1999
New evidence to reconcile in vitro and epidemiologic data on the possible role of heroin on CD4+ decline among HIV-infected injecting drug users
Krol A, Flynn C, Vlahov D, Miedema F, Coutinho R, van Ameijden E. New evidence to reconcile in vitro and epidemiologic data on the possible role of heroin on CD4+ decline among HIV-infected injecting drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1999, 54: 145-154. PMID: 10217554, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(98)00158-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
A Morphine Prescription Program in Italy (1980-1985): Retrospective Evidence of Protection Against Hiv/Aids
Sagliocca L, Rezza G, Vlahov D, Baldassarre C, Siconolfi M, Nespoli M, Carriers P. A Morphine Prescription Program in Italy (1980-1985): Retrospective Evidence of Protection Against Hiv/Aids. Addiction Research & Theory 1997, 5: 137-144. DOI: 10.3109/16066359709005255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow HIV prevalence rateHIV-negative IDUsHIV-negative controlsCase-control studyDrug treatment centersSterile injection equipmentHIV prevalence ratesInsufficient dosesHIV infectionPrescription programPrevalence ratesAlternative treatmentTreatment centersDrug usersHIV/AidsRetrospective evidenceMorphineMethadoneInfectionInjection equipmentHIVIDUsDoses
1994
Changes in HIV Risk Behaviors among Counseled Injecting Drug Users
Mandell W, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Carran D, Oziemkowska M, Reedt L. Changes in HIV Risk Behaviors among Counseled Injecting Drug Users. Journal Of Drug Issues 1994, 24: 555-567. DOI: 10.1177/002204269402400314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsShort-term educational interventionHIV-seronegative IDUsEducational interventionInjecting Drug UsersIntensive educational interventionSeronegative IDUsHIV infectionSignificant additional benefitSix monthsDrug usersDrug useEducational sessionsIntensive interventionReduction of activityOne hourInterventionIDUsCommunity sampleFifteen minutesInjection equipmentMonthsRisky behaviorsAdditional benefitField effectiveness of needle disinfection among injecting drug users.
Vlahov D, Astemborski J, Solomon L, Nelson K. Field effectiveness of needle disinfection among injecting drug users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1994, 7: 760-6. PMID: 8207660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV seroconversionOdds ratioDrug usersNeedle disinfectionPutative protective effectCase-control studyCorresponding odds ratiosSterile injection equipmentDisinfectant useInjection equipmentLimited statistical powerStudy entryHIV seroconvertersResidual confoundingPossible confoundersCocaine injectionProtective effectSeroconversionDrug useUse of disinfectantsBlack heterosexualsPractice variablesField effectivenessSeroconvertersSeronegativesCorrelates of needle sharing among injection drug users.
Mandell W, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Oziemkowska M, Cohn S. Correlates of needle sharing among injection drug users. American Journal Of Public Health 1994, 84: 920-3. PMID: 8203687, PMCID: PMC1614968, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.84.6.920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersRecent needle sharingNeedle sharingDrug usersActive injection drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissionInjection drug usePotential risk factorsLow socioeconomic statusDrug use variablesDrug use practicesInjection equipmentRisk factorsDrug useMultivariate analysisHistory of arrestBisexual menSocioeconomic statusVirus transmissionDemographic factorsLife eventsHeterosexual counterpartsUse variablesNeedle
1992
Sterile Needles: Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Diabetic Intravenous Drug Users-Reply
Nelson K, Vlahov D, Anthony J, Solomon L. Sterile Needles: Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Diabetic Intravenous Drug Users-Reply. JAMA 1992, 267: 1340-1341. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03480100046022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug injection equipmentHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virusInjection equipmentSafe injection practicesDrug injection paraphernaliaImmunodeficiency virusInjection paraphernaliaLow prevalenceInjection practicesDrug usersDiabeticsIVDUsLower ratesInfectionParaphernalia lawsSterile needleBehavioral strategiesPrevalenceNeedle-Cleaning Practices among Intravenous Drug users who Share Injection Equipment in Baltimore, Maryland
Latkin C, Vlahov D, Anthony J, Cohn S, Mandell W, Nelson K. Needle-Cleaning Practices among Intravenous Drug users who Share Injection Equipment in Baltimore, Maryland. Substance Use & Misuse 1992, 27: 717-725. PMID: 1612823, DOI: 10.3109/10826089209068763.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
HIV SEROCONVERSION AND DISINFECTION OF INJECTION EQUIPMENT AMONG INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Vlahov D, Muntoz A, Celentano D, Cohn S, Anthony J, Chiicoat H, Nelson K. HIV SEROCONVERSION AND DISINFECTION OF INJECTION EQUIPMENT AMONG INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Epidemiology 1991, 2: 444-446. PMID: 1790197, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199111000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersDrug usersHIV seroconversionProtective effectUse of disinfectantsPutative protective effectCase-control studyCorresponding odds ratiosOdds of seroconversionDisinfectant useLimited protective effectUse of cocaineStudy entryHIV seroconvertersOdds ratioSeroconversionInjection equipmentOddsSeroconvertersSeronegativesDisinfectantsSelf-Report Interview Data for a Study of HIV-1 Infection among Intravenous Drug Users: Description of Methods and Preliminary Evidence on Validity
Anthony J, Vlahov D, Celentano D, Menon A, Margolick J, Cohn S, Nelson K, Polk B. Self-Report Interview Data for a Study of HIV-1 Infection among Intravenous Drug Users: Description of Methods and Preliminary Evidence on Validity. Journal Of Drug Issues 1991, 21: 739-757. DOI: 10.1177/002204269102100405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntravenous drug usersHIV-1 infectionDrug usersDrug useT lymphocyte cell subsetsActive intravenous drug usersSelf-report interview dataHIV-1 serostatusOnset of AIDSPreliminary evidenceCell subsetsDrug injectionBaseline interviewStudy populationCommunity outreach effortsPrior treatmentDrug dependencePhysical stigmataInfectionSelf-reported dataBaltimore CityYear historyInjection equipmentAIDSBaseline