2023
Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhou Y, Zhang X, Gao Y, Alvi R, Erqou S, Chen Y, Wang H, Wang W, Li X, Zanni M, Neilan T, Vermund S, Qian H, Qian F. Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2023, 17: 70-75. PMID: 37992436, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart failureHF patientsRisk of HFHuman immunodeficiency virus statusPoor HF outcomesRisk of deathWeb of ScienceCause deathCause readmissionHF outcomesAdult patientsCohort studyHIV infectionHIV statusCochrane LibraryIndependent associationVirus statusHigh riskDeath outcomesHIVReadmissionPatientsSystematic reviewSystematic searchRisk
2022
Protocol for the pilot quasi-experimental controlled trial of a gender-responsive implementation strategy with providers to improve HIV outcomes in Uganda
Sileo K, Wanyenze R, Anecho A, Luttinen R, Semei C, Mukasa B, Musoke W, Vermund S, Dworkin S, Dovidio J, Taylor B, Kershaw T. Protocol for the pilot quasi-experimental controlled trial of a gender-responsive implementation strategy with providers to improve HIV outcomes in Uganda. Pilot And Feasibility Studies 2022, 8: 264. PMID: 36564795, PMCID: PMC9783690, DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-01202-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV care engagementHIV outcomesCare engagementViral load suppressionPilot intervention trialPatient-provider relationshipEffective clinical interventionsPreliminary evidenceEvidence-based strategiesHIV providersHIV counselingHIV disparitiesHIV treatmentIntervention trialsControl clinicsImplementation strategiesProvider outcomesClinical interventionsProvider capacityTrialsGender-responsive treatmentInterventionOutcomesPatientsTreatmentPreimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: challenges in clinical practice
Yang H, DeWan A, Desai M, Vermund S. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: challenges in clinical practice. Human Genomics 2022, 16: 69. PMID: 36536471, PMCID: PMC9764701, DOI: 10.1186/s40246-022-00442-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreimplantation genetic testingGenetic testingFetal disordersReproductive centerClinical practiceDefinitive guidelinesDrug AdministrationScreening testCurrent professional guidelinesDisease riskDiagnostic testsMosaic embryosProfessional guidelinesBlastocyst stagePGTAneuploidyAppropriate agenciesGenetic disease riskGuidelinesPatientsAdministration
2021
Author Correction: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis and sexually-transmitted infections among HIV positive patients in Kazakhstan
Mukhatayeva A, Mustafa A, Dzissyuk N, Issanov A, Bayserkin B, Vermund SH, Ali S. Author Correction: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis and sexually-transmitted infections among HIV positive patients in Kazakhstan. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 18123. PMID: 34493797, PMCID: PMC8423720, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97673-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Curtailing the communicability of psychiatric disorders
Wainberg ML, Helpman L, Duarte CS, Vermund SH, Mootz JJ, Gouveia L, Oquendo MA, McKinnon K, Cournos F. Curtailing the communicability of psychiatric disorders. The Lancet Psychiatry 2018, 5: 940-944. PMID: 30316807, PMCID: PMC6433373, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30342-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2016
Health Communication and the HIV Continuum of Care
Vermund SH, Mallalieu EC, Van Lith LM, Struthers HE. Health Communication and the HIV Continuum of Care. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2016, 74: s1-s4. PMID: 27930605, PMCID: PMC5147028, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV continuumHealth communicationHIV treatment outcomesMiddle-income settingsHealth care issuesHIV testingTreatment outcomesTreatment goalsDiverse HIVHealth promotionClients/patientsPositive behavior changeIncome settingsCare issuesPatientsHealth MinistryClinical scientistsCarePublic healthCommunity campaignsBehavior changeCompelling studiesSupplementsHIVNursesOccupational hazards of traditional healers: repeated unprotected blood exposures risk infectious disease transmission
Audet CM, Salato J, Blevins M, Silva W, González‐Calvo L, Vermund SH, Gaspar F. Occupational hazards of traditional healers: repeated unprotected blood exposures risk infectious disease transmission. Tropical Medicine And International Health 2016, 21: 1476-1480. PMID: 27580349, PMCID: PMC5093076, DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood exposureOccupational hazardsBlood-borne agentsTraditional healersWilcoxon rank sum testRank sum testHepatitis BC virusChronic illnessInfectious disease transmissionHigh prevalenceZambézia ProvincePast monthHealers' practicesChi-squareTraditional practitionersMedianPatientsDisease transmissionInjectionRandom sampleRural MozambiqueExposureHealersSimple random sample
2015
Enrolment trends in a comprehensive HIV programme in rural north-central Nigeria: improved care indices, but declining quality of clinical data over time
Aliyu MH, Blevins M, Arinze F, Megazzini KM, Bussell S, Dunlap J, Odoh C, Gebi UI, Muhammad MY, Shepherd BE, Audet CM, Vermund SH, Wester CW. Enrolment trends in a comprehensive HIV programme in rural north-central Nigeria: improved care indices, but declining quality of clinical data over time. Pathogens And Global Health 2015, 109: 75-83. PMID: 25822098, PMCID: PMC4571821, DOI: 10.1179/2047773215y.0000000007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComprehensive HIV programsHIV programsComprehensive HIV/AIDS servicesCell countAdvanced clinical diseaseClinical stage INorth Central NigeriaHIV/AIDS servicesRural North-Central NigeriaQuality improvement effortsMedian CD4Clinical stagingMedian ageHIV servicesCare indexClinical dataClinical diseaseStage IAIDS servicesPatientsWindow periodHemoglobin dataClinical servicesEnrollment yearCells/
2014
HIV Stigma as a Barrier to Retention in HIV Care at a General Hospital in Lima, Peru: A Case–Control Study
Valenzuela C, Ugarte-Gil C, Paz J, Echevarria J, Gotuzzo E, Vermund SH, Kipp AM. HIV Stigma as a Barrier to Retention in HIV Care at a General Hospital in Lima, Peru: A Case–Control Study. AIDS And Behavior 2014, 19: 235-245. PMID: 25269871, PMCID: PMC4344383, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0908-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnti-HIV AgentsCase-Control StudiesContinuity of Patient CareFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHospitals, GeneralHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedPeruPrejudiceSelf ConceptSocial StigmaStereotypingSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsCase-control studyHIV careHIV stigmaDisclosure concernsMultivariable logistic regressionHIV Stigma ScaleNon-linear associationWarrants further explorationClinic visitsGeneral HospitalStigma domainsStigma scoresActive careStigma ScaleModest associationLogistic regressionCareAssociationStigmaFurther explorationHigh levelsPatientsHospital
2013
Haemoglobin recovery among HIV-1 infected patients on zidovudine-based antiretroviral therapy and other regimens in north-central Nigeria
Parrish DD, Blevins M, Megazzini KM, Shepherd BE, Mohammed MY, Wester CW, Vermund SH, Aliyu MH. Haemoglobin recovery among HIV-1 infected patients on zidovudine-based antiretroviral therapy and other regimens in north-central Nigeria. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2013, 25: 355-359. PMID: 24104694, PMCID: PMC4385388, DOI: 10.1177/0956462413506887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnemiaAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHemoglobinsHIV InfectionsHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaRetrospective StudiesReverse Transcriptase InhibitorsRural PopulationSocioeconomic FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeZidovudineConceptsBaseline hemoglobin levelCombination antiretroviral therapyHemoglobin levelsAntiretroviral therapyHemoglobin recoveryNon-pregnant adult patientsUse of zidovudineZidovudine-containing regimenZidovudine-containing regimensNorth Central NigeriaGroup of patientsRural North-Central NigeriaMeasures of hemoglobinZidovudine useBaseline hemoglobinAdult patientsMedian hemoglobinHemoglobin responseHIV-1PatientsZidovudineHemoglobin dataHemoglobinRegimensTherapyEducational 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 interventionTuberculosisCareClinicImpact of HIV drug resistance on virologic and immunologic failure and mortality in a cohort of patients on antiretroviral therapy in China
Liao L, Xing H, Su B, Wang Z, Ruan Y, Wang X, Liu Z, Lu Y, Yang S, Zhao Q, Vermund SH, Chen RY, Shao Y. Impact of HIV drug resistance on virologic and immunologic failure and mortality in a cohort of patients on antiretroviral therapy in China. AIDS 2013, 27: 1815-1824. PMID: 23803794, PMCID: PMC3694318, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e3283611931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombination antiretroviral therapyHIV drug resistanceImmunologic failureHigh mortalityVirologic failureAntiretroviral therapyEmergence of HIVDRBaseline CD4 cell countDrug resistanceCD4 cell countCohort of patientsSecond-line drugsEnd of studyProportional hazards modelRural Chinese countiesHIVDR mutationsMedian timePatient adherenceKaplan-MeierChinese patientsRisk factorsHazards modelPatientsCell countMortality
2012
Oral Lesions: Poor Markers of Virologic Failure in HIV‐Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
Tami-Maury I, Willig J, Jolly P, Vermund S, Aban I, Hill J, Wilson C. Oral Lesions: Poor Markers of Virologic Failure in HIV‐Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy. International Scholarly Research Notices 2012, 2013: 1-7. DOI: 10.5402/2013/269728.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive predictive valueVirologic failureAntiretroviral therapyPredictive valueViral loadHigh baseline viral loadMonths of ARTModerate positive predictive valueBaseline viral loadStrong positive predictive valueNegative predictive valueVirologic statusBaseline factorsCopies/Poor markerPatientsMental disordersOL groupTherapyMonthsHIVArt therapyPoor predictorMarkersFailurePulmonary tuberculosis in mumbai, India: factors responsible for patient and treatment delays.
Tamhane A, Ambe G, Vermund SH, Kohler CL, Karande A, Sathiakumar N. Pulmonary tuberculosis in mumbai, India: factors responsible for patient and treatment delays. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2012, 3: 569-80. PMID: 22973488, PMCID: PMC3429805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care providersTreatment delayPatient delayTB patientsSputum smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patientsSmear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patientsTB-related symptomsDuration of symptomsPulmonary tuberculosis patientsMunicipal health centersHealth education messagesHealth education materialsPulmonary tuberculosisTuberculosis patientsMultivariable analysisFirst consultationPatient intervalDiagnosis delayMedical recordsHealth centersInitial symptomsTreatment intervalCare providersPatientsStudy subjects
2011
Enrolment and programmatic trends and predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation from President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported public HIV care and treatment sites in rural Mozambique
Moon TD, Burlison JR, Blevins M, Shepherd BE, Baptista A, Sidat M, Vergara AE, Vermund SH. Enrolment and programmatic trends and predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation from President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported public HIV care and treatment sites in rural Mozambique. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2011, 22: 621-627. PMID: 22096045, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.010442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyART initiationAntiretroviral therapy initiationHIV treatment programsCells/μLContinuous drug supplyPresident's Emergency PlanHIV careTherapy initiationHIV testingMedian ageSaharan AfricaTreatment expansionZambézia ProvinceRoutine dataPatient record systemPatientsTreatment programOlder ageAIDS ReliefHealth manpowerCells/Drug supplyRecord systemTreatment sitesPrevalence, Incidence, and Recurrence of Oral Lesions Among HIV-Infected Patients on HAART in Alabama
Tamí-Maury IM, Willig JH, Jolly PE, Vermund S, Aban I, Hill JD, Wilson CM, Kempf MC. Prevalence, Incidence, and Recurrence of Oral Lesions Among HIV-Infected Patients on HAART in Alabama. Southern Medical Journal 2011, 104: 561-566. PMID: 21886064, DOI: 10.1097/smj.0b013e318224a15f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsAlabamaAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCandidiasis, OralFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansIncidenceLeukoplakia, HairyLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMouth DiseasesOffice VisitsOral UlcerPrevalenceRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesStomatitis, HerpeticYoung AdultConceptsOral lesionsOropharyngeal candidiasisPeriod prevalenceOral conditionsActive antiretroviral therapyAvailability of HAARTLaboratory dataYears of agePatient's laboratory dataAntiretroviral therapyChart reviewHIV infectionRetrospective studyFrequent manifestationIncidence rateMedical careHAARTNew casesPatientsRecurrencePrevalenceIncident rateUniversity of AlabamaHIVLesionsA Comparison of HIV Detection Rates Using Routine Opt-out Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling Versus a Standard of Care Approach in a Rural African Setting
Silvestri DM, Modjarrad K, Blevins ML, Halale E, Vermund SH, McKinzie JP. A Comparison of HIV Detection Rates Using Routine Opt-out Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling Versus a Standard of Care Approach in a Rural African Setting. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2011, 56: e9-e32. PMID: 21189483, PMCID: PMC3016940, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181fdb629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAIDS SerodiagnosisAttitude to HealthChi-Square DistributionConfidence IntervalsCounselingFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHIV SeropositivityHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioRural PopulationStandard of CareSurveys and QuestionnairesVoluntary ProgramsYoung AdultZambiaConceptsHIV detection rateRoutine optHIV testingHIV prevalenceInfection rateProvider-initiated HIV testingImplementation of PITCHigh HIV prevalencePrimary care servicesHIV infection ratesRural African settingHIV diseasePatient demographicsHIV counselingClinical indicatorsClinical indicationsDetection rateReferral typeCare approachRural adultsMobile clinicsCare servicesHIVMore casesPatients
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 incomeIntentionAttitudesAn Empirical Approach to Defining Loss to Follow-up Among Patients Enrolled in Antiretroviral Treatment Programs
Chi BH, Cantrell RA, Mwango A, Westfall AO, Mutale W, Limbada M, Mulenga LB, Vermund SH, Stringer JS. An Empirical Approach to Defining Loss to Follow-up Among Patients Enrolled in Antiretroviral Treatment Programs. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2010, 171: 924-931. PMID: 20219765, PMCID: PMC2850972, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwq008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHIV-infected adultsAntiretroviral treatment programLTFU definitionTreatment cohortsPatient attritionLast appointmentPatient lossCohort membersLTFUConsensus criteriaTreatment programPatientsOne-thirdMore reliable comparisonsDaysAppointmentsTherapyCohortCliniciansMisclassificationMarginal differencesVisitsCare