2020
Using individual stated-preferences to optimize HIV self-testing service delivery among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia: results from a conjoint-based analysis
Shrestha R, Alias H, Wong LP, Altice FL, Lim SH. Using individual stated-preferences to optimize HIV self-testing service delivery among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia: results from a conjoint-based analysis. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 1777. PMID: 33238941, PMCID: PMC7687720, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09832-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinic-based HIV testingHIV testing uptakeMethodsA cross-sectional online surveyCross-sectional online surveyNational AIDS ProgramAcceptability of HIVSTMalaysian MSMHIV testingTesting uptakeService delivery programsKey populationsHIVSTService delivery modelsAIDS ProgramMSMKit deliveryTelephone hotlineService delivery approachHigh acceptabilityDelivery programsMultiple barriersSafe useMean acceptabilityDelivery approachDelivery model
2018
Integrated Bio-behavioral Approach to Improve Adherence to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Reduce HIV Risk in People Who Use Drugs: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Shrestha R, Altice FL, Karki P, Copenhaver MM. Integrated Bio-behavioral Approach to Improve Adherence to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Reduce HIV Risk in People Who Use Drugs: A Pilot Feasibility Study. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 22: 2640-2649. PMID: 29582199, PMCID: PMC6051885, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2099-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalgesics, OpioidBiobehavioral SciencesCondomsFeasibility StudiesFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMethadoneMiddle AgedMotivationOpiate Substitution TreatmentOpioid-Related DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CarePilot ProjectsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisProspective StudiesRisk Reduction BehaviorSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxis adherenceSelf-reported PrEP adherenceSex-related risk behaviorsHIV risk reduction behaviorsBio-behavioral interventionPre-exposure prophylaxisProspective clinical trialsHigh-risk peopleHIV prevention interventionsHIV risk behaviorsPilot feasibility studyPost-intervention assessmentPrEP adherenceProphylaxis adherencePreliminary efficacyClinical trialsIntervention groupHIV riskPrevention interventionsRisk behaviorsBio-behavioral approachAdherenceInterventionHigh acceptabilityPrEP
2017
Measuring Acceptability and Preferences for Implementation of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Using Conjoint Analysis: An Application to Primary HIV Prevention Among High Risk Drug Users
Shrestha R, Karki P, Altice FL, Dubov O, Fraenkel L, Huedo-Medina T, Copenhaver M. Measuring Acceptability and Preferences for Implementation of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Using Conjoint Analysis: An Application to Primary HIV Prevention Among High Risk Drug Users. AIDS And Behavior 2017, 22: 1228-1238. PMID: 28695388, PMCID: PMC5762432, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1851-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisSex-related risk behaviorsHigh-risk drug usersAcceptability of PrEPHigh-risk PWUDPrimary HIV preventionHIV prevention approachesDrug treatment settingsKey risk populationsHIV-negative PWUDHigh acceptabilityHIV clinicPrEP acceptabilityHIV testingPrEP uptakeMethadone clinicsHIV preventionRisk populationsSide effectsTreatment settingsDrug usersPrEP attributesRisk behaviorsPrEPUnderserved populations