2020
Transmission of HIV and HCV within Former Soviet Union Countries
Aibekova L, Bexeitova A, Aldabergenova A, Hortelano G, Ge Z, Yi F, Shao Y, DeHovitz J, Vermund SH, Ali S. Transmission of HIV and HCV within Former Soviet Union Countries. Canadian Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2020, 2020: 9701920. PMID: 32733822, PMCID: PMC7378597, DOI: 10.1155/2020/9701920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBayes TheoremDisease Transmission, InfectiousHepacivirusHepatitis CHeterosexualityHIVHIV InfectionsHumansPhylogenySubstance Abuse, IntravenousTransients and MigrantsUSSRConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis C virusBlood-borne infectionsTransmission of HIVInjection drug useBlood-borne virusesHigh-risk populationInjection drug usersHarm reduction effortsOrigin of infectionImmunodeficiency virusC virusFSU countriesDrug usersDrug useHIV sequencesInfectionFormer Soviet Union countriesSoviet Union countriesVirusMajor populationPopulation
2016
The 2013 HIV Continuum of Care in Tennessee
Wester C, Rebeiro PF, Shavor TJ, Shepherd BE, McGoy SL, Daley B, Morrison M, Vermund SH, Pettit AC. The 2013 HIV Continuum of Care in Tennessee. Public Health Reports 2016, 131: 695-703. PMID: 28123210, PMCID: PMC5230808, DOI: 10.1177/0033354916660082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAnti-Retroviral AgentsBlack or African AmericanContinuity of Patient CareFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedSex FactorsSexual BehaviorSubstance Abuse, IntravenousTennesseeViral LoadYoung AdultConceptsHIV continuumInjection drug usersNon-Hispanic blacksViral suppressionHIV infectionDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continuumRyan White ProgramNon-Hispanic black peopleHispanic peopleEnhanced surveillance activitiesPoor outcomeWhite ProgramPatient engagementLaboratory reportingSubgroup disparitiesNashville residentsTennessee residentsCareInfectionSurveillance activitiesVulnerable groupsMenSuppressionResidentsSharing of Needles and Syringes among Men Who Inject Drugs: HIV Risk in Northwest Bangladesh
Pasa MK, Alom KR, Bashri Z, Vermund SH. Sharing of Needles and Syringes among Men Who Inject Drugs: HIV Risk in Northwest Bangladesh. PLOS ONE 2016, 11: e0148276. PMID: 26848756, PMCID: PMC4743837, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBangladeshFocus GroupsHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeedle SharingRiskSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSyringesYoung AdultConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusNeedles/syringesHarm reduction programsWithdrawal symptomsDrug usersClean needles/syringesNeedle/syringe sharingNon-judgmental staffSyringe-sharing behaviorsBlood-borne infectionsInjection drug useDrug withdrawal symptomsReduction programsSocio-demographic informationRisk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up among People Who Inject Drugs in a Risk Reduction Program at Karachi, Pakistan. A Case-Cohort Study
Samo RN, Agha A, Shah SA, Altaf A, Memon A, Blevins M, Qian HZ, Vermund SH. Risk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up among People Who Inject Drugs in a Risk Reduction Program at Karachi, Pakistan. A Case-Cohort Study. PLOS ONE 2016, 11: e0147912. PMID: 26840414, PMCID: PMC4739707, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0147912.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesFollow-Up StudiesHarm ReductionHIV InfectionsHumansIncidenceLost to Follow-UpMaleOdds RatioPakistanRisk FactorsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousYoung AdultConceptsCase-cohort studyMale PWIDHarm reduction programsRisk reduction programsRisk factorsReduction programsNeedle/syringe exchangeProspective cohort studyMultivariable logistic regressionResource-limited settingsHistory of incarcerationCohort studyMedian ageIncidence rateSyringe exchangePWIDMale peopleYounger ageLogistic regressionYoung menMonthsKarachiMenActive outreachProgrammatic challenges
2014
Importance of research and services among people who inject drugs in Pakistan.
Altaf A, Shah SA, Vermund S. Importance of research and services among people who inject drugs in Pakistan. Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association 2014, 64: 1413-4. PMID: 25842589.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMethadone Maintenance Therapy and HIV Counseling and Testing are Associated with Lower frequency of Risky Behaviors Among Injection Drug Users in China
Wang M, Mao W, Zhang L, Jiang B, Xiao Y, Jia Y, Wu P, Cassell H, Vermund S. Methadone Maintenance Therapy and HIV Counseling and Testing are Associated with Lower frequency of Risky Behaviors Among Injection Drug Users in China. Substance Use & Misuse 2014, 50: 15-23. PMID: 25295376, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2014.957768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethadone maintenance therapyInjection drug usersMaintenance therapyDrug usersConsecutive cross-sectional surveysHIV voluntary counselingUnprotected sexual behaviorCross-sectional surveyRisky behaviorsHIV counselingVoluntary counselingNeedle sharingUnprotected sexMMT servicesSignificant associationVCTLast monthSexual behaviorTherapyCounseling
2013
High HIV Incidence among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Pakistan: Greater Risk with Needle Sharing and Injecting Frequently among the Homeless
Samo RN, Altaf A, Agha A, Pasha O, Rozi S, Memon A, Azam S, Blevins M, Vermund SH, Shah SA. High HIV Incidence among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Pakistan: Greater Risk with Needle Sharing and Injecting Frequently among the Homeless. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e81715. PMID: 24358123, PMCID: PMC3864804, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleHIV InfectionsHIV SeropositivityHumansIll-Housed PersonsIncidenceMaleNeedle SharingNeedle-Exchange ProgramsPakistanSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSyringesConceptsIncidence of HIVHIV seroconversionIncidence rateMultivariable Cox regression analysisNeedle/syringe exchangeCohort of PWIDHIV-seronegative personsHigh HIV incidenceOpiate substitution therapyCox regression analysisHIV incidence ratesHIV risk reductionSharing of syringesRisk reductionSubstance abuse treatmentSeronegative personsCohort studyRisk reduction programsHIV incidencePerson yearsSubstitution therapyDaily injectionsNeedle sharingRisk factorsPrevalence rates
2012
The HIV Epidemic: High-Income Countries
Vermund SH, Leigh-Brown AJ. The HIV Epidemic: High-Income Countries. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives In Medicine 2012, 2: a007195. PMID: 22553497, PMCID: PMC3331688, DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a007195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useHIV epidemicDrug useNeedle/syringe sharingReceptive anal intercourseDifferent risk groupsRecent explosive epidemicsAntiretroviral therapyChild transmissionSyringe sharingAffected subgroupRisk groupsAnal intercourseVaginal intercourseHIV vulnerabilityExplosive epidemicsDiagnostic screeningEpidemicIncome countriesIntercourseUnited StatesSpecific strainsHigh-income nationsHIVTherapy
2010
Prevalence and Correlates of Needle-Sharing Among New and Long-Term Injection Drug Users in Southwest China
Zhang L, Li J, Lai W, Feng L, Zeng Y, Liu L, Hu Y, Liu J, Zhang X, Wu P, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Prevalence and Correlates of Needle-Sharing Among New and Long-Term Injection Drug Users in Southwest China. Substance Use & Misuse 2010, 45: 2503-2523. PMID: 20536355, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2010.487234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth BehaviorHIV InfectionsHumansInterviews as TopicMaleNeedle SharingRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSubstance Abuse, IntravenousYoung AdultEstimation of HIV-1 incidence among five focal populations in Dehong, Yunnan: a hard hit area along a major drug trafficking route
Duan S, Shen S, Bulterys M, Jia Y, Yang Y, Xiang L, Tian F, Lu L, Xiao Y, Wang M, Jia M, Jiang H, Vermund SH, Jiang Y. Estimation of HIV-1 incidence among five focal populations in Dehong, Yunnan: a hard hit area along a major drug trafficking route. BMC Public Health 2010, 10: 180. PMID: 20374618, PMCID: PMC2858119, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV incidenceDiscordant couplesHIV epidemicMajor drug trafficking routesRecent HIV-1 infectionAnnual HIV incidenceHIV-discordant couplesHIV-1 prevalenceHIV-1 incidenceHIV-1 infectionMigration of HIVFemale sex workersPre-marital couplesCross-sectional surveyBED IgGRecent seroconversionIntensive prevention measuresHIV-positivePregnant womenHIV preventionHigh riskResultsFrom 2004Drug usersMultivariate analysisEnzyme immunoassay
2009
[Sharing of needles and paraphernalia injection in new and long-term injection drug users in Sichuan, China].
Liu JB, Zhang LL, Lai WH, Feng L, Zeng YL, Liu L, Hu Y, Li J, Zhang XL, Xiao Y, Vermund SH, Jia YJ. [Sharing of needles and paraphernalia injection in new and long-term injection drug users in Sichuan, China]. Chinese Journal Of Epidemiology 2009, 30: 656-62. PMID: 19957584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-regular sex partnersLong-term injection drug usersInjection drug usersRegular sex partnersCommercial sex partnersSex partnersUnprotected sexNew injection drug usersSex-related risk behaviorsHIV/STD preventionConsecutive cross-sectional surveysLess educationNeedle exchange programsCross-sectional surveyCondom promotionEligible participantsSTD preventionDrug usersNeedle exchangeRisk behaviorsParaphernalia sharingHigh frequencyInjection historyComprehensive intervention packageIntervention package
2007
HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Injection Drug Users in South China: A Study of a Non-Government Organization Based Program
Chen HT, Liang S, Liao Q, Wang S, Schumacher JE, Creger TN, Wilson CM, Dong B, Vermund SH. HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Injection Drug Users in South China: A Study of a Non-Government Organization Based Program. AIDS And Behavior 2007, 11: 778-788. PMID: 17347877, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-007-9215-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV voluntary counselingVCT programmeVoluntary counselingDrug usersHIV prevention servicesHigh-risk populationInjection drug usersHIV prevalence ratesRapid HIVFemale IDUsHIV knowledgeSafe drugStudy populationGovernment health agenciesPrevalence ratesPrevention servicesSex practicesHealth agenciesIDUsRapid testVCTCounselingGreat needHIVPopulation
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlabamaFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMississippiPopulation DynamicsRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV diagnosisAIDS-defining conditionsMost HIV transmissionHIV specialty clinicsInjection drug usersHIV prevention programsHealth care needsHIV statusHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusCare needsDrug usersPrevention programsMost subjectsDiagnosisTransmission dynamicsInfectionDeep SouthClinicPersons
2005
Risk of HIV/AIDS in China: subpopulations of special importance
Qian Z, Vermund SH, Wang N. Risk of HIV/AIDS in China: subpopulations of special importance. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2005, 81: 442. PMID: 16326842, PMCID: PMC1745065, DOI: 10.1136/sti.2004.014258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDS epidemicHIV/AIDSDrug usersAIDS epidemicFormidable treatment challengeInjection drug useSex workersMajor risk factorLow condom useCommercial plasma donationCommercial sex workersNew drug usersHigh-risk behaviorsRed blood cellsHIV infectionNeedle sharingRisk factorsRisk groupsTreatment challengesFuture HIVGeneral populationHomosexual menDrug useUnprotected sexCondom use
2000
Network-related Mechanisms May Help Explain Long-term HIV-1 Seroprevalence Levels That Remain High but Do Not Approach Population-Group Saturation
Friedman SR, Kottiri BJ, Neaigus A, Curtis R, Vermund SH, Des Jarlais DC. Network-related Mechanisms May Help Explain Long-term HIV-1 Seroprevalence Levels That Remain High but Do Not Approach Population-Group Saturation. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 152: 913-922. PMID: 11092433, DOI: 10.1093/aje/152.10.913.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug injectorsSeroprevalence levelsHIV-1 incidenceHigh-risk subgroupsHuman immunodeficiency virusBehavioral risk reductionHigh prevalence situationsImmunodeficiency virusHigh seroprevalenceSeronegativesPrevention programsRisk behaviorsInfection outbreaksSeroprevalenceInfectious outbreaksMaximum incidenceSecondary outbreaksNetwork-based mechanismsRisk reductionIncidenceOutbreakOutbreak increasesNew York CityPrevalenceYork City
1998
Analysis of Intercurrent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infections in Phase I and II Trials of Candidate AIDS Vaccines
Graham B, McElrath M, Connor R, Schwartz D, Gorse G, Keefer M, Mulligan M, Matthews T, Wolinsky S, Montefiori D, Vermund S, Lambert J, Corey L, Belshe R, Dolin R, Wright P, Korber B, Wolff M, Fast P, Group A. Analysis of Intercurrent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infections in Phase I and II Trials of Candidate AIDS Vaccines. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1998, 177: 310-309. PMID: 9466516, DOI: 10.1086/514209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS VaccinesAmino Acid SequenceCD4 Lymphocyte CountFemaleHIV AntibodiesHIV Envelope Protein gp120HIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansImmunity, ActiveIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataNeutralization TestsPeptide FragmentsRisk-TakingSequence AnalysisSubstance Abuse, IntravenousViral LoadConceptsHIV-1 infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionVirus type 1 infectionCandidate AIDS vaccinesType 1 infectionAIDS vaccinePhase IHigh-risk sexual exposureVaccine-induced immune responsesComplete immunization scheduleEarly clinical courseCD4 lymphocyte countIntravenous drug useV3 loop amino acid sequencesUninfected subjectsVaccine recipientsLymphocyte countClinical courseImmunization scheduleSexual exposureVirus loadImmune responseControl groupDrug useInfection
1994
The role of prevention research in HIV vaccine trials.
Vermund SH. The role of prevention research in HIV vaccine trials. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 1994, 10 Suppl 2: s303-5. PMID: 7865326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaccine trialsLarge-scale vaccine trialsHIV vaccine efficacy trialsPrevention researchVaccine efficacy trialsHIV vaccine trialsPrevention clinical trialsHIV prevention researchSexual transmissionClinical trialsEfficacy trialsNeedle useHIV researchInfectious diseasesBlood contaminationPotential trial sitesTrialsNational InstituteObservational researchTrial sitesSame criteriaPrevention technologiesAllergyVaccineInfection
1991
National AIDS incidence trends and the extent of zidovudine therapy in selected demographic and transmission groups.
Rosenberg PS, Gail MH, Schrager LK, Vermund SH, Creagh-Kirk T, Andrews EB, Winkelstein W, Marmor M, Des Jarlais DC, Biggar RJ. National AIDS incidence trends and the extent of zidovudine therapy in selected demographic and transmission groups. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1991, 4: 392-401. PMID: 2007974.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersAIDS incidence trendsIncidence trendsDrug usersHeterosexual contactSevere immunodeficiencyHeterosexual intravenous drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionFavorable trendTransmission groupImmunodeficiency virus infectionIncidence of AIDSCases of AIDSZidovudine therapyTransfusion recipientsVirus infectionNumber of casesZidovudineNew York CityEarly cessationTherapyAIDSMenGay menSan Francisco
1989
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Among Adolescents: Case Surveillance Profiles in New York City and the Rest of the United States
Vermund SH, Hein K, Gayle HD, Cary JM, Thomas PA, Drucker E. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Among Adolescents: Case Surveillance Profiles in New York City and the Rest of the United States. JAMA Pediatrics 1989, 143: 1220-1225. PMID: 2801666, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150220128032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentAdultFemaleHIV SeroprevalenceHumansMaleNew York CitySexual BehaviorSubstance Abuse, IntravenousTransfusion ReactionUnited StatesConceptsAdolescent casesHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisitionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionIntravenous drug useAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAge-appropriate servicesImmunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemicNational surveillance dataCases of AIDSAdolescent AIDS casesDrug-related behaviorsImmunodeficiency syndromeHeterosexual transmissionAdult casesHigh-risk adolescentsHomosexual contactVirus infectionAIDS casesDrug useSurveillance dataBehavioral interventionsAIDSAdolescent malesVirus acquisition