2022
Stress, Marginalization, and Disruption: A Qualitative Rapid Situational Assessment of Substance Users and HIV Risk in Lebanon
Khoshnood K, Smoyer AB, Maviglia F, Kara J, Khouri D, Fouad FM, Heimer R. Stress, Marginalization, and Disruption: A Qualitative Rapid Situational Assessment of Substance Users and HIV Risk in Lebanon. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 9242. PMID: 35954600, PMCID: PMC9368310, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCOVID-19Drug UsersHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansLebanonPandemicsRefugeesStress, PsychologicalSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsRapid situational assessmentSyrian civil warPolitical crisisSocial servicesCivil warNation's capitalDynamic nationCountry's populationHIV riskLebanonCOVID-19 pandemicCapitalSituational assessmentHIV knowledgeCountriesDrug use patternsMarginalizationRefugeesSubstance useCapita numberSyriansUse patternsWarNationsConsiderable disruption
2019
Evaluating the Provision of Health Services and Barriers to Treatment for Chronic Diseases among Syrian Refugees in Turkey: A Review of Literature and Stakeholder Interviews
Alawa J, Zarei P, Khoshnood K. Evaluating the Provision of Health Services and Barriers to Treatment for Chronic Diseases among Syrian Refugees in Turkey: A Review of Literature and Stakeholder Interviews. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2019, 16: 2660. PMID: 31349639, PMCID: PMC6696441, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16152660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChronic DiseaseCommunication BarriersDelivery of Health CareHealth PolicyHealth Services AccessibilityHumansRefugeesSyriaTurkeyConceptsChronic diseasesHealth servicesChronic health conditionsPatient's native languageReview of literatureNew health systemHealth systemDiseaseHealth conditionsHealthcare optionsCommon barriersHealthcare policyTreatmentBarriers persistSyrian refugeesMore researchLiterature reviewStakeholder interviewsRefugees' accessAdverse treatmentReviewLanguage barriers
2017
HIV 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLebanonMalePrevalenceRisk AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsHIV 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 studies
2013
The impact of comprehensive prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, 2005–2010: a hard-hit area by HIV in Southern China
Shan D, Sun J, Khoshnood K, Fu J, Duan S, Jiang C, Zhang Y, Bulterys M, Guo H, Sante M, Liu H, Hu Y. The impact of comprehensive prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, 2005–2010: a hard-hit area by HIV in Southern China. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2013, 25: 253-260. PMID: 23970653, DOI: 10.1177/0956462413499010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenAntiretroviral therapyDehong PrefectureProportion of HIVChild HIV transmissionHigh-prevalence regionsProportion of childrenHIV prevalence ratesHIV/AIDSPMTCT effortsChild transmissionHIV transmissionGeneralized epidemicsPrevalence ratesHIVMTCTComprehensive interventionComprehensive preventionWomenAnnual numberMothersPreventionProportionTherapyAIDS
2012
Externalities of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Programs: A Systematic Review
Nutman S, McKee D, Khoshnood K. Externalities of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Programs: A Systematic Review. AIDS And Behavior 2012, 17: 445-460. PMID: 22711224, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-012-0228-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfrica South of the SaharaCD4 Lymphocyte CountDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedFamily Planning ServicesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansImmunization ProgramsInfant, NewbornInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalMaleMaternal-Child Health CentersMothersPregnancyViral LoadConceptsPMTCT programmeSystematic reviewChild transmission programmeEarly childhood immunizationMiddle-income countriesDelivery careSTI preventionNutrition supplementationChildhood immunizationChild healthTransmission programHealth systemGlobal health assistanceHIV/AIDS fundingFamily planningHealth careHealth assistanceCarePreventionMore researchAIDS fundingHandful of studiesPMTCTReviewImmunization
2011
Barriers to antiretroviral adherence in HIV-positive patients receiving free medication in Kayunga, Uganda
Senkomago V, Guwatudde D, Breda M, Khoshnood K. Barriers to antiretroviral adherence in HIV-positive patients receiving free medication in Kayunga, Uganda. AIDS Care 2011, 23: 1246-1253. PMID: 21939403, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2011.564112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFree antiretroviral therapyHIV-positive patientsAntiretroviral therapyLack of accessPopulation of patientsDose timePill countAdherence estimatesAntiretroviral adherenceART clinicsAverage adherenceFree medicationMedicationsPatientsRural clinicsSocioeconomic barriersClinicLess adherentAdherenceSelf-reported estimatesRural districtsSelf-report methodsPillsMonthsSaharan Africa
2009
Expanded Access to Naloxone: Options for Critical Response to the Epidemic of Opioid Overdose Mortality
Kim D, Irwin KS, Khoshnood K. Expanded Access to Naloxone: Options for Critical Response to the Epidemic of Opioid Overdose Mortality. American Journal Of Public Health 2009, 99: 402-407. PMID: 19150908, PMCID: PMC2661437, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2008.136937.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid overdose mortalityEmergency medical personnelIllicit opioidsPreventable deathsOpioid overdoseOverdose symptomsCurrent evidenceOverdose mortalityNaloxoneRecent pilot programOverdose victimsMedical personnelOverdosesPossible policiesFamily membersProgram responsesEpidemicPilot programCritical responseUnited StatesOpioidsFirst respondersOverdoseSymptoms
1999
Health care delivery strategies for criminal offenders.
Pollack H, Khoshnood K, Altice F. Health care delivery strategies for criminal offenders. Journal Of Health Care Finance 1999, 26: 63-77. PMID: 10497752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContinuity of Patient CareCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleManaged Care ProgramsMedicaidPrisonersQuality of Health CareReimbursement, IncentiveUnited StatesConceptsHealth care delivery strategiesPrevalent infectious diseasesCare delivery strategiesCorrectional carePublic health concernBehavioral health problemsDischarge planningCare modelHealth problemsChallenging populationCase managementInfectious diseasesClinical interventionsHealth concernCareDelivery strategiesWomenMenCorrectional populationsPrison inmatesPopulationHIVDiseaseMedicaid