2018
Pilot evaluation of a second-generation electronic pill box for adherence to Bedaquiline and antiretroviral therapy in drug-resistant TB/HIV co-infected patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bionghi N, Daftary A, Maharaj B, Msibi Z, Amico K, Friedland G, Orrell C, Padayatchi N, O’Donnell M. Pilot evaluation of a second-generation electronic pill box for adherence to Bedaquiline and antiretroviral therapy in drug-resistant TB/HIV co-infected patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. BMC Infectious Diseases 2018, 18: 171. PMID: 29642874, PMCID: PMC5896111, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3080-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-retroviral therapySeven-day recallPill countMedication adherenceWisepill deviceTreatment regimensTB/HIV co-infected patientsHIV co-infected adultsHIV co-infected patientsDrug-resistant tuberculosis treatmentCo-infected adultsCo-infected patientsDR-TB treatmentPilot study patientsWeekly pill countsComplex treatment regimensElectronic pill boxesLevel of adherenceTB regimensAdherence supportAntiretroviral therapyHIV patientsStudy patientsMethodsEligible patientsNew antimycobacterial drugs
2015
Transmission risk behaviour at enrolment in participants in the INSIGHT Strategic Timing of AntiRetroviral Treatment (START) trial
Rodger A, Lampe F, Grulich A, Fisher M, Friedland G, Phanuphak N, Bogner, Pereira L, Rietmeijer C, Burman W, Phillips A, Group I. Transmission risk behaviour at enrolment in participants in the INSIGHT Strategic Timing of AntiRetroviral Treatment (START) trial. HIV Medicine 2015, 16: 64-76. PMID: 25711325, PMCID: PMC4341939, DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDisease Transmission, InfectiousFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsAntiretroviral treatmentCondomless sexHIV-1 RNA copies/Risk behaviorsRegion of recruitmentSelf-reported risk behaviorsHIV viral loadHIV-positive participantsRNA copies/Transmission risk behaviorsHIV-positive peopleSubstantial proportionRecent sexual behaviorHeterosexual menSerodifferent partnersMedian ageRisk behavior questionnaireViral loadClinical statusLifestyle factorsBlack ethnicityCopies/Trial participantsStart StudyWhite ethnicity
2012
Tuberculosis infection control in a high drug-resistance setting in rural South Africa: Information, motivation, and behavioral skills
Kanjee Z, Amico KR, Li F, Mbolekwa K, Moll AP, Friedland GH. Tuberculosis infection control in a high drug-resistance setting in rural South Africa: Information, motivation, and behavioral skills. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2012, 5: 67-81. PMID: 22341846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2011.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTB infection controlRural South African hospitalSouth African hospitalsInfection controlHIV statusAfrican hospitalsTuberculosis infection controlDrug-resistant tuberculosisBehavioral skillsCough hygieneSocial support itemsPresent studyRural South AfricaResource-limited facilitiesHigh-risk areasAnonymous questionnaireIMB modelTuberculosisRespondents' knowledgeSuch interventionsHospitalHCWsIC practicesMost respondentsSocial support
2011
Tuberculosis infection control in rural South Africa: survey of knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital staff
Kanjee Z, Catterick K, Moll AP, Amico KR, Friedland GH. Tuberculosis infection control in rural South Africa: survey of knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital staff. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2011, 79: 333-338. PMID: 21978608, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.06.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMDR-TB/XDRHuman immunodeficiency virus statusRural South African hospitalNosocomial TB transmissionStigma of TBTuberculosis infection controlTB/HIVDrug-resistant TBInfection control knowledgeHealth informationSouth African hospitalsSurvey of knowledgeBehavioral change interventionsTB-ICTB infectionXDR-TBTB deathsTB transmissionVirus statusHealthcare workersAfrican hospitalsInfection controlHospital staffRural South AfricaBaseline assessment
2008
Clinic-Based Intervention Reduces Unprotected Sexual Behavior Among HIV-Infected Patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Results of a Pilot Study
Cornman DH, Kiene SM, Christie S, Fisher WA, Shuper PA, Pillay S, Friedland GH, Thomas CM, Lodge L, Fisher JD. Clinic-Based Intervention Reduces Unprotected Sexual Behavior Among HIV-Infected Patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Results of a Pilot Study. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2008, 48: 553-560. PMID: 18645518, PMCID: PMC2813056, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e31817bebd7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnprotected sexual behaviorPrevention interventionsClinical careBrief risk reduction interventionHuman immunodeficiency virus prevention interventionsSexual behaviorUnprotected sex eventsCare control conditionRoutine clinical careHIV prevention interventionsRoutine patient visitsSex eventsClinical care settingsRisk reduction interventionsCounselor-delivered interventionUnprotected sexual eventsPatient visitsCare settingsSelf-report questionnairesUrban hospitalPatientsHIVIntervention counselorsReduction interventionsClinical encounters
2005
Quality of life in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy is related to adherence
Mannheimer S, Matts J, Telzak E, Chesney M, Child C, Wu A, Friedland G, Aids F. Quality of life in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy is related to adherence. AIDS Care 2005, 17: 10-22. PMID: 15832830, DOI: 10.1080/09540120412331305098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansLongitudinal StudiesMalePatient ComplianceProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsConceptsAntiretroviral therapyART adherenceQOL scoresQuality of lifeTerry Beirn Community ProgramsNewer ART regimensSummary QoL scoresCells/mm3Mean QOL scoreAntiretroviral clinical trialsHigher QoL scoresBaseline CD4ART regimensART-naïveHIV populationMean agePoor adherenceSF-12Clinical trialsImproved QoLClinical researchQoLAdherenceMonthsHIV
1988
Low Occupational Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among Dental Professionals
Klein R, Phelan J, Freeman K, Schable C, Friedland G, Trieger N, Steigbigel N. Low Occupational Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among Dental Professionals. New England Journal Of Medicine 1988, 318: 86-90. PMID: 3422106, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198801143180205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidents, OccupationalAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAntibodies, ViralDental AssistantsDental HygienistsDentistryFemaleHepatitis B Surface AntigensHIV AntibodiesHumansMaleNew York CityOccupational DiseasesProfessional PracticePuncturesRisk FactorsSkinSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B surface antigenBehavioral risk factorsInfection control practicesB surface antigenLow occupational riskDental professionalsOccupational riskHIV infectionRisk factorsOccupational exposureSurface antigenHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionFrequent occupational exposureImmunodeficiency virus infectionInfection control precautionsCases of AIDSPotential occupational exposureUnvaccinated subjectsImmunodeficiency syndromeImmunodeficiency virusSerum antibodiesVirus infectionDental practiceSharp instruments