2023
Cost-Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Approaches in Emergency Departments
Miller T, Johnson M, Dziura J, Weiss J, Carpenter K, Grau L, Pantalon M, Abroms L, Collins L, Toll B, Bernstein S. Cost-Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Approaches in Emergency Departments. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2023, 65: 39-44. PMID: 36710199, PMCID: PMC10293014, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2023.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation interventionNicotine replacement therapyCessation interventionsReplacement therapyEmergency departmentMulticomponent smoking cessation interventionSmoking cessation approachesEmergency department visitsEffects of briefCessation approachesQuitline referralDepartment visitsTobacco treatmentDedicated staffIntervention componentsTobacco productsDistinct interventionsInterventionLow SESUnderstudied populationTherapyHigh rateIdeal timeParticipantsQuit
2022
Development and pilot-testing of a hepatitis C reinfection prevention intervention for patients in treatment for hepatitis C infection
Viera A, Grau L, Fisher J, Farnum S, Tetrault J, Scott G, Heimer R. Development and pilot-testing of a hepatitis C reinfection prevention intervention for patients in treatment for hepatitis C infection. Drug And Alcohol Dependence Reports 2022, 3: 100038. PMID: 36845980, PMCID: PMC9948939, DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100038.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Cultural Adaptation of an Intervention to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors among Patients Attending a STI Clinic in St. Petersburg, Russia
Grau LE, Krasnoselskikh TV, Shaboltas AV, Skochilov RV, Kozlov AP, Abdala N. Cultural Adaptation of an Intervention to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors among Patients Attending a STI Clinic in St. Petersburg, Russia. Prevention Science 2013, 14: 400-410. PMID: 23322231, PMCID: PMC4021482, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-012-0301-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive information processingCultural adaptationPersonal relevanceBehavioral interventionsIntervention approachesHIV risk reduction interventionsFormative investigationAlcohol useElicitation interviewsRisk reduction interventionsIntervention componentsGender differencesKey skillsSexual risk behaviorsParticipantsHealth promotion interventionsHIV/STI infectionReduction interventionsRisk behaviorsAdaptation processInformational needsInterventionPromotion interventionsUnfamiliar conceptsFocus groups
2009
Getting the message straight: effects of a brief hepatitis prevention intervention among injection drug users
Grau LE, Green TC, Singer M, Bluthenthal RN, Marshall PA, Heimer R. Getting the message straight: effects of a brief hepatitis prevention intervention among injection drug users. Harm Reduction Journal 2009, 6: 36. PMID: 20003518, PMCID: PMC2804675, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7517-6-36.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk reduction materialsSyringe exchange programsInjection drug usersHygiene suppliesDrug usersHealth promotion behaviorsAppropriate useHealth promotion materialsSEP clientsPrevention interventionsHepatitis riskBlood flowInjection practicesPromotion behaviorsInjection siteBrief interventionIntervention effectivenessIntervention packetInterventionPassive introductionPromotion materialsExchange programsOne-quarterSubstantial numberVerbal reminders
2008
Social and structural aspects of the overdose risk environment in St. Petersburg, Russia
Green TC, Grau LE, Blinnikova KN, Torban M, Krupitsky E, Ilyuk R, Kozlov A, Heimer R. Social and structural aspects of the overdose risk environment in St. Petersburg, Russia. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2008, 20: 270-276. PMID: 18774283, PMCID: PMC2696401, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2008.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersRisk behaviorsIntervention feasibilityOpioid overdosesModerate-risk behaviorAbstinence-based treatmentMost drug usersOpioid injectorsSuboptimal responseOverdose response trainingTreatment modalitiesCommon causeOverdose riskNaloxone distributionOverdose mortalityModifiable aspectsAmbulance staffRisk environmentOverdosesTreatment providersMortalityStructural interventionsKey informant interviewsMore ambulancesIntervention