2020
Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review
Davlidova S, Haley-Johnson Z, Nyhan K, Farooq A, Vermund SH, Ali S. Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2020, 104: 510-525. PMID: 33385583, PMCID: PMC11094609, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.12.068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of HIVHigh prevalenceSystematic reviewSubstantial public health threatHigh-risk groupHigh-risk populationNational surveillance reportsPublic health threatHBV prevalenceHCV prevalenceHIV prevalenceImmunodeficiency virusC virusLanguage restrictionsB virusPrevalenceSurveillance reportsHealth threatVirusPublication datePWIDEMBASE
2019
Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China
Wu H, Xiu C, Fu X, Li M, Wang Z, Li X, Wu J, Vermund SH, Hu Y. Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2019, 95: 267-272. PMID: 30842346, PMCID: PMC11093516, DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecreational drug useHigh-risk sexual behaviorCase-control studyDrug useSyphilis infectionToluidine red unheated serum testUnmatched case-control studyRed unheated serum testMultivariable logistic regressionPotential risk factorsMultiple drug useSexual behaviorPrior STIFrequent methamphetamine useSyphilis prevalenceSyphilis testingRisk factorsSerum testHealth workersDepression scoresSelf-administrated questionnaireRecreational drugsLogistic regressionSyphilisMethamphetamine use
2016
Substance use and HIV-risk behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in China: repeated measures in a cohort study design
Zhang C, Liu Y, Sun X, Wang J, Lu HY, He X, Zhang H, Ruan YH, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ. Substance use and HIV-risk behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in China: repeated measures in a cohort study design. AIDS Care 2016, 29: 644-653. PMID: 27832699, PMCID: PMC5350012, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1255709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk behaviorsCohort study designSubstance useStudy designHIV-positive MSMHIV-positive menGeneralized Estimating Equation modelsFemale sex partnersRapid HIV transmissionMale sexual partnersRigorous study designsSexual risk behaviorsCurrent studySeronegative counterpartsSeropositive menSeropositive partnersHIV transmissionMean agePotential confoundersRisk factorsHigh riskRisk populationsSex partnersUnprotected sexRisk behaviors
2015
Predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation: a cross-sectional study among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men
Liu Y, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Osborn CY, Wu P, Jia Y, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation: a cross-sectional study among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men. BMC Infectious Diseases 2015, 15: 570. PMID: 26714889, PMCID: PMC4696158, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1309-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCells/μLAntiretroviral therapy initiationART initiationHIV infectionCross-sectional studyTherapy initiationChinese MSMWorld Health Organization (WHO) clinical stage III/IVClinical stage III/IVStage III/IVNational HIV treatment guidelinesCD4 cell countHIV treatment guidelinesHIV viral suppressionLonger durationLogistic regression modelsChinese HIVEligible HIVCD4 countHIV careViral suppressionART eligibilityMedian durationTreatment guidelinesClinical symptoms
2014
Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships
Xu JJ, Zhang C, Hu QH, Chu ZX, Zhang J, Li YZ, Lu L, Wang Z, Fu JH, Chen X, Yan HJ, Zhuang MH, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Vermund SH, Shang H, Qian HZ. Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 642. PMID: 25443542, PMCID: PMC4272794, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-014-0642-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sexual partnershipsUnprotected sexDrug useSexual partnersSexual partnershipsSimplex virus type 2Multiple logistic regression modelHSV-2 infectionHSV-2 prevalenceCross-sectional studyRisk of HIVMultiple sexual partnersVirus type 2Last sexual encounterRecreational drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV infectionActive MSMHSV-2HIV riskSexual disinhibitionChinese MSMHigh riskHIVChinese menCurrent drug use and lack of HIV virologic suppression: point-of-care urine drug screen versus self-report
Qian HZ, Mitchell VJ, Bebawy S, Cassell H, Perez G, McGowan CC, Sterling TR, Vermund SH, D’Aquila R, Hulgan T. Current drug use and lack of HIV virologic suppression: point-of-care urine drug screen versus self-report. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 508. PMID: 25234368, PMCID: PMC4175271, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-508.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine drug screensCurrent drug usePositive urine drug screenComputer Assisted Self-InterviewVirologic suppressionDrug useAntiretroviral therapyDrug screensNegative urine drug screensHigher CD4 countsHIV disease progressionRoutine clinic visitsHIV virologic suppressionCross-sectional studyLower self-reported ratesSelf-reported ratesCD4 countClinic visitsPrognostic informationDisease progressionCaucasian raceART usersLower likelihoodResultsAbout halfSelf interview
2012
HIV/AIDS-Related Stigmatizing and Discriminatory Attitudes and Recent HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Beijing
Li X, Lu H, Ma X, Sun Y, He X, Li C, Raymond HF, McFarland W, Pan S, Shao Y, Vermund S, Xiao Y, Ruan Y, Jia Y. HIV/AIDS-Related Stigmatizing and Discriminatory Attitudes and Recent HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Beijing. AIDS And Behavior 2012, 16: 499-507. PMID: 22350831, PMCID: PMC4048063, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-012-0161-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecent HIV testingHIV testingLast male partnerHIV statusMale partnersMale sex partnersCross-sectional studyFemale sexual partnersHIV/AIDS-related stigmaDrug use behaviorsLow levelsPrevention servicesSex partnersYounger ageSexual partnersDiscriminatory attitudesMenRecent testingSexUse behaviorsUrgent needStigmatizingStatusHIVTesting
2011
Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan.
Shah SA, Kristensen S, Memon MA, Usman G, Ghazi A, John R, Sathiakumar N, Vermund SH. Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan. Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association 2011, 61: 993-7. PMID: 22356034, PMCID: PMC3574871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntenatal clinic attendeesClinic attendeesRisk factorsMulti-center cross-sectional studySyphilis seroprevalence ratesLow-risk populationPrevalence of syphilisCross-sectional studyHigh prevalence ratesCases of syphilisMale drug useUniversal syphilisAntenatal clinicPartner notificationSyphilis serologySeroprevalence ratesPrevalence ratesSyphilis controlUniversal screeningBlood samplesRisk populationsDrug usersDrug useMultivariate analysisSyphilisBisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China
Liao M, Kang D, Jiang B, Tao X, Qian Y, Wang T, Bi Z, Xiao Y, Li C, Wu P, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Bisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2011, 25: 683-691. PMID: 21923416, PMCID: PMC4186825, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2010.0371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityChildChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansInterviews as TopicLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk-TakingSexual PartnersSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsBisexual behaviorDrug usersMale partnersHIV/syphilisMultiple sexual partnersLast anal sexCross-sectional surveyDrug use behaviorsHIV/Multivariable modelHigh prevalenceSyphilis statusBlood samplesPrevention servicesHIVAnal sexMSMWSociodemographic informationUnprotected sexSyphilisSexual partnersMSMSexMenPopulation transmission
2010
Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan
Kazi AM, Shah SA, Jenkins CA, Shepherd BE, Vermund SH. Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2010, 14: e60-e66. PMID: 20189863, PMCID: PMC2905608, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.11.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of tuberculosisImmunodeficiency virusC virusB virusInjection drug use-related infectionsCommunity-based health providersAcid-fast bacilli smearPost-discharge planningInfectious disease screeningRapid plasma reaginCross-sectional surveyPossible tuberculosisBacilli smearMedian lengthRisk factorsSputum samplesHealth providersDisease screeningSyphilisTuberculosisDrug addictionIllicit drugs
2004
Adherence to HAART Among HIV-Infected Persons in Rural Louisiana
Mohammed H, Kieltyka L, Richardson-Alston G, Magnus M, Fawal H, Vermund SH, Rice J, Kissinger P. Adherence to HAART Among HIV-Infected Persons in Rural Louisiana. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2004, 18: 289-296. PMID: 15186712, DOI: 10.1089/108729104323076025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBlack or African AmericanDepressive DisorderEducational StatusEmploymentHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIncomeLogistic ModelsLouisianaMarital StatusMiddle AgedMotivationMultivariate AnalysisPatient ComplianceRisk FactorsRural HealthSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsIllicit drug useOdds ratioDrug useProblem drinkingActive antiretroviral therapyLogistic regression analysisBehavioral factorsLack of adherenceAntiretroviral therapyHIV clinicMultivariable analysisMean ageHAART medicationNonadherenceAdherence informationHAARTPrior monthPast weekPatientsConvenience sampleMedicationsAdherenceHIVRegression analysisAfrican Americans
2001
No change in health risk behaviors over time among HIV infected adolescents in care: role of psychological distress
Murphy D, Durako S, Moscicki A, Vermund S, Ma Y, Schwarz D, Muenz L, network T. No change in health risk behaviors over time among HIV infected adolescents in care: role of psychological distress. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2001, 29: 57-63. PMID: 11530304, DOI: 10.1016/s1054-139x(01)00287-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsRecent sexual activityRisk behaviorsUnprotected sexPsychological distressLast intercourseHigh-risk sexual behaviorSexual activityHealth-related anxietySexual behaviorSexual risk behaviorsFrequent alcohol useMarijuana useUse of alcoholComputer-assisted self-administered interviewPrimary careStudy visitObservational studyHIVClinical sitesHealth interventionsDepressed adolescentsAlcohol useHealth anxietyMeasures analysis
1999
Behavioural risk factors for HIV/AIDS in a low-HIV prevalence Muslim nation: Bangladesh
Gibney L, Choudhury P, Khawaja Z, Sarker M, Vermund SH. Behavioural risk factors for HIV/AIDS in a low-HIV prevalence Muslim nation: Bangladesh. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1999, 10: 186-194. PMID: 10340200, PMCID: PMC2564792, DOI: 10.1258/0956462991913862.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Behavioral and Demographic Risk Factors for Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Heterosexual Couples: Report from the Heterosexual HIV Transmission Study
Skurnick J, Kennedy C, Perez G, Abrams J, Vermund S, Denny T, Wright T, Quinones M, Louria D. Behavioral and Demographic Risk Factors for Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Heterosexual Couples: Report from the Heterosexual HIV Transmission Study. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1998, 26: 855-864. PMID: 9564464, DOI: 10.1086/513929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAlcohol DrinkingFemaleHeterosexualityHIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSexual PartnersSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsHIV-concordant couplesRisk factorsAnal sexHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionHeterosexual HIV transmission studyHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Virus type 1 infectionImmunodeficiency virus type 1HIV transmission studyHIV-discordant couplesStage of diseaseType 1 infectionBehavioral risk factorsUnprotected vaginal sexDemographic risk factorsMultivariate logistic modelVirus type 1Sexual risk behaviorsPartner infectionUninfected womenAntiviral therapyHIV transmissionDiscordant couplesPap smearGrade 2
1994
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Behavior, and Cocaine Use in Inner-city Women
DeHovitz J, Kelly P, Feldman J, Sierra M, Clarke L, Bromberg J, Wan J, Vermund S, Landesman S. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Behavior, and Cocaine Use in Inner-city Women. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1994, 140: 1125-1134. PMID: 7998594, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInner-city womenDrug useCocaine useSTD/HIV prevention programsPresence of STDsRecent crack cocaine useHIV-positive womenInjection drug useCocaine usersHIV prevention programsDrug use historyForeign-born womenCrack cocaine useSyphilis infectionMedical historyHigh riskLaboratory confirmationSerologic analysisTransmitted DiseasesPrevention programsToxicologic analysisUrine samplesWomenCrack cocaineSexual behavior
1989
ESTIMATING POPULATION PREVALENCE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION IN URBAN AREAS WITH HIGH RATES OF INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE: A MODEL OF THE BRONX IN 1988
DRUCKER E, VERMUND S. ESTIMATING POPULATION PREVALENCE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION IN URBAN AREAS WITH HIGH RATES OF INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE: A MODEL OF THE BRONX IN 1988. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1989, 130: 133-142. PMID: 2787104, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a115304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersDrug usersAIDS casesIntravenous drug-using populationHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionIntravenous drug useHuman immunodeficiency virusAge group 25HIV prevalence estimatesAge 13 yearsDrug-using populationsHIV seroprevalenceImmunodeficiency syndromeAIDS patientsImmunodeficiency virusRisk factorsVirus infectionUse populationGroup 25Seroprevalence rangesPopulation prevalencePrevalence estimatesDrug useHigh rateA Prospective Study of the Risk of Tuberculosis among Intravenous Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Selwyn P, Hartel D, Lewis V, Schoenbaum E, Vermund S, Klein R, Walker A, Friedland G. A Prospective Study of the Risk of Tuberculosis among Intravenous Drug Users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. New England Journal Of Medicine 1989, 320: 545-550. PMID: 2915665, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198903023200901.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-seropositive subjectsIntravenous drug usersPositive PPD testHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionActive tuberculosisPPD testDrug usersSeronegative subjectsSeropositive subjectsTuberculous infectionSkin testingVirus infectionHIV-seronegative intravenous drug usersHIV-seronegative subjectsLatent tuberculous infectionRisk of tuberculosisTuberculin skin testingCases of tuberculosisMethadone maintenance programHIV antibodiesHIV-seropositiveHIV infectionProspective studyProtein derivative (PPD) tuberculin