2022
The Initial Response to COVID-19 Disruptions for Older People with HIV in Ukraine
Rozanova J, Rich K, Altice F, Shenoi S, Zaviryukha I, Kiriazova T, Mamedova E, Shipunov O, Yariy V, Deac A, Zeziulin O. The Initial Response to COVID-19 Disruptions for Older People with HIV in Ukraine. Geriatrics 2022, 7: 138. PMID: 36547274, PMCID: PMC9777936, DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics7060138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGeneralised anxiety disorderSymptoms of depressionSymptoms of anxietyHIV treatmentSevere depressionOlder peopleMental healthActive drug useSubstance use disordersFirth logistic regression modelHigher suicidal ideationLogistic regression modelsIndependent correlatesUse disordersTelehealth strategiesDrug useSuicidal ideationSymptomsHIVAnxiety disordersSubstance useDepressionStandardised scalesCOVID-19 restrictionsInitial response
2012
Absence of Antiretroviral Therapy and Other Risk Factors for Morbidity and Mortality in Malaysian Compulsory Drug Detention and Rehabilitation Centers
Fu JJ, Bazazi AR, Altice FL, Mohamed MN, Kamarulzaman A. Absence of Antiretroviral Therapy and Other Risk Factors for Morbidity and Mortality in Malaysian Compulsory Drug Detention and Rehabilitation Centers. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e44249. PMID: 23028508, PMCID: PMC3445567, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCompulsory drug detentionAntiretroviral therapyRehabilitation centerMedical careUntreated medical conditionsOpioid substitution therapyUnmet health needsPercent of participantsActive tuberculosisEvidence-based drug policyOpioid dependenceSubstitution therapyRisk factorsClinical assessmentMedical conditionsHigh riskHIVDrug useHealth statusHealth needsSuicidal ideationTherapyMale detaineesMost participantsCare