2021
Factors associated with past HIV testing among men who have sex with men attending university in China: a cross-sectional study*
Ye R, Liu C, Tan S, Li J, Simoni JM, Turner D, Nelson LE, Vermund SH, Wang N, Qian HZ. Factors associated with past HIV testing among men who have sex with men attending university in China: a cross-sectional study*. Sexual Health 2021, 18: 58-63. PMID: 33639685, PMCID: PMC10767712, DOI: 10.1071/sh20088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPast HIV testingHIV testing ratesLog-binomial modelsHIV testingStudent MSMTesting ratesMultivariable log-binomial modelsBackground HIV prevalenceHIV testing experiencePositive HIV diagnosisIntervention clinical trialsLow HIV riskCross-sectional studySelf-reported barriersFirst sexual intercourseHIV diagnosisHIV testMedian ageHIV prevalenceClinical trialsHIV riskMSM participantsPositive diagnosisOlder ageBaseline survey
2016
Frequent HIV Testing
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Wu P, Osborn CY, Jia Y, Yin L, Lu H, He X, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Frequent HIV Testing. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2016, 72: 452-461. PMID: 27003496, PMCID: PMC4925192, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultivariable logistic regression analysisCurrent HIV infectionHIV incidence reductionHIV testing historyPropensity score adjustmentCubic spline modelingBorderline significant trendLogistic regression analysisHigher testing ratesHIV infectionHIV serostatusPrevious HIVHIV epidemicBeijing MSMTesting ratesScore adjustmentIncidence reductionTesting historyHIVInfection statusBehavioral factorsRegression analysisMSMOddsMen
2015
Qualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Liu Y, Sun X, Qian HZ, Yin L, Yan Z, Wang L, Jiang S, Lu H, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Amico KR. Qualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2015, 29: 481-489. PMID: 26186029, PMCID: PMC4553375, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2015.0083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV prevention intervention effortsLimited HIV knowledgeHIV testing ratesHIV-positive groupHigh-risk subgroupsDiagnosis of HIVHigh-risk behaviorsFacilitators of accessPrevention intervention effortsHIV careHIV servicesHIV knowledgeRisk subgroupsClinic timeNosocomial infectionsChinese MSMUltimate preventionFocus groupsTesting ratesOnward transmissionPositive diagnosisRapid linkageHIVIntervention development
2013
Predictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City
Zhang L, Xiao Y, Lu R, Wu G, Ding X, Qian HZ, McFarland W, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Predictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2013, 40: 235-240. PMID: 23403605, PMCID: PMC3725775, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31827ca6b9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxietyAsian PeopleChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusGovernment ProgramsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMass ScreeningOdds RatioPrevalenceRisk FactorsSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationConceptsHIV testingAnal sexHIV testing ratesLow HIV riskReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent male partnersRespondent-driven samplingHIV testHIV infectionHIV riskHealth staffTesting ratesChinese menMale partnersNonjudgmental environmentFear of discriminationReceptive roleSexMenPositive resultsMSMPrevalenceSex preferenceRisk
2009
Predictors of Rapid HIV Testing Acceptance and Successful Nevirapine Administration in Zambian Labor Wards
Megazzini KM, Chintu N, Vermund SH, Redden DT, Krebs DW, Simwenda M, Tambatamba B, Sinkala M, Stringer JS. Predictors of Rapid HIV Testing Acceptance and Successful Nevirapine Administration in Zambian Labor Wards. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2009, 52: 273-279. PMID: 19568175, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181ab6e7c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNevirapine administrationHIV testingHIV statusHIV testing acceptanceChild transmission servicesTime of admissionProvision of HIVResource-limited settingsSusceptible womenEligible womenPrimigravida womenHIV counselingCervical dilationLabour wardTesting acceptanceEligibility criteriaTesting ratesInert tabletsWomenHIVAdministrationCounselingPredictorsHoursStatus