2018
Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Yin L, Zhao Y, Peratikos MB, Song L, Zhang X, Xin R, Sun Z, Xu Y, Zhang L, Hu Y, Hao C, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ. Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 22: 2267-2276. PMID: 29786768, PMCID: PMC7024582, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2129-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAlcohol DrinkingChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSafe SexSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsHIV infectionRisk scoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) riskMultivariable logistic regression modelingBootstrap-corrected C-indexMultiple male sexual partnersValid risk scoreVaccine clinical trialsHigh-risk MSMHigh-risk personsRisk prediction scoreReceptive anal intercourseReceptive anal sexInconsistent condom useMale sexual partnersHIV prevention programmingLogistic regression modelingDrug/alcohol addictionHIV acquisitionRisk reduction programsSyphilis infectionHIV prevalenceClinical trialsC-indexIllegal drug use
2009
High-risk behaviours among juvenile prison inmates in Pakistan
Altaf A, Janjua NZ, Kristensen S, Zaidi NA, Memon A, Hook EW, Vermund SH, Shah SA. High-risk behaviours among juvenile prison inmates in Pakistan. Public Health 2009, 123: 470-475. PMID: 19615706, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2009.06.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusCross-sectional studyHigh-risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsMultivariate logistic regression analysisHIV risk behaviorsLogistic regression analysisMean knowledge scoreMultiple sexual partnersUse of condomsMode of transmissionMale juvenile detaineesImmunodeficiency virusHigh riskRisk scoreChlamydia trachomatisUrine specimensLigase chain reactionCondom useKnowledge scoreNeisseria gonorrhoeaePrison inmatesSexual partnersBiological markersSexual activity