2019
Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014
Ransome Y, Subramanian SV, Duncan DT, Vlahov D, Warren J. Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014. Spatial And Spatio-temporal Epidemiology 2019, 32: 100306. PMID: 32007280, PMCID: PMC9996640, DOI: 10.1016/j.sste.2019.100306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-poisoning deathsMultivariate Poisson regression modelCurrent public health problemPublic health problemZip codesDrug overdose deathsCo-occurring epidemicsPublic health plannersPoisson regression modelsHigh prevalenceOverdose deathsHealth problemsHealth plannersHeavy drinkingDeathDrugsOutcomesRegression modelsPredictorsNew York CityIndividual-level predictorsPrevalenceYork City
2005
Probable Cigarette Dependence, PTSD, and Depression after an Urban Disaster: Results from a Population Survey of New York City Residents 4 Months after September 11, 2001
Arijit N, Sandro G, Jennifer A, Vlahov D. Probable Cigarette Dependence, PTSD, and Depression after an Urban Disaster: Results from a Population Survey of New York City Residents 4 Months after September 11, 2001. Psychiatry 2005, 68: 299-310. PMID: 16599397, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2005.68.4.299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProbable posttraumatic stress disorderProbable PTSDCigarette dependenceCigarette useDSM-IV criteriaSubstance-related disordersRandom digit dialingPosttraumatic stress disorderCigarette smokingProbable depressionMore symptomsDrug useStress disorderDepressionDisaster exposureNational surveySymptomsMonthsPopulation surveyDisordersRepresentative sampleNew York CitySmokersSmokingCasesDrug use, misuse, and the urban environment
GALEA S, RUDENSTINE S, VLAHOV D. Drug use, misuse, and the urban environment. Drug And Alcohol Review 2005, 24: 127-136. PMID: 16076582, DOI: 10.1080/09595230500102509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEcstasy Use Among Hispanic and Black Substance Users in New York City
Ompad D, Galea S, Fuller C, Edwards V, Vlahov D. Ecstasy Use Among Hispanic and Black Substance Users in New York City. Substance Use & Misuse 2005, 40: 1399-1407. PMID: 16048824, DOI: 10.1081/ja-200066960.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Comparison of HIV infection risk behaviors among injection drug users from East and West Coast US cities
Garfein R, Monterroso E, Tong T, Vlahov D, Des Jarlais D, Selwyn P, Kerndt P, Word C, Fernando M, Ouellet L, Holmberg S. Comparison of HIV infection risk behaviors among injection drug users from East and West Coast US cities. Journal Of Urban Health 2004, 81: 260-267. PMID: 15136659, PMCID: PMC3456450, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jth112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersRisk behaviorsHIV seroprevalenceHigh human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceDrug usersHIV infection risk behaviorsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceInfection risk behaviorsPotential risk factorsHIV risk behaviorsHIV incidenceHIV statusRisk factorsVirus seroprevalenceSexual partnersPrevention effortsSeroprevalenceBaseline dataHIVFace interviewsInjectionNew York CityFurther effortsNew HavenParticipants
2003
Trends of Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in New York City after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Galea S, Vlahov D, Resnick H, Ahern J, Susser E, Gold J, Bucuvalas M, Kilpatrick D. Trends of Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in New York City after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 158: 514-524. PMID: 12965877, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwg187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral populationProbable PTSDProbable post-traumatic stress disorderPTSD symptomsPost-traumatic stress disorder prevalenceRandom digit dialing telephone surveyPost-traumatic stress disorderProbable PTSD symptomsDialing telephone surveyNew York CityRapid resolutionCurrent prevalenceDisorder prevalenceUnderstanding the dynamics of sexual transmission of HIV among drug-using populations: An integration of biological, behavioral, and environmental perspectives
Normand J, Lambert E, Vlahov D. Understanding the dynamics of sexual transmission of HIV among drug-using populations: An integration of biological, behavioral, and environmental perspectives. Journal Of Urban Health 2003, 80: iii1-iii6. PMID: 14713666, PMCID: PMC3456263, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jtg077.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
The prevalence of homelessness among injection drug users with and without HIV infection
Song J, Safaeian M, Strathdee S, Vlahov D, Celentano D. The prevalence of homelessness among injection drug users with and without HIV infection. Journal Of Urban Health 2000, 77: 678-687. PMID: 11194310, PMCID: PMC3456762, DOI: 10.1007/bf02344031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusInjection drug usersInjection drug useIndependent predictorsDrug usersDrug useActive injection drug useLongitudinal cohort studyCross-sectional studyHIV/AIDSCross-sectional investigationHIV seroconversionCohort studyHIV seroprevalenceHIV infectionPrevalence of homelessnessImmunodeficiency virusMale sexLogistic regressionPrevalenceParticipantsMore experiencePredictorsSeroconversionSerostatusPrevention of HIV Infection in Street-Recruited Injection Drug Users
Monterroso E, Hamburger M, Vlahov D, Jarlais D, Ouellet L, Altice F, Byers R, Kerndt P, Watters J, Bowser B, Fernando D, Holmberg S. Prevention of HIV Infection in Street-Recruited Injection Drug Users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 25: 63-70. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200009010-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersHIV infectionInitial serum specimensLarge multicity studyHIV prevention strategiesHIV infection riskHIV prevention programsSyringe exchange programsDrug treatment programsUse of needlesNew AIDSHIV acquisitionHIV serostatusHIV casesPrevention strategiesSerum specimensSex partnersInfection ratePrevention programsTreatment programInfection riskStandard questionnaireHIVMultivariate modelPrevention of HIV Infection in Street-Recruited Injection Drug Users
Monterroso E, Hamburger M, Vlahov D, Jarlais D, Ouellet L, Altice F, Byers R, Kerndt P, Watters J, Bowser B, Fernando M, Holmberg S. Prevention of HIV Infection in Street-Recruited Injection Drug Users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2000, 25: 63-70. PMID: 11064506, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200009010-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersHIV infectionInitial serum specimensLarge multicity studyHIV prevention strategiesHIV infection riskHIV prevention programsSyringe exchange programsDrug treatment programsUse of needlesNew AIDSHIV acquisitionHIV serostatusHIV casesPrevention strategiesSerum specimensSex partnersInfection ratePrevention programsTreatment programInfection riskStandard questionnaireHIVMultivariate model
1999
Serologic evidence of rickettsialpox (Rickettsia akari) infection among intravenous drug users in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland.
Comer J, Tzianabos T, Flynn C, Vlahov D, Childs J. Serologic evidence of rickettsialpox (Rickettsia akari) infection among intravenous drug users in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1999, 60: 894-8. PMID: 10403316, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1999.60.894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, BacterialBaltimoreCohort StudiesCross ReactionsDrinkingFemaleFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHIV SeropositivityHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleRickettsiaRickettsia InfectionsRickettsia rickettsiiRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic StudiesSubstance Abuse, IntravenousUrban PopulationConceptsIntravenous drug usersInner-city BaltimoreDrug usersSerologic evidenceSerum samplesAcute febrile illnessR. rickettsiiR. akariHuman immunodeficiency virusSignificant risk factorsSignificant inverse associationCross-adsorption studiesPresence of antibodiesSingle serum sampleR. akari infectionFrequency of injectionsFever group rickettsiaeFebrile illnessUndetermined etiologyImmunodeficiency virusInverse associationRisk factorsGroup-specific antibodiesDrug useHigh titers
1995
Using social network analysis to study patterns of drug use among urban drug users at high risk for HIV/AIDS
Latkin C, Mandell W, Oziemkowska M, Celentano D, Vlahov D, Ensminger M, Knowlton A. Using social network analysis to study patterns of drug use among urban drug users at high risk for HIV/AIDS. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1995, 38: 1-9. PMID: 7648991, DOI: 10.1016/0376-8716(94)01082-v.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersDrug useHIV infection risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsInfection risk behaviorsHIV/AIDS risk behaviorsUrban drug usersHIV/AIDSFamily membersDrug injectionAIDS risk behaviorsHigh riskStudy sampleMost participantsPersonal social networksSocial network characteristicsCurrent social relationshipsAIDSHeroinCocaineNormative Data for a Brief Neuropsychologic Test Battery in a Cohort of Injecting Drug Users
Concha M, Seines O, McArthur J, Nance-Sproson T, Updike M, Royal W, Solomon L, Vlahov D. Normative Data for a Brief Neuropsychologic Test Battery in a Cohort of Injecting Drug Users. Substance Use & Misuse 1995, 30: 823-841. PMID: 7558472, DOI: 10.3109/10826089509067009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGeographic Variation in HIV Infection among Injecting Drug Users within Barcelona
Roca J, Vlahov D, Borrell C, Jansa J, Brugal T, Yazbeck H, Muñoz A. Geographic Variation in HIV Infection among Injecting Drug Users within Barcelona. Substance Use & Misuse 1995, 30: 219-229. PMID: 7759174, DOI: 10.3109/10826089509060744.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Suspected determinants of enrollment into detoxification and methadone maintenance treatment among injecting drug users
Schütz C, Rapiti E, Vlahov D, Anthony J. Suspected determinants of enrollment into detoxification and methadone maintenance treatment among injecting drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1994, 36: 129-138. PMID: 7851280, DOI: 10.1016/0376-8716(94)90095-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmphetamineBaltimoreCocaineCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeroin DependenceHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMethadoneMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient AdmissionProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSocial EnvironmentSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSubstance-Related DisordersUrban PopulationConceptsMethadone maintenance treatmentMethadone maintenance programDrug usersIndependent predictorsMaintenance treatmentMultiple logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisProspective study designTime of recruitmentActive drug usersCross-sectional investigationIDU participantsMethadone maintenanceDrug overdoseNext followDetoxification programCommunity outreach effortsTreatment settingsPrior treatmentDrug useDetoxification treatmentStudy designUntreated drug usersTreatmentRegression analysisDrug‐related behavior change for HIV transmission among American injection drug users
CELENTANO D, MUÑOZ A, CORN S, NELSON K, VLAHOV D. Drug‐related behavior change for HIV transmission among American injection drug users. Addiction 1994, 89: 1309-1317. PMID: 7804092, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1994.tb03310.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersSeropositive injection drug usersRisk behaviorsHIV infectionDrug usersActive injection drug usersDrug-related risk behaviorsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissionHigh-risk drug-related behaviorsSemi-annual visitsMultiple logistic regressionBehavior changeGreater risk reductionDrug-related behaviorsLow-risk behaviorsSeropositive participantsHIV serostatusHIV transmissionLongitudinal cohortVaccine developmentPrevention programsLogistic regressionAIDS epidemicVirus transmissionBehavior maintenanceMy place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D, Oziemkowska M, Knowlton A, Celentano D. My place, your place, and no place: Behavior settings as a risk factor for HIV‐related injection practices of drug users in Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Community Psychology 1994, 22: 415-430. PMID: 7879749, DOI: 10.1007/bf02506873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersInjecting Drug UsersHIV risk behaviorsDrug injection behaviorSpread of HIVHIV infectionRisk factorsContaminated needlesMother's residenceInjection practicesShooting galleriesRisk behaviorsInjection behaviorPrimary settingMost participantsHIVMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSemipublic areasOwn residenceResidenceSettingNeedleOpen-ended interviewsBaltimore
1993
Socially desirable responding and self‐reported HIV infection risk behaviors among intravenous drug users
LATKIN C, VLAHOV D, ANTHONY J. Socially desirable responding and self‐reported HIV infection risk behaviors among intravenous drug users. Addiction 1993, 88: 517-526. PMID: 8485429, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1993.tb02058.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research