2018
Age-Specific Global Prevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Tuberculosis Among Incarcerated People: A Systematic Review
Kinner SA, Snow K, Wirtz AL, Altice FL, Beyrer C, Dolan K. Age-Specific Global Prevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Tuberculosis Among Incarcerated People: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2018, 62: s18-s26. PMID: 29455713, PMCID: PMC7413042, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.09.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis CHepatitis BRelative riskOlder prisonersGlobal prevalencePrevalence estimatesSystematic reviewPrevalence of HIVAge-specific prevalence estimatesAge-specific prevalenceIncidence of infectionActive tuberculosisPooled prevalenceLow prevalenceHIVPrevalenceInfectionYoung adultsTuberculosisAge categoriesIncarcerated populationsAYAsIncarcerated adolescentsIncarcerated peopleCustodial settings
2016
Clinical care of incarcerated people with HIV, viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis
Rich JD, Beckwith CG, Macmadu A, Marshall BDL, Brinkley-Rubinstein L, Amon JJ, Milloy MJ, King MRF, Sanchez J, Atwoli L, Altice FL. Clinical care of incarcerated people with HIV, viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis. The Lancet 2016, 388: 1103-1114. PMID: 27427452, PMCID: PMC5504684, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)30379-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical careCommunity-based health careJail settingsHealth careDelivery of careCommunity-based treatmentProvision of treatmentHIV/AIDSPrison health careHepatitis BViral hepatitisMiddle-income countriesC virusClinical managementHigh-income countriesGeneral populationMedical careMental illnessInfectious diseasesOptimal deliverySubstance useCareTransmissible diseasesHIVTuberculosisGlobal burden of HIV, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis in prisoners and detainees
Dolan K, Wirtz AL, Moazen B, Ndeffo-mbah M, Galvani A, Kinner SA, Courtney R, McKee M, Amon JJ, Maher L, Hellard M, Beyrer C, Altice FL. Global burden of HIV, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis in prisoners and detainees. The Lancet 2016, 388: 1089-1102. PMID: 27427453, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)30466-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusViral hepatitisChronic hepatitis B virusBurden of HIVOpioid agonist therapyPrevalence of HIVTreatment of HIVIncarceration of peopleComprehensive literature searchAgonist therapyActive tuberculosisHIV transmissionC virusB virusGlobal burdenPrevention interventionsGeneral populationGlobal epidemiologyHIVDrug useTuberculosisLiterature searchLarge-scale outbreaksHepatitisPrevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and tuberculosis in prisoners
Kamarulzaman A, Reid SE, Schwitters A, Wiessing L, El-Bassel N, Dolan K, Moazen B, Wirtz AL, Verster A, Altice FL. Prevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and tuberculosis in prisoners. The Lancet 2016, 388: 1115-1126. PMID: 27427456, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)30769-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHepatitis BHepatitis CHIV InfectionsHumansPrimary PreventionPrisonersSecondary PreventionTuberculosisConceptsHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusC virusB virusOpioid agonist therapySecondary prevention strategiesBlood-borne infectionsPrevalence of HIVOpioid use disorderPrevention of transmissionPublic health systemAgonist therapyEffective treatmentGeneral populationUse disordersPrevention strategiesPrisoner healthHealth systemInfectionHIVVirusTuberculosisAbsence of alternativesTherapyRisk environmentTrials and tribulations of conducting bio-behavioral surveys in prisons: implementation science and lessons from Ukraine
Azbel L, Grishaev Y, Wickersham JA, Chernova O, Dvoryak S, Polonsky M, Altice FL. Trials and tribulations of conducting bio-behavioral surveys in prisons: implementation science and lessons from Ukraine. International Journal Of Prisoner Health 2016, 12: 78-87. PMID: 27219905, PMCID: PMC5513812, DOI: 10.1108/ijph-10-2014-0041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormer Soviet UnionHarsh prison sentencesDesign/methodology/approach Qualitative interviewsCriminal justice systemUkrainian prisonsJustice systemPrison sentencesOriginality/valueSoviet UnionBio-behavioural surveyPrisonSpecific contextDepartment involvementAdministrative staffUkraineImplementation scienceHIV epidemic
2015
Burden of substance use disorders, mental illness, and correlates of infectious diseases among soon-to-be released prisoners in Azerbaijan
Azbel L, Wickersham JA, Wegman MP, Polonsky M, Suleymanov M, Ismayilov R, Dvoryak S, Rotberga S, Altice FL. Burden of substance use disorders, mental illness, and correlates of infectious diseases among soon-to-be released prisoners in Azerbaijan. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 151: 68-75. PMID: 25861943, PMCID: PMC4447560, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.02.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyDrug injectionInfectious diseasesPrevalence of HCVSignificant independent correlatesLow HIV prevalenceHigh-endemic countriesHigh diagnostic rateEvidence-based addiction treatmentSubstance use disordersHealth assessment surveyHCV epidemicHepatitis BHCV diagnosisHIV statusHIV prevalenceART coverageHIV treatmentIndependent correlatesNew medicationsHIV epidemicHeterosexual riskHealth SurveyEndemic countriesHIV
2009
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications
Gupta S, Altice FL. Hepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications. Journal Of Urban Health 2009, 86: 263-279. PMID: 19184447, PMCID: PMC2648882, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-008-9338-z.BooksConceptsChronic viral infectionsHepatitis B virus infectionB virus infectionReview of diagnosisHBV infectionViral infectionVirus infectionMedical careChronic HBV infectionChronic hepatitis BChronic medical conditionsComprehensive medical carePublic health burdenPublic health impactHigh-risk behaviorsPublic health implicationsProvision of vaccinationUS correctional facilitiesCorrectional settingsHBV vaccineHepatitis BViral hepatitisTreatment guidelinesChronic infectionChronic illness
2005
Adherence to hepatitis B virus vaccination at syringe exchange sites
Altice FL, Bruce RD, Walton MR, Buitrago MI. Adherence to hepatitis B virus vaccination at syringe exchange sites. Journal Of Urban Health 2005, 82: 151-161. PMID: 15746385, PMCID: PMC3456633, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jti016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionConnecticutDiagnostic Tests, RoutineFemaleHepatitis BHepatitis B AntibodiesHepatitis B Surface AntigensHepatitis B VaccinesHumansImmunization ProgramsMaleMiddle AgedMobile Health UnitsNeedle-Exchange ProgramsPatient ComplianceSubstance Abuse, IntravenousUrban Health ServicesConceptsInjection drug usersHepatitis B virusHBV infectionHealth care servicesHigh riskCare servicesHepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinationActive injection drug usersPreventive health care servicesB virus vaccinationVaccine-eligible patientsChronic HBV infectionHepatitis C virusSyringe exchange programsSyringe exchange sitesMobile health care servicesDaily injectorsHBV vaccinationVaccination seriesVirus vaccinationC virusB virusPreventive vaccinationVaccinationDrug users