2009
Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners Transitioning to the Community: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research for the Positive Living Using Safety (PLUS) Intervention
Copenhaver M, Chowdhury S, Altice FL. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners Transitioning to the Community: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research for the Positive Living Using Safety (PLUS) Intervention. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2009, 23: 277-287. PMID: 19260773, PMCID: PMC2770798, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2008.0157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based interventionsFormative researchHolistic Health Recovery ProgramHigh-risk populationHIV risk profilesHIV risk reductionCommunity-based settingsTarget populationAntiretroviral therapyAdherence issuesTargeting HIVHIVReal-world settingRisk profileIntervention contentWeekly sessionsPrespecified topicsPositive livingGroup formatSafety interventionsRisk reductionCritical periodStructured interviewsCorrectional settingsInterventionHepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications
Gupta S, Altice FL. Hepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications. Journal Of Urban Health 2009, 86: 263-279. PMID: 19184447, PMCID: PMC2648882, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-008-9338-z.BooksConceptsChronic viral infectionsHepatitis B virus infectionB virus infectionReview of diagnosisHBV infectionViral infectionVirus infectionMedical careChronic HBV infectionChronic hepatitis BChronic medical conditionsComprehensive medical carePublic health burdenPublic health impactHigh-risk behaviorsPublic health implicationsProvision of vaccinationUS correctional facilitiesCorrectional settingsHBV vaccineHepatitis BViral hepatitisTreatment guidelinesChronic infectionChronic illness
2005
Managing HIV/AIDS in correctional settings
Springer SA, Altice FL. Managing HIV/AIDS in correctional settings. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2005, 2: 165-170. PMID: 16343373, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-005-0011-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDSHIV care sitesActive antiretroviral therapyBurden of infectionEffective drug treatmentHIV risk behaviorsQuarter of peopleCorrectional health care systemIllicit drug useEffective case managementUntreated mental illnessHealth care systemPublic health officialsCorrectional settingsAntiretroviral therapyAdherence strategiesHIV outcomesComorbid conditionsManaging HIV/AIDSEffective therapyHIV epidemicHigh prevalenceCare sitesDrug treatmentHIV detectionHIV testing in correctional institutions: evaluating existing strategies, setting new standards.
Basu S, Smith-Rohrberg D, Hanck S, Altice FL. HIV testing in correctional institutions: evaluating existing strategies, setting new standards. AIDS & Public Policy Journal 2005, 20: 3-24. PMID: 17260566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testing protocolHIV testing strategiesCommunity-based careSubstance abuse treatmentAntiretroviral therapyDepth counselingTesting strategiesHealth statusAbuse treatmentMental healthCorrectional facilitiesRoutine testingPublic healthCorrectional settingsPrison settingTreatmentCounseling policiesHealthTesting protocolSettingHIVTestingTherapyCorrectional systemCare18 Management of HIVIAIDS in Correctional Settings
Altice F, Springer S. 18 Management of HIVIAIDS in Correctional Settings. 2005, 449-487. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012465271-2/50021-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClean injection equipmentHepatitis virus BHepatitis virus CPrevalence of HIVSelf-administered therapyArea of HIVSyringe exchange programsGeneral U.S. populationCorrectional settingsObserved therapyHIV infectionHIV medicationsComorbid conditionsMethadone maintenanceOwn medicationsSyringe exchangeNew casesVirus CCommunity settingsMedicationsHIVInformed consentExtensive involvementVirus BU.S. population
2004
Hepatitis C virus infection in United States correctional institutions
Altice F, Bruce R. Hepatitis C virus infection in United States correctional institutions. Current Hepatology Reports 2004, 3: 112-118. DOI: 10.1007/s11901-004-0018-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionInjection drug usersVirus infectionDrug usersRisk reduction interventionsCurable infectionEffective therapyHigh prevalenceCare approachHigh riskReduction interventionsMental illnessSexual partnersInfectionHealth carePublic healthCorrectional settingsSettingHCVIdeal settingHIVTherapyIllnessPrevalenceEffectiveness of Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Prisoners: Reincarceration and the Lack of Sustained Benefit after Release to the Community
Springer SA, Pesanti E, Hodges J, Macura T, Doros G, Altice FL. Effectiveness of Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Prisoners: Reincarceration and the Lack of Sustained Benefit after Release to the Community. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2004, 38: 1754-1760. PMID: 15227623, DOI: 10.1086/421392.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMean CD4 lymphocyte countCD4 lymphocyte countAntiretroviral therapyLymphocyte countCopies/Sustained benefitHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 RNA levelsActive antiretroviral therapyRetrospective cohort studyLog10 copies/Mu LHAART useCohort studyHIV diseaseLymphocyte responsesPoor outcomeIncarcerated patientsRNA levelsLaboratory dataTherapyCorrectional settingsIncarceration periodsOutcomesPeriod of incarcerationCountResearch Note — Review of Corrections-Based Therapy for Opiate-Dependent Patients: Implications for Buprenorphine Treatment among Correctional Populations
Smith-Rohrberg D, Bruce R, Altice F. Research Note — Review of Corrections-Based Therapy for Opiate-Dependent Patients: Implications for Buprenorphine Treatment among Correctional Populations. Journal Of Drug Issues 2004, 34: 451-480. DOI: 10.1177/002204260403400210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpiate dependencePharmacological treatment optionsEmergency room usePrimary care servicesOpiate-dependent patientsCommunity-based treatmentInfectious disease prevalenceBuprenorphine treatmentNote reviewTreatment optionsOpiate useCorrectional populationsDrug AdministrationRecent approvalCare servicesDisease prevalenceRoom useSubstantial proportionTreatmentCorrectional settingsDesirable healthBuprenorphinePatientsTherapyPopulation
1998
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Correctional Settings
Altice F, Buitrago M. Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Correctional Settings. Journal Of Correctional Health Care 1998, 5: 179-200. DOI: 10.1177/107834589800500205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntiretroviral therapyNew antiretroviral combinationsDrug-resistant HIVLack of benefitHealth care settingsCorrectional settingsAntiretroviral combinationsClinical benefitHIV progressionCare existFaceted interventionHIV therapyCare settingsDrug usersTherapyAIDS incidenceHIVAdherenceCorrectional environmentSettingHospitalizationPatientsDramatic decreaseCliniciansIncidence