A5090613768- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Genital Health and Disease
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
University of Miami
2016-2025
Dominion (United States)
2012-2020
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2019
Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute
2015
Helios Salud
2015
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2013
Klinik für Frauenheilkunde
2013
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
2013
Upper Iowa University
2012-2013
Institute of Behavioral Sciences
2007-2012
• The National High Blood Pressure Education Program has released three Joint Committee reports and a task force report on the detection, evaluation, treatment of high blood pressure. Like its predecessors, 1988 was developed using consensus process; it is based latest scientific research reflects state art regarding hypertension management. This updates findings previous in several respects: broadens step-care approach to provide more flexibility for clinicians; encourages greater patient...
Eighty-eight patients with localized unresectable carcinoma of the pancreas were treated at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital between 1974 and 1981. Four treatment regimens used which sequential modifications technique based on experience in preceding group patients. Each changed course disease, as patterns failure identified, was altered to deal them. Initially, all external beam radiation. Subsequently, Iodine-125 implantation added improve local control; low-dose preoperative...
Objectives: To evaluate the preparedness for phase 2/IIb/III microbicide trials at 4 clinical trial sites: Durban and Hlabisa (South Africa), Lusaka (Zambia), Moshi (Tanzania). Design: A prospective cohort study was undertaken to assess site suitability efficacy studies. Study objectives included assessing sites' ability recruit retain high-risk women with appropriate HIV incidence rates needed conduct Methods: Nine hundred fifty-eight consenting were enrolled followed up 1 year....
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent which intimate partner violence (IPV) influences antiretroviral medication adherence. Furthermore, it hypothesized that adherence would differ for men and women based on degree coping strategies employed by each gender. A sample HIV seroconcordant serodiscordant heterosexual couples recruited from Miami area assessed rates adherence, conflict resolution tactics, strategies. Of these, 190 individual participants were prescribed...
Despite the availability of a dual therapy treatment protocol and infant feeding guidelines designed to prevent mother child transmission (PMTCT) HIV, over 1 million babies born in South Africa each year, only 70% those HIV positive mothers receive therapy. Similar other resource-poor nations facing integration PMTCT into routine pregnancy care, efforts scale up reduce < 5% have fallen far short United Nation's goal 50% reductions paediatric by 80% coverage mothers. This study proposes...
In rural South Africa, only two-thirds of HIV-positive pregnant women seeking antenatal care at community health centers took full advantage 'prevention mother-to-child transmission' (PMTCT) services in 2010. Studies generally support male involvement to promote PMTCT, but the nature and impact that is unclear untested. Additionally, stigma, disclosure intimate partner violence pose significant barriers PMTCT uptake retention care, suggesting may be 'necessary, not sufficient' reduce infant...
Abstract Background Although Argentina provides access to no cost HIV care, treatment adherence and retention in care remain suboptimal. This study aimed explore factors associated with self-reported appointment attendance over time. Method Participants ( N = 360) were people living (PLWH) that lost (i.e., three missed pharmacy pickups the last 6 months, or had not attended a physician visit 12 months). recruited from seven clinics four urban centers re-engaged care. Demographic variables,...
Since publication of the 1980 Report Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment High Blood Pressure,<sup>1</sup>several events have occurred that affect successful management hypertension: major clinical trial results, introduction new antihypertensive agents, evidence concerning effectiveness nonpharmacologic treatment, further analysis epidemiologic data-base relating BPs with risk premature morbidity mortality. These led director Heart, Lung, Institute (NHLBI), as...
Mpumalanga Province, South Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS diagnosis rates among pregnant women (~29.4%). This study sought to enhance male involvement in pregnancy increase HIV disclosure, sexual communication, knowledge and reduce unprotected sex. Participants attending Antenatal Clinics (ANC) completed counseling testing were enrolled with partners (n=239 couples, 478 individuals). Twelve ANCs randomly assigned provide a prevention mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) intervention...
Male partner involvement (MPI) during antenatal care has been promoted as an effective intervention to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. Although MPI is commonly defined men attending clinic visits with their female partner, few attend in rural communities the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The study aimed qualitatively explore meaning understanding perceived by visiting primary clinics Mpumalanga. Six focus groups discussions (<em>n </em>= 53) were conducted,...
The purpose of the present study was to determine whether changes in self-efficacy over time would be related disease progression markers (CD4, viral load) a sample women with AIDS. A measure developed and two sub-scales emerged via factor analysis 391 HIV-positive women: AIDS Self-efficacy Cognitive Behavioral Skills Self-efficacy. Subsequently, an additional adherence item were given 56 who measured at points three months apart. Half these randomly assigned CB intervention half low...