2020
Feasibility and Acceptability of an mHealth-Based Approach as an HIV Prevention Strategy Among People Who Use Drugs on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Shrestha R, Altice FL, DiDomizio E, Sibilio B, Ranjit YS, Copenhaver MM. Feasibility and Acceptability of an mHealth-Based Approach as an HIV Prevention Strategy Among People Who Use Drugs on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Patient Preference And Adherence 2020, 14: 107-118. PMID: 32021122, PMCID: PMC6971384, DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s236794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV risk reductionHIV preventionText messaging servicePrimary HIV preventionHIV prevention strategiesOpioid-dependent peopleReminder text messagesWeekly text messagesPost-intervention assessmentRisk reductionForty HIVPrEP adherenceText messagesSMS remindersRisk groupsText remindersPrevention strategiesUnderserved populationsMHealth technologiesAcceptability studyHealth carePreventionProphylaxisPreliminary evidence
2019
Rationale and design of an integrated bio-behavioral approach to improve adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV risk reduction among opioid-dependent people who use drugs: The CHRP-BB study
Shrestha R, Altice FL, Sibilio B, Ssenyonjo J, Copenhaver MM. Rationale and design of an integrated bio-behavioral approach to improve adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV risk reduction among opioid-dependent people who use drugs: The CHRP-BB study. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2019, 82: 77-84. PMID: 31229618, PMCID: PMC6639056, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.06.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBio-behavioral interventionHIV risk reductionOpioid-dependent peopleMethadone maintenance programPrEP adherenceHIV transmission risk reductionFirst prospective trialPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV prevention strategiesOngoing drug useRisk reductionBehavioral skills modelProspective trialSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeRisk reduction outcomesHIV riskWeek 20Prevention strategiesUnmet needDrug useHybrid type IBio-behavioral approachProcess evaluationAdherence
2017
Correlates of willingness to initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis and anticipation of practicing safer drug- and sex-related behaviors among high-risk drug users on methadone treatment
Shrestha R, Karki P, Altice FL, Huedo-Medina TB, Meyer JP, Madden L, Copenhaver M. Correlates of willingness to initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis and anticipation of practicing safer drug- and sex-related behaviors among high-risk drug users on methadone treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 173: 107-116. PMID: 28214391, PMCID: PMC5366273, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.12.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV risk reductionDrug injectionHIV riskRisk behaviorsHigh-risk drug usersHigh-risk PWUDOpioid-dependent personsHIV prevention approachesRecent risk behaviorsCross-sectional studyConsistent condom useHigh-risk behaviorsRisk reductionCorrelates of willingnessPrEP deliveryMethadone treatmentIndependent correlatesMethadone programsSafe drugElevated riskCasual partnersNeurocognitive impairmentDrug usersKey populations
2011
Testing an Optimized Community-Based Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Risk Reduction and Antiretroviral Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected Injection Drug Users
Copenhaver MM, Lee IC, Margolin A, Bruce RD, Altice FL. Testing an Optimized Community-Based Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Risk Reduction and Antiretroviral Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected Injection Drug Users. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2011, 32: 16-26. PMID: 21302180, PMCID: PMC3071583, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2011.540466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral Adherence InterventionRisk reduction skillsAdherence interventionsDrug usersRisk behaviorsInjection drug usersSex risk behaviorsEvidence-based behavioral interventionsCommunity-based clinical settingsDrug use outcomesRisk reductionHIV medicationsHIV knowledgeCocaine useClinical settingBehavioral skillsIntervention effectsSexual riskTerms of improvementHIVBehavioral interventionsHolistic healthUse outcomesAssessment pointsIntervention
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