2010
Effects of nurse‐delivered home visits combined with telephone calls on medication adherence and quality of life in HIV‐infected heroin users in Hunan of China
Wang H, Zhou J, Huang L, Li X, Fennie KP, Williams AB. Effects of nurse‐delivered home visits combined with telephone calls on medication adherence and quality of life in HIV‐infected heroin users in Hunan of China. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2010, 19: 380-388. PMID: 20500277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03048.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeHome visitsAntiretroviral treatmentHeroin usersControl groupMedication adherenceTelephone interventionTelephone callsExperimental groupAntiretroviral treatment sitesWorld Health Organization QualitySelf-rating Depression ScaleHealth Organization QualityLevel of adherenceBetter health outcomesStandard careRoutine careRisk factorsDepression ScaleLife instrumentsDepressive symptomsOrganization QualityParticipants' qualityHealth outcomesHIV
2009
Hormonal Contraception and Metabolic Outcomes in Women With or at Risk for HIV Infection
Womack JA, Scherzer R, Cole SR, Fennie K, Williams AB, Grey M, Minkoff H, Anastos K, Cohen MH, Tien PC. Hormonal Contraception and Metabolic Outcomes in Women With or at Risk for HIV Infection. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2009, 52: 581-587. PMID: 19950431, PMCID: PMC2886798, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181b9e5ee.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombined Hormonal ContraceptionGreater HOMA-IRNon-HC usersHormonal contraceptionHOMA-IRLow HDLHIV infectionMetabolic outcomesDensity lipoproteinWomen's Interagency HIV StudyHomeostasis model assessment estimateDisorders of glucoseAdverse metabolic outcomesHigh-density lipoproteinLow-density lipoproteinUninfected womenAntiretroviral therapyHigher HDLAdverse outcomesInsulin resistanceContraceptive efficacyHIV StudyReproductive ageCardiovascular diseaseHIVConsistent ART Adherence Is Associated with Improved Quality of Life, CD4 Counts, and Reduced Hospital Costs in Central China
Wang H, Zhou J, He G, Luo Y, Li X, Yang A, Fennie K, Williams AB. Consistent ART Adherence Is Associated with Improved Quality of Life, CD4 Counts, and Reduced Hospital Costs in Central China. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 2009, 25: 757-763. PMID: 19618996, PMCID: PMC2858929, DOI: 10.1089/aid.2008.0173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD4 cell countART adherenceCell countHigher CD4 cell countsParticipants' medical recordsLower health care costsReduced hospital costsShorter hospital stayBetter physical functionVisual analog scaleCost of hospitalizationLevel of adherenceQuality of lifeHealth care costsImproved qualityLower hospital expensesHigher CD4CD4 countHospital stayHospital admissionMonth 6Month 3SF-36Analog scalePhysical function
2008
Hormonal Contraception and HIV‐Positive Women: Metabolic Concerns and Management Strategies
Womack J, Richman S, Tien PC, Grey M, Williams A. Hormonal Contraception and HIV‐Positive Women: Metabolic Concerns and Management Strategies. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2008, 53: 362-375. PMID: 18586190, PMCID: PMC2776678, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2008.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-positive womenMore HIV-positive womenHormonal contraceptionMetabolic dysfunctionMetabolic dysregulationLong-term complicationsPresence of HIVAdditive side effectsHIV seropositivityMetabolic concernsReversible contraceptionSide effectsHIVContraceptionWomenComplicationsDysfunctionDysregulationManagement strategiesCliniciansSelf-Reported Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment among HIV-Infected People in Central China
Wang H, He G, Li X, Yang A, Chen X, Fennie KP, Williams AB. Self-Reported Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment among HIV-Infected People in Central China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2008, 22: 71-80. PMID: 18095837, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2007.0047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-reported adherenceNon-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor resistanceReverse transcriptase inhibitor resistanceCurrent heroin useTranscriptase inhibitor resistanceVisual analog scaleNumber of patientsNumber of dosesProtease inhibitorsCross-sectional surveySubstance abuse treatmentAdherence prevalenceFree ARVAntiretroviral therapyAntiretroviral treatmentAnalog scaleMedication adherenceProspective studyARV resistancePrescribed dosesSelf-report questionnairesAdherence measuresHeroin useMultivariate analysisAIDS treatment
2006
Adherence to Antiretroviral Medication Among HIV-Positive Patients in Thailand
Maneesriwongul WL, Tulathong S, Fennie KP, Williams AB. Adherence to Antiretroviral Medication Among HIV-Positive Patients in Thailand. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2006, 43: s119-s122. PMID: 17133194, DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000248346.79888.78.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUndetectable viral loadHIV-positive patientsViral loadAntiretroviral medicationsARV therapyInitial ARV regimenRNA test resultsHIV RNA levelsInfectious Diseases InstituteVisual analog scaleDuration of treatmentMajority of subjectsGPO-VIRHIV RNAVirologic failureARV regimenOptimal adherenceMedication adherenceAnalog scaleThai patientsARV treatmentMedical recordsLower mean numberMultivariate analysisPatientsThe health care relationship (HCR) trust scale: Development and psychometric evaluation
Bova C, Fennie KP, Watrous E, Dieckhaus K, Williams AB. The health care relationship (HCR) trust scale: Development and psychometric evaluation. Research In Nursing & Health 2006, 29: 477-488. PMID: 16977644, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth Care Relationship (HCR) Trust scaleHealth care providersTest-retest reliabilityChronic illness populationsCronbach's alphaDiverse patient populationsPatient populationIllness populationsCare providersMedicine ScalePatient trustInstrument development proceduresPsychometric evaluationPrincipal component factor analysisInternal consistencyComponent factor analysisFocus groupsThree-factor solutionIndividual interviewsRapid EstimateAlphaAdult literacyVarimax rotationPatientsPopulationHome 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 pointsAdherenceVisits
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 riskUse of Electronic Monitoring Devices to Measure Antiretroviral Adherence: Practical Considerations
Bova CA, Fennie KP, Knafl GJ, Dieckhaus KD, Watrous E, Williams AB. Use of Electronic Monitoring Devices to Measure Antiretroviral Adherence: Practical Considerations. AIDS And Behavior 2005, 9: 103-110. PMID: 15812617, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-1685-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2003
Incidence of anal cytological abnormalities in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus-infected women.
Durante AJ, Williams AB, Da Costa M, Darragh TM, Khoshnood K, Palefsky JM. Incidence of anal cytological abnormalities in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus-infected women. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2003, 12: 638-42. PMID: 12869403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal cytological abnormalitiesCohort of HIVSquamous intraepithelial lesionsAnal cytologyCytological abnormalitiesIntraepithelial lesionsRisk factorsHigh riskHuman immunodeficiency virus-infected womenAnal human papillomavirus (HPV) infectionAnal squamous intraepithelial lesionsAbnormal anal cytologyAnal HPV infectionHIV-uninfected counterpartsNormal baseline cytologyT-cell countsHPV DNA testingHuman papillomavirus infectionPotential risk factorsBaseline cytologyHPV infectionPapillomavirus infectionCigarette smokersImmune suppressionHIVHome-based study of anti-HIV drug regimen adherence among HIV-infected women: Feasibility and preliminary results
Durante AJ, Bova CA, Fennie KP, Danvers KA, Holness DR, Burgess JD, Williams AB. Home-based study of anti-HIV drug regimen adherence among HIV-infected women: Feasibility and preliminary results. AIDS Care 2003, 15: 103-115. PMID: 12655838, DOI: 10.1080/0954012021000039806.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHIV viral loadHIV-positive womenMedication adherence dataSub-optimal doseHome-based studyAntiretroviral medicationsMedication dosesResistant HIVTreatment failureViral loadAntiretroviral drugsRegimen adherenceAdherence dataHIVAdherence researchAdherenceLast monthWomenTherapyUnintentional reasonsOne-thirdDosesBest predictorPredictors
2002
Changing knowledge, behavior, and practice related to universal precautions among hospital nurses in China.
Huang J, Jiang D, Wang X, Liu Y, Fennie K, Burgess J, Williams AB. Changing knowledge, behavior, and practice related to universal precautions among hospital nurses in China. The Journal Of Continuing Education In Nursing 2002, 33: 217-24. PMID: 12269760, DOI: 10.3928/0022-0124-20020901-07.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUniversal precautionsHospital nursesGlove useHepatitis B immunizationB immunizationNurses' knowledgeSharps injuriesInjury reportingNursesHospital AuthorityEducational interventionEducational training programSignificant changesQuasi-experimental designTraining programPrecautionsGroupImmunizationInjuryPrevalenceMonths