2023
Increasing Spiritual Beliefs are Associated With Lower HIV Incidence Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From HPTN 061 Longitudinal Study
Ransome Y, Taggart T, Huang A, Vermund S, Mayer K, Nunn A. Increasing Spiritual Beliefs are Associated With Lower HIV Incidence Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Results From HPTN 061 Longitudinal Study. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2023, 94: 196-202. PMID: 37850978, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV seroconversionHIV incidenceBehavioral HIV prevention interventionsLower HIV incidenceProportional hazards regressionHIV prevention interventionsBlack menSpiritual beliefsOne-unit increaseHazards regressionLongitudinal riskPrevention interventionsHIVBiomedical assessmentLower hazard rateLongitudinal studyMenMonthsSeroconversionLongitudinal analysisReligious service attendanceIncidenceBaselineBMSMHigher proportion
2021
Sexually Transmitted Infections in the U.S. Military: A Sexual Health Paradigm to Address Risk Behaviors, Unintended Pregnancy, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Trauma
Boyer CB, Gaydos CA, Geller AB, Garges EC, Vermund SH. Sexually Transmitted Infections in the U.S. Military: A Sexual Health Paradigm to Address Risk Behaviors, Unintended Pregnancy, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Trauma. Military Medicine 2021, 187: 140-143. PMID: 34626194, PMCID: PMC10558038, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab407.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHumansMilitary PersonnelPregnancyPregnancy, UnplannedRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSexual HealthSexual TraumaSexually Transmitted DiseasesUnited StatesConceptsHealth care accessSTI controlSexual health paradigmCare accessSexual healthFrequency of STIUniversal health care accessCity Health OfficialsUniversal health care systemHealth care systemSTI careTransmitted InfectionsSTI preventionActive duty serviceSTI riskUnintended pregnancyHigh prevalenceHealth paradigmConsensus studyPrevention outcomesRisk behaviorsOngoing epidemicMultilevel riskDisease controlProtective factorsReport From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine—STI: Adopting a Sexual Health Paradigm—A Synopsis for Sexually Transmitted Infection Practitioners, Clinicians, and Researchers
Rietmeijer CA, Kissinger PJ, Guilamo-Ramos V, Gaydos CA, Hook EW, Mead A, Yang S, Geller A, Vermund SH. Report From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine—STI: Adopting a Sexual Health Paradigm—A Synopsis for Sexually Transmitted Infection Practitioners, Clinicians, and Researchers. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2021, 49: 169-175. PMID: 34475355, PMCID: PMC9365299, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001552.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultHIV InfectionsHumansPublic HealthSexual BehaviorSexual HealthSexually Transmitted DiseasesConceptsSexual health paradigmMedicine reportFuture public health programsDisease intervention specialistsSexual health practitionersPublic health staffCommunity outreach workersPublic health advancesPublic health programsTransmitted InfectionsSTI managementHealth staffHidden epidemicHealth paradigmSexual healthHealth programsReportable STIsSexual debutHealth practitionersSTIsOutreach workersHealth advancesIntervention specialistsInfectionCliniciansArtificial intelligence and sexual health in the USA
Young SD, Crowley JS, Vermund SH. Artificial intelligence and sexual health in the USA. The Lancet Digital Health 2021, 3: e467-e468. PMID: 34325852, PMCID: PMC10767714, DOI: 10.1016/s2589-7500(21)00117-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
Commercial sex and risk of HIV, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus-2 among men who have sex with men in six Chinese cities
Zheng C, Xu JJ, Hu QH, Yu YQ, Chu ZX, Zhang J, Han XX, Lu L, Wang Z, Fu JH, Chen X, Yan HJ, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Vermund SH, Qian HZ, Shang H. Commercial sex and risk of HIV, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus-2 among men who have sex with men in six Chinese cities. BMC Infectious Diseases 2016, 16: 765. PMID: 28003032, PMCID: PMC5178086, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-2130-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/STIsHigh prevalenceHigh riskSex partnersHIV/STI surveillanceSimplex virus type 2HSV-2 infectionHIV/STISubgroups of MSMSimplex virus 2Male sex partnersCommercial sexRisk of HIVUnprotected anal intercourseVirus type 2Cross-sectional surveyHIV prevalenceSTI surveillanceHSV-2Overall prevalenceAnal intercourseHIVType 2Serological testsGreater riskBiomedical technologies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and HIV for adolescent girls and young women
Narasimhan M, Vermund SH, Ogilvie G. Biomedical technologies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and HIV for adolescent girls and young women. Transactions Of The Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2016, 110: 499-501. PMID: 27794092, DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trw062.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 menHIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status‐Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Fan W, Yin L, Qian HZ, Li D, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Zhang Z. HIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status‐Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 232451. PMID: 24795880, PMCID: PMC3985141, DOI: 10.1155/2014/232451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk perceptionSelf-perceived riskHIV infectionHigh riskMultivariate logistic regression modelLow self-perceived riskCross-sectional studySelf-reported historyHIV/AIDS epidemicIllicit drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV-negativeHIV testingHIV statusSyphilis testingBeijing MSMChinese MSMHIV perceptionBlood samplesLower riskDrug useHIVMSMUnknown statusAIDS epidemic
2013
Can Combination Prevention Strategies Reduce HIV Transmission in Generalized Epidemic Settings in Africa? The HPTN 071 (PopART) Study Plan in South Africa and Zambia
Vermund SH, Fidler SJ, Ayles H, Beyers N, Hayes RJ. Can Combination Prevention Strategies Reduce HIV Transmission in Generalized Epidemic Settings in Africa? The HPTN 071 (PopART) Study Plan in South Africa and Zambia. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2013, 63: s221-s227. PMID: 23764639, PMCID: PMC3739051, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e318299c3f4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV Prevention Trials NetworkHPTN 071 (PopART) studyHPTN 071HIV incidenceHIV transmissionHome-based HIV testingVoluntary medical male circumcisionGeneralized epidemic settingsLinkage of HIVUniversal antiretroviral therapyChild HIV transmissionPrevention of motherHIV viral loadCommunity health workersMedical male circumcisionCommunity-randomized trialIntervention strategiesCombination prevention strategiesAntiretroviral therapyHIV acquisitionSeropositive personsTuberculosis servicesHIV testingViral loadTuberculosis transmissionAttitudes Toward HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Western China
Zhang Y, Peng B, She Y, Liang H, Peng HB, Qian HZ, Vermund SH, Zhong XN, Huang A. Attitudes Toward HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Western China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2013, 27: 137-141. PMID: 23425017, PMCID: PMC3595955, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2012.0412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnti-HIV AgentsAsian PeopleChinaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisPatient Acceptance of Health CareSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted DiseasesSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisUse of PrEPSelf-administered questionnaireClinical trialsChinese MSMInfection historySexual partnersHIVLower educationPrEPPredictors of willingnessProphylaxisModerate awarenessMenMSMLow incomeSexModerate incomeParticipantsMore knowledgeAIDSTrialsMonths
2012
Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala
Sabidó M, Gregg LP, Vallès X, Nikiforov M, Monzón JE, Pedroza MI, Vermund SH, Casabona J. Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Sex Workers in Guatemala. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2012, 39: 504-508. PMID: 22706210, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31824f8b1b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultContact TracingFemaleGuatemalaHIV SeropositivityHumansInfantPatient PreferencePregnancyReferral and ConsultationSex WorkersSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted Diseases
2010
Combination HIV Prevention: Significance, Challenges, and Opportunities
Kurth AE, Celum C, Baeten JM, Vermund SH, Wasserheit JN. Combination HIV Prevention: Significance, Challenges, and Opportunities. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2010, 8: 62-72. PMID: 20941553, PMCID: PMC3036787, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-010-0063-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCircumcision, MaleCommunicable Disease ControlCondomsHIVHIV InfectionsHumansMalePandemicsReproductive Health ServicesRisk Reduction BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesConceptsHIV prevention strategiesHIV transmissionPrevention strategiesPopulation-level HIV transmissionBehavioral risk reductionEvidence-based strategiesNumber of interventionsAntiretroviral medicationsHIV serostatusPrevention packageUninfected personsEpidemiologic profileHIV pandemicMale circumcisionNeedle exchangeEffective interventionsTarget populationInterventionRisk reductionMeasurable reductionPopulation levelDiverse subgroupsMedicationsSerostatusHIVFactors associated with partner referral among patients with sexually transmitted infections in Bangladesh
Alam N, Streatfield PK, Khan SI, Momtaz D, Kristensen S, Vermund SH. Factors associated with partner referral among patients with sexually transmitted infections in Bangladesh. Social Science & Medicine 2010, 71: 1921-1926. PMID: 20943297, PMCID: PMC2991073, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.09.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartner referralSTI clientsAttitude-social influence-self efficacy modelPsychosocial factorsReferral cardsCounselling sessionsSingle counselling sessionAppropriate intervention strategiesIntervention programsSocial normsIndex clientsPsychosocial informationReferral intentionsMarried clientsIntervention strategiesReferralReferral dataPatientsClinicEfficacy modelsInfectionClientsLow incomeIntentionAttitudesEffect of single session counselling on partner referral for sexually transmitted infections management in Bangladesh
Alam N, Streatfield PK, Shahidullah M, Mitra D, Vermund SH, Kristensen S. Effect of single session counselling on partner referral for sexually transmitted infections management in Bangladesh. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2010, 87: 46. PMID: 20656725, PMCID: PMC3022998, DOI: 10.1136/sti.2009.040998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBangladeshCondomsCounselingFemaleHealth EducationHumansMaleMarital StatusMiddle AgedReferral and ConsultationSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted DiseasesYoung AdultPartner notification for sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: a systematic review
Alam N, Chamot E, Vermund SH, Streatfield K, Kristensen S. Partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2010, 10: 19. PMID: 20082718, PMCID: PMC2821362, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartner notificationSystematic reviewProportion of partnersGoogle Scholar databasesCost-effectiveness componentSTI prevalenceSTD clinicReliable diagnostic methodPN interventionSTI managementPN outcomesIndex patientsMethodsThe MEDLINEReferral outcomesScholar databasesSpousal partnersDiagnostic methodsClinicIntervention needsInfectionFear of abuseOutcomesCounsellingReviewComprehensive literature review
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicJuvenile DelinquencyMalePakistanPrisonersRisk-TakingSexually Transmitted DiseasesUnsafe SexConceptsHuman 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 activityWillingness to Be Circumcised for Preventing HIV among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men
Ruan Y, Qian HZ, Li D, Shi W, Li Q, Liang H, Yang Y, Luo F, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Willingness to Be Circumcised for Preventing HIV among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2009, 23: 315-321. PMID: 19335172, PMCID: PMC2743100, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2008.0199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsChinese MSMChinese menMale circumcisionEffectiveness of circumcisionLack of historyUncircumcised MSMHIV acquisitionHIV/Genital hygieneAdult circumcisionFree medical servicesTight foreskinSide effectsSexual partnersInfection riskMSMCircumcisionPreventing HIVMedical servicesTrialsMenHeterosexual menCommunity educationSexPredictors for casual sex and/or infection among sexually transmitted disease clinic attendees in China
Lu F, Jia Y, Bin S, Li C, Limei S, Kristensen S, Sun X, Xiao Y, Liu J, Li D, Qu S, Vermund SH. Predictors for casual sex and/or infection among sexually transmitted disease clinic attendees in China. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2009, 20: 241-248. PMID: 19304968, PMCID: PMC2747355, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsChinaCross-Sectional StudiesExtramarital RelationsFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSexually Transmitted DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsDisease clinic attendeesClinic attendeesRisk factorsSTD diagnosisClinic-based cross-sectional studySimplex virus type 2Independent risk factorSexual behavior informationReproductive health concernsNon-gonococcal urethritisHealth care workersCross-sectional studyExpansion of HIVVirus type 2China's public healthPublic healthLower STD ratesCasual sexGenital wartsSTD clinicCommon diagnosisSTD prevalenceSTD controlSTD ratesType 2