2024
Damage to medical complexes in the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas war: a geospatial analysis
Poole D, Andersen D, Raymond N, Grace R, Smith T, Khoshnood K, Mowafi H. Damage to medical complexes in the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas war: a geospatial analysis. BMJ Global Health 2024, 9: e014768. PMID: 38346771, PMCID: PMC11002345, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-014768.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Satellite imagery identifies deliberate attacks on hospitals
Poole D, Raymond N, Khoshnood K. Satellite imagery identifies deliberate attacks on hospitals. Nature 2023, 618: 30-30. PMID: 37253888, DOI: 10.1038/d41586-023-01759-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFertility Desire and Associations with Condomless Sex, Antiretroviral Adherence, and Transmission Potential in a Cohort of Kenyan Women Living with HIV in Sero-discordant Relationships: A Mixed Methods Study
Eastment M, Kinuthia J, Tapia K, Wanje G, Wilson K, Kaggiah A, Simoni J, Mandaliya K, Poole D, Richardson B, Jaoko W, John-Stewart G, McClelland R. Fertility Desire and Associations with Condomless Sex, Antiretroviral Adherence, and Transmission Potential in a Cohort of Kenyan Women Living with HIV in Sero-discordant Relationships: A Mixed Methods Study. AIDS And Behavior 2023, 27: 2803-2814. PMID: 36759394, PMCID: PMC10338402, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-023-04004-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFertility desiresFertility intentionsCondomless sexProstate specific antigenSerodiscordant partnershipsSero-discordant relationshipsHIV transmissionWomen's placeAntiretroviral adherenceQualitative interviewsRisk of HIV transmissionDetectable viral loadSexual HIV transmissionMixed methods studyChildbearingCondom useAntiretroviral therapyViral loadSpecific antigenDesireProspective cohortVaginal secretionsPartnershipWomenMethods study
2021
Late antiretroviral refills and condomless sex in a cohort of HIV-seropositive pregnant and postpartum Kenyan women
Eastment M, Kinuthia J, Wang L, Wanje G, Wilson K, Kaggiah A, Simoni J, Mandaliya K, Poole D, Richardson B, Jaoko W, John-Stewart G, McClelland R. Late antiretroviral refills and condomless sex in a cohort of HIV-seropositive pregnant and postpartum Kenyan women. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0254767. PMID: 34280229, PMCID: PMC8289061, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnancy to postpartumART refillsCondomless sexPostpartum periodYears of educationPregnancy visitsART adherenceIntimate partner violenceSelf-reported condomless sexKenyan womenLongitudinal cohort studyWomen's educational levelGeneralized estimating equationsPostpartum Kenyan womenImpact ART adherenceAntiretroviral refillsHIV servicesImprove HIV treatmentPostpartum visitEffect modificationPrevention outcomesDepressive symptomsCohort of HIV-seropositiveHIV treatmentEducation levelA Prospective Study of Depressive Symptoms, Condomless Sex, and HIV Viral Load in HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Kenya
Rosenthal M, Wanje G, Richardson B, Shafi J, Wang L, Masese L, Poole D, Jaoko W, Simoni J, Mcclelland R. A Prospective Study of Depressive Symptoms, Condomless Sex, and HIV Viral Load in HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Kenya. AIDS And Behavior 2021, 25: 3047-3056. PMID: 33880670, PMCID: PMC9211371, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03258-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate specific antigenHIV viral loadDetectable VLViral loadFemale sex workersHIV-positive female sex workersKenyan female sex workersCondomless sexAssociated with increased riskDepressive symptomsProspective cohort studyComprehensive HIV carePrevalence of depressive symptomsTreatment of depressionSex workersViral suppressionSpecific antigenHIV transmissionProspective studyVaginal secretionsHIV careCohort studyDetectable prostate specific antigenStudies of depressive symptomsHIVA combination sampling approach for epidemiologic research in humanitarian settings: a case analysis of a study of depressive disorder prevalence among refugees in Greece
Poole D, Raymond N, Berens J, Latonero M, Ricard J, Hedt-Gauthier B. A combination sampling approach for epidemiologic research in humanitarian settings: a case analysis of a study of depressive disorder prevalence among refugees in Greece. BMC Public Health 2021, 21: 272. PMID: 33530961, PMCID: PMC7856792, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10342-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefugee camp settingsCamp settingBurden of depressive disordersMental health disordersDepressive disorderHumanitarian emergenciesDepressive disorder prevalenceEpidemiological researchHealth disordersStrengthening preventionHumanitarian settingsDisorder prevalencePopulation screeningRisk of coercionResearch teamSurvey studySampling approachSystematic samplingQuasi-randomizedCase analysisSyrian refugee campParticipantsResearch studiesBurdenPrevention
2020
Spatial–temporal trends in forced migrant mortality, 2014–2018
Poole D, Hedt-Gauthier B, Bärnighausen T, Verguet S, Castro M. Spatial–temporal trends in forced migrant mortality, 2014–2018. BMJ Global Health 2020, 5: e002885. PMID: 33037060, PMCID: PMC7549474, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMigrant mortalityTargeting of interventionsRisk of mortalityPreponderance of deathsPrevention policiesSpatial-temporal clustersPeriod of intense conflictDesign of policiesStudy periodMigrant deathsForced migrationMortalityHumanitarian responseIntense conflictNational bordersDeathPolicyInterventionKulldorffTime periodsPsychosocial Factors, Condomless Sex, and Detectable Viral Load in HIV-Positive Women in Serodiscordant Couples in Nairobi, Kenya
Blain M, Richardson B, Kinuthia J, Poole D, Jaoko W, Wilson K, Kaggiah A, Simoni J, Farquhar C, McClelland R. Psychosocial Factors, Condomless Sex, and Detectable Viral Load in HIV-Positive Women in Serodiscordant Couples in Nairobi, Kenya. AIDS And Behavior 2020, 24: 3346-3358. PMID: 32394232, PMCID: PMC7655612, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02907-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate specific antigenCondomless sexIntimate partner violenceViral loadSerodiscordant couplesDetectable plasma viral loadPlasma viral loadDetectable viral loadAssociated with increased riskHIV transmission potentialHIV-positive womenAlcohol useComprehensive HIV carePsychosocial factorsAlcohol use disorderHazardous/harmful alcohol useViral suppressionSpecific antigenProspective studyVaginal secretionsFollow-upHIV carePrevalence of intimate partner violenceUse disorderKenyan womenResponding to the COVID-19 pandemic in complex humanitarian crises
Poole D, Escudero D, Gostin L, Leblang D, Talbot E. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in complex humanitarian crises. International Journal For Equity In Health 2020, 19: 41. PMID: 32199457, PMCID: PMC7085188, DOI: 10.1186/s12939-020-01162-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSequential screening for depression in humanitarian emergencies: a validation study of the Patient Health Questionnaire among Syrian refugees
Poole D, Liao S, Larson E, Hedt-Gauthier B, Raymond N, Bärnighausen T, Smith Fawzi M. Sequential screening for depression in humanitarian emergencies: a validation study of the Patient Health Questionnaire among Syrian refugees. Annals Of General Psychiatry 2020, 19: 5. PMID: 32042301, PMCID: PMC6998825, DOI: 10.1186/s12991-020-0259-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSequential screening processPatient Health QuestionnairePHQ-2PHQ-8Health QuestionnaireSequential screening approachEight-item Patient Health QuestionnaireScreening processResponse burdenMethodsThis study analyzed dataPercent agreementMental health surveillanceHumanitarian emergenciesNegative percent agreementCross-sectional surveyStudy analyzed dataHealth surveillancePositive percent agreementSymptoms of MDDConclusionsThe benefitsSequential screeningSyrian refugeesValidation studyDepressive disorderRespondents
2019
Implementation of a sequential screening process for depression in humanitarian crises: a validation study of the Patient Health Questionnaire in Syrian refugees
Poole D, Liao S, Larson E, Hedt-Gauthier B, Raymond N, Börnighausen T. Implementation of a sequential screening process for depression in humanitarian crises: a validation study of the Patient Health Questionnaire in Syrian refugees. The Lancet Global Health 2019, 7: s42. DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(19)30127-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSequential screening processPHQ-2PHQ-8Response burdenScreening processSymptoms consistent with major depressive disorderMental health specialistsPatient Health QuestionnaireMental health surveillanceFace-to-face interviewsDepressive disorderCross-sectional surveyCut-off scoreSyrian refugeesEvaluation of instrumentsHealth QuestionnaireInstrument completionFace-to-faceHealth specialistsSequential screening approachBack-translationTwo-itemConcurrent validitySurvey itemsHealth surveillance
2018
Major depressive disorder prevalence and risk factors among Syrian asylum seekers in Greece
Poole D, Hedt-Gauthier B, Liao S, Raymond N, Bärnighausen T. Major depressive disorder prevalence and risk factors among Syrian asylum seekers in Greece. BMC Public Health 2018, 18: 908. PMID: 30041693, PMCID: PMC6056929, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5822-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionDepressive Disorder, MajorEmigration and ImmigrationFamily CharacteristicsFemaleGreeceHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMarital StatusMiddle AgedPrevalenceRefugee CampsRefugeesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesSyriaTransients and MigrantsYoung AdultConceptsPatient Health Questionnaire-8Risk factorsMedian timeMDD prevalenceAsylum processSyrian asylum seekersDepressive disorder prevalenceBurden of MDDRefugee campsAsylum seekersMultivariate logistic regressionAssociated with reduced oddsMental health status of migrantsHealth status of migrantsMental health statusOdds of MDDYears of ageCross-sectional surveyAsylum procedureAttica region of GreeceDepressive disorderStatus of migrantsMDDDepression prevalenceDisorder prevalenceMajor depression prevalence among Syrian migrants seeking asylum in Greece: a cross-sectional survey
Poole D, Hedt-Gauthier B, Raymond N, Bärnighausen T. Major depression prevalence among Syrian migrants seeking asylum in Greece: a cross-sectional survey. The Lancet Global Health 2018, 6: s20. DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30149-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient Health Questionnaire-8Cross-sectional surveyPoor mental health outcomesSchool of Public HealthFace-to-face interviewsMental health outcomesAge of participantsHarvard T H Chan School of Public HealthSymptoms of depressionOral informed consentDepression prevalenceHealth outcomesFace-to-faceIncorporation of screeningStandardised instrumentsRefugee campsRefugee camp settingsEvaluate depressionCamp settingMild depressionSyrian migrantsAdult populationPublic healthService provisionParticipants
2017
A Rights-based Approach to Information in Humanitarian Assistance
Scarnecchia D, Raymond N, Greenwood F, Howarth C, Poole D. A Rights-based Approach to Information in Humanitarian Assistance. PLOS Currents 2017, 9: ecurrents.dis.dd709e442c659e97e2583e0a9986b668. PMID: 29188129, PMCID: PMC5693342, DOI: 10.1371/currents.dis.dd709e442c659e97e2583e0a9986b668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternational human rightsHuman rights approachRights-based approachRights-based frameworkHumanitarian aid providersHuman rightsLack of clarityRight approachHumanitarian actionAid providersProfessional conductEthical frameworkHumanitarian operationsUnaddressed gapsObligationsHumanitarian projectsCrisisCrisis-affected populationsCrisis responseRightsBenefits of informationProvisionHumanitarianismRight peopleHarm
2015
Assisted partner notification services to augment HIV testing and linkage to care in Kenya: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial
Wamuti B, Erdman L, Cherutich P, Golden M, Dunbar M, Bukusi D, Richardson B, Ng’ang’a A, Barnabas R, Mutiti P, Macharia P, Jerop M, Otieno F, Poole D, Farquhar C. Assisted partner notification services to augment HIV testing and linkage to care in Kenya: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial. Implementation Science 2015, 10: 23. PMID: 25884936, PMCID: PMC4342094, DOI: 10.1186/s13012-015-0212-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssisted partner notification servicesPartner notification servicesAssisted partner notificationHIV testingPartner notificationHIV partner notification servicesCluster randomized controlled trialHIV testing programsHIV testing sitesCluster randomized trialHealth-care settingsPublic health strategiesSexual partnersSexual exposure to HIVExposure to HIVControl of HIV transmissionHealth facilitiesIncremental cost-effectivenessIntervention sitesHealth strategiesStudy staffPartner referralNational guidelinesHIV transmissionCase finding
2013
Global epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis
Poole D, McClelland R. Global epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2013, 89: 418. PMID: 23744960, DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexually transmitted infectionsTV infectionTrichomonas vaginalisFemale genital tractNuisance infectionsTV prevalencePublic health problemGenital tractNatural historyHormonal effectsGlobal epidemiologyHighest prevalenceEpidemiological dataGeneral populationHealth problemsInfectionIndirect hormonal effectsPrevalenceMolecular biologyMorbidity