Jeremy Beckford
A5072745074- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Disaster Response and Management
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Reproductive tract infections research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
2020-2024
University of Washington
2022-2023
Duke University
2022
In 2017, preliminary data show that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (MSM) accounted for 67% of new diagnoses human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, MSM inject drugs an additional 3%, African American/black (black) Hispanic/Latino (Hispanic) were disproportionately affected (1). During 2010-2015, racial/ethnic disparities in HIV incidence increased among MSM; 2015, rates black Hispanic 10.5 4.9 times as high, respectively, the rate white (compared 9.2 3.8 2010) (2)....
In February 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a strategic initiative to end human immunodeficiency (HIV) epidemic in United States by reducing new HIV infections 90% during 2020-2030* (1). Phase 1 Ending Epidemic focuses on Washington, DC; San Juan, Puerto Rico; 48 counties where majority diagnoses infection 2016 2017 were concentrated seven states with disproportionate occurrence rural areas relative other states.† One four pillars is protecting persons at risk...
In the United States, 10% of HIV infections diagnosed in 2018 were attributed to unsafe injection drug use or male-to-male sexual contact among persons who inject drugs (PWID) (1). 2017, PWID men have sex with and (MSM-ID), 76% those received a diagnosis infection lived urban areas* (2). To monitor prevalence associated behaviors reported injecting past 12 months, including MSM-ID, CDC's National Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) conducts interviews testing populations at high risk for (MSM,...
There is an unmet need for HIV prevention among Black cisgender women. From January to November 2020, we conducted formative research develop locally informed implementation strategies enhance pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake women in New Orleans, Louisiana. Following iterative process, in-depth interviews (IDIs) with who were not taking PrEP and used those findings inform IDIs PrEP. We asked about awareness, social support, PrEP-related norms, medical mistrust, motivation take PrEP,...
Abstract Background Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increased insurance coverage, access to healthcare, and substance use disorder treatment, for many Americans. We assessed differences in healthcare utilization among persons who inject drugs (PWID) by state status. Methods In 2018, PWID were interviewed 22 US cities National HIV Behavioral Surveillance. analyzed data from aged 18–64 years reported illicit of opioids (n = 9957) past 12 months. Poisson regression models with...
Sexual health disparities exist for Black men who have sex with (BMSM) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are high both BMSM and those taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Correct and consistent condom use human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are protective against sexual transmission of HIV (1,2). The incidence infection among Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with (MSM) in the United States is increasing (3). risk MSM differs based on their place birth years U.S. residence (4). Data from CDC's National Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS)* for 2011-2017 were analyzed to assess changes behaviors by residence. Overall, condomless anal...
Importance HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising strategy to expand the care continuum, particularly among priority populations at high risk of infection. However, little known about HIVST uptake men who have sex with (MSM) outside clinical trial settings. Objective To evaluate use urban MSM in US reported testing within past 12 months. Design, Setting, and Participants A cross-sectional study adult 2017 National Behavioral Surveillance system, which used venue-based sampling methods...
In Louisiana, deaths related to COVID-19 have disproportionately occurred in Black persons. Granular data are needed better understand inequities and develop prevention strategies mitigate further impact on communities.We conducted a retrospective study of patients admitted an urban safety net hospital New Orleans, with reactive SARS-CoV-2 testing from March 9 31, 2020. Clinical characteristics other racial/ethnic group were compared using Wilcoxon rank-sum test Fisher exact tests. The...
Abstract HIV rapid testing algorithms (RTAs) using any two orthogonal tests (RTs) allow for on-site confirmation of infection. RTs vary in performance characteristics therefore the selection an algorithm may affect identification infection, particularly if acute. National Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) assessed RTAs among men who have sex with recruited anonymous venue-based sampling. Different were evaluated participants self-reported never having received a positive test result prior to...
Black populations in the U.S. South are disproportionally affected by HIV and COVID-19 due to longstanding inequalities. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews—12 with same-gender-loving men 8 cisgender women—to explore impact of initial phase pandemic on sexual activities PrEP use. Almost all participants reduced frequency sex number partners. Women described little interest sex, whereas began connect some partners after stay-at-home orders were lifted. Both concerned about contracting through...
Innovative delivery strategies are needed to facilitate access HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The objective of this study was evaluate a navigator-facilitated PrEP referral process from sexual health center (SHC) co-located clinic as an alternative model. Electronic record (EHR) data were used calculate the number clients seen at SHC in 2019. Charts manually reviewed determine whether made and document type method: face-to-face appointment scheduling with navigator (
<h3>Introduction</h3> Profound sexual health disparities exist for Black men who have sex with (MSM) in the US South, including high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STI prevention strategies beyond condoms are needed MSM taking PrEP. <h3>Methods</h3> We conducted in-depth interviews Informed by Health Belief Model, we asked about participants' knowledge; perceived susceptibility, severity, and concerns; benefits prevention. also support systems, condom use norms,...
Profound sexual health disparities exist for Black men who have sex with (MSM) in the US South, including a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexually infection prevention strategies beyond condoms are needed MSM taking preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Abstract Background In Louisiana, deaths related to COVID-19 have disproportionately occurred in Black persons. Granular data are needed better understand inequities and develop prevention strategies mitigate further impact on communities. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients admitted an urban safety net hospital New Orleans, LA with reactive SARS-CoV-2 testing from March 9–31, 2020. Clinical characteristics outcomes other racial/ethnic group were compared using...
Abstract Background In the United States, less than one-quarter of those who are eligible for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have been prescribed medication. Innovative strategies PrEP delivery needed to facilitate access and overcome barriers care. The objective this study was evaluate referral process from a sexual health center (SHC) co-located clinic as an alternative model Methods An initial report generated electronic record (EHR) determine number patients seen at SHC in 2019. Charts...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Sexual health disparities exist for Black men who have sex with (BMSM) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are high both BMSM and those taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> In this study, we introduced an existing PrEP adherence app to new potential users—BMSM engaged care Orleans—to guide adaptation STI prevention features tailoring the local context. <title>METHODS</title> Using a...