2022
Perspectives on Ethical Issues Around the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men
Khati A, Shrestha R, Rosen A, Luces J, Wickersham J, Azwa I, Halim M. Perspectives on Ethical Issues Around the Use of Smartphone Apps for HIV Prevention in Malaysia: Focus Group Study With Men Who Have Sex With Men. Iproceedings 2022, 8: e39372. DOI: 10.2196/39372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV prevention effortsHIV prevention programsHIV preventionMalaysian MSMPrevention effortsPrevention programsHIV prevention cascadePrevention cascadeImplementation of appsKey populationsFocus group studyMSMDedoose softwareGroup studySmartphone appPreventionMenOnline focus group discussionsFocus group discussionsApp useSexRiskParticipantsConfidentiality concernsEthical concernsMobile Technology Use and Acceptability of mHealth for HIV Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Malaysia
Maviglia F, Shrestha R, Altice F, DiDomizio L, Khati A, Mistler C, Azwa I, Kamarulzaman A, Halim M, Wickersham J. Mobile Technology Use and Acceptability of mHealth for HIV Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Malaysia. Iproceedings 2022, 8: e39303. DOI: 10.2196/39303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcceptability of mHealthHIV preventionMalaysian MSMHIV risk-related behaviorsHIV prevention needsHIV prevention servicesHIV prevention informationHIV prevention effortsCross-sectional surveyRespondent-driven samplingHealth-related informationSuboptimal engagementPrevention needsDearth of evidencePrevention servicesMHealth interventionsDrug useKey populationsMHealth strategiesRisk-related behaviorsDrug cravingPrevention informationPrevention effortsParticipant demographicsPrevention
2021
Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns Related to the Use of mHealth Apps for HIV Prevention Efforts Among Malaysian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Shrestha R, Fisher C, Wickersham JA, Khati A, Kim R, Azwa I, Mistler C, Goldsamt L. Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns Related to the Use of mHealth Apps for HIV Prevention Efforts Among Malaysian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Formative Research 2021, 5: e28311. PMID: 34924355, PMCID: PMC8726055, DOI: 10.2196/28311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV prevention programsHIV prevention effortsPrevention programsApp-based programMalaysian MSMPrevention effortsMultivariable logistic regression modelHIV prevention cascadeSexual health questionsCross-sectional survey studyLogistic regression modelsCorrelates of willingnessConfidentiality concernsPrevention cascadeImplementation of appsKey populationsMultivariate analysisWeb-based surveyHealth questionsClinical interactionsMHealth platformMSME-prescriptionsMHealth appsMen
2017
Interest in use of mHealth technology in HIV prevention and associated factors among high-risk drug users enrolled in methadone maintenance program
Shrestha R, Karki P, Copenhaver M. Interest in use of mHealth technology in HIV prevention and associated factors among high-risk drug users enrolled in methadone maintenance program. AIDS Care 2017, 29: 1144-1148. PMID: 28478706, PMCID: PMC6081193, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1325439.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk PWUDMethadone maintenance programHIV preventionMedication remindersHIV risk reduction informationRisk behaviorsSex-related risk behaviorsHigh-risk drug usersMHealth technologiesHIV prevention toolHIV risk reductionHIV prevention approachesHIV risk behaviorsDrug treatment settingsRisk Behavior AssessmentHIV prevention effortsHIV-negative PWUDUse of mHealthNew intervention strategiesDepressive symptomsTreatment settingsDrug usersHealthcare providersMultivariate analysisPrevention efforts
2016
Examining the Acceptability of mHealth Technology in HIV Prevention Among High-Risk Drug Users in Treatment
Shrestha R, Huedo-Medina TB, Altice FL, Krishnan A, Copenhaver M. Examining the Acceptability of mHealth Technology in HIV Prevention Among High-Risk Drug Users in Treatment. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 21: 3100-3110. PMID: 28025735, PMCID: PMC5484759, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1637-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultCell PhoneConnecticutDelivery of Health CareDrug UsersFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansInternetMaleMethadoneNeurocognitive DisordersOpiate Substitution TreatmentPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrevalenceRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSmartphoneSubstance Abuse, IntravenousTelemedicineText MessagingConceptsSex-related risk behaviorsNeurocognitive impairmentDrug usersRisk behaviorsHIV-negative drug usersHigh-risk drug usersHigh-risk populationHigh-risk peopleHIV prevention effortsUse of mHealthMethadone clinicsHIV preventionHigh prevalenceMedication remindersHealth programsMHealth acceptancePrevention effortsHealth conditionsMHealth technologiesConvenience sampleDrugsStandardized assessmentReal-world acceptanceMobile healthPhone callsThe Use of Female Sex Workers Among Men in Nepal: Prevalence, STIs/HIV-Related Risk Behaviors, and Gender Ideology
Shrestha R, Karki P, Copenhaver M. The Use of Female Sex Workers Among Men in Nepal: Prevalence, STIs/HIV-Related Risk Behaviors, and Gender Ideology. Primary Prevention Insights 2016, 6: 11-17. PMID: 27358577, PMCID: PMC4922505, DOI: 10.4137/ppri.s39664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersSexual contactRisk behaviorsMultivariate logistic regression modelHistory of STISex workersCigarette smoking statusHealth Survey 2011HIV prevention effortsPrevalence of useMale clientsLogistic regression modelsEarly sexual debutRegression modelsSmoking statusSexual partnersSexual debutWealth indexPrevention effortsHeterosexual sexMenEducational levelPrevalenceTotal sampleEmployment statusAdapting an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention Targeting High-Risk Migrant Workers: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research
Shrestha R, Karki P, Pandey S, Copenhaver M. Adapting an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention Targeting High-Risk Migrant Workers: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research. Frontiers In Public Health 2016, 4: 61. PMID: 27066474, PMCID: PMC4815003, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMigrant workersKey stakeholdersHIV prevention effortsEvidence-based interventionsCommunity-based organizationsCross-case analysisQualitative data analysis techniquesRelevant evidence-based interventionsThematic analysis approachCommunity-based settingsPrevention effortsFormative researchMigrantsLittle acknowledgementFemale sex workersHIV risk profilesSex workersResearch processHolistic Health Recovery ProgramInductive analysisMale clientsRange of topicsHIV risk reduction interventionsCritical examinationAnalytical coding