2019
Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014
Ransome Y, Subramanian SV, Duncan DT, Vlahov D, Warren J. Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014. Spatial And Spatio-temporal Epidemiology 2019, 32: 100306. PMID: 32007280, PMCID: PMC9996640, DOI: 10.1016/j.sste.2019.100306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-poisoning deathsMultivariate Poisson regression modelCurrent public health problemPublic health problemZip codesDrug overdose deathsCo-occurring epidemicsPublic health plannersPoisson regression modelsHigh prevalenceOverdose deathsHealth problemsHealth plannersHeavy drinkingDeathDrugsOutcomesRegression modelsPredictorsNew York CityIndividual-level predictorsPrevalenceYork City
2012
Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs
Bond K, Jones K, Ompad D, Vlahov D. Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2012, 15: 758-763. PMID: 22623183, PMCID: PMC4108338, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9645-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza vaccination programHealth promotion programsVaccination programPromotion programsAnnual influenza vaccination ratesHealth concernInfluenza immunization ratesInfluenza vaccination ratesNational health objectivesHealth promotion initiativesLocal health departmentsCommunity-based venuesInfluenza vaccinationProject VivaVaccination ratesImmunization ratesHealth departmentsPromotion initiativesHealth programsHealth activitiesHealth objectivesFaith-based organizationsHealth programmingHealth MinistryTelephone survey
2008
Prevalence and Correlates of Previous Hepatitis B Vaccination and Infection Among Young Drug-users In New York City
Amesty S, Ompad D, Galea S, Fuller C, Wu Y, Koblin B, Vlahov D. Prevalence and Correlates of Previous Hepatitis B Vaccination and Infection Among Young Drug-users In New York City. Journal Of Community Health 2008, 33: 139-148. PMID: 18185987, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-007-9082-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence of infectionHBV vaccinationPrevious vaccinationSerological evidenceHepatitis B vaccination coveragePrevious hepatitis B vaccinationPrevious HBV infectionPrevious HBV vaccinationHepatitis B vaccinationHepatitis B vaccineHigh-risk groupYears of ageCommunity-based sampleB vaccinationHBV infectionB vaccineVaccination statusVaccination coverageRisk groupsHigh school educationVaccinationSusceptible individualsDrug usersInfection rateBivariate analysis
2007
Explaining Racial Disparities in Incidence of and Survival from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Galea S, Blaney S, Nandi A, Silverman R, Vlahov D, Foltin G, Kusick M, Tunik M, Richmond N. Explaining Racial Disparities in Incidence of and Survival from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2007, 166: 534-543. PMID: 17584756, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwm102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-adjusted survivalInitial cardiac rhythmHospital cardiac arrestCardiac arrestCardiac rhythmAge-adjusted relative oddsEthnic disparitiesPrior functional statusProspective observational studyAge-adjusted incidenceEmergency medical services responseLikelihood of receiptFull multivariable modelOOHCA patientsHospital dischargeConsecutive casesFunctional statusCardiopulmonary resuscitationMultivariable modelObservational studyVentricular fibrillationLow prevalenceRelative oddsOOHCARacial disparities
2006
Determinants of influenza vaccination in hard-to-reach urban populations
Bryant W, Ompad D, Sisco S, Blaney S, Glidden K, Phillips E, Vlahov D, Galea S, Group F. Determinants of influenza vaccination in hard-to-reach urban populations. Preventive Medicine 2006, 43: 60-70. PMID: 16684559, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza vaccinationRoutine medical careMedical careReceipt of healthInfluenza vaccination ratesCross-sectional studyVenue-based samplingGovernment health insuranceTime of surveyLow annual incomeVaccination ratesMultivariable modelVaccinationMinority raceHealth insuranceEast HarlemDisadvantaged urban areasReach populationsCareTotal respondentsSocial servicesParticipantsNew York CityHealthPrevious year
2005
Probable Cigarette Dependence, PTSD, and Depression after an Urban Disaster: Results from a Population Survey of New York City Residents 4 Months after September 11, 2001
Arijit N, Sandro G, Jennifer A, Vlahov D. Probable Cigarette Dependence, PTSD, and Depression after an Urban Disaster: Results from a Population Survey of New York City Residents 4 Months after September 11, 2001. Psychiatry 2005, 68: 299-310. PMID: 16599397, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2005.68.4.299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProbable posttraumatic stress disorderProbable PTSDCigarette dependenceCigarette useDSM-IV criteriaSubstance-related disordersRandom digit dialingPosttraumatic stress disorderCigarette smokingProbable depressionMore symptomsDrug useStress disorderDepressionDisaster exposureNational surveySymptomsMonthsPopulation surveyDisordersRepresentative sampleNew York CitySmokersSmokingCasesUrban built environment and depression: a multilevel analysis
Galea S, Ahern J, Rudenstine S, Wallace Z, Vlahov D. Urban built environment and depression: a multilevel analysis. Journal Of Epidemiology & Community Health 2005, 59: 822. PMID: 16166352, PMCID: PMC1732922, DOI: 10.1136/jech.2005.033084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew York CityNew York City HousingUrban planning effortsFuture prospective workNeighborhood-level incomeCity housingVacancy SurveyNeighborhood of residencePlanning effortsNeighborhoodNYC neighborhoodsLifetime depressionYork CityPoor featuresLevel incomeManagement reportsEnvironmentPopulation mental healthResidencePoor qualityCross-sectional surveyHousingRace/ethnicityProspective workCityThe urban built environment and overdose mortality in New York City neighborhoods
Hembree C, Galea S, Ahern J, Tracy M, Piper T, Miller J, Vlahov D, Tardiff K. The urban built environment and overdose mortality in New York City neighborhoods. Health & Place 2005, 11: 147-156. PMID: 15629682, DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2004.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAccidental drug overdoseNew York City HousingMultilevel case-control studyNew York City OfficeNew York City neighborhoodsAccidental overdose deathsFatal drug overdoseCharacteristics of neighborhoodsCity housingDrug overdose mortalityCity neighborhoodsVacancy SurveyMayor's OfficeDifferent neighborhoodsCity OfficeNeighborhood-level variablesNeighborhoodInternal environmentNeighborhood differencesExternal environmentOfficeEnvironmentHousingDisinvestmentSocial resourcesEcstasy Use Among Hispanic and Black Substance Users in New York City
Ompad D, Galea S, Fuller C, Edwards V, Vlahov D. Ecstasy Use Among Hispanic and Black Substance Users in New York City. Substance Use & Misuse 2005, 40: 1399-1407. PMID: 16048824, DOI: 10.1081/ja-200066960.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Acceptance and completion of hepatitis B vaccination among drug users in New York City.
Ompad D, Galea S, Wu Y, Fuller C, Latka M, Koblin B, Vlahov D. Acceptance and completion of hepatitis B vaccination among drug users in New York City. Communicable Disease And Public Health 2004, 7: 294-300. PMID: 15779793.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug usersVaccine acceptanceHepatitis B vaccination ratesNon-injecting drug usersDaily crack usersPrevious HBV infectionHepatitis B vaccinationB vaccination ratesOngoing prospective studyB vaccinationDaily injectorsHBV testingHBV vaccinationVaccination seriesVaccine acceptorsHBV infectionVaccine seriesPrevious vaccinationRisk behavior questionnaireProspective studyVaccination acceptanceVaccination ratesSerological evidenceSeries completionVaccinationClub Drug Use Among Minority Substance Users in New York City
Ompad D, Galea S, Fuller C, Phelan D, Vlahov D. Club Drug Use Among Minority Substance Users in New York City. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2004, 36: 397-399. PMID: 15559686, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2004.10400039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverdose deaths attributed to methadone and heroin in New York City, 1990–1998
Bryant W, Galea S, Tracy M, Piper T, Tardiff K, Vlahov D. Overdose deaths attributed to methadone and heroin in New York City, 1990–1998. Addiction 2004, 99: 846-854. PMID: 15200580, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00693.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAccidental overdose deathsOverdose deathsOverdose mortalityAccidental drug overdose deathsPrescription of methadoneTotal overdose deathsRole of methadoneDrug overdose deathsChief Medical ExaminerNew York CityMethadone treatmentMethadoneEffective interventionsHeroinDeathYork CityMedical examinersRecent reportsMortalityPeriod of studySame intervalOpiatesPeriodProportionHepatitis C incidence—a comparison between injection and noninjection drug users in New York City
Fuller C, Ompad D, Galea S, Wu Y, Koblin B, Vlahov D. Hepatitis C incidence—a comparison between injection and noninjection drug users in New York City. Journal Of Urban Health 2004, 81: 20-24. PMID: 15047780, PMCID: PMC3456148, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jth084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis C virusInjection drug usersNoninjection drug usersDrug usersHCV seropositiveRisk of HCVNew injection drug usersPerson-time analysisAnnual incidence rateHepatitis C incidenceAnnual incident rateHigh-risk practicesHCV incidenceHCV seroconvertersNon-IDUsHCV serologyHCV preventionC virusRisk factorsIncidence ratePrevention servicesOnset of injectionEarly preventionNew York CityRisk SurveyExplaining the relationship between race/ethnicity and pharmacy purchased syringes among injection drug users in New York City.
Fuller C, Galea S, Blaney S, Ompad D, Deren S, Des Jarlais D, Vlahov D. Explaining the relationship between race/ethnicity and pharmacy purchased syringes among injection drug users in New York City. Ethnicity & Disease 2004, 14: 589-96. PMID: 15724781.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Relationship of Self-Reported Asthma Severity and Urgent Health Care Utilization to Psychological Sequelae of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center Among New York City Area Residents
Fagan J, Galea S, Ahern J, Bonner S, Vlahov D. Relationship of Self-Reported Asthma Severity and Urgent Health Care Utilization to Psychological Sequelae of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center Among New York City Area Residents. Psychosomatic Medicine 2003, 65: 993-996. PMID: 14645777, DOI: 10.1097/01.psy.0000097334.48556.5f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent health care servicesUnscheduled physician visitsSevere asthma symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderAsthma symptom severityHealth care servicesSymptom severityAsthma symptomsAsthma severityPhysician visitsPsychological sequelaeNew York City-area residentsCare servicesUrgent health-care utilizationPhysician office visitsEmergency room visitsHealth care utilizationRandom digit dial telephone surveyDial telephone surveyAsthma measuresIndependent predictorsCare utilizationOffice visitsRoom visitsSomatic illnessTrends of Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in New York City after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Galea S, Vlahov D, Resnick H, Ahern J, Susser E, Gold J, Bucuvalas M, Kilpatrick D. Trends of Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in New York City after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 158: 514-524. PMID: 12965877, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwg187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral populationProbable PTSDProbable post-traumatic stress disorderPTSD symptomsPost-traumatic stress disorder prevalenceRandom digit dialing telephone surveyPost-traumatic stress disorderProbable PTSD symptomsDialing telephone surveyNew York CityRapid resolutionCurrent prevalenceDisorder prevalenceVariability in the Incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Young Injecting Drug Users in New York City
Des Jarlais D, Diaz T, Perlis T, Vlahov D, Maslow C, Latka M, Rockwell R, Edwards V, Friedman S, Monterroso E, Williams I, Garfein R. Variability in the Incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Young Injecting Drug Users in New York City. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 157: 467-471. PMID: 12615611, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwf222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis C virusImmunodeficiency virusB virusDrug usersHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionInjecting Drug UsersHigh HIV seroprevalenceHigh rateHBV incidenceHCV incidenceHCV transmissionCohort studyHIV seroprevalenceHIV incidenceHIV transmissionYoung Injecting Drug UsersC virusVirus infectionNew York CityIncidenceVirusYork City
2002
Impact of Increased Syringe Access: Preliminary Findings on Injection Drug User Syringe Source, Disposal, and Pharmacy Sales in Harlem, New York
Fuller C, Ahern J, Vadnai L, Coffin P, Galea S, Factor S, Vlahov D. Impact of Increased Syringe Access: Preliminary Findings on Injection Drug User Syringe Source, Disposal, and Pharmacy Sales in Harlem, New York. Journal Of The American Pharmacists Association 2002, 42: s77-s82. PMID: 12489621, DOI: 10.1331/1086-5802.42.0.s77.fuller.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug use frequency among street-recruited heroin and cocaine users in harlem and the bronx before and after September 11, 2001
Factor S, Wu Y, Monserrate J, Edwards V, Cuevas Y, Del Vecchio S, Vlahov D. Drug use frequency among street-recruited heroin and cocaine users in harlem and the bronx before and after September 11, 2001. Journal Of Urban Health 2002, 79: 404-408. PMID: 12200509, PMCID: PMC3456797, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/79.3.404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDevelopment of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City
Factor S, Galea S, de Duenas Geli L, Saynisch M, Blumenthal S, Canales E, Poulson M, Foley M, Vlahov D. Development of a “Survival” Guide for Substance Users in Harlem, New York City. Health Education & Behavior 2002, 29: 312-325. PMID: 12038741, DOI: 10.1177/109019810202900304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity advisory boardSubstance usersCommunity service providersUrban Research CenterHealth workersWellness GuideReference listsFocus group participantsCommunity servicesFormer usersHealth informationGroup participantsSurvivalFocus groupsInformational supportNew York CityHealthAdvisory BoardProvidersYork City