sexDepression InventoryPrevention programsReduction servicesRisk behaviorsWomenSignificant predictorsPredictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs
Habibi M, Farmanfarmaee S, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Matacotta J, O’Bryan J. Predictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs. Journal Of Drug Issues 2017, 47: 356-369. DOI: 10.1177/0022042617693383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug-related HIV risk behaviorsHIV risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsPredictors of frequencyMethadone maintenance treatment programMaintenance treatment programDrug treatment centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentBeck Depression Inventory-Second EditionHarm reduction servicesDrug use behaviorsSignificant predisposingInjection paraphernaliaRisk Behavior ScaleDrug usersPrevention programsIranian womenReduction servicesTreatment programDrugsWomenSelf-Efficacy ScalePredictorsPeer norms
2011
Inebriation, Drinking Motivations and Sexual Risk Taking Among Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic Patients in St. Petersburg, Russia
Abdala N, Grau LE, Zhan W, Shaboltas AV, Skochilov RV, Kozlov AP, Krasnoselskikh TV. Inebriation, Drinking Motivations and Sexual Risk Taking Among Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic Patients in St. Petersburg, Russia. AIDS And Behavior 2011, 17: 1144-1150. PMID: 22139416, PMCID: PMC3585957, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-011-0091-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-main partnersRisk drinkingUnprotected sexSexual partnersSexual riskDisease clinic patientsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test criteriaMultivariate logistic regressionHIV prevention programsSexual risk behaviorsConsumption of alcoholSTD clinicClinic patientsDrinking motivationsPrevention programsRisk behaviorsLogistic regressionPatientsBehavior SurveySexInebriationSexual encountersDrinkingRiskClinic
2010
Comparing sexual risks and patterns of alcohol and drug use between injection drug users (IDUs) and non-IDUs who report sexual partnerships with IDUs in St. Petersburg, Russia
Abdala N, White E, Toussova OV, Krasnoselskikh TV, Verevochkin S, Kozlov AP, Heimer R. Comparing sexual risks and patterns of alcohol and drug use between injection drug users (IDUs) and non-IDUs who report sexual partnerships with IDUs in St. Petersburg, Russia. BMC Public Health 2010, 10: 676. PMID: 21054855, PMCID: PMC2988741, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-676.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersIDU sex partnersNon-IDUsRisky alcohol useSex partnersAlcohol useIDU populationSexual riskSexual transmissionUnprotected sexAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestHIV prevention programsMultiple sexual partnersPatterns of alcoholSexual risk behaviorsSubstance use patternsDisorders Identification TestRisky sexual practicesHIV infectionMethamphetamine injectionAssessed associationsBackgroundTo dateCasual partnersGeneral populationDrug users
2007
Sources of data for improved surveillance of HIV/AIDS in China.
Jia Y, Lu F, Sun X, Vermund SH. Sources of data for improved surveillance of HIV/AIDS in China. The Southeast Asian Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health 2007, 38: 1041-52. PMID: 18613545, PMCID: PMC2730767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS surveillanceInjection drug usersImproved surveillanceAIDS surveillanceHuman immunodeficiency virus/HIV sentinel surveillanceImmunodeficiency syndrome surveillancePassive surveillanceEffective HIV prevention programsHIV prevention programsHIV/AIDS epidemicSurveillance systemHIV infectionSentinel surveillanceActive surveillanceHIV epidemicVirus/Syndrome surveillanceDrug usersPrevention programsAIDSAIDS epidemicComprehensive surveillanceSurveillance
2006
Migration patterns following HIV diagnosis among adults residing in the nonurban Deep South
Agee BS, Funkhouser E, Roseman JM, Fawal H, Holmberg SD, Vermund SH. Migration patterns following HIV diagnosis among adults residing in the nonurban Deep South. AIDS Care 2006, 18: 51-58. PMID: 16938675, DOI: 10.1080/09540120600839355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV diagnosisAIDS-defining conditionsMost HIV transmissionHIV specialty clinicsInjection drug usersHIV prevention programsHealth care needsHIV statusHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusCare needsDrug usersPrevention programsMost subjectsDiagnosisTransmission dynamicsInfectionDeep SouthClinicPersonsDeterminants of HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors in Expectant Fathers in Haiti
Magee EM, Small M, Frederic R, Joseph G, Kershaw T. Determinants of HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors in Expectant Fathers in Haiti. Journal Of Urban Health 2006, 83: 625-636. PMID: 16845497, PMCID: PMC2430479, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-006-9063-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDS risk behaviorsAIDS risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsExpectant fathersLow HIV knowledgeHIV prevention programsMultiple sex partnersHIV/AIDS epidemicHIV infectionHIV transmissionHIV knowledgeHIV epidemicMale community membersHigher sexual communicationRelationship power imbalancesSex partnersPrevention programsPsychosocial variablesAIDS epidemicHigh stigmaYoung menHIVPersonal riskMenSaharan AfricaProfiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran
Razzaghi EM, Movaghar AR, Green TC, Khoshnood K. Profiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran. Harm Reduction Journal 2006, 3: 12. PMID: 16545137, PMCID: PMC1431517, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7517-3-12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug useDrug usersHIV risk behaviorsHIV prevention programsEffective preventive interventionsInjection of drugsHIV/AIDSDrug-related harmIranian IDUsHIV infectionHeroin injectionHIV transmissionInjecting behaviourHIV riskHIV awarenessSex partnersPreventive interventionsIDUsPrevention programsRisk behaviorsTargeted interventionsPersonal hygieneHygiene practicesDistricts of TehranSocioeconomic status
2005
Effectiveness of a city-wide program to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Lusaka, Zambia
Stringer JS, Sinkala M, Maclean CC, Levy J, Kankasa C, DeGroot A, Stringer EM, Acosta EP, Goldenberg RL, Vermund SH. Effectiveness of a city-wide program to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Lusaka, Zambia. AIDS 2005, 19: 1309-1315. PMID: 16052086, PMCID: PMC2745046, DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000180102.88511.7d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMother-infant pairsHIV testingCord bloodSurveillance populationAntenatal HIV testingPerinatal HIV preventionProportion of HIVChild HIV transmissionHIV test resultsMain outcome measuresNewborn cord bloodHIV prevention programsHIV serologyInfant dosePublic sector facilitiesSeropositive womenAntenatal careHIV transmissionPrescribed regimenCascade of eventsLabor onsetPopulation effectivenessSurveillance periodHIV preventionOutcome measures
2003
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa: successes and challenges in scaling-up a nevirapine-based program in Lusaka, Zambia
Stringer EM, Sinkala M, Stringer J, Mzyece E, Makuka I, Goldenberg RL, Kwape P, Chilufya M, Vermund SH. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa: successes and challenges in scaling-up a nevirapine-based program in Lusaka, Zambia. AIDS 2003, 17: 1377-1382. PMID: 12799559, PMCID: PMC2745990, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-200306130-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevention of motherResource-limited settingsHIV infectionVoluntary counselingChild HIV transmissionPerinatal HIV infectionHIV prevention programsNVP therapyChild transmissionPatient attritionHIV transmissionPregnant womenPrevention programsNevirapineHIVHealth employeesThousands of womenTransmission routesLusakaMothersInfectionPreventionWomenCounselingInfants
2001
Multiple Access to Sterile Syringes for Injection Drug Users: Vending Machines, Needle Exchange Programs and Legal Pharmacy Sales in Marseille, France
Moatti J, Vlahov D, Feroni I, Perrin V, Obadia Y. Multiple Access to Sterile Syringes for Injection Drug Users: Vending Machines, Needle Exchange Programs and Legal Pharmacy Sales in Marseille, France. European Addiction Research 2001, 7: 40-45. PMID: 11316925, DOI: 10.1159/000050713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersNeedle exchange programsSterile syringesNEP usersNew syringesPharmacy salesCharacteristics of IDUsDrug usersPrevention of HIVDrug use characteristicsHIV prevention programsSelf-administered questionnaireMethadone programsHeroin injectorsUseful adjunctPrevention programsInfectious diseasesProgram utilizationHIVSyringesPharmacyExchange programsQuestionnaireBuprenorphineDisease
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