HIV Sero-Status Non-disclosure Among HIV-Infected Opioid-Dependent Individuals: The Roles of HIV-Related Stigma, Risk Behavior, and Social Support
Shrestha R, Altice FL, Sibilio B, Copenhaver MM. HIV Sero-Status Non-disclosure Among HIV-Infected Opioid-Dependent Individuals: The Roles of HIV-Related Stigma, Risk Behavior, and Social Support. Journal Of Community Health 2018, 44: 112-120. PMID: 30043195, PMCID: PMC6330145, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-018-0560-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid-dependent individualsOpioid-dependent patientsHIV statusFamily/friendsSexual partnersHIV disclosureHIV sero-status disclosureRisk behaviorsHIV sero statusAntiretroviral therapy adherenceHigh-risk HIVRole of HIVMultivariable logistic regressionSubstance abuse treatment settingsHIV risk behaviorsInconsistent condom useMultiple sex partnersSocial supportHigh HIVSero statusHIV transmissionTherapy adherenceIndependent correlatesHIV riskHIV stigmaExploring the Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention Among High-Risk People Who Use Drugs in Treatment
Shrestha R, Copenhaver M. Exploring the Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention Among High-Risk People Who Use Drugs in Treatment. Frontiers In Public Health 2018, 6: 195. PMID: 30062091, PMCID: PMC6054971, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-exposure prophylaxisPrEP adherenceHIV preventionHigh-risk PWUDSubstance abuse treatment settingsUse of PrEPHigh-risk peopleHIV risk behaviorsHIV prevention approachesPrEP servicesDaily dosingPrEP useHigh adherenceDepth semi-structured qualitative interviewsSemi-structured qualitative interviewsTreatment settingsPocket costsRisk behaviorsDisclosure statusPrEPAdherencePrevention approachesProphylaxisPreliminary evidencePWUD