2020
Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review
Davlidova S, Haley-Johnson Z, Nyhan K, Farooq A, Vermund SH, Ali S. Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2020, 104: 510-525. PMID: 33385583, PMCID: PMC11094609, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.12.068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of HIVHigh prevalenceSystematic reviewSubstantial public health threatHigh-risk groupHigh-risk populationNational surveillance reportsPublic health threatHBV prevalenceHCV prevalenceHIV prevalenceImmunodeficiency virusC virusLanguage restrictionsB virusPrevalenceSurveillance reportsHealth threatVirusPublication datePWIDEMBASE
2010
Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan
Kazi AM, Shah SA, Jenkins CA, Shepherd BE, Vermund SH. Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2010, 14: e60-e66. PMID: 20189863, PMCID: PMC2905608, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.11.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of tuberculosisImmunodeficiency virusC virusB virusInjection drug use-related infectionsCommunity-based health providersAcid-fast bacilli smearPost-discharge planningInfectious disease screeningRapid plasma reaginCross-sectional surveyPossible tuberculosisBacilli smearMedian lengthRisk factorsSputum samplesHealth providersDisease screeningSyphilisTuberculosisDrug addictionIllicit drugs
2009
High-risk behaviours among juvenile prison inmates in Pakistan
Altaf A, Janjua NZ, Kristensen S, Zaidi NA, Memon A, Hook EW, Vermund SH, Shah SA. High-risk behaviours among juvenile prison inmates in Pakistan. Public Health 2009, 123: 470-475. PMID: 19615706, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2009.06.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusCross-sectional studyHigh-risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsMultivariate logistic regression analysisHIV risk behaviorsLogistic regression analysisMean knowledge scoreMultiple sexual partnersUse of condomsMode of transmissionMale juvenile detaineesImmunodeficiency virusHigh riskRisk scoreChlamydia trachomatisUrine specimensLigase chain reactionCondom useKnowledge scoreNeisseria gonorrhoeaePrison inmatesSexual partnersBiological markersSexual activity
1993
Chlamydial cervical infection in jailed women.
Holmes MD, Safyer SM, Bickell NA, Vermund SH, Hanff PA, Phillips RS. Chlamydial cervical infection in jailed women. American Journal Of Public Health 1993, 83: 551-5. PMID: 8460733, PMCID: PMC1694480, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.83.4.551.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceChlamydia InfectionsChlamydia trachomatisComorbidityCondomsEducational StatusFemaleHealth PolicyHumansInterviews as TopicMarital StatusMass ScreeningMultivariate AnalysisNew York CityPrevalencePrisonersRacial GroupsRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificityUterine Cervical DiseasesVaginal SmearsConceptsChlamydial infectionCervical infectionInfected womenC trachomatisRisk factorsChlamydia trachomatis cervical infectionChlamydial cervical infectionMucopurulent cervical dischargeIndependent risk factorC trachomatis infectionNew York City jailsPelvic tendernessCervical dischargePresumptive treatmentCervical culturesTrachomatis infectionPresumptive therapyPositive culturesAdult womenInfectionWomenPrevalenceTrachomatisCity jailsTreatment
1991
Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women.
Bickell NA, Vermund SH, Holmes M, Safyer S, Burk RD. Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women. American Journal Of Public Health 1991, 81: 1318-20. PMID: 1928533, PMCID: PMC1405301, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.81.10.1318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman papillomavirusPap smearRoutine intake proceduresAbnormal Pap smearsBehavioral risk factorsNew York City jailsCervicovaginal lavageSerologic syphilisHPV infectionCervical diseaseCervical dysplasiaCervical cytologyRisk factorsIntake proceduresFemale detaineesWomenPapillomavirusSyphilisHigh rateCity jailsDiseaseSmearsIncarcerated womenLavageGonorrhea
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 CitySignsPregnancy