2019
Impact of early antiretroviral treatment on sexual behaviour: a randomised comparison
Lampe FC, Rodger AJ, Burman W, Grulich A, Friedland G, Sadr WE, Neaton J, Corbelli GM, Emery S, Molina JM, Orkin C, Gatell J, Gerstoft J, Ruxrungtham K, de Souza M, Phillips AN. Impact of early antiretroviral treatment on sexual behaviour: a randomised comparison. AIDS 2019, 33: 2337-2350. PMID: 31764099, PMCID: PMC6882545, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly antiretroviral treatmentHIV-serodifferent partnersAntiretroviral treatmentMonth 12Month 24CD4 cell countHIV-positive adultsSexual behaviorHIV infectiousnessImmediate armViral suppressionPrimary outcomeHigh prevalenceCondomless sexCell countMSMCells/Lower absolute levelsSexHeterosexual menTreatmentHeterosexualsArmAbsolute levelsPrevalence
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