2005
Sexual Risk Behavior Among Injection Drug Users Before Widespread Availability of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Rusch M, Farzadegan H, Tarwater P, Safaeian M, Vlahov D, Strathdee S. Sexual Risk Behavior Among Injection Drug Users Before Widespread Availability of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS And Behavior 2005, 9: 289-299. PMID: 16133905, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-9003-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersCondom useAntiretroviral therapyHIV testingDrug usersEligible injection drug usersRisk behaviorsActive antiretroviral therapyInconsistent condom useSexual risk behaviorsIDU cohortHIV transmissionRetrospective analysisLower riskStudy exposureSexual riskLong-term studiesTherapySignificant changesCounselingRiskExposureLogistic modelWidespread availabilityCohort
2004
Neighborhood characteristics, trauma, and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder in New York City
Ahern J, Galea S, Tracy M, Vlahov D. Neighborhood characteristics, trauma, and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder in New York City. Annals Of Epidemiology 2004, 14: 623. DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2004.07.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk of PTSDPost-traumatic stress disorderStress disorderPopulation cohort studyNeighborhood characteristicsCohort studyNew York CityTraumatic event exposureNew York City residentsNeighborhood of residenceMultivariable modelRecurrent traumaTraumatic event experiencesNeighborhood violenceMental healthYork CityDisordersMultiple studiesIndividual-level factorsEvent exposureIndividual-level characteristicsRiskOngoing stressorsLow incomeSocial support
2002
Risk factors and cumulative incidence of anaemia among HIV-infected injection drug users
Semba R, Shah N, Vlahov D. Risk factors and cumulative incidence of anaemia among HIV-infected injection drug users. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2002, 13: 119-123. PMID: 11839167, DOI: 10.1258/0956462021924758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersCumulative incidenceRisk factorsDrug usersMycobacterium avium complex infectionHigher body mass indexBody mass indexLongitudinal cohort studyZidovudine useCohort studyLymphocyte countOral thrushMass indexComplex infectionFemale genderHigh riskLower riskAnemiaMicrocytic anemiaIncidenceWeight lossCells/Marijuana useRiskCD4
2001
Dynamics of behavioral risk factors for HIV/AIDS: a 6-year prospective study of injection drug users
Celentano D, Muñoz A, Cohn S, Vlahov D. Dynamics of behavioral risk factors for HIV/AIDS: a 6-year prospective study of injection drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2001, 61: 315-322. PMID: 11164696, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00154-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral risk factorsInjection drug usersProspective studyHIV transmissionRisk factorsDrug usersHIV behavioral risk factorsIncremental risk reductionHIV/AIDSRisk reductionHIV-seronegativesTime-dependent covariatesDrug injectorsHigh riskRisk behaviorsBehavioral risksBehavior changeRisky behaviorsRegression modelsLongitudinal predictorsRiskSeronegativesHIVAIDSAbstinence
1998
Tuberculosis Risk in Funeral Home Employees
Gershon R, Vlahov D, Escamilla-Cejudo J, Badawi M, McDiarmid M, Karkashian C, Grimes M, Comstock G. Tuberculosis Risk in Funeral Home Employees. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 1998, 40: 497-503. PMID: 9604188, DOI: 10.1097/00043764-199805000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTuberculin skin testTuberculin skin testingSkin testingSkin testAnnual tuberculin skin testingReactive tuberculin skin testHome employeesPast historyRisk assessment questionnaireTuberculin reactivityTuberculosis infectionTuberculosis riskTuberculosis casesTuberculosis preventionInfected individualsStudy participantsClose contactConvenience sampleRespiratory protectionJob categoriesAgeRiskRisk assessment studiesNumber of yearsHistory
1997
Hepatitis A Among Homosexual Men and Injection Drug Users: More Evidence for Vaccination
Villano S, Nelson K, Vlahov D, Purcell R, Saah A, Thomas D. Hepatitis A Among Homosexual Men and Injection Drug Users: More Evidence for Vaccination. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1997, 25: 726-728. PMID: 9314468, DOI: 10.1086/513757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersInjection drug useHAV infectionBlood donorsHomosexual malesHigh-risk drug use behaviorsDrug usersDrug useGeneral United States populationAge-adjusted prevalenceLow socioeconomic statusDrug use behaviorsUnited States populationHAV vaccineHepatitis ATotal antibodyVirus vaccineHomosexual menSexual partnersInfectionSerum samplesHAVSocioeconomic statusVaccineRisk
1992
Cancer of the Pancreas and Drinking Water: A Population-based Case-Control Study in Washington County, Maryland
IJsselmuiden C, Gaydos C, Feighner B, Novakoski W, Serwadda D, Caris L, Vlahov D, Comstock G. Cancer of the Pancreas and Drinking Water: A Population-based Case-Control Study in Washington County, Maryland. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1992, 136: 836-842. PMID: 1442749, DOI: 10.1093/aje/136.7.836.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
HIV INFECTION RISK TO NONHEALTH-CARE WORKERS
Gershon R, Vlahov D, Nelson K. HIV INFECTION RISK TO NONHEALTH-CARE WORKERS. AIHA Journal 1990, 51: a-807-a-809. PMID: 2270827, DOI: 10.1080/15298669091370338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV INFECTION RISK TO HEALTH-CARE WORKERS
Gershon R, Vlahov D. HIV INFECTION RISK TO HEALTH-CARE WORKERS. AIHA Journal 1990, 51: a-802-a-806. PMID: 2270826, DOI: 10.1080/15298669091370329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care workersCurrent infection control proceduresHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionOccupational HIV infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionInfection control proceduresHIV infection riskParenteral exposureHIV infectionNeedlestick injuriesAccidental needlestickVirus infectionInfection riskHIVStrict adherenceInfectionRiskExposureNeedlestickInjuryWorkersThe risk of transmission of HIV-1 through non-percutaneous, non-sexual modes—a review
Gershon R, Vlahov D, Nelson K. The risk of transmission of HIV-1 through non-percutaneous, non-sexual modes—a review. AIDS 1990, 4: 645-650. PMID: 2204358, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199007000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research