2023
Association between cancer stigma and cervical cancer screening uptake among women of Dhulikhel and Banepa, Nepal
Paneru B, Karmacharya A, Bharati A, Makaju S, Adhikari B, Kafle D, Shakya S, Spiegelman D, Seth S, Stangl A, Shrestha A, Shrestha A. Association between cancer stigma and cervical cancer screening uptake among women of Dhulikhel and Banepa, Nepal. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0285771. PMID: 37200234, PMCID: PMC10194964, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285771.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical cancer screening uptakeCancer screening uptakeScreening uptakeMultivariable logistic regressionCancer Stigma ScaleCancer stigmaCervical cancerAge of menarcheFirst sexual intercourseLogistic regressionNepalese womenSexual intercourseReproductive health variablesCervical cancer screeningEffective screening programsSemi-urban areasCross-sectional studyPercent of womenMean total scoreFamily planning usersScreening servicesCancer screeningCommon cancerDisease burdenScreening program
2022
Anemia Etiology in Ethiopia: Assessment of Nutritional, Infectious Disease, and Other Risk Factors in a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey of Women, Men, and Children
Andersen CT, Tadesse AW, Bromage S, Fekadu H, Hemler EC, Passarelli S, Spiegelman D, Sudfeld CR, Worku A, Berhane Y, Fawzi WW. Anemia Etiology in Ethiopia: Assessment of Nutritional, Infectious Disease, and Other Risk Factors in a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey of Women, Men, and Children. Journal Of Nutrition 2022, 152: 501-512. PMID: 34647598, PMCID: PMC8990104, DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxab366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsAnemia casesPopulation-based cross-sectional studyFolic acid food fortificationC-reactive protein levelsInfectious diseasesPopulation attributable risk percentageVitamin B12Proportion of anemiaDietary iron intakeCause of anemiaHelminth infection statusAttributable risk percentageLow serum ferritinLow serum folateVenous blood samplesPopulation-weighted prevalenceCross-sectional studyPublic health interventionsPotential public health interventionsCross-sectional surveyAssessment of NutritionalIron interventionsSerum ferritinAnemia etiology
2006
Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Msamanga G, Fawzi W, Hertzmark E, McGrath N, Kapiga S, Kagoma C, Spiegelman D, Hunter D. Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. East African Medical Journal 2006, 83: 311-321. PMID: 16989376, DOI: 10.4314/eamj.v83i6.9438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV infectionAntenatal clinicHIV-1-positive womenDar es SalaamMaternal-foetal transmissionMid-arm circumferenceHIV-1 infectionDemographic characteristicsLow HIV prevalenceCross-sectional studyHIV prevalence ratesHIV/AIDS epidemicOpt-out approachLow-resource settingsPositive womenNevirapine treatmentHIV prevalencePregnant womenMaternal ageHigh prevalenceRegular partnersPrevalence ratesPartner's occupationTanzanian womenOlder age
2004
Factors influencing serum cystatin C levels other than renal function and the impact on renal function measurement
Knight EL, Verhave JC, Spiegelman D, Hillege HL, De Zeeuw D, Curhan GC, De Jong PE. Factors influencing serum cystatin C levels other than renal function and the impact on renal function measurement. Kidney International 2004, 65: 1416-1421. PMID: 15086483, DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00517.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum cystatin C levelsCystatin C levelsSerum creatinine levelsSerum cystatin CRenal functionCreatinine levelsCreatinine clearanceCystatin CSerum creatininePartial Spearman correlationsC levelsCigarette smokingHigh serum C-reactive protein levelsHigher serum cystatin C levelsSerum C-reactive protein levelsC-reactive protein levelsSerum CRP levelsCurrent cigarette smokingRenal function measurementsSpearman correlationCross-sectional studyYears of ageCRP levelsMultivariate linear regression modelMale gender
2003
A Cross-Sectional Study of Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Biologic Markers of Glycemic Control Among 459 Women
Kroenke CH, Chu NF, Rifai N, Spiegelman D, Hankinson SE, Manson JE, Rimm EB. A Cross-Sectional Study of Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Biologic Markers of Glycemic Control Among 459 Women. Diabetes Care 2003, 26: 1971-1978. PMID: 12832298, DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.7.1971.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth Study IIGlycemic controlAlcohol intakeBiologic markersNurses' Health Study IIBeneficial glycemic effectsAverage alcohol intakeModerate alcohol consumptionMain outcome measuresCross-sectional studyYears of ageAlcohol consumption patternsOverweight womenGlycemic effectsInsulin levelsLifestyle factorsInsulin resistanceDietary factorsInverse associationC-peptideAverage daily consumptionOutcome measuresPhysical activityBlood samplesAlcohol consumptionAlcohol Consumption Patterns and HbA1c, C-Peptide and Insulin Concentrations in Men
Meyer KA, Conigrave KM, Chu NF, Rifai N, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ, Rimm EB. Alcohol Consumption Patterns and HbA1c, C-Peptide and Insulin Concentrations in Men. Journal Of The American Nutrition Association 2003, 22: 185-194. PMID: 12805244, DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2003.10719292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-peptideInsulin concentrationsAverage alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumptionAlcohol consumption patternsBlood samplesStudy participantsDrinking patternsDisease-free menC-peptide concentrationsModerate alcohol consumptionCross-sectional studyYears of ageFrequent alcohol consumptionFrequency of consumptionEffects of alcoholInsulin levelsBiologic markersInsulin sensitivityInverse associationAverage daily consumptionIrregular drinkersObservational studyAnalysis of insulinHealth professionals
2002
HIV status and sociodemographic correlates of maternal body size and wasting during pregnancy
Villamor E, Msamanga G, Spiegelman D, Coley J, Hunter D, Peterson K, Fawzi W. HIV status and sociodemographic correlates of maternal body size and wasting during pregnancy. European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 56: 415-424. PMID: 12001012, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of gestationHIV infectionHIV statusPregnant womenFirst prenatal visitSocioeconomic statusSignificant risk factorsCross-sectional studyLow socioeconomic statusLevel of educationMean MUACAntenatal clinicMaternal heightPrenatal visitUninfected mothersSecond trimesterMaternal ageOverall prevalenceRisk factorsChild healthMother's ageMultivariate analysisFogarty International CenterSociodemographic correlatesBMI
2001
The correlates of dietary intake among HIV-positive adults 1 , 2 , 3
Kim J, Spiegelman D, Rimm E, Gorbach S. The correlates of dietary intake among HIV-positive adults 1 , 2 , 3. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2001, 74: 852-861. PMID: 11722969, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/74.6.852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher energy intakeDietary intakeEnergy intakeHIV infectionClinical outcomesDietary adequacyAdverse clinical outcomesAbsence of nauseaInadequate dietary intakeInadequate protein intakeInadequate energy intakeInjection drug usersCross-sectional studyStudy cohortFemale sexDiet recordsReduced appetiteDietary inadequacyStudy populationProtein intakeDietary allowanceDrug usersDiverse cohortIntakeWeight loss
2000
Glycemic status and soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor levels in relation to plasma leptin concentrations among normal weight and overweight US men
Chu N, Spiegelman D, Rifai N, Hotamisligil G, Rimm E. Glycemic status and soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor levels in relation to plasma leptin concentrations among normal weight and overweight US men. International Journal Of Obesity 2000, 24: 1085-1092. PMID: 11033975, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801361.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma leptinSTNF-R1C-peptideOverweight menGlycemic statusLeptin concentrationsGlucose homeostasisSoluble tumor necrosis factor receptor levelsSoluble tumour necrosis factor receptor concentrationsTumor necrosis factor receptor levelsDetailed lifestyle questionnaireSTNF-R2 concentrationsHealth Professionals FollowBody mass indexPlasma leptin levelsObesity-related disordersAdipose-derived cytokineCross-sectional studyConsiderable inter-individual variationProfessionals FollowDiabetes mellitusLeptin levelsMass indexNormal weightHighest quintileNutritional Factors and Infectious Disease Contribute to Anemia among Pregnant Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Tanzania
Antelman G, Spiegelman D, Narh R, Hunter D, Fawzi W, Msamanga G, Urassa E. Nutritional Factors and Infectious Disease Contribute to Anemia among Pregnant Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Tanzania. Journal Of Nutrition 2000, 130: 1950-1957. PMID: 10917907, DOI: 10.1093/jn/130.8.1950.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexHuman immunodeficiency virusSevere anemiaImmunodeficiency virusPregnant womenRetinol levelsRisk factorsPositive pregnant womenMean hemoglobin levelSerum retinol levelsMalaria parasite densitySignificant risk factorsPublic health recommendationsCross-sectional studySignificant independent associationAdverse nutritional consequencesHealth education messagesHIV infectionHemoglobin levelsMass indexVitamin supplementationEarly pregnancyIron supplementationIndependent associationClinical trialsRisk factors for HIV-1 seroprevalence among family planning clients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Kapiga SH, Lyamuya EF, Vuylsteke B, Spiegelman D, Larsen U, Hunter DJ. Risk factors for HIV-1 seroprevalence among family planning clients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. African Journal Of Reproductive Health 2000, 4: 88-99. PMID: 11000712, DOI: 10.2307/3583246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionCross-Sectional StudiesFamily Planning ServicesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV SeroprevalenceHIV-1HumansMarital StatusOccupationsRisk FactorsSexually Transmitted DiseasesSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTanzaniaUrban PopulationWomenConceptsRisk of HIVRisk factorsMajor public health problemHIV-1 seroprevalenceHIV risk factorsPrevalence of HIVCross-sectional studyPublic health problemDar es SalaamFamily planning servicesHIV infectionHIV testingFP clientsHIV interventionsHIVLaboratory evidenceHealth problemsLarge clinicsPlanning servicesWomenRiskMarried womenFurther spreadSeroprevalenceClinic