A5040871795- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV Research and Treatment
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Sex work and related issues
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Medical History and Innovations
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Gilead Sciences (United States)
2016-2022
Milken Institute
2015-2020
George Washington University
2014-2020
Family Health International 360
2017-2018
Virginia Tech
2015
Purdue University West Lafayette
2013-2014
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2004-2010
Background American Black men who have sex with (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, but the factors associated this concentrated epidemic not fully understood. Methods MSM were enrolled in 6 US cities to evaluate a multi-component prevention intervention, current analysis focusing on correlates of being newly diagnosed HIV compared HIV-uninfected or previously HIV. Results HPTN 061 1553 whose median age was 40; 30% self-identified exclusively as gay homosexual, 29% bisexual, and 3%...
Abstract Introduction Randomized clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of antiretroviral pre‐exposure prophylaxis (Pr EP ) in preventing HIV acquisition among men who sex with ( MSM ). However, limited research has examined initiation and adherence to Pr Black BMSM United States US are disproportionately represented newly infected late care individuals. This reports on Prevention Trials Network 073 HPTN 073) study aimed examine initiation, utilization utilizing theoretically...
Introduction Black and Hispanic/Latinx cisgender men who have sex with (MSM), transgender women, men, gender nonbinary (TGNB) individuals been historically underrepresented in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) clinical trials. There is an urgent need for ongoing engagement communities that the most impacted by diverse representation Here we describe strategic approaches undertaken PURPOSE 2 trial to optimize of individuals. Methods results Phase 3 evaluating safety efficacy lenacapavir as...
Women at high-risk for HIV acquisition often face challenges that hinder their retention in prevention trials. These same may contribute to missed clinical care visits among HIV-infected women. This article, informed by the Gelberg-Andersen Behavioral Model Vulnerable Populations, identifies factors associated with study and describes multifaceted strategies used sites. HPTN 064 was a multisite, longitudinal seroincidence 10 US communities. Eligible women were aged 18–44 years, resided...
The sub-population at greatest risk for HIV infection in the United States is Black men who have sex with (BMSM), and there an urgent need effective prevention interventions among them 1. Despite advances biomedical behavioural interventions, healthcare systems continue to fail slow epidemic BMSM. This particularly case young 2, estimated lifetime of up 50% 3. It has been well demonstrated that tenfovir disiproxil fumarate (TDF) emtricitabine (FTC) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are...
Abstract Background Transgender women of color (TWC) are an underserved population who often experience high rates HIV and barriers to care including stigma, violence, trauma. Few health information technology interventions tailored serve TWC. The purpose this study was inform the development a TWC‐specific telehealth intervention increase access care. Methods Formative qualitative semi‐structured interviews focus groups were conducted develop customized for Participants TWC ≥ 18 years...
Black men who have sex with (MSM) disproportionate HIV disease burden in the United States. MSM been underrepresented biomedical research, including clinical trials, due to a myriad of socio-structural, socio-cultural, and psychosocial factors. The Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 061, feasibility study multi-component prevention intervention for six US cities, incorporated development implementation Caucus as culturally grounded model integration trials research HPTN. Based on qualitative...
HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN 061) study data of Black MSM were analyzed to determine characteristics associated with having transgender sexual partners (TGP) and the association TGP risk. Of 1,449 cisgender MSM, 343(24%) reported also TGP. more likely be older, have a orientation other than homosexual, history incarceration, or insufficient funds for necessities, but less positive report sex men health care providers. 3.67 times recently 5+ new 2.02 6+ condomless acts. Since not...
Characterization of structural barriers that impede the receipt HIV prevention and care services is critical to addressing epidemic among Black men who have sex with (BMSM). This study investigated utilization general a non-clinic-based sample BMSM reported at least one barrier engagement in care. Proportions participants had received different settings were compared using Fisher's exact test correlates service assessed logistic regression. Among 75 BMSM, 60% accessed community-based clinic,...
In many engineering applications, diagnostic techniques are needed to characterize the mechanical properties of internal components that not readily visible at surface an object, as in use nondestructive testing detect sub-surface damage composite materials. Understanding role structural interfaces between two bodies is a key factor developing these because and geometric interface determine degree which measurements on can be used interrogate components. this paper, vibration polycarbonate...
Non-contacting acoustical methods can be used to extract various material properties of liquid or solid samples without disturbing the sample. These are useful even in lab since they do not involve coupling anything sample, which might change its properties. A forteriori, when dealing with potentially dangerous materials, non-contacting may only safe solutions mechanical characterization. Here, we show examples using laser ultrasound remotely insonify and monitor elastic several granular...
Abstract Background Black and Hispanic/Latinx gay other men who have sex with (MSM), transgender women (TGW), (TGM), gender nonbinary individuals (GNB) been historically underrepresented in HIV prevention trials despite being disproportionately affected by the disease. Therefore, studies of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective intervention for reducing incidence, should include these individuals, doing so would promote generalizability findings. Methods PURPOSE 2...
BackgroundMillennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 set the target of reducing under-5 mortality rate by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. MDG 5 maternal ratio (MMR) three-quarters over same time period, also achieve universal access to reproductive health. The objective this study is analyse epidemiological transitions in child health Peru from 2013.MethodsWe analysed risk age, MMR cause, stage pregnancy, age 1990–2013 using data Global Burden Disease Study, 2013.FindingsFrom 2013, deaths per...