2023
Risk factors for suicide among veterans living with and without HIV: a nested case-control study
Smith A, Goulet J, Vlahov D, Justice A, Womack J. Risk factors for suicide among veterans living with and without HIV: a nested case-control study. AIDS And Behavior 2023, 28: 115-124. PMID: 37751112, PMCID: PMC11289766, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-023-04164-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV-specific risk factorsVeterans Aging Cohort StudyCase-control studyRisk factorsRisk of suicideAging Cohort StudyDiagnosis of HIVMost risk factorsUse of benzodiazepinesConditional logistic regressionMental health treatmentSubstance use disordersPrevious suicide attemptsCohort studyHIV statusRates of suicideHigh prevalenceGeneral populationUse disordersHealth treatmentAffective disordersHIVSuicide attemptsLogistic regressionPWH
2005
Suicidal ideation among African-American non-injection drug users.
Havens J, Ompad D, Latkin C, Fuller C, Arria A, Vlahov D, Strathdee S. Suicidal ideation among African-American non-injection drug users. Ethnicity & Disease 2005, 15: 110-5. PMID: 15720057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicidal ideationDrug usersDrug dependenceNon-injection drug usersCommunity-based cohortInterview-administered questionnaireMultiple logistic regressionDrug use historyUse of heroinAfrican American drug usersMedian agePsychiatric comorbidityDepressive symptomsMore drugsSuicidal thoughtsLogistic regressionIdeationAfrican AmericansUse historyParticipantsComorbiditiesCohortSymptomsYearsHeroin
2003
Factors Associated With Human Herpesvirus Type 8 Infection in an Injecting Drug User Cohort
Bernstein K, Jacobson L, Jenkins F, Vlahov D, Armenian H. Factors Associated With Human Herpesvirus Type 8 Infection in an Injecting Drug User Cohort. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2003, 30: 199-204. PMID: 12616135, DOI: 10.1097/00007435-200303000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHHV-8 seroprevalenceRisk factorsHHV-8Human herpesvirus type 8 infectionLarger body mass indexHuman herpesvirus type 8Drug user cohortHHV-8 seropositivityInjection drug useBody mass indexMultivariate logistic regressionCross-sectional studyDrug user populationGenital wartsMass indexGeneral populationDrug useSeroprevalenceIndirect immunofluorescenceLogistic regressionIDUsInfectionType 8User cohortSexual behaviorSocial Circumstances of Initiation of Injection Drug Use and Early Shooting Gallery Attendance: Implications for HIV Intervention Among Adolescent and Young Adult Injection Drug Users
Fuller C, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Ompad D, Celentano D, Strathdee S. Social Circumstances of Initiation of Injection Drug Use and Early Shooting Gallery Attendance: Implications for HIV Intervention Among Adolescent and Young Adult Injection Drug Users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2003, 32: 86. PMID: 12514419, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200301010-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersNew injection drug usersOlder injection drug usersYoung adult injection drug usersDrug usersHigh-risk injection drug usersStreet-recruited injection drug usersAdult injection drug usersYoung injection drug usersGallery attendanceProspective cohort studyInjection drug useMultiple logistic regressionHigh-risk practicesCohort studyMedian ageHIV incidenceHIV prevalenceInnovative intervention strategiesHIV interventionsDrug useLogistic regressionHIVBaseline dataMost participants
2002
Does Bleach Disinfection of Syringes Protect Against Hepatitis C Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users?
Kapadia F, Vlahov D, Jarlais D, Strathdee S, Ouellet L, Kerndt P, E E, Williams I, Garfein R. Does Bleach Disinfection of Syringes Protect Against Hepatitis C Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users? Epidemiology 2002, 13: 738-741. PMID: 12410020, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200211000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersAnti-HCV seroconversionHepatitis C virusDrug usersOdds ratioBleach useYoung adult injection drug usersSeronegative injection drug usersMajor public health problemAdult injection drug usersBleach disinfectionHepatitis C infectionProspective cohort studyCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionPublic health problemCessation of injectionsC infectionHCV infectionCohort studyC virusProtective effectHealth problemsSeroconversionLogistic regressionHigh-risk behaviors associated with transition from illicit non-injection to injection drug use among adolescent and young adult drug users: a case-control study
Fuller C, Vlahov D, Ompad D, Shah N, Arria A, Strathdee S. High-risk behaviors associated with transition from illicit non-injection to injection drug use among adolescent and young adult drug users: a case-control study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2002, 66: 189-198. PMID: 11906806, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(01)00200-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersInjection drug useAge-matched case-control analysisDrug usersDrug useBlood-borne infectionsAge-matched personsCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionCase-control analysisHigh-risk behaviorsNon-injection heroinCharacteristics of personsHIV seroprevalenceCohort studyInjection useAdult drug usersLogistic regressionPrevention effortsSame calendar timeYoung adult drug usersCalendar timePrior yearAfrican AmericansBaseline
2001
Health care utilization among young adult injection drug users in Harlem, New York
Cronquist A, Edwards V, Galea S, Latka M, Vlahov D. Health care utilization among young adult injection drug users in Harlem, New York. Journal Of Substance Abuse 2001, 13: 17-27. PMID: 11547618, DOI: 10.1016/s0899-3289(01)00073-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adult injection drug usersAdult injection drug usersInjection drug usersNeedle exchange programsHealth care utilizationCare utilizationHealth careDrug treatmentDrug usersHealth insuranceMedical careYoung injection drug usersCross-sectional studyHealth insurance coverageNEP usersUse of servicesDrug useHealth servicesAge 18Logistic regressionHealth conditionsCareInsurance coverageMonthsTreatmentPrevalence, incidence, and correlates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among young adult injection drug users
Latka M, Ahern J, Garfein R, Ouellet L, Kerndt P, Morse P, Farshy C, Jarlais D, Vlahov D. Prevalence, incidence, and correlates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among young adult injection drug users. Journal Of Substance Abuse 2001, 13: 73-88. PMID: 11547626, DOI: 10.1016/s0899-3289(01)00071-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of chlamydiaInjection drug usersYoung adult injection drug usersDrug usersSexual debutAdult injection drug usersAfrican American raceRecent sexual behaviorCumulative incidenceIDU populationPrevalent infectionChlamydia prevalenceGonorrhea prevalenceIncidence rateAmerican raceStandardized questionnaireGonorrheaYounger ageChlamydiaLogistic regressionPrevalenceDisease prevalenceIncidenceWomenSexual behaviorUse of Audio Computer-assisted Self-Interviews to Assess Tuberculosis-related Risk Behaviors
RILEY E, CHAISSON R, ROBNETT T, VERTEFEUILLE J, STRATHDEE S, VLAHOV D. Use of Audio Computer-assisted Self-Interviews to Assess Tuberculosis-related Risk Behaviors. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2001, 164: 82-85. PMID: 11435243, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.164.1.2101091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterviewer-assisted questionnaireComputer-assisted questionnaireHIV infectionRisk factorsOdds ratioHuman immunodeficiency virus risk factorsSelf-reported tuberculosisMultiple logistic regressionRisk behavior dataFinal multivariate modelSmoking equipmentNeedle exchange programsNeedle exchange program participantsHigh-risk behaviorsUnderwent interviewsHIV serostatusAlcohol intakeCigarette smokingDrug useHealth statusRisk behaviorsTuberculosisSmoking marijuanaLogistic regressionMultivariate modelFactors Associated with Adolescent Initiation of Injection Drug Use
Fuller C, Vlahov D, Arria A, Ompad D, Garfein R, Strathdee S. Factors Associated with Adolescent Initiation of Injection Drug Use. Public Health Reports 2001, 116: 136-145. PMID: 11889281, PMCID: PMC1913680, DOI: 10.1093/phr/116.s1.136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAdultAge FactorsBaltimoreBlack or African AmericanCommunity-Institutional RelationsFemaleHealth BehaviorHepatitis CHIV InfectionsHumansLogistic ModelsMalePrimary PreventionProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsInjection drug useDrug useMedian ageInitiation of injectionCrack smokingNon-injection drug useAdolescent initiationHigh-risk groupYears of ageIllicit drug useAfrican AmericansDrug use practicesStudy enrollmentPrevents onsetEarly prevention effortsDrug usersMultivariate analysisCocaine useCondom useSmoking marijuanaLogistic regressionYoung drug usersPrevention effortsYoung adulthoodSmoking
2000
The prevalence of homelessness among injection drug users with and without HIV infection
Song J, Safaeian M, Strathdee S, Vlahov D, Celentano D. The prevalence of homelessness among injection drug users with and without HIV infection. Journal Of Urban Health 2000, 77: 678-687. PMID: 11194310, PMCID: PMC3456762, DOI: 10.1007/bf02344031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusInjection drug usersInjection drug useIndependent predictorsDrug usersDrug useActive injection drug useLongitudinal cohort studyCross-sectional studyHIV/AIDSCross-sectional investigationHIV seroconversionCohort studyHIV seroprevalenceHIV infectionPrevalence of homelessnessImmunodeficiency virusMale sexLogistic regressionPrevalenceParticipantsMore experiencePredictorsSeroconversionSerostatus
1999
Access to antiretroviral treatment among French HIV infected injection drug users: the influence of continued drug use. MANIF 2000 Study Group.
Carrieri M, Moatti J, Vlahov D, Obadia Y, Reynaud-Maurupt C, Chesney M. Access to antiretroviral treatment among French HIV infected injection drug users: the influence of continued drug use. MANIF 2000 Study Group. Journal Of Epidemiology & Community Health 1999, 53: 4. PMID: 10326045, PMCID: PMC1756774, DOI: 10.1136/jech.53.1.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive injection drug usersInjection drug usersAntiretroviral treatmentFrench HIVDrug useDrug usersFormer injection drug usersDetailed clinical historyPast drug useEx-IDUsIDU patientsClinical stageClinical historyAIDS careHospital careAIDS specialistsCell countNew treatmentsRisk behaviorsHospital departmentsLogistic regressionHIVPatientsPhysiciansTreatment
1998
Satellite exchange in the Baltimore Needle Exchange Program.
Valente T, Foreman R, Junge B, Vlahov D. Satellite exchange in the Baltimore Needle Exchange Program. Public Health Reports 1998, 113 Suppl 1: 90-6. PMID: 9722814, PMCID: PMC1307731.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevention messagesBaltimore Needle Exchange ProgramHIV prevention messagesNeedle exchange programsNeedle exchange program participantsDrug-using networksDrug injectorsNumber of syringesDrug usersDrug useRisk behaviorsLogistic regressionOne-way ANOVAIDUsPrevention materialsProgram effectivenessProgram participantsActivities of SSParticipantsPotential bridgeExchange programsPrevalence and Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users
Garfein R, Doherty M, Monterroso E, Thomas D, Nelson K, Vlahov D. Prevalence and Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1998, 18: s11-s19. PMID: 9663618, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199802001-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adult injection drug usersAdult injection drug usersInjection drug usersHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionHCV infectionVirus infectionDrug usersHCV-seronegative participantsTransmission of HCVCommunity-based outreachSecond-generation antibodiesHCV seroconversionHCV seroprevalenceCommunity outreach educationProspective studyRisk factorsSemiannual interviewsHigh riskInjecting practicesSterile syringesBivariate analysisLogistic regressionInfectionHCVCommunity Support for Needle Exchange Programs and Pharmacy Sale of Syringes: A Household Survey in Baltimore, Maryland
Keyl P, Gruskin L, Casano K, Montag H, Junge B, Vlahov D. Community Support for Needle Exchange Programs and Pharmacy Sale of Syringes: A Household Survey in Baltimore, Maryland. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1998, 18: s82-s88. PMID: 9663629, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199802001-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAttitude to HealthBaltimoreEducational StatusFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth SurveysHIV InfectionsHumansIncomeInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeedle-Exchange ProgramsPharmaciesRegression AnalysisSurveys and QuestionnairesSyringesConceptsNeedle exchange programsInjection drug useInjection drug usersDrug usersMultivariate logistic regressionContiguous census tractsHIV incidenceNeedle exchangeDrug useEligible respondentsLogistic regressionExchange programsPharmacy salesCensus populationRandom sampleCensus tractsHousehold interviewsCommunity supportCommunity attitudesBaltimoreHousehold surveyIncidenceRespondentsTractNeedle
1994
Drug‐related behavior change for HIV transmission among American injection drug users
CELENTANO D, MUÑOZ A, CORN S, NELSON K, VLAHOV D. Drug‐related behavior change for HIV transmission among American injection drug users. Addiction 1994, 89: 1309-1317. PMID: 7804092, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1994.tb03310.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersSeropositive injection drug usersRisk behaviorsHIV infectionDrug usersActive injection drug usersDrug-related risk behaviorsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissionHigh-risk drug-related behaviorsSemi-annual visitsMultiple logistic regressionBehavior changeGreater risk reductionDrug-related behaviorsLow-risk behaviorsSeropositive participantsHIV serostatusHIV transmissionLongitudinal cohortVaccine developmentPrevention programsLogistic regressionAIDS epidemicVirus transmissionBehavior maintenanceThe trading of sex for drugs or money and HIV seropositivity among female intravenous drug users.
Astemborski J, Vlahov D, Warren D, Solomon L, Nelson K. The trading of sex for drugs or money and HIV seropositivity among female intravenous drug users. American Journal Of Public Health 1994, 84: 382-7. PMID: 8129052, PMCID: PMC1614821, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.84.3.382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale intravenous drug usersIntravenous drug usersHIV seropositivityHIV infectionDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalenceIntravenous drug useDrug-using womenTrading of sexCohort studyVirus seroprevalenceDrug useCocaine useIntensive interventionLogistic regressionSeropositivityNumber of partnersMultivariate modelDrugsWomenSexInfectionGroupHigh levelsSeroprevalence
1989
Cocaine injection and ethnicity in parenteral drug users during the early years of the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) epidemic in new york city
Novick D, Trigg H, Jarlais D, Friedman S, Vlahov D, Kreek M. Cocaine injection and ethnicity in parenteral drug users during the early years of the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) epidemic in new york city. Journal Of Medical Virology 1989, 29: 181-185. PMID: 2614398, DOI: 10.1002/jmv.1890290307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusParenteral drug usersHispanic patientsDrug usersHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemicImmune deficiency syndromeMultiple logistic regressionUse of cocaineNew York CityWhite patientsBlack patientsLiver diseaseImmunodeficiency virusDeficiency syndromeHIV epidemicCocaine injectionHigh prevalencePatientsDrug useEtiologic agentMedical problemsLogistic regressionExtensive epidemicHeroin