2012
The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: Results of a randomized trial
Schackman BR, Metsch LR, Colfax GN, Leff JA, Wong A, Scott CA, Feaster DJ, Gooden L, Matheson T, Haynes LF, Paltiel AD, Walensky RP. The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: Results of a randomized trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2012, 128: 90-97. PMID: 22971593, PMCID: PMC3546145, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality-adjusted life yearsSubstance abuse treatment programsNational HIV/AIDS StrategyCost-effectiveness ratioCommunity-based substance abuse treatment programsUndiagnosed HIV prevalenceRisk reduction counselingRapid HIV testingTreatment programHIV testingHIV prevalenceSite rapid testingSite rapid HIV testingHIV risk reduction counselingHIV/AIDS StrategyIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioHIV testing strategiesLife expectancyHIV testing offerPrior testing historyReceipt of resultsSubstance abuse treatmentRapid testingHIV screeningPatient demographics
2010
Scaling Up Circumcision Programs in Southern Africa: The Potential Impact of Gender Disparities and Changes in Condom Use Behaviors on Heterosexual HIV Transmission
Andersson KM, Owens DK, Paltiel AD. Scaling Up Circumcision Programs in Southern Africa: The Potential Impact of Gender Disparities and Changes in Condom Use Behaviors on Heterosexual HIV Transmission. AIDS And Behavior 2010, 15: 938-948. PMID: 20924783, PMCID: PMC3112296, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9784-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeterosexual HIV transmissionCircumcision programsCondom useHIV infectionHIV transmissionRisk reduction counselingNew HIV infectionsMale condom useUncircumcised malesPrevention programsPopulation-level impactCondom use behaviorSexual partnershipsSafer sexCircumcisionMale transmissionInfectionCompartmental epidemic modelWomenSignificant benefitsGender disparitiesUse behaviorsYears