2019
Low awareness of influenza vaccination among pregnant women and their obstetricians: a population-based survey in Beijing, China
Wang J, Sun D, Abudusaimaiti X, Vermund SH, Li D, Hu Y. Low awareness of influenza vaccination among pregnant women and their obstetricians: a population-based survey in Beijing, China. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 2019, 15: 2637-2643. PMID: 30932729, PMCID: PMC6930072, DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2019.1596713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntenatal influenza vaccinationInfluenza vaccinationPregnant womenNational Health CommissionMore high-quality trialsHigh-quality trialsBenefits of vaccinationPopulation-based surveyHistory of vaccinationChina National Health CommissionPregnant patientsAntenatal clinicInfluenza vaccineInfluenza knowledgeSame clinicVaccinationObstetriciansPregnancyHealth CommissionWomenClinicLow awarenessGovernment recommendationsRelevant evidenceQuestionnaire
2017
Mobility and Clinic Switching Among Postpartum Women Considered Lost to HIV Care in South Africa
Clouse K, Vermund SH, Maskew M, Lurie MN, MacLeod W, Malete G, Carmona S, Sherman G, Fox MP. Mobility and Clinic Switching Among Postpartum Women Considered Lost to HIV Care in South Africa. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2017, 74: 383-389. PMID: 28225717, PMCID: PMC5324708, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001284.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV careNational Health Laboratory Service databaseLow CD4 cell countsNational Antiretroviral Therapy ProgramCD4 cell countObservational cohort studyAntiretroviral therapy programsAntiretroviral therapyCohort studyPostpartum womenPublic clinicsService databaseCell countTherapy programCareWomenLTFUClinicOne-thirdDaysPatientsPregnancyTherapy
2014
Antiretroviral Therapy Program Expansion in Zambézia Province, Mozambique: Geospatial Mapping of Community-Based and Health Facility Data for Integrated Health Planning
Moon TD, Ossemane EB, Green AF, Ndatimana E, José E, Buehler CP, Wester CW, Vermund SH, Olupona O. Antiretroviral Therapy Program Expansion in Zambézia Province, Mozambique: Geospatial Mapping of Community-Based and Health Facility Data for Integrated Health Planning. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e109653. PMID: 25329169, PMCID: PMC4201452, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV populationZambézia ProvinceCommunity-based VCTCommunity-based voluntary counselingHIV testing resultsProgram demographic informationHIV seropositivity rateHealth facility dataProgram expansionHIV careVoluntary counselingSeropositivity rateTesting deliveryEvidence-based decisionsHealth planningTreatment monitoringGeospatial mappingDemographic informationHealth estimatesClinicFacility dataCommunity-BasedProgram planningCareVCTMobile clinics for antiretroviral therapy in rural Mozambique
Moon TD, Jequicene T, Blevins M, José E, Lankford JR, Wester CW, Fuchs MC, Vermund SH. Mobile clinics for antiretroviral therapy in rural Mozambique. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2014, 92: 680-684. PMID: 25378759, PMCID: PMC4208568, DOI: 10.2471/blt.13.129478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV careClinic strategyHealth care infrastructureAntiretroviral therapy programsHuman immunodeficiency virusUptake of servicesPresident's Emergency PlanLocal health systemsMonths of implementationAntiretroviral therapyImmunodeficiency virusPeripheral clinicsNew patientsMobile clinicsAdult populationART expansionClinicTherapy programAIDS ReliefHealth systemCareTreatmentRural MozambiqueRural regionsNational coverage
2013
Educational Intervention Increased Referrals to Allopathic Care by Traditional Healers in Three High HIV-Prevalence Rural Districts in Mozambique
Audet CM, Salato J, Blevins M, Amsalem D, Vermund SH, Gaspar F. Educational Intervention Increased Referrals to Allopathic Care by Traditional Healers in Three High HIV-Prevalence Rural Districts in Mozambique. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e70326. PMID: 23936407, PMCID: PMC3731350, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0070326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusReferral ratesTraditional healersHealth facilitiesNon-pregnant personsFavorable clinical outcomeHIV knowledge scoresPost-intervention ratesMonthly referral rateRural districtsClinical outcomesImmunodeficiency virusPregnant womenHIV knowledgeZambézia ProvincePatientsKnowledge scoreInexpensive interventionClinical servicesHealth systemMedian scoreEducational interventionTuberculosisCareClinic
2012
Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala
Sabidó M, Gregg LP, Vallès X, Nikiforov M, Monzón JE, Pedroza MI, Vermund SH, Casabona J. Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2012, 39: 504-508. PMID: 22706210, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31824f8b1b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Rotavirus Diarrhea Among Children Less Than 5 Years of Age in Urban Ghana
Binka E, Vermund SH, Armah GE. Rotavirus Diarrhea Among Children Less Than 5 Years of Age in Urban Ghana. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2011, 30: 716-718. PMID: 21646938, PMCID: PMC3149899, DOI: 10.1097/inf.0b013e318223bd85.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Factors associated with partner referral among patients with sexually transmitted infections in Bangladesh
Alam N, Streatfield PK, Khan SI, Momtaz D, Kristensen S, Vermund SH. Factors associated with partner referral among patients with sexually transmitted infections in Bangladesh. Social Science & Medicine 2010, 71: 1921-1926. PMID: 20943297, PMCID: PMC2991073, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.09.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartner referralSTI clientsAttitude-social influence-self efficacy modelPsychosocial factorsReferral cardsCounselling sessionsSingle counselling sessionAppropriate intervention strategiesIntervention programsSocial normsIndex clientsPsychosocial informationReferral intentionsMarried clientsIntervention strategiesReferralReferral dataPatientsClinicEfficacy modelsInfectionClientsLow incomeIntentionAttitudesA cluster-randomized trial of enhanced labor ward-based PMTCT services to increase nevirapine coverage in Lusaka, Zambia
Megazzini KM, Sinkala M, Vermund SH, Redden DT, Krebs DW, Acosta EP, Mwanza J, Goldenberg RL, Chintu N, Bulterys M, Stringer JS. A cluster-randomized trial of enhanced labor ward-based PMTCT services to increase nevirapine coverage in Lusaka, Zambia. AIDS 2010, 24: 447-455. PMID: 19926959, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e328334b285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWomen/infant pairsCluster-randomized trialNevirapine coverageInfant pairsLabour wardClinic coverageProbability of HIVProportion of HIVPrevention of motherStandard of carePMTCT programmePMTCT servicesChild transmissionHIV testingUnknown serostatusSurveillance periodIntervention periodControl clinicsRelative riskTreatment clinicsUmbilical cordHIVClinicGEE modelOdds of coveragePartner notification for sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: a systematic review
Alam N, Chamot E, Vermund SH, Streatfield K, Kristensen S. Partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2010, 10: 19. PMID: 20082718, PMCID: PMC2821362, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartner notificationSystematic reviewProportion of partnersGoogle Scholar databasesCost-effectiveness componentSTI prevalenceSTD clinicReliable diagnostic methodPN interventionSTI managementPN outcomesIndex patientsMethodsThe MEDLINEReferral outcomesScholar databasesSpousal partnersDiagnostic methodsClinicIntervention needsInfectionFear of abuseOutcomesCounsellingReviewComprehensive literature review
2008
Do Targeted HIV Programs Improve Overall Care for Pregnant Women?
Potter D, Goldenberg RL, Chao A, Sinkala M, Degroot A, Stringer JS, Bulterys M, Vermund SH. Do Targeted HIV Programs Improve Overall Care for Pregnant Women? JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2008, 47: 79-85. PMID: 17984757, PMCID: PMC2745056, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e31815d2f71.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence odds ratiosHIV programsPMTCT programme implementationChild HIV transmissionPrevention of motherConfidence intervalsRoutine clinical servicesDisease-specific researchHealth policy makersAntenatal clinicSyphilis treatmentHIV transmissionPregnant womenOverall careOdds ratioFirst visitCare impactClinical servicesService programsImplementation of researchScreeningProgram implementationClinicVisitsCare
2006
Migration patterns following HIV diagnosis among adults residing in the nonurban Deep South
Agee BS, Funkhouser E, Roseman JM, Fawal H, Holmberg SD, Vermund SH. Migration patterns following HIV diagnosis among adults residing in the nonurban Deep South. AIDS Care 2006, 18: 51-58. PMID: 16938675, DOI: 10.1080/09540120600839355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV diagnosisAIDS-defining conditionsMost HIV transmissionHIV specialty clinicsInjection drug usersHIV prevention programsHealth care needsHIV statusHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusCare needsDrug usersPrevention programsMost subjectsDiagnosisTransmission dynamicsInfectionDeep SouthClinicPersonsFactors Associated with Delayed Initiation of HIV Medical Care Among Infected Persons Attending a Southern HIV/AIDS Clinic
Krawczyk CS, Funkhouser E, Kilby JM, Kaslow RA, Bey AK, Vermund SH. Factors Associated with Delayed Initiation of HIV Medical Care Among Infected Persons Attending a Southern HIV/AIDS Clinic. Southern Medical Journal 2006, 99: 472-481. PMID: 16711309, PMCID: PMC2761649, DOI: 10.1097/01.smj.0000215639.59563.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV medical careHIV diagnosisHIV/AIDS outpatient clinicMedical careHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosisHIV/AIDS clinicAIDS outpatient clinicMedicaid insurance coverageAIDS clinicMale sexOutpatient clinicDisease progressionDelayed initiationClinical careInfected personsPatientsCareInsurance coverageDiagnosisHIVVirus diagnosisClinicPresentationAIDSProgression
2004
Marginal validity of syndromic management for reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Jamaica
Hylton-Kong T, Brathwaite AR, Del Rosario GR, Kristensen S, Kamara P, Jolly PE, Hook EW, Figueroa JP, Vermund SH. Marginal validity of syndromic management for reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Jamaica. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2004, 15: 371-375. PMID: 15186580, DOI: 10.1258/095646204774195209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive tract infectionsSyndromic managementPregnant womenAntenatal clinicTract infectionsSyndromic case management approachAntenatal care facilitiesHigh-risk womenAffordable diagnostic testsPositive predictive valueCase management approachAntenatal attendersClinical algorithmClinical careCare facilitiesPredictive valueJamaican womenDiagnostic testsLaboratory supportWomenClinicInfectionLow sensitivityCervicitisCandidiasis
2003
Comparison of Two Strategies for Administering Nevirapine to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission in High-Prevalence, Resource-Poor Settings
Stringer JS, Sinkala M, Stout JP, Goldenberg RL, Acosta EP, Chapman V, Kumwenda-Phiri R, Vermund SH. Comparison of Two Strategies for Administering Nevirapine to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission in High-Prevalence, Resource-Poor Settings. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2003, 32: 506-513. PMID: 12679702, PMCID: PMC2745994, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200304150-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-prevalence settingsClinic AClinic BVCT servicesPrevent Perinatal HIV TransmissionPerinatal HIV acquisitionPerinatal HIV preventionPerinatal HIV transmissionKnowledge of serostatusResource-poor settingsNevirapine therapyNVP therapyHIV acquisitionHIV testingHIV statusHIV transmissionPregnant womenCord bloodHIV preventionHigh prevalenceInfant deathUniversal therapyClinicTherapyMaternal reports
2001
Opportunities to Improve Prevention and Services for HIV-Infected Women in Nonurban Alabama and Mississippi.
Moon TD, Vermund SH, Tong TC, Holmberg SD. Opportunities to Improve Prevention and Services for HIV-Infected Women in Nonurban Alabama and Mississippi. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2001, 28: 279. PMID: 11694837, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-200111010-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testing sitesHIV treatment sitesTreatment of HIVContinued sexual activityDrug treatment facilitiesAfrican American womenHIV clinicHIV infectionHIV treatmentHIV preventionUnmet needDrug usersHIVWomenSexual activityPreventionTreatment sitesTreatmentMonthsTesting sitesClinicInfectionDiseaseMedicaidOpportunities to Improve Prevention and Services for HIV-Infected Women in Nonurban Alabama and Mississippi
Moon T, Vermund S, Tong T, Holmberg S. Opportunities to Improve Prevention and Services for HIV-Infected Women in Nonurban Alabama and Mississippi. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2001, 28: 279-281. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200111010-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV testing sitesHIV treatment sitesTreatment of HIVContinued sexual activityDrug treatment facilitiesAfrican American womenHIV clinicHIV infectionHIV treatmentHIV preventionUnmet needDrug usersHIVWomenSexual activityPreventionTreatment sitesTreatmentMonthsTesting sitesClinicInfectionDiseaseMedicaid
1999
HIV/AIDS in Nonurban Alabama: Risk Activities and Access to Services Among HIV-Infected Persons
BELTRAMI J, VERMUND S, FAWAL H, MOON T, VON BARGEN J, HOLMBERG S. HIV/AIDS in Nonurban Alabama: Risk Activities and Access to Services Among HIV-Infected Persons. Southern Medical Journal 1999, 92: 677-683. PMID: 10414476, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199907000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: a national surveillance
Islam M, Mitra AK, Mian AH, Vermund SH. HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: a national surveillance. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1999, 10: 471-474. PMID: 10454184, PMCID: PMC2743103, DOI: 10.1258/0956462991914492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommercial sex workersHIV/AIDSProfessional blood donorsCent of patientsLong-distance truck driversAntenatal clinicHIV casesPregnant womenNational surveillanceBlood donorsNationwide surveillanceRisk groupsHIV ratesPrevalence ratesHIVPatientsSex workersAIDSEpidemic spreadMale heterosexualsSurveillanceEarly stagesTruck driversClinicTuberculosis
1998
Sexually transmitted diseases in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Schwebke JR, Aira T, Jordan N, Jolly PE, Vermund SH. Sexually transmitted diseases in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1998, 9: 354-358. PMID: 9671251, PMCID: PMC2753240, DOI: 10.1258/0956462981922269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-gonococcal urethritisHuman immunodeficiency virus ratesPrevalence of gonorrheaRates of STDsEmergence of HIVSTD clinicGonococcal isolatesPrevalence studyChromosomal resistanceCent of femalesHIVUnderstanding of STDsPatientsDiseaseSTDsPenicillinMalesFemalesSignificant problemUrethritisGonorrheaClinicSyphilisTrichomoniasisChlamydia