2015
Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors in individuals recently released from prison: results of a pilot study
Zhu G, Birnbaum N, Carroll-Scott A, Evans L, Fiellin L, Wang E. Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors in individuals recently released from prison: results of a pilot study. Health & Justice 2015, 3: 6. PMCID: PMC5151802, DOI: 10.1186/s40352-014-0014-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV risk behaviorsSex-related risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsDrug-related risk behaviorsHigh rateCross-sectional studySeverity of drugGreater monthly incomeGender-specific interventionsGender differencesDrug useMultivariate analysisAIDS knowledgeSubstance dependenceAlcohol useSpecific interventionsPilot studyImmediate periodPotential mediatorsFood insecurityHIVMenMonthly incomeSeveritySex-related behaviors
2012
Combining Rapid HIV Testing and a Brief Alcohol Intervention in Young Unhealthy Drinkers in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study
Edelman EJ, Dinh A, Radulescu R, Lurie B, D'Onofrio G, Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA, Fiellin LE. Combining Rapid HIV Testing and a Brief Alcohol Intervention in Young Unhealthy Drinkers in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2012, 38: 539-543. PMID: 22794939, PMCID: PMC3522092, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2012.701359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual risk reduction counselingSexual risk behaviorsRisk reduction counselingRapid HIV testingEmergency departmentRisk behaviorsReduction counselingHIV testingAlcohol useUnhealthy drinkersAlcohol consumptionMean age 26 yearsAverage weekly drinksImportant preventive servicesAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scoresUnknown HIV statusRapid HIV testsUnhealthy alcohol useAge 26 yearsBrief alcohol interventionHIV testHIV statusRegular doctorPreventive servicesRisk populations