2022
Impact of prerelease methadone on mortality among people with HIV and opioid use disorder after prison release: results from a randomized and participant choice open-label trial in Malaysia
Bazazi A, Culbert G, Wegman M, Heimer R, Kamarulzaman A, Altice F. Impact of prerelease methadone on mortality among people with HIV and opioid use disorder after prison release: results from a randomized and participant choice open-label trial in Malaysia. BMC Infectious Diseases 2022, 22: 837. PMID: 36368939, PMCID: PMC9652918, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07804-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderOpioid agonist therapyInfectious etiologyMost deathsUse disordersSample of menPrison releaseOpen-label trialT-lymphocyte countsPredictors of mortalityNational death recordsCrude mortality rateProportional hazards modelCovariate-adjusted modelsLow CD4Methadone initiationModified intentionAgonist therapySurvival benefitTreat analysisMethodsThis studyHIVHazards modelMortality rateMethadone
2018
Early stages of HIV treatment cascade in people living with HIV in Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Vetrova M, Aleksandrova O, Paschenko A, Toropov S, Rassokhin V, Abyshev R, Levina O, Niccolai L, Heimer R. Early stages of HIV treatment cascade in people living with HIV in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. AIDS Care 2018, 30: 857-862. PMID: 29325435, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1417536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyUndetectable VLART outcomesInitiation of ARTPilot studyProportion of PLWHMedical chart reviewHIV epidemic controlSuccessful treatment outcomeProportion of peopleChart reviewHIV treatmentDrug abuse statusDisease progressionTreatment outcomesOlder ageTreatment effectivenessART effectivenessEpidemic controlPLWHIllicit drugsHIVSignificant differencesAbuse statusOutcomes
2016
P.3.028 Treatment outcomes of newly initiated antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected people in Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Vetrova M, Heimer R, Niccolai L, Aleksandrova O, Paschenko A, Toropov S. P.3.028 Treatment outcomes of newly initiated antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected people in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. European Neuropsychopharmacology 2016, 26: s71-s72. DOI: 10.1016/s0924-977x(16)70078-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychiatric Distress, Drug Use, and HIV Viral Load Suppression in Russia
Ustinov A, Suvorova A, Belyakov A, Makhamatova A, Levina O, Krupitsky E, Lioznov D, Niccolai L, Heimer R. Psychiatric Distress, Drug Use, and HIV Viral Load Suppression in Russia. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 20: 1603-1608. PMID: 26809193, PMCID: PMC4945434, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1297-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
P61 Psychosocial determinants of HIV disclosure to confidants with different HIV status
Makhamatova A, Suvorova A, Belyakov A, Ustinov A, Levina O, Heimer R. P61 Psychosocial determinants of HIV disclosure to confidants with different HIV status. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2015, 91: a35-a36. DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052126.104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifferent HIV statusHIV statusLubben Social Network ScaleHIV disclosureSF-36 Health Status SurveyPsychosocial determinantsHIV-negative peopleHealth Status SurveySocial Network ScalePreventive effectStigma ScalePerceived Social SupportStatus SurveyInterview guideSocial supportStatusMultidimensional ScalePLWHHIV
2013
P3.133 Potential HIV Transmissions from Infected Drug Injectors and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Saint Petersburg, Russia
White E, Niccolai L, Toussova O, Verevochkin S, Kozlov A, Heimer R. P3.133 Potential HIV Transmissions from Infected Drug Injectors and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2013, 89: a189. DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUndiagnosed HIV infectionHIV infectionDrug injectorsUndiagnosed infectionHIV transmissionSex partnersUnprotected sexHIV testing dataNon-injecting partnersPotential HIV transmissionProportion of injectorsSexual HIV transmissionQuarter of peopleMale-male sexPublic health impactHIV antibodiesHIV prevalenceSix-month periodSexual infectionsGeneral populationInfectionMSMDrugsSexHIV
2012
Speaking the truth: an analysis of gender differences in serostatus disclosure practices among HIV-infected patients in St Petersburg, Russia
Davidson A, Zaller N, Dukhovlinova E, Toussova O, Feller E, Heimer R, Kozlov A. Speaking the truth: an analysis of gender differences in serostatus disclosure practices among HIV-infected patients in St Petersburg, Russia. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2012, 23: 685-688. PMID: 23104740, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2012.011463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useHIV treatmentDrug useRussian HIV epidemicCross-sectional studyHIV-positive serostatusHeterosexual spreadHIV diseaseSecondary preventionAIDS CenterAIDS clinicMean ageSexual transmissionHIV epidemicSerostatus disclosureFemale genderImportant target groupMarried statusInfection routeSexual partnersHIVPatientsImportant contact pointsMedical communityMode of acquisition
2010
Drug Network Characteristics and HIV Risk Among Injection Drug Users in Russia: The roles of Trust, Size, and Stability
Cepeda JA, Odinokova VA, Heimer R, Grau LE, Lyubimova A, Safiullina L, Levina OS, Niccolai LM. Drug Network Characteristics and HIV Risk Among Injection Drug Users in Russia: The roles of Trust, Size, and Stability. AIDS And Behavior 2010, 15: 1003-1010. PMID: 20872063, PMCID: PMC3112286, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9816-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV Disclosure, Condom Use, and Awareness of HIV Infection Among HIV-Positive, Heterosexual Drug Injectors in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Grau LE, White E, Niccolai LM, Toussova OV, Verevochkin SV, Kozlov AP, Heimer R. HIV Disclosure, Condom Use, and Awareness of HIV Infection Among HIV-Positive, Heterosexual Drug Injectors in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. AIDS And Behavior 2010, 15: 45-57. PMID: 20700645, PMCID: PMC3023022, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9775-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatterns of drug use and abuse among aging adults with and without HIV: A latent class analysis of a US Veteran cohort
Green TC, Kershaw T, Lin H, Heimer R, Goulet JL, Kraemer KL, Gordon AJ, Maisto SA, Day NL, Bryant K, Fiellin DA, Justice AC. Patterns of drug use and abuse among aging adults with and without HIV: A latent class analysis of a US Veteran cohort. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 110: 208-220. PMID: 20395074, PMCID: PMC3087206, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.02.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Aging Cohort StudyHIV statusMultidrug usersDrug useLatent class analysisUS Veteran cohortAging Cohort StudyActive drug useSelf-reported drug useMental health disordersProblem of obesityElectronic medical recordsUninfected veteransCohort studyClinical variablesDrug use consequencesSocio-demographic covariatesMedical recordsHigh prevalenceUninfected adultsAge 50HIVHealth disordersDrug usersVeteran cohortEstimation of the number of injection drug users in St. Petersburg, Russia
Heimer R, White E. Estimation of the number of injection drug users in St. Petersburg, Russia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 109: 79-83. PMID: 20060238, PMCID: PMC2875272, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
High HIV Prevalence, Suboptimal HIV Testing, and Low Knowledge of HIV-Positive Serostatus Among Injection Drug Users in St. Petersburg, Russia
Niccolai LM, Toussova OV, Verevochkin SV, Barbour R, Heimer R, Kozlov AP. High HIV Prevalence, Suboptimal HIV Testing, and Low Knowledge of HIV-Positive Serostatus Among Injection Drug Users in St. Petersburg, Russia. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 14: 932-941. PMID: 18843531, PMCID: PMC3116648, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9469-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersHIV-positive serostatusHIV prevalenceHIV testingDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalenceRecent doctor visitHigh HIV prevalenceUnsafe injectionsPositive serostatusDoctor visitsSerostatusHIVPrevalencePoor knowledgeVirus prevalenceLow knowledgeTesting patternsHistory/Adequate coverageCorrelatesInfectionVisitsMonthsSpatial distribution of HIV prevalence and incidence among injection drugs users in St Petersburg: implications for HIV transmission
Heimer R, Barbour R, Shaboltas AV, Hoffman IF, Kozlov AP. Spatial distribution of HIV prevalence and incidence among injection drugs users in St Petersburg: implications for HIV transmission. AIDS 2008, 22: 123-130. PMID: 18090400, PMCID: PMC2778790, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e3282f244ef.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersReceptive syringe sharingRisk behavior dataHIV/AIDS epidemicRisky injection behaviorsSeronegative cohortsSeronegative individualsHeroin injectionHIV prevalenceHIV transmissionIncident casesSyringe sharingHIV epidemicVaccine studiesStudy populationDrug useResidential addressesStudy participantsEpidemiological analysisHIVPrevalenceAIDS epidemicDisease prevalenceCohort
2006
HIV and Drug Use in Eurasia
Heimer R, Booth R, Irwin K, Merson M. HIV and Drug Use in Eurasia. 2006, 141-163. DOI: 10.1057/9780230603394_8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
MAINTAINING RESPECTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY: GENDERED LABOR PATTERNS AMONG WOMEN INJECTION DRUG USERS
Hofman N, Strenski T, Marshall P, Heimer R. MAINTAINING RESPECTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY: GENDERED LABOR PATTERNS AMONG WOMEN INJECTION DRUG USERS. Health Care For Women International 2003, 24: 794-807. PMID: 14742117, DOI: 10.1080/07399330390229966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedChicagoFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGender IdentityHealth BehaviorHumansIncomeMiddle AgedNeedle SharingNursing Methodology ResearchQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSelf DisclosureSocial ResponsibilitySocial ValuesSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban HealthWomenWork
2001
Development and Application of a Genotypic AZT Resistance Assay
Kyriakides T, Heimer R. Development and Application of a Genotypic AZT Resistance Assay. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2001, 28: 211-220. DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200111010-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchViral loadCD4 countAZT resistanceResistance indexResistance profilesBaseline viral loadHIV disease progressionLigase chain reaction assayMonths of treatmentResistance assaysAntiretroviral therapyDisease progressionSurrogate markerChain reaction assaysHIV-1PatientsAZTPredictive abilityReaction assaysCountAssaysFurther supportIndexAntiretroviralsHIV
1998
Detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid and HIV-1 antibodies in needles and syringes used for non-intravenous injection
Rich J, Dickinson B, Carney J, Fisher A, Heimer R. Detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid and HIV-1 antibodies in needles and syringes used for non-intravenous injection. AIDS 1998, 12: 2345-2350. PMID: 9863878, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199817000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research