2012
Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs
Bond K, Jones K, Ompad D, Vlahov D. Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2012, 15: 758-763. PMID: 22623183, PMCID: PMC4108338, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9645-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza vaccination programHealth promotion programsVaccination programPromotion programsAnnual influenza vaccination ratesHealth concernInfluenza immunization ratesInfluenza vaccination ratesNational health objectivesHealth promotion initiativesLocal health departmentsCommunity-based venuesInfluenza vaccinationProject VivaVaccination ratesImmunization ratesHealth departmentsPromotion initiativesHealth programsHealth activitiesHealth objectivesFaith-based organizationsHealth programmingHealth MinistryTelephone survey
2001
Characteristics of injection drug using parents who retain their children
Pilowsky D, Lyles C, Cross S, Celentano D, Nelson K, Vlahov D. Characteristics of injection drug using parents who retain their children. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2001, 61: 113-122. PMID: 11137275, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00130-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersClinical symptomsHIV-positive parentsActive drug useAge 14High-risk practicesHIV statusInjection drugsRetention of childrenDrug usersDrug useAsymptomatic parentsHealth factorsHIVDrug practicesHealth insuranceChildrenPositive parentsCommunity sampleSymptomsRelated behaviorsParentsIllness
2000
The effect of a needle exchange program on numbers of discarded needles: a 2-year follow-up.
Doherty M, Junge B, Rathouz P, Garfein R, Riley E, Vlahov D. The effect of a needle exchange program on numbers of discarded needles: a 2-year follow-up. American Journal Of Public Health 2000, 90: 936-9. PMID: 10846512, PMCID: PMC1446248, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.90.6.936.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Terminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore
Smith A, Vlahov D, Menon A, Anthony J. Terminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore. Substance Use & Misuse 1992, 27: 435-453. PMID: 1563894, DOI: 10.3109/10826089209068752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug injection practicesIntravenous drug usersInjection practicesDrug usersDrug useIntravenous drug useInjection of drugsMedian durationHIV infectionMedian ageSubcutaneous injectionOwn bloodDrug experienceLongitudinal studyInjectionDrugsUseful aidDifferent syringesDurationBaltimoreYearsInfectionBlood
1987
Routine surveillance for infections in nursing homes: Experience at two facilities
Vlahov D, Tenney J, Cervino K, Shamer D. Routine surveillance for infections in nursing homes: Experience at two facilities. American Journal Of Infection Control 1987, 15: 47-53. PMID: 3646856, DOI: 10.1016/0196-6553(87)90001-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCross InfectionData CollectionFemaleHumansMaleMarylandNursing HomesPopulation SurveillanceConceptsNursing homesRoutine surveillanceEye infectionsGastrointestinal tractSpecial infection control measuresRespiratory tract infectionsInfection Surveillance ProgramInfection control measuresMaryland nursing homesInfection control programTract infectionsInfection definitionsIndividual patientsInfection controlInfectionSurveillance dataSurveillance programTractSurveillanceControl programsControl measuresHomePatientsPhysicians