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
2016
High HIV prevalence and the internet as a source of HIV-related service information at a community-based organization in Peru: a cross-sectional study of men who have sex with men
Passaro RC, Haley CA, Sanchez H, Vermund SH, Kipp AM. High HIV prevalence and the internet as a source of HIV-related service information at a community-based organization in Peru: a cross-sectional study of men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 2016, 16: 871. PMID: 27557857, PMCID: PMC4997688, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3561-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCommunity Health ServicesCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansInformation Seeking BehaviorInformation ServicesInternetLogistic ModelsMaleMarketing of Health ServicesOdds RatioPatient Acceptance of Health CarePeer GroupPeruPrevalenceRisk-TakingSex WorkersSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersYoung AdultConceptsHIV prevalenceHIV servicesCross-sectional studyHIV careCommunity-based organizationsMethodsA cross-sectional studyMultivariable logistic regression modelSource of HIVHigh-risk personsSex workersHigh HIV prevalenceGeneral adult populationSex workers groupSexual risk behaviorsResource-limited settingsLogistic regression modelsHIV diagnosisWorker groupsHigh riskAdult populationInfected individualsPerson groupRisk behaviorsRisk profileMSM
2013
Combination Prevention: New Hope for Stopping the Epidemic
Vermund SH, Hayes RJ. Combination Prevention: New Hope for Stopping the Epidemic. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2013, 10: 169-186. PMID: 23456730, PMCID: PMC3642362, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-013-0155-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfrica South of the SaharaAnti-HIV AgentsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PolicyHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalMaleMass ScreeningPatient Acceptance of Health CarePregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousRisk Reduction BehaviorSex WorkersSexual BehaviorSocial StigmaSocioeconomic FactorsWorld Health OrganizationConceptsAntiretroviral therapyVoluntary medical male circumcisionCombination prevention approachesOral antiretroviral drugsPre-exposure prophylaxisMedical male circumcisionSuccessful viral suppressionConsistent condom useEvidence-based modalitiesBoost vaccineViral suppressionHIV testingAntiretroviral coverageHIV transmissionAntiretroviral drugsBlood screeningVaginal microbicidesClean needlesInfection controlAdolescent sexual debutTransmission reductionFemale condomMale circumcisionSingle interventionHIV research
2012
Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala
Sabidó M, Gregg LP, Vallès X, Nikiforov M, Monzón JE, Pedroza MI, Vermund SH, Casabona J. Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2012, 39: 504-508. PMID: 22706210, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31824f8b1b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research