2009
Consequences of Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS in China: Recommendations for Integrated Care of HIV-Infected Drug Users
Li X, He G, Wang H, Williams AB. Consequences of Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS in China: Recommendations for Integrated Care of HIV-Infected Drug Users. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2009, 23: 877-884. PMID: 19799494, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2009.0015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDSDrug usersDrug abuseHealth care providers' attitudesCare providers' attitudesMethadone maintenance treatmentNeedle syringe programsInjection drug usersHIV/AIDS epidemicUnprotected sexual behaviorMedical care servicesDrug User QualityDrug abuse behaviorHIV infectionMaintenance treatmentNeedle sharingSyringe programsHigh prevalenceHepatitis virusProvider attitudesCare servicesHealth professionalsIntegrated careSevere mental problemsPsychosocial consequences
2006
Home Visits to Improve Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Williams AB, Fennie KP, Bova CA, Burgess JD, Danvers KA, Dieckhaus KD. Home Visits to Improve Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2006, 42: 314-321. PMID: 16770291, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000221681.60187.88.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication adherenceHome visitsUndetectable HIV RNAActive antiretroviral therapyCD4 cell countHIV RNA levelsHome-visiting interventionSignificant intervention effectsHIV/AIDSEfficacy of interventionsAntiretroviral therapyHIV RNAUsual careAntiretroviral agentsActive antiretroviralsIntervention groupMedication eventsControl groupCell countSignificant associationSubstance abuseIntervention effectsTime pointsAdherenceVisitsEffectiveness of an HIV/AIDS educational programme for Chinese nurses
Williams AB, Wang H, Burgess J, Wu C, Gong Y, Li Y. Effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS educational programme for Chinese nurses. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2006, 53: 710-720. PMID: 16553679, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03777.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS knowledgeNursing careAIDS educational interventionEducational interventionHIV/AIDS educational interventionAIDS knowledgeHuman immunodeficiency virusChinese nursesEffective HIV/AIDS preventionHIV/AIDS preventionHIV/AIDS educational programHIV/AIDS epidemicImmunodeficiency virusDevastating illnessComprehensive carePatientsEuropean nursesAIDS educational programsChallenges nursesNursesAIDS preventionAIDSAIDS epidemicOutcome variables
2005
Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Perceptions of Risk Related to HIV/AIDS among Chinese University Students in Hunan, China
Huang J, Bova C, Fennie KP, Rogers A, Williams AB. Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Perceptions of Risk Related to HIV/AIDS among Chinese University Students in Hunan, China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2005, 19: 769-777. PMID: 16283837, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2005.19.769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk behaviorsHIV/AIDS knowledgeHIV-positive womenInjection drug useHIV prevention strategiesPersonal risk behaviorsCross-sectional surveyHIV/AIDSHIV transmissionNeedle sharingHigh riskPrevention strategiesDrug useAIDS knowledgeCasual contactAge 17Considerable misconceptionRiskPerception of risk
2004
Educational Needs of Family Caregivers of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS in Thailand
Maneesriwongul W, Panutat S, Putwatana P, Srirapo-ngam Y, Ounprasertpong L, Williams AB. Educational Needs of Family Caregivers of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS in Thailand. Journal Of The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care 2004, 15: 27-36. PMID: 15165373, DOI: 10.1177/1055329004266032.Peer-Reviewed Original Research