2013
High HIV Incidence among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Pakistan: Greater Risk with Needle Sharing and Injecting Frequently among the Homeless
Samo RN, Altaf A, Agha A, Pasha O, Rozi S, Memon A, Azam S, Blevins M, Vermund SH, Shah SA. High HIV Incidence among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Pakistan: Greater Risk with Needle Sharing and Injecting Frequently among the Homeless. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e81715. PMID: 24358123, PMCID: PMC3864804, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncidence of HIVHIV seroconversionIncidence rateMultivariable Cox regression analysisNeedle/syringe exchangeCohort of PWIDHIV-seronegative personsHigh HIV incidenceOpiate substitution therapyCox regression analysisHIV incidence ratesHIV risk reductionSharing of syringesRisk reductionSubstance abuse treatmentSeronegative personsCohort studyRisk reduction programsHIV incidencePerson yearsSubstitution therapyDaily injectionsNeedle sharingRisk factorsPrevalence rates
2012
HIV knowledge and health-seeking behavior in Zambézia Province, Mozambique
Audet CM, Sidat M, Blevins M, Moon TD, Vergara A, Vermund SH. HIV knowledge and health-seeking behavior in Zambézia Province, Mozambique. SAHARA-J Journal Of Social Aspects Of HIV/AIDS 2012, 9: 41-46. PMID: 23237020, PMCID: PMC3868210, DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2012.665257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth-seeking behaviourHIV transmissionZambézia ProvinceTraditional healersCommunity health care workersGovernment health clinicsCommunity health workersHealth care workersTransmission of HIVHIV prevalence ratesMajority of participantsHIV knowledgeTransmission knowledgeHealth clinicsHIV preventionHealth workersPrevalence ratesPrevention knowledgeMultiple-choice questionnaireSerious illnessHIV educationInfection rateClinical sitesCondom useLevel of knowledge
2011
Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan.
Shah SA, Kristensen S, Memon MA, Usman G, Ghazi A, John R, Sathiakumar N, Vermund SH. Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan. Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association 2011, 61: 993-7. PMID: 22356034, PMCID: PMC3574871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntenatal clinic attendeesClinic attendeesRisk factorsMulti-center cross-sectional studySyphilis seroprevalence ratesLow-risk populationPrevalence of syphilisCross-sectional studyHigh prevalence ratesCases of syphilisMale drug useUniversal syphilisAntenatal clinicPartner notificationSyphilis serologySeroprevalence ratesPrevalence ratesSyphilis controlUniversal screeningBlood samplesRisk populationsDrug usersDrug useMultivariate analysisSyphilisHunting in the rainforest and mayaro virus infection: An emerging alphavirus in Ecuador
Izurieta RO, Macaluso M, Watts DM, Tesh RB, Guerra B, Cruz LM, Galwankar S, Vermund SH. Hunting in the rainforest and mayaro virus infection: An emerging alphavirus in Ecuador. Journal Of Global Infectious Diseases 2011, 3: 317-323. PMID: 22223990, PMCID: PMC3249982, DOI: 10.4103/0974-777x.91049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMayaro virus infectionVirus infectionRisk factorsMayaro virusHumoral immune responsePotential risk factorsCross-sectional studyIgG-specific antibodiesSeroepidemiological methodsImmune responseStudy populationPrevalence ratesBirth cohortInfectionSporadic outbreaksSignificant predictorsVirusAlphavirusesArthropod vectorsEthnic groupsAmazonian nativesPotential presenceSubjectsNative menSystematic evaluation
2009
Prevalence of HIV infection and predictors for syphilis infection among female sex workers in southern China.
Lu F, Jia Y, Sun X, Wang L, Liu W, Xiao Y, Zeng G, Li C, Liu J, Cassell H, Chen HT, Vermund SH. Prevalence of HIV infection and predictors for syphilis infection among female sex workers in southern China. The Southeast Asian Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health 2009, 40: 263-72. PMID: 19323011, PMCID: PMC2745968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersInconsistent condom useSyphilis infectionHIV infectionCondom usePast monthSex workersCross-sectional studyRegular sex partnersVenue-based methodsHalf of participantsEligible participantsRisk factorsSTD symptomsPrevalence ratesDrug usersSex partnersInfectionLess educationPrevalenceMinority ethnic groupsMonthsLiuzhou CityEthnic groupsNon-local residents
2008
Expansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: a survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group
Bartlett EC, Zavaleta C, Fernández C, Razuri H, Vilcarromero S, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. Expansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: a survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2008, 12: e89-e94. PMID: 18760648, PMCID: PMC2610365, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.03.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsPrevalence ratesSyphilis prevalence ratesUrgent public health responsePrevalence of HIVCases of HIVExpansion of HIVHIV prevalence ratesPublic health responseHIV/AIDSHIV infectionHIV epidemicBlood samplesSyphilis transmissionHIVKnowledge/beliefsEthnic groupsHealth responseSyphilisRemote Amazonian communityPoor knowledgeInfectionConfirmatory testDemographic informationMSM activity
2007
HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Injection Drug Users in South China: A Study of a Non-Government Organization Based Program
Chen HT, Liang S, Liao Q, Wang S, Schumacher JE, Creger TN, Wilson CM, Dong B, Vermund SH. HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Injection Drug Users in South China: A Study of a Non-Government Organization Based Program. AIDS And Behavior 2007, 11: 778-788. PMID: 17347877, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-007-9215-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV voluntary counselingVCT programmeVoluntary counselingDrug usersHIV prevention servicesHigh-risk populationInjection drug usersHIV prevalence ratesRapid HIVFemale IDUsHIV knowledgeSafe drugStudy populationGovernment health agenciesPrevalence ratesPrevention servicesSex practicesHealth agenciesIDUsRapid testVCTCounselingGreat needHIVPopulationSexually Transmitted Infections and Risk Factors Among Truck Stand Workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Alam N, Rahman M, Gausia K, Yunus MD, Islam N, Chaudhury P, Monira S, Funkhouser E, Vermund SH, Killewo J. Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk Factors Among Truck Stand Workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2007, 34: 99-103. PMID: 16837827, PMCID: PMC2730758, DOI: 10.1097/01.olq.0000225325.23340.a3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsTejgaon truck standCross-sectional studySignificant predictorsHIV intervention programsHigh-risk behaviorsTransmitted InfectionsMultivariable analysisChlamydial infectionPrevalence ratesSex partnersOlder ageInfectionSex workersLast monthIntervention programsMenSTI dataSTIsRandom sampleWomenPredictorsDhakaMotor mechanicsGonorrhea
1999
HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: a national surveillance
Islam M, Mitra AK, Mian AH, Vermund SH. HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: a national surveillance. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1999, 10: 471-474. PMID: 10454184, PMCID: PMC2743103, DOI: 10.1258/0956462991914492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommercial sex workersHIV/AIDSProfessional blood donorsCent of patientsLong-distance truck driversAntenatal clinicHIV casesPregnant womenNational surveillanceBlood donorsNationwide surveillanceRisk groupsHIV ratesPrevalence ratesHIVPatientsSex workersAIDSEpidemic spreadMale heterosexualsSurveillanceEarly stagesTruck driversClinicTuberculosisAn update on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh.
Islam MM, Karim E, Mian MA, Kristensen S, Chowdhury MR, Vermund SH. An update on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh. The Southeast Asian Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health 1999, 30: 246-50. PMID: 10774687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusAIDS/HIV infectionNational AIDS CommitteeHigh-risk groupInstitute of EpidemiologyHIV prevalence ratesCommercial sex workersHIV/AIDSMinistry of HealthAntenatal attendeesHIV testHIV infectionAIDS CommitteeHIV casesHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusHigh prevalencePrevalence ratesRisk behaviorsDisease controlHigh-risk areasSex workersConvenience samplingSurveillance activitiesPrevalence
1992
Population-Based Monitoring of an Urban HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Magnitude and Trends in the District of Columbia
Rosenberg P, Levy M, Brundage J, Petersen L, Karon J, Fears T, Gardner L, Gail M, Goedert J, Blattner W, Ryan C, Vermund S, Biggar R. Population-Based Monitoring of an Urban HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Magnitude and Trends in the District of Columbia. JAMA 1992, 268: 495-503. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03490040071028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV infectionAIDS incidenceHIV prevalenceDistrict of ColumbiaDrug usersWhite menBlack menPopulation-based monitoringHIV infection incidenceImmunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemicHIV prevalence ratesHIV/AIDS epidemicHIV seroprevalenceMale patientsHIV incidenceSentinel hospitalsHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusHospital patientsSentinel populationPrevalence ratesColumbia residentsInfection incidenceCivilian applicants
1989
High Prevalence Rate of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Association With Abnormal Papanicolaou Smears in Sexually Active Adolescents
Rosenfeld WD, Vermund SH, Wentz SJ, Burk RD. High Prevalence Rate of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Association With Abnormal Papanicolaou Smears in Sexually Active Adolescents. JAMA Pediatrics 1989, 143: 1443-1447. PMID: 2556023, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150240065018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal Papanicolaou smearsHuman papillomavirusHPV infectionHPV DNACytologic abnormalitiesPapanicolaou smearsPrevalence ratesLow-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasiaRoutine cervical cytologic screeningMultiple lifetime sexual partnersHuman papillomavirus infectionCervical intraepithelial neoplasiaHPV types 6/11Cervical epithelial abnormalitiesCervical cytologic screeningHigh prevalence ratesYears of ageLifetime sexual partnersCervicovaginal lavageHPV presentUninfected patientsPapillomavirus infectionCervical neoplasiaCytologic screeningIntraepithelial neoplasia
1987
Gonorrhea and syphilis in incarcerated urban adolescents: prevalence and physical signs.
Alexander-Rodriguez T, Vermund S. Gonorrhea and syphilis in incarcerated urban adolescents: prevalence and physical signs. Pediatrics 1987, 80: 561-4. PMID: 3658575, DOI: 10.1542/peds.80.4.561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence ratesPhysical signsHuman immunodeficiency virusRates of gonorrheaCervical dischargeBarrier contraceptivesImmunodeficiency virusHuman papillomavirusPhysical examinationHigh-risk adolescentsHigh prevalenceGonorrheaSyphilisUnwanted pregnancyAdolescent girlsPrevalenceDiseaseBoysGirlsUrban adolescentsAdolescent boysAdolescentsNew York CitySignsPregnancyGONORRHEA AND SYPHILIS IN INCARCERATED URBAN ADOLESCENTS: PREVALENCE AND PHYSICAL SIGNS
Alexander-Rodriguez T, Vermund S. GONORRHEA AND SYPHILIS IN INCARCERATED URBAN ADOLESCENTS: PREVALENCE AND PHYSICAL SIGNS. Pediatric Research 1987, 21: 173-173. DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198704010-00039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical signsMale prevalence ratesHuman immunodeficiency virusRates of gonorrheaCervical dischargeBarrier contraceptivesImmunodeficiency virusHuman papillomavirusPhysical examinationHigh-risk adolescentsHigh prevalencePrevalence ratesGonorrheaUnwanted pregnancySyphilisMale adolescentsPrevalenceRisk adolescentsAdolescentsUrban adolescentsYear periodMalesNew York CitySignsFemales