2024
Examining the Accuracy of Self-Reported Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Using a Visual Analog Scale Among Opioid-Dependent People Living with HIV
Ssenyonjo J, Li X, Shrestha R, Copenhaver M. Examining the Accuracy of Self-Reported Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Using a Visual Analog Scale Among Opioid-Dependent People Living with HIV. AIDS And Behavior 2024, 28: 4046-4051. PMID: 39500816, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04526-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVisual analog scaleOpioid-dependent peopleMeasure ART adherenceMethadone maintenance programPharmacy refill dataART adherenceAnalog scaleRefill dataSelf-reported visual analog scaleOpioid-dependent personsAntiretroviral therapy adherenceInner-city methadone maintenance programSelf-reported adherenceRandomized controlled trialsAntiretroviral therapyViral suppressionPatient populationPromote adherenceVAS ratingsTherapy adherenceHIVAdherence dataRefill informationTime pointsPharmacy
2021
Developing a cognitive dysfunction risk score for use with opioid-dependent persons in drug treatment
Copenhaver MM, Sanborn V, Shrestha R, Mistler CB, Sullivan MC, Gunstad J. Developing a cognitive dysfunction risk score for use with opioid-dependent persons in drug treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 224: 108726. PMID: 33930640, PMCID: PMC8180490, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild cognitive impairmentCognitive dysfunctionRisk scoreDrug treatmentPredictors of MCIOpioid-dependent personsOpioid use disorderPredictive risk scoreMedical chart dataNeuro-cognitive impairmentResource-limited settingsChart dataDrug treatment facilitiesAddiction-related servicesLarger validation studiesPatient demographicsROC curve areaUse disordersTreatment engagementCognitive impairmentPatientsOptimal cutClinical settingLogistic regressionMCI cases
2017
Correlates of willingness to initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis and anticipation of practicing safer drug- and sex-related behaviors among high-risk drug users on methadone treatment
Shrestha R, Karki P, Altice FL, Huedo-Medina TB, Meyer JP, Madden L, Copenhaver M. Correlates of willingness to initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis and anticipation of practicing safer drug- and sex-related behaviors among high-risk drug users on methadone treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 173: 107-116. PMID: 28214391, PMCID: PMC5366273, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.12.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV risk reductionDrug injectionHIV riskRisk behaviorsHigh-risk drug usersHigh-risk PWUDOpioid-dependent personsHIV prevention approachesRecent risk behaviorsCross-sectional studyConsistent condom useHigh-risk behaviorsRisk reductionCorrelates of willingnessPrEP deliveryMethadone treatmentIndependent correlatesMethadone programsSafe drugElevated riskCasual partnersNeurocognitive impairmentDrug usersKey populations