2023
Improving HIV and HCV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Programs (SUDs) That Provide Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD): Role of Addressing Barriers and Implementing Universal and Site-Specific Approaches
Brooks R, Wegener M, Freeman B, Fowles C, Madden L, Tetrault J, Nichols L, Altice F, Villanueva M. Improving HIV and HCV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Programs (SUDs) That Provide Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD): Role of Addressing Barriers and Implementing Universal and Site-Specific Approaches. Health Promotion Practice 2023, 24: 1018-1028. PMID: 37439759, DOI: 10.1177/15248399231169791.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/HCV coinfectionSubstance use disorder programsHCV testingOpiate use disorderHCV coinfectionUse disordersNominal group techniqueSubstance use disorder treatment centersCascade of careRates of HIVDisorder treatment centersQuality improvement effortsRate of testingHCV acquisitionHCV cureImproving HIVSUD clinicsHepatitis CHIV testingPrior diagnosisSubsequent referralReferral ratesHIV epidemicHIVTreatment centers
2012
Combining Rapid HIV Testing and a Brief Alcohol Intervention in Young Unhealthy Drinkers in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study
Edelman EJ, Dinh A, Radulescu R, Lurie B, D'Onofrio G, Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA, Fiellin LE. Combining Rapid HIV Testing and a Brief Alcohol Intervention in Young Unhealthy Drinkers in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2012, 38: 539-543. PMID: 22794939, PMCID: PMC3522092, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2012.701359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual risk reduction counselingSexual risk behaviorsRisk reduction counselingRapid HIV testingEmergency departmentRisk behaviorsReduction counselingHIV testingAlcohol useUnhealthy drinkersAlcohol consumptionMean age 26 yearsAverage weekly drinksImportant preventive servicesAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scoresUnknown HIV statusRapid HIV testsUnhealthy alcohol useAge 26 yearsBrief alcohol interventionHIV testHIV statusRegular doctorPreventive servicesRisk populations