2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy Among Health Care Workers in Lebanon
Youssef N, Tfaily N, Moumneh M, Boutros C, Elharake J, Malik A, McFadden S, Galal B, Yildirim I, Khoshnood K, Omer S, Memish Z, Dbaibo G. COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy Among Health Care Workers in Lebanon. Journal Of Epidemiology And Global Health 2023, 13: 55-66. PMID: 36735184, PMCID: PMC9896451, DOI: 10.1007/s44197-023-00086-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care workersCOVID-19 vaccine acceptanceVaccine acceptancePrevious infectionCare workersPrevious SARS-CoV-2 infectionSARS-CoV-2 infectionMethodsA cross-sectional studyCOVID-19 vaccination ratesCOVID-19 vaccinationCross-sectional studyCOVID-19 vaccineHealth care authoritiesVaccine uptakeVaccination ratesOrder of PhysiciansVaccine hesitancyGeneral populationHealthcare providersVaccineCare authoritiesInfectionCOVID-19 informationTrusted sourceCOVID-19 pandemic
2022
Transactional sex work and HIV among women in conflict-affected Northeastern Uganda: a population-based study
Mootz JJ, Odejimi OA, Bhattacharya A, Kann B, Ettelbrick J, Mello M, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Transactional sex work and HIV among women in conflict-affected Northeastern Uganda: a population-based study. Conflict And Health 2022, 16: 8. PMID: 35216637, PMCID: PMC8876753, DOI: 10.1186/s13031-022-00441-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV-positive serostatusTransactional sex workHIV infectionRisk factorsMultivariate logistic regression modelSignificant global health issueMultiple traumatic stressorsPopulation-based studyCross-sectional surveyDistrict of residenceSex workLogistic regression modelsGlobal health issueHIV outcomesPrevention settingHIV pandemicSerostatusHealth issuesMental distressUgandan districtsTransactional sexHealthcare servicesTraumatic stressorsInfectionExposure
2020
Factors associated with regular HIV testing behavior of MSM in China: a cross-sectional survey informed by theory of triadic influence
Zhao Y, Bromberg DJ, Khoshnood K, Sheng Y. Factors associated with regular HIV testing behavior of MSM in China: a cross-sectional survey informed by theory of triadic influence. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2020, 31: 1340-1351. PMID: 33081648, DOI: 10.1177/0956462420953012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegular HIV testingHIV testing behaviorsHIV testingHIV testHIV infectionTesting behaviorFirst HIV testKey prevention strategiesRegular testingHIV-relevant behaviorsCross-sectional surveyFirst sexual intercoursePrevention strategiesHealthcare providersLogistic regressionMSMNumber of partnersSexual intercourseTriadic InfluenceStrong associationInfectionPrevalenceEnvironmental factorsMenRegular intervals
2015
Evaluating the Impact of Test-and-Treat on the HIV Epidemic among MSM in China Using a Mathematical Model
Luo S, Han L, Lu H, Dou Z, Tao Q, Khoshnood K, Wu Z, Xu J. Evaluating the Impact of Test-and-Treat on the HIV Epidemic among MSM in China Using a Mathematical Model. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0126893. PMID: 26039075, PMCID: PMC4454496, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126893.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Assessment of HIV Testing of Urban Injection Drug Users: Implications for Expansion of HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts
Heimer R, Grau LE, Curtin E, Khoshnood K, Singer M. Assessment of HIV Testing of Urban Injection Drug Users: Implications for Expansion of HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts. American Journal Of Public Health 2006, 97: 110-116. PMID: 17138916, PMCID: PMC1716244, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2005.078105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS SerodiagnosisBlood-Borne PathogensDiagnostic ServicesEquipment ContaminationFemaleHealth EducationHIV SeropositivityHIV SeroprevalenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeedle-Exchange ProgramsProgram EvaluationPublic Health AdministrationSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSyringesUnited StatesUrban Health ServicesConceptsUrban injection drug usersInjection drug usersHIV testingDrug usersUndetected infectionsHIV prevention strategiesExtent of HIVTime-location samplingSecondary preventionDrug treatmentSyringe exchangeHIVPrevention effortsCurrent optionsInfectionChain referralVast majorityTestingReferralPreventionWomenComparative epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among men attending sexually transmitted disease clinics with and without indication for testing
Rowhani-Rahbar A, Niccolai LM, Dunne DW, Green S, Jenkins H, Khoshnood K. Comparative epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among men attending sexually transmitted disease clinics with and without indication for testing. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2006, 17: 453-458. PMID: 16820074, DOI: 10.1258/095646206777689143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC. trachomatis infectionChlamydia trachomatis infectionTrachomatis infectionRoutine reproductive health careDifferent clinical settingsReproductive health careHealth care providersRisk of infectionElectronic medical recordsGroup of menSTD clinicDisease clinicMale patientsMedical recordsRisk factorsPrior historyClinical settingInfectionComparative epidemiologyHealth careYoung menMenClinicEpidemiologyIndicationsHIV prevalence, sociodemographic, and behavioral correlates and recruitment methods among injection drug users in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Shaboltas AV, Toussova OV, Hoffman IF, Heimer R, Verevochkin SV, Ryder RW, Khoshnood K, Perdue T, Masse BR, Kozlov AP. HIV prevalence, sociodemographic, and behavioral correlates and recruitment methods among injection drug users in St. Petersburg, Russia. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2006, 41: 657-63. PMID: 16652041, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000220166.56866.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersHigh-risk injection drug usersHIV prevalenceDrug usersActive injection drug usersBaseline HIV prevalenceHIV-1 prevalencePrevalent HIV infectionHIV-1 infectionHIV-positive individualsRecruitment methodsChain referralHIV infectionMedian ageHIV statusHIV-1Street outreachPrevalenceDemographic characteristicsPrevious monthRecruitment periodReferralInfectionBehavioral correlatesBehavioral variables
2004
Prevalence of HIV infection and other blood-borne infections in incarcerated and non-incarcerated injection drug users (IDUs) in Mashhad, Iran
Rahbar A, Rooholamini S, Khoshnood K. Prevalence of HIV infection and other blood-borne infections in incarcerated and non-incarcerated injection drug users (IDUs) in Mashhad, Iran. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2004, 15: 151-155. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2003.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersBlood-borne infectionsDrug treatment centersHIV infectionTreatment centersVoluntary drug treatment centresSeroprevalence of HCVFirst prevalence studyVolunteer blood donorsInterviewer-assisted questionnaireHarm reduction programsSharing of syringesRisk behavior profilesEffective harm reduction programsChart reviewDrug injectionBlood donorsPrevalence studyStudy populationDrug usersRisk behaviorsInfectionConvenience sampleHigh ratePrevalence
2001
Epidemiology of Necator americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents
Gandhi N, Jizhang C, Khoshnood K, Fuying X, Shanwen L, Yaoruo L, Bin Z, Haechou X, Chongjin T, Yan W, Wensen W, Dungxing H, Chong C, Shuhua X, Hawdon J, Hotez P. Epidemiology of Necator americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents. Journal Of Parasitology 2001, 87: 739. DOI: 10.2307/3285128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpidemiology of Necator Americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents
Gandhi N, Jizhang C, Khoshnood K, Fuying X, Shanwen L, Yaoruo L, Bin Z, Haechou X, Chongjin T, Yan W, Wensen W, Dungxing H, Chong C, Shuhua X, Hawdon J, Hotez P. Epidemiology of Necator Americanus Hookworm Infections in Xiulongkan Village, Hainan Province, China: High Prevalence and Intensity Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Residents. Journal Of Parasitology 2001, 87: 739-743. PMID: 11534635, DOI: 10.1645/0022-3395(2001)087[0739:eonahi]2.0.co;2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh prevalenceElderly residentsHookworm infectionPrevalence of hookwormCross-sectional studyHigh-intensity infectionsSchool-aged childrenIntensity of infectionIntestinal helminthsAge 41Hookworm transmissionIntensity infectionsLight infectionsHookwormInfectionPrevalenceEarly adulthoodHeavy infectionsFecal samplesAgeHelminth eggsResidentsEpidemiologyAscarisWomen
1998
Evaluation of an Innovative Program to Address the Health and Social Service Needs of Drug-Using Women with or at Risk for HIV Infection
Thompson A, Blankenship K, Selwyn P, Khoshnood K, Lopez M, Balacos K, Altice F. Evaluation of an Innovative Program to Address the Health and Social Service Needs of Drug-Using Women with or at Risk for HIV Infection. Journal Of Community Health 1998, 23: 419-440. PMID: 9824792, DOI: 10.1023/a:1018706107776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnmet service needsDrug-using womenCase management interventionHIV infectionSocial service needsCase managementService needsHigh-risk womenHIV risk behaviorsICM interventionNeedle exchange sitesTreatment drug usersDental servicesMental health counselingDrug treatmentUnmet needDrug usersMedical careHealth counselingRisk behaviorsStreet outreachManagement interventionsCase managersWomenInfection