2022
Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia
Pedersen CJ, Wickersham JA, Altice FL, Kamarulzaman A, Khoshnood K, Gibson BA, Khati A, Maviglia F, Shrestha R. Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2022, 13: 879479. PMID: 35774093, PMCID: PMC9237260, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.879479.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersATS useSubstance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulantsUse disordersSevere substance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulant useSex workersAdverse health outcomesLogistic regression analysisAdverse health consequencesSexual risk behaviorsBehavioral health issuesUse of drugsHarm reduction strategiesSex work clientsRespondent-driven samplingHIV transmissionMultivariable modelHigh prevalenceHealth outcomesDrug useSex workTransgender womenRisk behaviorsSociodemographic characteristics and HIV risk behaviors of native-born and displaced Syrian men and transgender women who have sex with men in Lebanon
Orr LV, Crawford FW, Khoshnood K, Khouri D, Fouad FM, Seal DW, Heimer R. Sociodemographic characteristics and HIV risk behaviors of native-born and displaced Syrian men and transgender women who have sex with men in Lebanon. AIDS And Behavior 2022, 26: 4004-4011. PMID: 35672550, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03726-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Reported history and correlates of drug overdose among people who inject drugs in Lebanon
Khoshnood K, Sheb F, Khouri D, Aaraj E, Barbour R, Crawford F, Mokhbat J, Parpia A, Heimer R. Reported history and correlates of drug overdose among people who inject drugs in Lebanon. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2021, 27: 571-579. DOI: 10.26719/2021.27.6.571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance use treatmentCorrelates of drugDrug overdoseOpioid overdoseDrug treatmentNon-fatal opioid overdoseUse treatmentOverdose prevention programsInfectious disease test resultsBetter epidemiologic dataDisease test resultsDrug use historySexual risk behaviorsHistory of incarcerationEffective treatment programsRespondent-driven samplingEligible PWIDDrug injectionEpidemiologic dataFirst drugAverage ageLebanese menHistory of arrestPrevention programsRisk behaviors
2017
Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users
Farmanfarmaee S, Habibi M, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Mohammadi A, Kazemitabar M. Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users. Journal Of Substance Use 2017, 23: 175-180. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2017.1378739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-risk sexual behaviorFemale substance usersExchange of sexSexual behaviorSubstance usePredictors of HIVSubstance usersHuman immunodeficiency virusHarm reduction centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentMultiple sex partnersHarm reduction servicesBeck Depression InventoryHIV infectionRisky sexual behaviorImmunodeficiency virusSex partnersUnprotected sexDepression InventoryPrevention programsReduction servicesRisk behaviorsWomenSignificant predictorsHIV Risk, Prevalence, and Access to Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Lebanon
Heimer R, Barbour R, Khouri D, Crawford FW, Shebl F, Aaraj E, Khoshnood K. HIV Risk, Prevalence, and Access to Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Lebanon. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 2017, 33: 1149-1154. PMID: 28540733, PMCID: PMC6913106, DOI: 10.1089/aid.2016.0326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV prevalenceExperiences of stigmaGroup sex encounterAnonymous HIV testingCases of HIVSpread of HIVNational-level surveillanceSpecific risk behaviorsSociodemographic situationRespondent-driven samplingAntiretroviral therapyHIV diagnosisHIV riskCondomless sexDrug useCondom useRisk behaviorsPrevalenceInterview questionnaireMSMMenSexual behaviorHIVBiobehavioral studiesPredictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs
Habibi M, Farmanfarmaee S, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Matacotta J, O’Bryan J. Predictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs. Journal Of Drug Issues 2017, 47: 356-369. DOI: 10.1177/0022042617693383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug-related HIV risk behaviorsHIV risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsPredictors of frequencyMethadone maintenance treatment programMaintenance treatment programDrug treatment centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentBeck Depression Inventory-Second EditionHarm reduction servicesDrug use behaviorsSignificant predisposingInjection paraphernaliaRisk Behavior ScaleDrug usersPrevention programsIranian womenReduction servicesTreatment programDrugsWomenSelf-Efficacy ScalePredictorsPeer norms
2016
Factors Predicting Internalized Stigma Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in Beijing, China
Xu X, Sheng Y, Khoshnood K, Clark K. Factors Predicting Internalized Stigma Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in Beijing, China. Journal Of The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care 2016, 28: 142-153. PMID: 27623279, DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2016.08.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternalized stigmaNegative affectEmotional supportInfectious disease specialist hospitalStigma reduction programsNegative stereotypesNegative outcomesOlder ageLittle researchSexual risk behaviorsAffectSignificant predictorsHigh levelsRisk behaviorsStigmaReconstruction interventionsMasterySpecialist HospitalStereotypesIntermediate-high levelPotential predictors
2015
Epidemiology of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among People Who Inject Drugs in Mwanza, Tanzania
Tan AX, Kapiga S, Khoshnood K, Bruce RD. Epidemiology of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among People Who Inject Drugs in Mwanza, Tanzania. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0145578. PMID: 26701616, PMCID: PMC4689416, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug useRisk behaviorsNeedle/syringe sharingHIV risk behaviorsHarm reduction programsSmoking heroinHeroin injectionSyringe sharingHIV riskHeroin useCommon locationHeroin injectorsDrug usersCondom useCohabitation statusUnstable housingCity of MwanzaPoor awarenessStudy sampleParticipant referralsIllicit drugsMwanzaHIVEpidemiologyReduction programs
2008
T03-O-08 Social stigma, homosexuality and transsexuality in Iran
Khoshnood K, Hashemian F, Moshtagh N, Eftekahri M, Setayesh S. T03-O-08 Social stigma, homosexuality and transsexuality in Iran. Sexologies 2008, 17: s69. DOI: 10.1016/s1158-1360(08)72705-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV risk behaviorsMental healthRisk behaviorsHIV risk-taking behaviorsSocial stigmaHormone useMale sexDisorders ClinicClinical assessmentSex reassignment surgerySexual disorders clinicNecessary medical treatmentMedical treatmentNew birth certificateHealth statusSCL-90Birth certificatesHomosexual transsexualsSex change operationReassignment surgeryMedical proofClinicSelf-administered interviewSocial supportLGBT stigma
2006
Profiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran
Razzaghi EM, Movaghar AR, Green TC, Khoshnood K. Profiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran. Harm Reduction Journal 2006, 3: 12. PMID: 16545137, PMCID: PMC1431517, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7517-3-12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug useDrug usersHIV risk behaviorsHIV prevention programsEffective preventive interventionsInjection of drugsHIV/AIDSDrug-related harmIranian IDUsHIV infectionHeroin injectionHIV transmissionInjecting behaviourHIV riskHIV awarenessSex partnersPreventive interventionsIDUsPrevention programsRisk behaviorsTargeted interventionsPersonal hygieneHygiene practicesDistricts of TehranSocioeconomic status
2004
Prevalence of HIV infection and other blood-borne infections in incarcerated and non-incarcerated injection drug users (IDUs) in Mashhad, Iran
Rahbar A, Rooholamini S, Khoshnood K. Prevalence of HIV infection and other blood-borne infections in incarcerated and non-incarcerated injection drug users (IDUs) in Mashhad, Iran. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2004, 15: 151-155. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2003.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersBlood-borne infectionsDrug treatment centersHIV infectionTreatment centersVoluntary drug treatment centresSeroprevalence of HCVFirst prevalence studyVolunteer blood donorsInterviewer-assisted questionnaireHarm reduction programsSharing of syringesRisk behavior profilesEffective harm reduction programsChart reviewDrug injectionBlood donorsPrevalence studyStudy populationDrug usersRisk behaviorsInfectionConvenience sampleHigh ratePrevalenceWriting About Risk: Use of Daily Diaries in Understanding Drug-User Risk Behaviors
Stopka TJ, Springer KW, Khoshnood K, Shaw S, Singer M. Writing About Risk: Use of Daily Diaries in Understanding Drug-User Risk Behaviors. AIDS And Behavior 2004, 8: 73-85. PMID: 15146135, DOI: 10.1023/b:aibe.0000017527.25533.f4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Evaluation of an Innovative Program to Address the Health and Social Service Needs of Drug-Using Women with or at Risk for HIV Infection
Thompson A, Blankenship K, Selwyn P, Khoshnood K, Lopez M, Balacos K, Altice F. Evaluation of an Innovative Program to Address the Health and Social Service Needs of Drug-Using Women with or at Risk for HIV Infection. Journal Of Community Health 1998, 23: 419-440. PMID: 9824792, DOI: 10.1023/a:1018706107776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnmet service needsDrug-using womenCase management interventionHIV infectionSocial service needsCase managementService needsHigh-risk womenHIV risk behaviorsICM interventionNeedle exchange sitesTreatment drug usersDental servicesMental health counselingDrug treatmentUnmet needDrug usersMedical careHealth counselingRisk behaviorsStreet outreachManagement interventionsCase managersWomenInfection