2002
Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users
Margolin A, Avants SK, Warburton LA, Hawkins KA. Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2002, 16: 255-267. PMID: 12133261, DOI: 10.1089/10872910260066697.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive functioningTest performanceNeuropsychological test performanceSelf-report measuresVisual-motor coordinationNP test performanceInjection drug usersEvidence of impairmentDrug useCognitive flexibilityNP test batteryVerbal informationNation's inner citiesTest batteryEducational attainmentDrug-abusing individualsDrug usersSubstance abuseCognitive impairmentIndependent contributionTreatment interventionsViral loadLittle researchPsychiatric problemsSuccessful engagement
2001
Predictors of Nonadherence to HIV‐Related Medication Regimens During Methadone Stabilization
Avants S, Margolin A, Warburton L, Hawkins K, Shi J. Predictors of Nonadherence to HIV‐Related Medication Regimens During Methadone Stabilization. American Journal On Addictions 2001, 10: 69-78. PMID: 11268829, DOI: 10.1080/105504901750160501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictors of nonadherenceMedication regimensMedication adherenceHIV-positive drug abusersPercent of patientsActive antiretroviral therapyInjection drug usersDrug abuse patientsMethadone stabilizationAntiretroviral therapyMedication regimenIndependent predictorsMedication nonadherenceViral loadMethadone maintenanceLow educational attainmentNonadherencePoorer emotional functioningTherapeutic effectivenessDrug abusersDrug usersEarly interventionHIVPatient accessStabilization phase