2023
Prevalence and Correlates of Physical Inactivity Among Individuals with HIV During the First COVID-19 Wave: A Cross-sectional Survey
Harsono D, Deng Y, Chung S, Barakat L, Friedland G, Villanueva M, Yager J, Justen M, Edelman E. Prevalence and Correlates of Physical Inactivity Among Individuals with HIV During the First COVID-19 Wave: A Cross-sectional Survey. AIDS And Behavior 2023, 28: 1531-1545. PMID: 37824037, PMCID: PMC11349050, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-023-04170-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical activity guidelinesPhysical inactivityPhysical activityDetectable HIV viral loadSelf-reported physical activitySample of PWHHIV viral loadPhysical activity levelsUnhealthy alcohol useFirst COVID-19 waveImproved health outcomesCross-sectional surveyHIV clinicCOVID-19 waveActivity guidelinesAdjusted analysisCOVID-19 transmissionViral loadTobacco useCoping strategiesSedentary lifestyleLower oddsPsychological coping strategiesHealth outcomesDisease control
2022
Experiences with Telemedicine for HIV Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study
Harsono D, Deng Y, Chung S, Barakat LA, Friedland G, Meyer JP, Porter E, Villanueva M, Wolf MS, Yager JE, Edelman EJ. Experiences with Telemedicine for HIV Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study. AIDS And Behavior 2022, 26: 2099-2111. PMID: 35064390, PMCID: PMC8782707, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03556-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV careRe-engage patientsMixed-methods studyCare team membersRoutine clinical experienceCOVID-19 pandemicBenefits of telemedicineHIV clinicTelemedicine visitsTelemedicine appointmentsReimbursement concernsClinical experienceClinical staffCareAppropriate billingPatientsPWHTelemedicinePatient remote monitoringReimbursement methodsPandemicHIVClinicVisits
2015
Successful Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among HIV/TB Coinfected Patients Down-Referred from a District Hospital to Primary Health Clinics in Rural South Africa
Jacobson KB, Moll AP, Friedland GH, Shenoi SV. Successful Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among HIV/TB Coinfected Patients Down-Referred from a District Hospital to Primary Health Clinics in Rural South Africa. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0127024. PMID: 25993636, PMCID: PMC4438008, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTB treatment outcomesTB/HIVTreatment outcomesHIV clinicDistrict hospitalRetained patientsTreatment completionTreatment successRural South AfricaSuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomeMajor public health threatDrug-susceptible TBHospital HIV clinicLinkage of careTB treatment completionTB treatment initiationTB treatment servicesTuberculosis treatment outcomesHIV/TBBaseline disease severityNew TB casesPrimary health clinicsPrimary care levelSpecific clinical criteriaHigher treatment success
2006
Clinician-Delivered Intervention During Routine Clinical Care Reduces Unprotected Sexual Behavior Among HIV-Infected Patients
Fisher JD, Fisher WA, Cornman DH, Amico RK, Bryan A, Friedland GH. Clinician-Delivered Intervention During Routine Clinical Care Reduces Unprotected Sexual Behavior Among HIV-Infected Patients. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2006, 41: 44-52. PMID: 16340472, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000192000.15777.5c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCare control armUnprotected sexual behaviorInsertive oral sexHIV clinical careRoutine clinical careClinical careControl armAnal intercourseClinician-delivered interventionUnprotected sexSexual behaviorRoutine HIV clinical careOral sexLarge HIV clinicProspective clinical trialsIntervention arm participantsHIV prevention interventionsClinical care providersClient-centered interventionsHIV clinicArm participantsIntervention armClinical trialsPrevention interventionsCare providers
2004
A Pilot Study of Once-Daily Antiretroviral Therapy Integrated With Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting
Jack C, Lalloo U, Karim QA, Karim SA, El-Sadr W, Cassol S, Friedland G. A Pilot Study of Once-Daily Antiretroviral Therapy Integrated With Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2004, 36: 929-934. PMID: 15220699, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200408010-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdolescentAdultAlkynesAntibiotics, AntitubercularAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBenzoxazinesCosts and Cost AnalysisCyclopropanesDidanosineDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansLamivudineMaleMiddle AgedOutpatient Clinics, HospitalOxazinesPilot ProjectsSouth AfricaTreatment OutcomeTuberculosisUrban PopulationConceptsAntiretroviral therapyTB therapyViral loadPilot studyTwenty HIV-positive patientsSmear-positive pulmonary TBCD4 count increaseDrug-sensitive TBObserved therapy programStandard TB therapyActive antiretroviral therapyHIV-positive patientsMean CD4 countMean viral loadCells/Resource limited settingsResource-limited settingsDaily didanosineHAART regimenCD4 countHIV clinicPulmonary TBTB clinicNeurologic toxicityObserved therapy
2001
Trust and the Acceptance of and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy
Altice F, Mostashari F, Friedland G. Trust and the Acceptance of and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2001, 28: 47-58. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200109010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersAntiretroviral therapyPotent new therapyStandardized chart reviewSocial isolationDrugs of abuseAntiretroviral regimenHIV clinicChart reviewHIV infectionHIV medicationsObserved therapyCorrelates of acceptanceHealth beliefsClinical informationHealth locusNew therapiesSide effectsPharmacy reviewDrug usersHealth statusInfected prisonersAIDS incidenceTherapyTherapeutic agentsTrust and the Acceptance of and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy.
Altice FL, Mostashari F, Friedland GH. Trust and the Acceptance of and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2001, 28: 47. PMID: 11579277, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200109010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersAntiretroviral therapyPotent new therapyStandardized chart reviewSocial isolationDrugs of abuseAntiretroviral regimenHIV clinicChart reviewHIV infectionHIV medicationsObserved therapyCorrelates of acceptanceHealth beliefsClinical informationHealth locusNew therapiesSide effectsPharmacy reviewDrug usersHealth statusInfected prisonersAIDS incidenceTherapyTherapeutic agents