2016
Frequent HIV Testing
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Wu P, Osborn CY, Jia Y, Yin L, Lu H, He X, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Frequent HIV Testing. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2016, 72: 452-461. PMID: 27003496, PMCID: PMC4925192, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultivariable logistic regression analysisCurrent HIV infectionHIV incidence reductionHIV testing historyPropensity score adjustmentCubic spline modelingBorderline significant trendLogistic regression analysisHigher testing ratesHIV infectionHIV serostatusPrevious HIVHIV epidemicBeijing MSMTesting ratesScore adjustmentIncidence reductionTesting historyHIVInfection statusBehavioral factorsRegression analysisMSMOddsMen
2009
Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Haitian Adolescents and Young Adults Seeking Counseling and Testing in Port-au-Prince
Dorjgochoo T, Noel F, Deschamps MM, Theodore H, Dupont W, Wright PF, Fitzgerald DW, Vermund SH, Pape JW. Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Haitian Adolescents and Young Adults Seeking Counseling and Testing in Port-au-Prince. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2009, 52: 498-508. PMID: 19738486, PMCID: PMC3196358, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181ac12a8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV infectionRisk factorsVCT servicesMultivariable logistic regression analysisAge-specific prevalenceRapid plasma reaginLogistic regression analysisHaitian adolescentsGenital ulcersVoluntary counselingHIV statusHIV preventionHigh riskDrug useHIVInfectionSexual debutYoung adultsSexual activitySignificant predictorsTesting centersBehavioral factorsRegression analysisPoor educationPort-au
2004
Adherence to HAART Among HIV-Infected Persons in Rural Louisiana
Mohammed H, Kieltyka L, Richardson-Alston G, Magnus M, Fawal H, Vermund SH, Rice J, Kissinger P. Adherence to HAART Among HIV-Infected Persons in Rural Louisiana. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2004, 18: 289-296. PMID: 15186712, DOI: 10.1089/108729104323076025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBlack or African AmericanDepressive DisorderEducational StatusEmploymentHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIncomeLogistic ModelsLouisianaMarital StatusMiddle AgedMotivationMultivariate AnalysisPatient ComplianceRisk FactorsRural HealthSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsIllicit drug useOdds ratioDrug useProblem drinkingActive antiretroviral therapyLogistic regression analysisBehavioral factorsLack of adherenceAntiretroviral therapyHIV clinicMultivariable analysisMean ageHAART medicationNonadherenceAdherence informationHAARTPrior monthPast weekPatientsConvenience sampleMedicationsAdherenceHIVRegression analysisAfrican Americans
2003
CC Chemokine Receptor 5 Genotype and Susceptibility to Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Women
Philpott S, Weiser B, Tarwater P, Vermund SH, Kleeberger CA, Gange SJ, Anastos K, Cohen M, Greenblatt RM, Kovacs A, Minkoff H, Young MA, Miotti P, Dupuis M, Chen CH, Burger H. CC Chemokine Receptor 5 Genotype and Susceptibility to Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Women. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2003, 187: 569-575. PMID: 12599073, PMCID: PMC3319124, DOI: 10.1086/367995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Immunodeficiency virus type 1Virus type 1HIV-1-seronegative womenHIV-1-seropositive womenDelta 32Women's Interagency HIV StudyType 1CC chemokine receptor 5HIV-1 transmissionHIV-1 infectionChemokine receptor 5Differential genetic susceptibilityHeterosexual spreadHIV StudyHIV-1Receptor 5Male cohortGenetic susceptibilityPartial protectionWomenBehavioral factorsInfectionHeterozygous genotypeMost studies
2001
HIV/AIDS Research
Vermund S, Wiener H, Lawson M, Bhatta M. HIV/AIDS Research. 2001, 404-430. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195121124.003.0020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfectious agentsInfectious diseasesVaccine-preventable diseasesAcute infectious diseasesRisk of measlesPublic health activitiesHIV/AIDS researchCommunity prevalenceTreatment adherencePreventable diseaseClinical diseaseLifelong infectionVaccination adherenceImmune personsSusceptible individualsHealth activitiesDiseaseMethodologic challengesAIDS researchBehavioral factorsVirus epidemiologyInfectionDisease researchersAdherenceAgents