2023
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Correlates Among Mid-Adult Women: Connecticut, USA, 2016–2019
Sheth S, Johnson N, Sullivan E, Torres A, Oliveira C, Niccolai L. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Correlates Among Mid-Adult Women: Connecticut, USA, 2016–2019. Journal Of Women's Health 2023, 33: 28-32. PMID: 37943625, PMCID: PMC10794823, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMid-adult womenVaccination statusHPV vaccinationHPV vaccineHuman Papillomavirus Vaccination StatusHPV vaccination statusHuman papillomavirus vaccinationAge 26 yearsHealth care providersCross-sectional surveyPapillomavirus vaccinationUnvaccinated womenVaccinated womenVaccine informationCare providersVaccinationAdult womenVaccineWomenBehavioral correlatesCorrelatesStatusPotential benefitsYearsParticipantsHuman papillomavirus vaccine effectiveness by age at vaccination: A systematic review
Ellingson M, Sheikha H, Nyhan K, Oliveira C, Niccolai L. Human papillomavirus vaccine effectiveness by age at vaccination: A systematic review. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 2023, 19: 2239085. PMID: 37529935, PMCID: PMC10399474, DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2239085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaccine effectivenessSystematic reviewHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine EffectivenessVaccine-type HPV infectionYounger ageHigh vaccine effectivenessHuman papillomavirus vaccineVaccine effectiveness studiesYounger age groupsAdolescents ages 15Adolescents ages 9HPV infectionHPV vaccineVaccine initiationPapillomavirus vaccineTime vaccinationAnogenital wartsCervical abnormalitiesCervical cancerDisease outcomeAge groupsOlder ageEffectiveness studiesAge 15AgeAcceptability of 4-poster deer treatment devices for community-wide tick control among residents of high Lyme disease incidence counties in Connecticut and New York, USA
Nawrocki C, Piedmonte N, Niesobecki S, Rowe A, Hansen A, Kaufman A, Foster E, Meek J, Niccolai L, White J, Backenson B, Eisen L, Hook S, Connally N, Hornbostel V, Hinckley A. Acceptability of 4-poster deer treatment devices for community-wide tick control among residents of high Lyme disease incidence counties in Connecticut and New York, USA. Ticks And Tick-borne Diseases 2023, 14: 102231. PMID: 37531890, PMCID: PMC10883357, DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2023.102231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFailure to Complete Multidose Vaccine Series in Early Childhood.
Michels S, Niccolai L, Hadler J, Freeman R, Albers A, Glanz J, Daley M, Newcomer S. Failure to Complete Multidose Vaccine Series in Early Childhood. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37489285, PMCID: PMC10389773, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-059844.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaccine seriesVaccination patternsUS childrenAdditional vaccine doseEarly childhood immunizationVaccine dosePreventable diseaseChildhood immunizationSeries completionNumber of childrenSociodemographic factorsInsurance coverageStrong associationOptimal protectionEarly childhoodBinomial regressionChildrenDosesAssociationStructural barriersCoverage goalsVaccinationImmunizationA review of data systems for assessing the impact of HPV vaccination in selected high-income countries
Wang W, Kothari S, Khoury H, Niccolai L, Garland S, Sundström K, de Pouvourville G, Bonanni P, Chen Y, Franco E. A review of data systems for assessing the impact of HPV vaccination in selected high-income countries. Expert Review Of Vaccines 2023, 22: 161-179. PMID: 36576068, DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2023.2162505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-income countriesHPV vaccinationCervical cancer prevention policyCharacteristics of HPVHuman papillomavirus vaccinationCervical screening programmeEarly detection measuresCancer prevention policiesWorld Health OrganizationPapillomavirus vaccinationCervical cancerVaccination coverageDisease outcomeScreening programElimination effortsGlobal eliminationPrevention programsTreatment programData SystemVaccinationHealth OrganizationHPVTargeted reviewPrevention policiesUnited States
2022
Computable Clinical Phenotyping of Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 in Pediatrics Using Real-World Data
Fashina T, Miller C, Paintsil E, Niccolai L, Brandt C, Oliveira C. Computable Clinical Phenotyping of Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 in Pediatrics Using Real-World Data. Journal Of The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2022, 12: 113-116. PMID: 36548966, PMCID: PMC9969330, DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMessaging of Different Disease Outcomes for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Systematic Review
Niccolai L, Johnson N, Torres A, Sullivan E, Hansen C. Messaging of Different Disease Outcomes for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2022, 72: 334-343. PMID: 36529616, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Physician and patient prediction of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV positive people in Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Vetrova M, Aleksandrova O, Paschenko A, Toropov S, Rassokhin V, Abyshev R, Levina O, Niccolai L, Heimer R. Physician and patient prediction of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV positive people in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. AIDS Care 2020, 33: 473-477. PMID: 32148065, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1738005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHIV-positive peopleART initiationPositive peopleHIV viral suppressionPatient predictionsAccuracy of providerReview of pharmacyART retentionHIV physiciansViral suppressionPhysicians' predictionsTreatment outcomesART outcomesPatientsAdherenceLaboratory dataTherapyLongitudinal analysisOutcomesProvidersInitiationPhysiciansCare
2018
Early stages of HIV treatment cascade in people living with HIV in Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Vetrova M, Aleksandrova O, Paschenko A, Toropov S, Rassokhin V, Abyshev R, Levina O, Niccolai L, Heimer R. Early stages of HIV treatment cascade in people living with HIV in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. AIDS Care 2018, 30: 857-862. PMID: 29325435, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1417536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyUndetectable VLART outcomesInitiation of ARTPilot studyProportion of PLWHMedical chart reviewHIV epidemic controlSuccessful treatment outcomeProportion of peopleChart reviewHIV treatmentDrug abuse statusDisease progressionTreatment outcomesOlder ageTreatment effectivenessART effectivenessEpidemic controlPLWHIllicit drugsHIVSignificant differencesAbuse statusOutcomes
2016
Psychiatric Distress, Drug Use, and HIV Viral Load Suppression in Russia
Ustinov A, Suvorova A, Belyakov A, Makhamatova A, Levina O, Krupitsky E, Lioznov D, Niccolai L, Heimer R. Psychiatric Distress, Drug Use, and HIV Viral Load Suppression in Russia. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 20: 1603-1608. PMID: 26809193, PMCID: PMC4945434, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1297-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Knowledge of human papillomavirus and anal cancer among men who have sex with men attending a New York City sexually transmitted diseases clinic
Sanchez D, Pathela P, Niccolai L, Schillinger J. Knowledge of human papillomavirus and anal cancer among men who have sex with men attending a New York City sexually transmitted diseases clinic. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2012, 23: 41-43. PMID: 22362686, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.011163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal cancerHuman papillomavirus infectionLogistic regression analysisHPV transmissionGenital wartsHPV vaccineDisease clinicPapillomavirus infectionHuman papillomavirusHPVAnal sexMSM knowledgeHypothetical acceptanceRegular sourceMSMMenRegression analysisSexual practicesRiskSexCancerOutcomesNew York CityPapillomavirusClinic
2010
Substance Use in Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections: Results from a National U.S. Survey
Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA, Niccolai LM, Sullivan LE. Substance Use in Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections: Results from a National U.S. Survey. American Journal On Addictions 2010, 19: 504-509. PMID: 20958845, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00087.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol abuse/dependenceAbuse/dependenceSubstance usePast-year alcohol useMarijuana usePast-month bingeTransmitted InfectionsPrescription opioidsGeneral populationCocaine useNonmedical useAlcohol useHeavy drinkingSTIsNational U.S. SurveyPatientsInfectionOpioidsCliniciansPrevalenceBingeDiagnosisU.S. survey
2009
Sexual risk behaviour of the first cohort undergoing screening for enrolment into Phase I/II HIV vaccine trials in South Africa
Andersson K, Van Niekerk R, Niccolai L, Mlungwana O, Holdsworth I, Bogoshi M, McIntyre J, Gray G, Vardas E. Sexual risk behaviour of the first cohort undergoing screening for enrolment into Phase I/II HIV vaccine trials in South Africa. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2009, 20: 95-101. PMID: 19182054, PMCID: PMC3556817, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase I/II HIV vaccine trialHIV vaccine trialsRisk behaviorsVaccine trialsPhase I/II trialPhase III efficacy trialHIV-positive partnerRisk reduction counsellingSexual risk behaviorsRecreational drug useHigh-risk behaviorsHeavy alcohol useMore sex partnersAnonymous partnersII trialMale genderHeterosexual cohortsEfficacy trialsMale volunteersFemale volunteersAdditional recruitment methodSex partnersDrug useMultivariate analysisCondom use
2006
Unprotected intercourse for extra money among commercial sex workers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ntumbanzondo M, Dubrow R, Niccolai L, Mwandagalirwa K, Merson M. Unprotected intercourse for extra money among commercial sex workers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. AIDS Care 2006, 18: 777-785. PMID: 16971288, DOI: 10.1080/09540120500412824.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Incidence and Predictors of Reinfection with Trichomonas vaginalis in HIV-infected Women
Niccolai L, Kopicko J, Kassie A, Petros H, Clark R, Kissinger P. Incidence and Predictors of Reinfection with Trichomonas vaginalis in HIV-infected Women. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2000, 27: 284-288. PMID: 10821602, DOI: 10.1097/00007435-200005000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictors of reinfectionT vaginalisIncidence of reinfectionRetrospective cohort studyTrichomonas vaginalisTransmission of HIVReinfection patternsCohort studyPerson yearsDiagnosis of trichomoniasisUninfected partnersMedical recordsStudy populationHIVReinfectionSexual partnersIncidenceWomenVaginalisSignificant predictorsTrichomoniasisHigh ratePredictorsFurther researchInfection
1999
Ethnic Differences in Body Image Attitudes and Perceptions Among Women Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
CLARK R, NICCOLAI L, KISSINGER P, PETERSON Y, BOUVIER V. Ethnic Differences in Body Image Attitudes and Perceptions Among Women Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics 1999, 99: 735-737. PMID: 10361540, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8223(99)00398-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisclosure of HIV Status to Sexual Partners: Predictors and Temporal Patterns
NICCOLAI L, DORST D, MYERS L, KISSINGER P. Disclosure of HIV Status to Sexual Partners: Predictors and Temporal Patterns. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1999, 26: 281-285. PMID: 10333282, DOI: 10.1097/00007435-199905000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV statusSexual partnersSex partnersCondom useHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionHIV-seropositive personsImmunodeficiency virus infectionPublic STD clinicsConsistent condom useLast sex partnerPredictors of disclosureSeropositive personsSTD clinicHIV infectionPartner notificationVirus infectionStudy populationLongitudinal survey studyRisk reductionInfectionBaselineMonogamous relationshipsStatusPredictorsSurvey studyAttitudes and Practices of Pharmacy Managers Regarding Needle Sales to Injection Drug Users
Farley T, Niccolai L, Billeter M, Kissinger P, Grace M. Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacy Managers Regarding Needle Sales to Injection Drug Users. Journal Of The American Pharmacists Association 1999, 39: 23-26. PMID: 9990183, DOI: 10.1016/s1086-5802(16)30411-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research