A5018469923- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
Allegheny Health Network
2021-2024
Drexel University
2022-2024
University of Pittsburgh
2021-2022
Magee-Womens Hospital
2020-2022
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2021
Describe the experiences and perspectives among pregnant people with chronic HCV infection receiving ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) therapy during pregnancy.We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews within an open-label, phase 1 study of LDV/SOF infection. Participants took 12 weeks were interviewed at enrollment again end treatment. We transcribed verbatim coded them NVivo software for subsequent inductive thematic analysis.Nine completed study, leading to 18 interview transcripts....
Abstract Introduction: Implementation Science (IS) is a complex and rapidly evolving discipline, posing challenges for educators. We developed, implemented, evaluated novel, pragmatic approach to teach IS. Methods: Getting To (GTI)-Teach was developed as seven-step educational model guide students through the process of developing, conducting, sustaining an IS research project. During four-week online course, applied steps self-selected implementation problems. Students were invited complete...
Abstract Background People who exchange sex for money, favors, goods or services, combat higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Understanding barriers to STD HIV related healthcare from the perspective this stigmatized marginalized community may improve access sexual health services including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Methods We used community-partnered participatory qualitative methods conduct anonymous one-on-one...
Limited research has been done among pregnant people participating in investigational drug trials. To enhance the ethical understanding of people’s perspectives on participation, we sought to describe motives and risk perceptions participants a phase 1 trial ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) treatment for chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) during pregnancy. Pregnant with HCV infection enrolled an open-label, study LDV/SOF participated semi-structured, in-depth interviews explore their reasons...
Objectives We sought to describe characteristics of mechanically ventilated pregnant patients, evaluate utilization low-tidal-volume ventilation (LTVV) and high-tidal-volume (HTVV) by trimester, maternal fetal outcomes strategy. Study Design This is a retrospective cohort study women with mechanical for greater than 24 hours between July 2012 August 2020 at tertiary care academic medical center. defined LTVV as average daily tidal volume 8 mL/kg less predicted body weight, HTVV mL/kg....
Abstract Background: People who exchange sex for money, favors, goods or services, combat higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Understanding barriers to STD HIV related healthcare from the perspective this stigmatized marginalized community may improve access sexual health services including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Methods: We used community-partnered participatory qualitative methods conduct anonymous one-on-one...