2021
Factors That Influence the Effectiveness of Primary Prevention of Substance Use: A Review of Reviews
Mardaneh Jobehdar M, Razaghi E, Haghdoost A, Baleshzar A, Khoshnood K, Ghasemzadeh M, Motevalian S. Factors That Influence the Effectiveness of Primary Prevention of Substance Use: A Review of Reviews. Iranian Journal Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Sciences 2021, 15 DOI: 10.5812/ijpbs.116288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffectiveness of substancePrevention programsSystematic reviewSubstance useEffectiveness of interventionsMeta-analysis studyPrimary preventionReview of reviewsPreventive interventionsSystematic screeningInterventionFurther studiesCurrent reviewSevere harmReviewFamily settingsFactorsSettingDifferent effectsSubstancesPreventionReported history and correlates of drug overdose among people who inject drugs in Lebanon
Khoshnood K, Sheb F, Khouri D, Aaraj E, Barbour R, Crawford F, Mokhbat J, Parpia A, Heimer R. Reported history and correlates of drug overdose among people who inject drugs in Lebanon. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2021, 27: 571-579. DOI: 10.26719/2021.27.6.571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance use treatmentCorrelates of drugDrug overdoseOpioid overdoseDrug treatmentNon-fatal opioid overdoseUse treatmentOverdose prevention programsInfectious disease test resultsBetter epidemiologic dataDisease test resultsDrug use historySexual risk behaviorsHistory of incarcerationEffective treatment programsRespondent-driven samplingEligible PWIDDrug injectionEpidemiologic dataFirst drugAverage ageLebanese menHistory of arrestPrevention programsRisk behaviors
2020
Cannabis use among a sample of adult male Jordanian inmates: use, consequences and associated factors
Alzyoud S, Shotar A, Khoshnood K. Cannabis use among a sample of adult male Jordanian inmates: use, consequences and associated factors. Journal Of Substance Use 2020, 26: 324-330. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1827461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence of cannabisCannabis useCannabis Abuse Screening TestCross-sectional descriptive studyHealth prevention programsHistory of alcoholAbuse Screening TestJordanian adultsSelf-report toolCurrent studyDrug usePrevention programsScreening testIllicit substancesDescriptive studyParticipant demographicsPrevalenceCannabisDemographicsAdultsHarmful effectsCorrectional facilitiesSmokersSmokingStudy
2017
Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users
Farmanfarmaee S, Habibi M, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Mohammadi A, Kazemitabar M. Predictors of HIV-related high-risk sexual behaviors among female substance users. Journal Of Substance Use 2017, 23: 175-180. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2017.1378739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-risk sexual behaviorFemale substance usersExchange of sexSexual behaviorSubstance usePredictors of HIVSubstance usersHuman immunodeficiency virusHarm reduction centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentMultiple sex partnersHarm reduction servicesBeck Depression InventoryHIV infectionRisky sexual behaviorImmunodeficiency virusSex partnersUnprotected sexDepression InventoryPrevention programsReduction servicesRisk behaviorsWomenSignificant predictorsPredictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs
Habibi M, Farmanfarmaee S, Darharaj M, Khoshnood K, Matacotta J, O’Bryan J. Predictors of HIV Risk Behavior in Iranian Women Who Inject Drugs. Journal Of Drug Issues 2017, 47: 356-369. DOI: 10.1177/0022042617693383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug-related HIV risk behaviorsHIV risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsPredictors of frequencyMethadone maintenance treatment programMaintenance treatment programDrug treatment centersHIV prevention programsRisk Behavior AssessmentBeck Depression Inventory-Second EditionHarm reduction servicesDrug use behaviorsSignificant predisposingInjection paraphernaliaRisk Behavior ScaleDrug usersPrevention programsIranian womenReduction servicesTreatment programDrugsWomenSelf-Efficacy ScalePredictorsPeer norms
2012
Opiate use, treatment, and harm reduction in Afghanistan: Recent changes and future directions
Todd CS, Macdonald D, Khoshnood K, Mansoor GF, Eggerman M, Panter-Brick C. Opiate use, treatment, and harm reduction in Afghanistan: Recent changes and future directions. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2012, 23: 341-345. PMID: 22717389, PMCID: PMC7153691, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2012.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Profiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran
Razzaghi EM, Movaghar AR, Green TC, Khoshnood K. Profiles of risk: a qualitative study of injecting drug users in Tehran, Iran. Harm Reduction Journal 2006, 3: 12. PMID: 16545137, PMCID: PMC1431517, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7517-3-12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug useDrug usersHIV risk behaviorsHIV prevention programsEffective preventive interventionsInjection of drugsHIV/AIDSDrug-related harmIranian IDUsHIV infectionHeroin injectionHIV transmissionInjecting behaviourHIV riskHIV awarenessSex partnersPreventive interventionsIDUsPrevention programsRisk behaviorsTargeted interventionsPersonal hygieneHygiene practicesDistricts of TehranSocioeconomic status