2022
The COVID-19 Pandemic, Socioeconomic Effects, and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Population-Based Cohort Study in 2020, Iran
Fereidooni R, Mootz J, Sabaei R, Khoshnood K, Heydari ST, Moradian MJ, Taherifard E, Nasirian M, Molavi Vardanjani H. The COVID-19 Pandemic, Socioeconomic Effects, and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Population-Based Cohort Study in 2020, Iran. American Journal Of Public Health 2022, 113: 228-237. PMID: 36302221, PMCID: PMC9850608, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2022.306839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual intimate partner violenceRisk factorsIntimate partner violenceSocioeconomic statusIranian womenPandemic onsetMain exposure variableSocioeconomic risk factorsLow socioeconomic statusHigher socioeconomic statusCohort studyPandemic prevalencePartner violencePhysical intimate partner violenceHigh incidenceIPV surveyExposure variablesPrevalenceCOVID-19 epidemicSignificant riskWomenIncidenceIPV prevalenceCOVID-19 pandemicIncidence of IPVSociodemographic 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 ResearchDoes perceived stigma or shame affect stage of presentation in Iraqi Kurdish women diagnosed with breast cancer?
Chagpar A, Qader S, Baqri M, Khoshnood K, Ahmed H. Does perceived stigma or shame affect stage of presentation in Iraqi Kurdish women diagnosed with breast cancer? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: e18680-e18680. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18680.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage 1 diseaseBreast cancerStage diseaseStage 1 breast cancerHigher stage diseaseLate-stage diseaseStage of presentationCancer Stigma ScaleMonthly household incomeBCSS scoreMost patientsCancer patientsBreast centerPatientsStigma ScaleFeelings of shameFeelings of stigmaCancerDiseaseWomenPossible scoreMarital statusIraqi womenDiagnosisStage 1
2021
Exploring the bidirectional relationship between chronic disease and depression among female Syrian refugees and Jordanians: a qualitative analysis.
Sharp M, Kara J, Almidani S, Ahram M, Mahmoud R, Khoshnood K. Exploring the bidirectional relationship between chronic disease and depression among female Syrian refugees and Jordanians: a qualitative analysis. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2021, 27: 1153-1161. PMID: 35137383, DOI: 10.26719/emhj.21.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic diseasesJordanian womenChronic illnessBidirectional relationshipMental healthIntersection of depressionNegative health care experiencesChronic disease interventionsHealth care experiencesSyrian womenContributors of morbidityComorbid depressionChronic conditionsFemale Syrian refugeesHealth care structuresMedical careNeuropsychiatric conditionsCare experiencesClinical settingDiseaseDisease interventionCare structuresWomenHealth careSensitive interventionsArmed conflict, HIV, and syndemic risk markers of mental distress, alcohol misuse, and intimate partner violence among couples in Uganda
Mootz JJ, Basaraba CN, Corbeil T, Johnson K, Kubanga KP, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Armed conflict, HIV, and syndemic risk markers of mental distress, alcohol misuse, and intimate partner violence among couples in Uganda. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2021, 34: 1016-1026. PMID: 34647647, PMCID: PMC8530966, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSyndemic problemsHIV statusRisk markersIntimate partner violenceSyndemic scoreAlcohol misuseMale partnersMental distressUnknown HIV statusPopulation-based studyRisk of maleHIV/AIDSFemale intimate partner violencePartner violencePsychosocial interventionsHIVSignificant total effectWomenProblem scoresHigh rateNortheastern UgandaMen's exposureExposureConflict exposureTotal effectStigma, displacement stressors and psychiatric morbidity among displaced Syrian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon
Clark K, Pachankis J, Khoshnood K, Bränström R, Seal D, Khoury D, Fouad FM, Barbour R, Heimer R. Stigma, displacement stressors and psychiatric morbidity among displaced Syrian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon. BMJ Open 2021, 11: e046996. PMID: 33986065, PMCID: PMC8126317, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046996.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric morbidityPost-traumatic stress disorderTransgender womenStigma-related stressorsStress disorderCross-sectional studyRespondent-driven samplingPsychiatric comorbidityMental health challengesPsychiatric outcomesMorbiditySevere anxietySociodemographic characteristicsHealth challengesMSMGreater BeirutWomenMenLebanese participantsSyrian menTotal sampleDisordersDepressionPerson surveyParticipants
2019
Armed Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, and Mental Distress of Women in Northeastern Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study
Mootz JJ, Muhanguzi F, Greenfield B, Gill M, Gonzalez MB, Panko P, Mangen PO, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Armed Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, and Mental Distress of Women in Northeastern Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study. Psychology Of Women Quarterly 2019, 43: 457-471. PMID: 35662739, PMCID: PMC9165613, DOI: 10.1177/0361684319864366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health experiencesMental health outcomesDepressive symptomsIntimate partner violenceHealth experiencesProbable major depressive disorderMajor depressive disorderGroup of womenPast-year intimate partner violenceMulti-pronged interventionsDepressive disorderMental health researchPartner violenceHealth outcomesPsychological symptomsIPV exposureSymptomsMental distressGlobal mental health researchWomenMixed-methods studyWomen's wellbeingHealth researchHigh rateNortheastern Uganda
2018
Quality of life in HIV-infected Chinese women and their family caregivers:an intervention study
Chen WT, Shiu C, Yang JP, Wang K, Zhang L, Zhang J, Reynolds NR, Kennedy HP, Khoshnood K, Chen LC, Bao M, Zhao H, Lu H. Quality of life in HIV-infected Chinese women and their family caregivers:an intervention study. AIDS Care 2018, 30: 1572-1579. PMID: 30111163, PMCID: PMC6287628, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1510095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChinese HIVIntervention armDepressive symptomatologyPhysical QoLFamily caregiversNumber of HIVQuality of lifeHigher physical QoLHIV managementMonth 3Large trialsNurse interventionistControl armMonths 1HIVIntervention studiesPreliminary effectsChinese womenChinese hospitalsWomenCaregiversSymptomatologyCounseling sessionsInterventionSelf-report surveyArmed conflict, alcohol misuse, decision-making, and intimate partner violence among women in Northeastern Uganda: a population level study
Mootz JJ, Muhanguzi FK, Panko P, Mangen PO, Wainberg ML, Pinsky I, Khoshnood K. Armed conflict, alcohol misuse, decision-making, and intimate partner violence among women in Northeastern Uganda: a population level study. Conflict And Health 2018, 12: 37. PMID: 30127845, PMCID: PMC6091151, DOI: 10.1186/s13031-018-0173-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol misuseIntimate partner violenceSerious global health concernPartner alcohol misusePartner violenceGlobal health concernLow socioeconomic statusMonth prevalenceExtent of exposureTest pathwayHealth concernAlcohol useConclusionsThis studyResultsMost respondentsPartner alcohol usePopulation dataSocioeconomic statusWomenWomen partnersPopulation-level studiesIndirect pathwaysNortheastern UgandaOne-thirdExposureMisuse
2017
Exposure to verbal abuse and neglect during childbirth among Jordanian women
Alzyoud F, Khoshnood K, Alnatour A, Oweis A. Exposure to verbal abuse and neglect during childbirth among Jordanian women. Midwifery 2017, 58: 71-76. PMID: 29306737, DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care providersCare providersLast childbirthJordanian womenChild health centresVerbal abuseCross-sectional descriptive designMean ageMaternity settingsHealth centersWomen's ageConsequence of exposureCurrent studyWomen's exposureWomenChildbirthDescriptive designChildbirth methodAgeChildrenNeglect QuestionnairePrevalence of neglectFinal sampleAbuseExposurePredictors 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 predictorsA qualitative analysis of multi-level barriers to HIV testing among women in Lebanon
Clark KA, Keene DE, Pachankis JE, Fattal O, Rizk N, Khoshnood K. A qualitative analysis of multi-level barriers to HIV testing among women in Lebanon. Culture Health & Sexuality 2017, 19: 996-1010. PMID: 28276925, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2017.1282045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-governmental organizationsCulture of sexNorth Africa (MENA) regionSocial ecological modelSemi-structured interviewsSexual health educationMulti-level barriersKey informantsMiddle EastSexual healthcare providersSexual health interventionsAfrica regionLebanonQualitative analysisFinancial barriersProvider attitudesHigh-risk populationInsurance policiesTheory frameworkMultiple levelsWomenPrimary findingsHIV testingHIV casesPolicyPredictors 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
Violence Against Trafficked and Nontrafficked Sex Workers in Poland
Jedrzejewski B, Fennie K, Khoshnood K. Violence Against Trafficked and Nontrafficked Sex Workers in Poland. Journal Of Human Trafficking 2016, 3: 93-106. DOI: 10.1080/23322705.2016.1158015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2011
HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Its Association With Socioeconomic Status Among Women
Kobeissi L, Kak F, Khawaja M, Khoshnood K. HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Its Association With Socioeconomic Status Among Women. Asia Pacific Journal Of Public Health 2011, 27: np734-np745. PMID: 22186399, DOI: 10.1177/1010539511431299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDS knowledgeSocioeconomic statusMultivariate logistic regression modelHIV/AIDS-related knowledgeLogistic regression modelsRepresentative household sampleAdjusted analysisPrevention knowledgeAIDS knowledgeWomenRichest income quintileIncome quintileWoman transmissionSignificant differencesPrevention methodsAwareness campaignsHousehold sampleRegression modelsAssociationStatusMedia exposureQuintile
2006
Assessment of HIV Testing of Urban Injection Drug Users: Implications for Expansion of HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts
Heimer R, Grau LE, Curtin E, Khoshnood K, Singer M. Assessment of HIV Testing of Urban Injection Drug Users: Implications for Expansion of HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts. American Journal Of Public Health 2006, 97: 110-116. PMID: 17138916, PMCID: PMC1716244, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2005.078105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS SerodiagnosisBlood-Borne PathogensDiagnostic ServicesEquipment ContaminationFemaleHealth EducationHIV SeropositivityHIV SeroprevalenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeedle-Exchange ProgramsProgram EvaluationPublic Health AdministrationSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSyringesUnited StatesUrban Health ServicesConceptsUrban injection drug usersInjection drug usersHIV testingDrug usersUndetected infectionsHIV prevention strategiesExtent of HIVTime-location samplingSecondary preventionDrug treatmentSyringe exchangeHIVPrevention effortsCurrent optionsInfectionChain referralVast majorityTestingReferralPreventionWomenAssessing the Efficacy of a Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing Intervention for Pregnant Women and Male Partners in Urumqi City, China
Khoshnood K, Wilson KS, Filardo G, Liu Z, Keung NH, Wu Z. Assessing the Efficacy of a Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing Intervention for Pregnant Women and Male Partners in Urumqi City, China. AIDS And Behavior 2006, 10: 671-681. PMID: 16897353, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-006-9092-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Epidemiology of Necator Americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents
Gandhi N, Jizhang C, Khoshnood K, Fuying X, Shanwen L, Yaoruo L, Bin Z, Haechou X, Chongjin T, Yan W, Wensen W, Dungxing H, Chong C, Shuhua X, Hawdon J, Hotez P. Epidemiology of Necator Americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents. Journal Of Parasitology 2001, 87: 739-743. PMID: 11534635, DOI: 10.1645/0022-3395(2001)087[0739:eonahi]2.0.co;2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh prevalenceElderly residentsHookworm infectionPrevalence of hookwormCross-sectional studyHigh-intensity infectionsSchool-aged childrenIntensity of infectionIntestinal helminthsAge 41Hookworm transmissionIntensity infectionsLight infectionsHookwormInfectionPrevalenceEarly adulthoodHeavy infectionsFecal samplesAgeHelminth eggsResidentsEpidemiologyAscarisWomen
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 ResearchConceptsHealth care delivery strategiesPrevalent infectious diseasesCare delivery strategiesCorrectional carePublic health concernBehavioral health problemsDischarge planningCare modelHealth problemsChallenging populationCase managementInfectious diseasesClinical interventionsHealth concernCareDelivery strategiesWomenMenCorrectional populationsPrison inmatesPopulationHIVDiseaseMedicaid