2023
Modelling the impact and cost‐effectiveness of non‐governmental organizations on HIV and HCV transmission among people who inject drugs in Ukraine
Stone J, Trickey A, Walker J, Bivegete S, Semchuk N, Sazonova Y, Varetska O, Altice F, Saliuk T, Vickerman P. Modelling the impact and cost‐effectiveness of non‐governmental organizations on HIV and HCV transmission among people who inject drugs in Ukraine. Journal Of The International AIDS Society 2023, 26: e26073. PMID: 37012669, PMCID: PMC10070931, DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26073.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHepatitis C virusHCV incidenceHCV infectionHIV/HCV testingHIV/HCV infectionHCV transmission modelNeedles/syringesHCV testingHCV eliminationHCV transmissionAgonist treatmentC virusNew HIVHigh prevalencePWIDHIVCondom useSubstantial detrimental impactInfectionIncidencePreventative impactDrugsCoverage levelsDALYs
2018
Stigma and Shame Experiences by MSM Who Take PrEP for HIV Prevention: A Qualitative Study
Dubov A, Galbo P, Altice FL, Fraenkel L. Stigma and Shame Experiences by MSM Who Take PrEP for HIV Prevention: A Qualitative Study. American Journal Of Men's Health 2018, 12: 1843-1854. PMID: 30160195, PMCID: PMC6199453, DOI: 10.1177/1557988318797437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrEP stigmaPre-exposure prophylaxis uptakeExperiences of MSMHIV-negative menPrEP-related stigmaHealth care professionalsPrEP useHIV preventionHIV stigmaMSM communityExperiences of stigmaCondom usePrEP programConstant comparison techniquesPrEPSemistructured interviewsMSMStigmaLack of literatureMenQualitative studyMedicationsChemsex
2017
Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Cisgender and Transgender Women Sex Workers in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wickersham JA, Gibson BA, Bazazi AR, Pillai V, Pedersen CJ, Meyer JP, El-Bassel N, Mayer KH, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL. Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Cisgender and Transgender Women Sex Workers in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2017, 44: 663-670. PMID: 28708696, PMCID: PMC5636657, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000662.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransgender women sex workersHuman immunodeficiency virusInconsistent condom useCisgender women sex workersHIV prevalenceImmunodeficiency virusSex workersWomen sex workersDrug useCondom useHigh human immunodeficiency virusGlobal HIV prevalenceLast HIV testLifetime HIV testingPooled HIV prevalenceRespondent-driven samplingSTI prevalenceHIV testHIV burdenHIV testingMedian timeSTI preventionΧ testChlamydia trachomatisIndependent sample t-test
2015
The Impact of Implementing a Test, Treat and Retain HIV Prevention Strategy in Atlanta among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men with a History of Incarceration: A Mathematical Model
Lima VD, Graf I, Beckwith CG, Springer S, Altice FL, Coombs D, Kim B, Messina L, Montaner JS, Spaulding A. The Impact of Implementing a Test, Treat and Retain HIV Prevention Strategy in Atlanta among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men with a History of Incarceration: A Mathematical Model. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0123482. PMID: 25905725, PMCID: PMC4408043, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV prevalenceNew infectionsCondom useSexual risk behavior changePrevalence of HIVHIV prevention strategiesCumulative numberRisk behavior changeHistory of incarcerationBlack menHIV incidenceHIV transmissionHIV epidemicPrevention strategiesPrevalenceInfectionMortalityMenPrison releaseBehavior changeStatus quo scenarioSexUnited StatesYearsSettingLatent class analysis of substance use among men who have sex with men in Malaysia: Findings from the Asian Internet MSM Sex Survey
Lim SH, Cheung DH, Guadamuz TE, Wei C, Koe S, Altice FL. Latent class analysis of substance use among men who have sex with men in Malaysia: Findings from the Asian Internet MSM Sex Survey. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 151: 31-37. PMID: 25865907, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.02.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance useMalaysian MSMMultinational online surveyAmphetamine-type stimulant useMale sex partnersInconsistent condom useSexual risk behaviorsSubstance use patternsRecreational drug useErectile dysfunction drugsHIV statusHIV epidemicHIV preventionRisk groupsHigh prevalenceATS useSex partnersDrug useCondom useRisk behaviorsRisk profileStimulant useGroup sexMSMLatent class analysis
2010
Preparing for highly active antiretroviral therapy rollout in rural South Africa: an assessment using the information, motivation, and behavioral skills model
Simon MD, Altice FL, Moll AP, Shange M, Friedland GH. Preparing for highly active antiretroviral therapy rollout in rural South Africa: an assessment using the information, motivation, and behavioral skills model. AIDS Care 2010, 22: 462-474. PMID: 20204909, DOI: 10.1080/09540120903220253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive antiretroviral therapy rolloutAntiretroviral therapy rolloutHIV/AIDSHAART rolloutHAART outcomesFolk remediesHIV treatment optimismMedication-taking behaviorOverall correct scoreBetter treatment outcomesResource-limited settingsBehavioral skills modelCommunity-based assessmentHAART initiationHIV optimismHIV testingHIV serostatusTreatment optimismTreatment outcomesSide effectsRural South AfricaCondom useHAARTTugela FerryYoung adults
2002
Effectiveness of a Mobile Medical Van in Providing Screening Services for STDs and HIV
Liebman J, Lamberti M, Altice F. Effectiveness of a Mobile Medical Van in Providing Screening Services for STDs and HIV. Public Health Nursing 2002, 19: 345-353. PMID: 12182694, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1446.2002.19504.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk individualsMobile medical vanRisk individualsHIV control effortsConsistent condom useHigh-risk sexHIV testRetrospective studyAsymptomatic individualsScreening servicesSTD casesInvasive techniquesPositive casesDrug useCondom useNew casesActive casesHIVSTDsSmall proportionMedical programStudy communitiesIndividualsUrban settingsPatients