2021
Association between medical male circumcision and HIV risk compensation among heterosexual men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gao Y, Yuan T, Zhan Y, Qian HZ, Sun Y, Zheng W, Fu L, Liang B, Zhu Z, Ouyang L, Liu M, Fitzpatrick T, Wu Z, Meng X, Baeten JM, Zhao J, Vermund SH, Yu M, Wu G, Su B, Zou H. Association between medical male circumcision and HIV risk compensation among heterosexual men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Global Health 2021, 9: e932-e941. PMID: 33939956, PMCID: PMC8690595, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00102-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical male circumcisionHigh-risk sexual behaviorOdds ratioMultiple sex partnersSex partnersHIV infectionMale circumcisionMantel-Haenszel random-effects modelSystematic reviewCondom useHeterosexual menLow self-perceived riskAdjusted odds ratioSelf-perceived riskPooled odds ratioHIV preventive measuresMultiple sexual partnersSexual behaviorRandom-effects modelSexual health educationOriginal study dataCircumcision prevalenceCochrane LibrarySubgroup analysisEligible studies
2020
Transmission of HIV and HCV within Former Soviet Union Countries
Aibekova L, Bexeitova A, Aldabergenova A, Hortelano G, Ge Z, Yi F, Shao Y, DeHovitz J, Vermund SH, Ali S. Transmission of HIV and HCV within Former Soviet Union Countries. Canadian Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2020, 2020: 9701920. PMID: 32733822, PMCID: PMC7378597, DOI: 10.1155/2020/9701920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis C virusBlood-borne infectionsTransmission of HIVInjection drug useBlood-borne virusesHigh-risk populationInjection drug usersHarm reduction effortsOrigin of infectionImmunodeficiency virusC virusFSU countriesDrug usersDrug useHIV sequencesInfectionFormer Soviet Union countriesSoviet Union countriesVirusMajor populationPopulation
2019
Interventions to improve the HIV continuum of care in China
Zhang X, Wang N, Vermund SH, Zou H, Li X, Zhang F, Qian HZ. Interventions to improve the HIV continuum of care in China. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2019, 16: 448-457. PMID: 31776975, PMCID: PMC10767704, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-019-00469-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHIV continuumHIV epidemicPublic health intervention programsFree ART programHIV sexual transmissionHIV testing campaignsFormer plasma donorsPurpose of ReviewToHealth intervention programsTwo-thirdsViral suppressionHeterosexual transmissionPediatric mortalitySexual transmissionRisk groupsMore infectionsPlasma donorsRecent FindingsTheIntervention programsYoung menCareHIVHeterosexual menLower rates
2013
Sex with Women Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: Prevalence and Sexual Practices
Tao J, Ruan Y, Yin L, Vermund SH, Shepherd BE, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Sex with Women Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: Prevalence and Sexual Practices. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2013, 27: 524-528. PMID: 23931683, PMCID: PMC3760059, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2013.0161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPotential bridge populationPrevalence of HIVSubgroup of menPrevention intervention programsHIV prevention intervention programsSyphilis infectionEligible MSMHIV transmissionAlcohol drinkingAnal sexOlder ageLower educationInsertive roleWomenIntervention programsSexMenBisexual behaviorHIVSignificant differencesStrongest predictorBisexual orientationSexual practicesBridge populationInfection
2012
The HIV Epidemic: High-Income Countries
Vermund SH, Leigh-Brown AJ. The HIV Epidemic: High-Income Countries. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives In Medicine 2012, 2: a007195. PMID: 22553497, PMCID: PMC3331688, DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a007195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useHIV epidemicDrug useNeedle/syringe sharingReceptive anal intercourseDifferent risk groupsRecent explosive epidemicsAntiretroviral therapyChild transmissionSyringe sharingAffected subgroupRisk groupsAnal intercourseVaginal intercourseHIV vulnerabilityExplosive epidemicsDiagnostic screeningEpidemicIncome countriesIntercourseUnited StatesSpecific strainsHigh-income nationsHIVTherapy
2011
Contemporary profile of oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS and associated risk factors in a southeastern US clinic
Tamí‐Maury I, Willig J, Vermund S, Jolly P, Aban I, Hill J, Wilson CM. Contemporary profile of oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS and associated risk factors in a southeastern US clinic. Journal Of Public Health Dentistry 2011, 71: 257-264. PMID: 22320283, DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00256.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBlack or African AmericanCandidiasis, OralCD4 Lymphocyte CountCohort StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeterosexualityHIV InfectionsHIV-1Homosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMouth DiseasesOropharynxPharyngeal DiseasesPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSoutheastern United StatesViral LoadYoung AdultConceptsOral manifestationsOropharyngeal candidiasisRisk factorsUS clinicsHIV-1 RNA viral loadLow baseline CD4 countBaseline CD4 valueMean baseline CD4Active antiretroviral therapyBaseline CD4 countRNA viral loadHIV-positive individualsHIV/AIDSLogistic regression modelsBaseline CD4Antiretroviral therapyCD4 countLaboratory characteristicsRetrospective reviewCD4 valuesViral loadHIV prevalenceMean ageT cellsHAART
2008
Impact of small reductions in plasma HIV RNA levels on the risk of heterosexual transmission and disease progression
Modjarrad K, Chamot E, Vermund SH. Impact of small reductions in plasma HIV RNA levels on the risk of heterosexual transmission and disease progression. AIDS 2008, 22: 2179-2185. PMID: 18832881, PMCID: PMC2661869, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e328312c756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of progressionHeterosexual transmissionDisease progressionHIV RNALog10 incrementAntiretroviral therapyPlasma HIV RNA levelsGreater riskTreatment of coinfectionHIV RNA levelsHIV viral loadViral load changesHIV-1 RNARelative risk estimatesHIV loadAdjunctive careViral loadPlasma levelsHeterosexual contactWorld's HIVAnnual riskHIVAdult populationViral transmissionRisk estimatesSexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand
Li A, Varangrat A, Wimonsate W, Chemnasiri T, Sinthuwattanawibool C, Phanuphak P, Jommaroeng R, Vermund S, van Griensven F. Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 13: 318. PMID: 18758936, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9448-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV prevalenceHIV infectionRisk factorsCondom useHIV risk factorsSelf-reported STDsInsertive anal intercourseInconsistent condom useConsistent condom useActive menAnal intercourseFamily confidantDrug useRisk behaviorsOlder ageLogistic regressionMale partnersPrevalenceBisexual menMSMWChi-squareMSMFemale partnersSexual behaviorMen
2001
Virologic and Immunologic Determinants of Heterosexual Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Africa
Fideli L, Allen S, Musonda R, Trask S, Hahn B, Weiss H, Mulenga J, Kasolo F, Vermund S, Aldrovandi G. Virologic and Immunologic Determinants of Heterosexual Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Africa. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 2001, 17: 901-910. PMID: 11461676, PMCID: PMC2748905, DOI: 10.1089/088922201750290023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCopies/Heterosexual transmissionRisk ratioMultivariate Cox regression analysisHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Immunodeficiency virus type 1Plasma viral loadCox regression analysisCorresponding risk ratioHIV-1 RNAVirus type 1Female transmissionCase-control designGender-specific differencesPlasma VLImmunologic correlatesViral loadProspective studySerology resultsWorld's HIVVirus isolationType 1Immunologic determinantsReference groupNontransmitters
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 ResearchConceptsHIV-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