A5022877697- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Health disparities and outcomes
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Sex work and related issues
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Frailty in Older Adults
Emory University
2015-2024
Emory and Henry College
2019-2022
University of Alabama
2022
Alabama Department of Public Health
2022
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2022
University of Southern California
2021
Office of AIDS Research
2021
University of Miami
2021
Atlanta VA Medical Center
2021
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center
2021
Abstract The primary aim of this study was to test an intervention support antiretroviral medication adherence among primarily low-income men and women with HIV. a randomized controlled trial (Get Busy Living) participants assigned treatment (Motivational Interviewing [MI]) control groups. Participants were recruited from HIV/AIDS clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Of those referred the study, 247 completed baseline assessment enrolled 125 group 122 group. patients beginning therapy or changing...
Spirituality is a resource some HIV-positive women use to cope with HIV, and it also may have positive impact on physical health. This cross-sectional study examined associations of spiritual well-being, depressive symptoms, CD4 cell count percentages among non-random sample 129 predominantly African-American women. Significant inverse were observed between symptoms well-being (r = −.55, p .0001), its components, existential −.62, .0001) religious −.36, .0001). .19, < .05) .24, .05), .21,...
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) patients with comorbid hypertension (HTN) are at a higher risk of developing microvascular and macrovascular DM complications. Through guideline-driven recommendations, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) highly recommended for these patients. Unfortunately, medication adherence to products, though crucial achieving therapeutic benefit, is frequently suboptimal. Motivational interviewing (MI)...
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning and use spirituality among African American (AA), predominantly Christian women with HIV. A nonrandom sample 20 AA from a large infectious disease clinic in Metro-Atlanta participated study. used focus groups individual interviews interview about their lived spiritual experience. Content analysis NUDIST software were analyze transcripts. findings revealed views practices following themes (and subthemes) emerged: Spirituality is...
Objective: This study examined correlates of depressive symptoms, particularly the role religious coping (RCOPE), among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The also social support as a possible mediator proposed association between and symptoms impact symptomatology on health outcomes such HIV medication adherence, immune function, health-related quality life (HRQOL) PLWHA. Method: A convenience sample 292 PLWHA were recruited from an out-patient infectious disease clinic AIDS-service...
Statins have been shown to be effective in reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular (CV) events and are widely prescribed for risk reduction CV diseases recurrent events. However, poor adherence prevents some patients from receiving maximum benefit therapy. Motivational interviewing (MoI) is a patient-centered collaborative approach that can used improve medication adherence. Group-based trajectory modeling depicts patterns over time may help tailor MoI intervention further enhance
Women comprise the fastest growing group of persons with AIDS. They are often diagnosed later in disease, when antiretroviral therapy (ART) is strongly indicated. Antiretroviral has transformed course HIV/AIDS to a treatable, chronic illness. This article provides profile women and describes ART. Selected research related adherence motivation summarized. Psychosocial economic concerns specific women, ART, adherence, presented. The reviews challenges for risk reduction behaviors HIV+ such as...
This cross-sectional, correlational study, guided by the information-motivation-behavioral skills model and self-efficacy theory, investigated factors that may help to assess HIV prevention needs of older adults. The nonrandom sample (N = 106) included single men women, 50-74 years age, who were either sexually active or had plans be active. Participants recruited from community sites. Data collected with questionnaires. analysis revealed participants moderate levels knowledge, highly...
Loneliness poses a significant risk for morbidity and mortality in the context of older adulthood. Research shows that persons living with HIV (PLWH) often face increased complex vulnerability terms physical psychosocial needs which may promote loneliness. The current study sought to identify correlates loneliness sample 146 PLWH (age ≥50) recruited from an outpatient clinic Atlanta, GA. Participants completed survey on loneliness, depression, HIV-related stigma, social network size,...
Background To determine the frequency and risk factors for falls among middle-aged HIV+ HIV- women in Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS). Methods We quantified self-report of any multiple (≥2) prior 6 months 1,412 650 with mean age 48 years. Logistic regression was used to evaluate associations demographics, behavioural factors, comorbid conditions medications odds fall (versus none) ≤1 fall). Results At least one reported 263 (19%) versus 119 (18%) women, ≥2 133 (9%) 65 (10%) women....
Recent studies have demonstrated that high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence (2.1%) rates exist in "high-risk areas" of US cities are comparable to developing nations. Community-based interventions (CBIs) potential for improving HIV testing these areas, thereby facilitating early entry and engagement the continuum care. By encouraging neighborhood-based community participation through an organized coalition, Project LINK sought demonstrate CBI concept improve widespread referral...
Although fracture rates are higher in HIV+ than HIV- women, whether HIV infection increases risk of falls is unclear. We determined the longitudinal occurrence and factors for Women's Interagency Study (WIHS), explored associations with cognitive complaints.Recent (prior 6 months) self-reported were collected 1,816 (1,250 HIV+; 566 HIV-) women over 24 months. Generalized estimating equation models using stepwise selection odds any fall (versus none).HIV+ older (median 49 versus 47 years;...
Computer-assisted interviewing (CAI) has begun to play a more prominent role in HIV/AIDS prevention research. Despite the increased popularity of CAI, particularly audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI), some research teams are still reluctant implement ACASI technology because lack familiarity with practical issues related using these software packages. The purpose this report is describe implementation one particular package, Questionnaire Development System (QDS; Nova Research...
This article reports on the development and psychometric properties of Antiretroviral General Adherence Scale (AGAS) in two National Institutes Health-funded projects: Get Busy Living Project, a behavioral clinical trial to promote consistent use antiretroviral therapy, KHARMA (Keeping Healthy Active with Risk Reduction Medication Adherence) which addressed issues adherence risk reduction behavior women. AGAS assesses ease ability participants take therapy according health care provider's...