2017
Developing an Integrated, Brief Biobehavioral HIV Prevention Intervention for High-Risk Drug Users in Treatment: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research
Shrestha R, Altice F, Karki P, Copenhaver M. Developing an Integrated, Brief Biobehavioral HIV Prevention Intervention for High-Risk Drug Users in Treatment: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research. Frontiers In Immunology 2017, 8: 561. PMID: 28553295, PMCID: PMC5425476, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeurocognitive impairmentHigh-risk drug usersBehavioral interventionsHigh-risk PWUDHIV prevention behavioral interventionBiobehavioral approachHIV risk reductionHIV prevention interventionsDrug treatment settingsFormative researchHIV prevention effortsTarget populationPrEP adherencePrEP uptakeRisk reduction outcomesHIV preventionDrug treatmentPrevention interventionsFocus groupsTreatment settingsDrug usersRecovery programStructured focus groupsRisk behaviorsTarget population members
2011
Adapting an Evidence‐Based Intervention Targeting HIV‐Infected Prisoners in Malaysia
Copenhaver MM, Tunku N, Ezeabogu I, Potrepka J, Zahari MM, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL. Adapting an Evidence‐Based Intervention Targeting HIV‐Infected Prisoners in Malaysia. AIDS Research And Treatment 2011, 2011: 131045. PMID: 21860786, PMCID: PMC3157158, DOI: 10.1155/2011/131045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV riskHolistic Health Recovery ProgramHIV risk reduction interventionsHigh-risk populationRisk reduction interventionsTarget populationCritical target populationAntiretroviral therapyAdherence issuesTargeting HIVHIVReduction interventionsIntervention contentSubstance abuseFormative researchStructured interviewsFormative workFamily membersPrison settingRecovery programRiskPopulationTherapyCare
2009
Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners Transitioning to the Community: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research for the Positive Living Using Safety (PLUS) Intervention
Copenhaver M, Chowdhury S, Altice FL. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners Transitioning to the Community: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research for the Positive Living Using Safety (PLUS) Intervention. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2009, 23: 277-287. PMID: 19260773, PMCID: PMC2770798, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2008.0157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based interventionsFormative researchHolistic Health Recovery ProgramHigh-risk populationHIV risk profilesHIV risk reductionCommunity-based settingsTarget populationAntiretroviral therapyAdherence issuesTargeting HIVHIVReal-world settingRisk profileIntervention contentWeekly sessionsPrespecified topicsPositive livingGroup formatSafety interventionsRisk reductionCritical periodStructured interviewsCorrectional settingsIntervention
2007
Strategies for Primary HIV Prevention That Target Behavioral Change
Safren SA, Wingood G, Altice FL. Strategies for Primary HIV Prevention That Target Behavioral Change. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007, 45: s300-s307. PMID: 18190303, DOI: 10.1086/522554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV infectionHigh-risk behaviorsPrimary HIV preventionBehavioral changesNew HIV infectionsInjection drug usersRoutes of transmissionHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusHIV preventionDrug usersObjective evidencePsychosocial influencesInfectionOverall rateTarget populationMinority racial groupsRacial groupsMenRiskGroupVaccinePublic awarenessComplex interplay