2019
Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014
Ransome Y, Subramanian SV, Duncan DT, Vlahov D, Warren J. Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014. Spatial And Spatio-temporal Epidemiology 2019, 32: 100306. PMID: 32007280, PMCID: PMC9996640, DOI: 10.1016/j.sste.2019.100306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-poisoning deathsMultivariate Poisson regression modelCurrent public health problemPublic health problemZip codesDrug overdose deathsCo-occurring epidemicsPublic health plannersPoisson regression modelsHigh prevalenceOverdose deathsHealth problemsHealth plannersHeavy drinkingDeathDrugsOutcomesRegression modelsPredictorsNew York CityIndividual-level predictorsPrevalenceYork City
2002
#44 Changing racial/ethnic disparities in homicide mortality in nyc 1990–98 The role of drugs
Galea S, Tardiff K, Ahern J, Leon A, Vlahov D. #44 Changing racial/ethnic disparities in homicide mortality in nyc 1990–98 The role of drugs. Annals Of Epidemiology 2002, 12: 505-506. DOI: 10.1016/s1047-2797(02)00332-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive toxicologyHomicide decedentsAfrican AmericansEthnic disparitiesProportion of decedentsRole of drugsMedical examiner recordsNew York CityHispanic decedentsPositive cocaineHomicide mortalityAnnual ageMortality rateEthnic groupsStandardized ratesDecedentsNYC OfficeMortalityHomicide deathsHomicide mortality ratesSignificant decreaseAlcohol toxicologyOverall homicide ratesDrugsHispanicsDrug use frequency among street-recruited heroin and cocaine users in harlem and the bronx before and after September 11, 2001
Factor S, Wu Y, Monserrate J, Edwards V, Cuevas Y, Del Vecchio S, Vlahov D. Drug use frequency among street-recruited heroin and cocaine users in harlem and the bronx before and after September 11, 2001. Journal Of Urban Health 2002, 79: 404-408. PMID: 12200509, PMCID: PMC3456797, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/79.3.404.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Impact of Needle Exchange Programs on Adolescent Perceptions About Illicit Drug Use
Marx M, Brahmbhatt H, Beilenson P, Brookmeyer R, Strathdee S, Alexander C, Vlahov D. Impact of Needle Exchange Programs on Adolescent Perceptions About Illicit Drug Use. AIDS And Behavior 2001, 5: 379-386. DOI: 10.1023/a:1013195108756.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Self-Reported Reasons for Needle Sharing and Not Carrying Bleach among Injection Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Knowlton A, Oziemkowska M, Celentano D. Self-Reported Reasons for Needle Sharing and Not Carrying Bleach among Injection Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland. Journal Of Drug Issues 1995, 25: 865-870. DOI: 10.1177/002204269502500413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcquisition and Use of Needles and Syringes by Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland
Gleghorn A, Jones T, Doherty M, Celentano D, Vlahov D. Acquisition and Use of Needles and Syringes by Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1995, 10: 97-103. PMID: 7648292, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199509000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersNeedle exchange programsHIV transmissionDrug usersShooting galleriesHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionActive injection drug usersMost injection drug usersImmunodeficiency virus infectionInjecting Drug UsersUse of needlesTwo-tenths percentPharmacist discretionDrug injectionFriends/relativesVirus infectionUsual sourcePharmacy purchasesStructured interview surveyFriends/neighborsInterview SurveyLongitudinal studyOne-thirdExchange programsDrugs
1994
The Relationships Between Sexual Behavior, Alcohol Use, and Personal Network Characteristics Among Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland
LATKIN C, MANDELL W, OZIEMKOWSKA M, VLAHOV D, CELENTANO D. The Relationships Between Sexual Behavior, Alcohol Use, and Personal Network Characteristics Among Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1994, 21: 161-167. PMID: 8073344, DOI: 10.1097/00007435-199405000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe trading of sex for drugs or money and HIV seropositivity among female intravenous drug users.
Astemborski J, Vlahov D, Warren D, Solomon L, Nelson K. The trading of sex for drugs or money and HIV seropositivity among female intravenous drug users. American Journal Of Public Health 1994, 84: 382-7. PMID: 8129052, PMCID: PMC1614821, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.84.3.382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale intravenous drug usersIntravenous drug usersHIV seropositivityHIV infectionDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceIntravenous drug useDrug-using womenTrading of sexCohort studyVirus seroprevalenceDrug useCocaine useIntensive interventionLogistic regressionSeropositivityNumber of partnersMultivariate modelDrugsWomenSexInfectionGroupHigh levelsSeroprevalence
1992
Terminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore
Smith A, Vlahov D, Menon A, Anthony J. Terminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore. Substance Use & Misuse 1992, 27: 435-453. PMID: 1563894, DOI: 10.3109/10826089209068752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug injection practicesIntravenous drug usersInjection practicesDrug usersDrug useIntravenous drug useInjection of drugsMedian durationHIV infectionMedian ageSubcutaneous injectionOwn bloodDrug experienceLongitudinal studyInjectionDrugsUseful aidDifferent syringesDurationBaltimoreYearsInfectionBlood
1991
Trends of HIV-1 Risk Reduction among Initiates into Intravenous Drug Use 1982–1987
Vlahov D, Anthony J, Celentano D, Solomon L, Chowdhury N. Trends of HIV-1 Risk Reduction among Initiates into Intravenous Drug Use 1982–1987. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1991, 17: 39-48. PMID: 2038982, DOI: 10.3109/00952999108992808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersFirst injectionHIV-1 risk reductionActive intravenous drug usersCross-sectional interview studyNew sterile needlesNeedle-sharing partnersFrequency of injectionsLow-risk practicesSelf-administered drugsFirst drugInjection practicesSterile needleDrug usersInitial injectionAIDS epidemicRisk practicesCocaine epidemicInjectionRisk reductionMantel-Haenszel statisticsHeroinSuccessive cohortsCocaineDrugs