A5005230838- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2017-2024
National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
2018-2024
AID Atlanta
2019
Office of Science
2019
Virginia Commonwealth University
2013-2018
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2018
The Centers
2018
Epidemic Intelligence Service
2017
Sakarya University
2016
RELX Group (United States)
2015
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...
Background.Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for two thirds of new HIV infections in the United States 2019 despite representing approximately 2% adult population.Methods.CDC analyzed surveillance data to determine trends estimated and assess measures undiagnosed infection prevention treatment services including testing, preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, viral suppression, as well HIV-related stigma.Results.The number among MSM was 25,100...
Transgender women experience discrimination in many settings, including employment. Because employment and health insurance are intertwined the United States, might be related to lower coverage care use, gender-affirming care. This analysis used data from transgender (N = 1,608) seven urban areas States collected during 2019-2020 present prevalence of six types (employment, housing, bathroom, businesses, care, abuse) measure association between (defined as trouble getting a job or fired due...
Transgender women, especially transgender women of color, are disproportionately affected by HIV. However, no surveillance system collects data on HIV risk factors among this population. To address gap, CDC developed a entitled National Behavioral Surveillance Among Women (NHBS-Trans) to assess behavioral and contextual through systematic biobehavioral monitor factors, prevention usage, prevalence women. NHBS-Trans used respondent-driven sampling in seven urban areas the United States....
Over 1.5 million women are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by former or present intimate partners. Intimate partner violence (IPV) around pregnancy can lead to devastating health consequences mothers infants. While some research suggests that IPV negatively affects the utilization services like prenatal care (PNC), inconsistencies in assessment PNC utilization, timing violence, definitions yield conflicting results. The objective for study is evaluate whether preconception...
During exercise, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, which causes vasoconstriction. The autonomic mechanisms responsible for this vasoconstriction vary based on particular tissue being studied. Attempts to examine reflex control of human renal circulation have been difficult because technical limitations. In report, Doppler technique was used flow velocity during four muscle contraction paradigms in conscious humans. Flow divided by mean arterial blood pressure yield an index...
The postpartum care visit (PPCV) plays an important role in ensuring the well-being of mother and infant. This study sought to assess correlates PPCV attendance among women who are at high risk nonattendance.This used deidentified medical claims data from Virginia Premier-a nonprofit Managed Care Organization that provides health insurance for Medicaid beneficiaries. association between various was examined using multiple logistic regression analyses.Of 25,692 study, more than half (50.5%)...
Prepregnancy overweight/obesity can adversely affect breastfeeding initiation, but studies examining this association among different racial/ethnic groups of U.S. women are limited. This study used a large, nationally representative sample to assess differences in noninitiation body mass index (BMI) classifications.This analyzed data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, including 95,141 who delivered live, singleton baby 2009 2011 and provided BMI information. was...
Violence and harassment toward transgender women are associated with suicidal thoughts behaviors, social support might moderate such association. This analysis explored the association between certain forms of violence ideation moderation by support. Better understanding these associations could guide mental health services structural interventions appropriate to lived experiences women. cross-sectional used data from CDC's National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women. During...
This study examines the interrelationship between gestational weight gain, pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), race/ethnicity, and their association with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP).Data from 2004-2011 national Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) were analyzed. Women singleton live births included in analysis (N = 270,131). Gestational gain was categorized reflecting Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation (no gain/weight loss; ≤11, 12-14; 15-25; 26-35;...
Abstract People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at higher risk for chronic health conditions, but clinical characteristics and outcomes PEH hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) not known. We analyzed population-based surveillance data of COVID-19–associated hospitalizations during 1 March to 31 May 2020. Two percent the people COVID-19 whom a housing status was recorded were homeless. Of 199 cases in analytic sample, most racial/ethnic minority groups had underlying...
Transgender women experience high prevalence of homelessness, which can affect their likelihood acquiring HIV infection and lead to poor medical outcomes. CDC analyzed data from the National Behavioral Surveillance Among Women identify whether personal characteristics social factors affecting transgender were associated with duration homelessness during past 12 months. Longer chronic might indicate greater unmet needs, increases for infection. Ordinal logistic regression was conducted...
In 2013, 1 in every 10 students who dated or went out with someone the previous 12 months reported some form of dating violence (DV). Only a few studies have evaluated relationship between DV and disordered eating (DE). This study aims to evaluate gender differences association victimization DE behaviors using nationally representative sample high school United States.Data came from 2013 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Students going anyone responded questions were included (N = 9,677)....
Background: Intimate partner violence is a major public health problem that disproportionately affects women. Current literature investigating the relationship between intimate and breastfeeding inconsistent. Research aim: This study aims to investigate physical occurs in preconception or prenatal period any duration. Methods: Data from retrospective, cross-sectional 2004-2014 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System were analyzed ( N = 195,264). The outcome, duration, was categorized as...
Although adequate folic acid or multivitamins can prevent up to 70 % of neural tube defects, the majority U.S. non-pregnant women childbearing age do not use every day. Factors influencing consistent multivitamin are fully explored. This study aims investigate association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and before pregnancy using a large, nationally representative sample with recent live births. The national 2009–2011 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data were...
Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity women to discuss family planning options with their health providers. This study examined the association between PPCV attendance and modern using data from managed organization. Methods. Claims demographic administrative came nonprofit organization Virginia (2008-2012). Information on most recent delivery mothers singleton births was...
Research has shown that early age of sexual debut is associated with physical dating violence (PDV), but sex-specific associations are sparse. We estimated the prevalence PDV victimization in high school students who have initiated intercourse and examined association between victimization.Data on 8637 grades 9 through 12 had sex was obtained from 2009-2011 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The using multiple logistic regression, accounting for complex survey design, stratified by...
Background: Understanding the interrelationships between risky health behaviors is critical for promotion efforts. Conceptual frameworks understanding substance misuse (e.g. stepping-stone models) have not yet widely incorporated other behaviors, including those related to sexual health. Objectives: The goals of this study were assess relationship early debut and cannabis use, examine role licit use in association, evaluate differences by gender race/ethnicity. Methods: Data came from...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health problem in the U.S., affecting nearly one every three women over their lifetimes. Using structural equation modeling, we evaluated association between IPV and unintended pregnancy, mediated by condom use perceived spousal/partner support among Latina Asian women. Data came from 2002–2003 National Latino American Study (NLAAS). The analysis was restricted to married or cohabiting female respondents aged 18+ years (n = 1,595)....
Transgender women are disproportionately affected by sexual violence and corresponding mental health sequelae; however, many do not access healthcare due to experiences with transphobia. This analysis evaluated the association between suicidal ideation moderating effect of having a provider (HCP) whom transgender were comfortable discussing gender-related issues (“gender-affirming HCP”). We analyzed cross-sectional data from Centers for Disease Control Prevention’s National HIV Behavioral...