A5101795320- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive tract infections research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Child Abuse and Related Trauma
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2001-2023
National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
2002-2023
Jones College
2022
Pascual Bravo Institution University
2022
Montgomery College
2020-2022
Fielding Graduate University
2020
Association François Aupetit
2020
The Centers
2002-2017
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2012
Columbia University
2000
An estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults are housed within approximately 5,000 correctional and detention facilities† on any given day (1). Many facilities face significant challenges in controlling the spread of highly infectious pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Such include crowded dormitories, shared lavatories, limited medical isolation resources, daily entry exit staff members visitors, continual introduction newly incarcerated or detained...
Preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in correctional and detention facilities* can be challenging because of population-dense housing, varied access to hygiene facilities supplies, limited space for isolation quarantine (1). Incarcerated detained populations have a high prevalence chronic diseases, increasing their risk severe COVID-19-associated illness making early detection critical (2,3). Correctional are not closed systems; SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,...
<h3>Importance</h3> People experiencing incarceration (PEI) and people homelessness (PEH) have an increased risk of COVID-19 exposure from congregate living, but data on their hospitalization course compared with that the general population are limited. <h3>Objective</h3> To compare hospitalizations for PEI PEH among population. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This cross-sectional analysis used Premier Healthcare Database 3415 9434 who were evaluated in emergency department or...
Women's and men's gender roles expectations regarding romantic sexual encounters have been shifting, the need to develop HIV preventive strategies has underscored importance of understanding contextual dynamics related sexuality. Urban women's scripts were investigated as part a comprehensive study that evaluated efficacy theory-driven HIV/STI prevention programme. One hundred thirty ethnically diverse women living in New York City participated this study. Qualitative analysis was conducted...
Background: Homeless and unstably housed (H/UH) youth are disproportionately affected by sexual health issues, including human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted diseases, teen pregnancy, dating violence, at a higher risk for poor mental underutilization of services. Research suggests that linking care to H/UH adolescents might help improve their continuity care, with most preferring access information via the Internet. YTH StreetConnect is dual-purpose mobile app helps vital...
Women are the fastest growing group in USA to become infected with HIV. Also, mode of transmission is changing heterosexual behaviour being predominant source. As these changes occur, HIV infection becomes more common women who have not typically been considered at high risk. This paper describes an intervention designed decrease unsafe sexual encounters and focus on a highly meaningful concern lives women: relationships men. The sessions encouraged making decisions, choice, partner...
Heterosexual transmission of HIV is growing at an increasing rate. One primary prevention strategy to consistently use condoms. With the exception female condoms, women do not "wear" condoms and therefore must negotiate condom with their male partners. This present study examines strategies believe they would in a safer sex negotiation partner including (1) initiating negotiations, (2) resolving conflict, (3) maintaining intention practice sex. The findings highlight importance understanding...
In Brief Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain common in the United States. One contributor to this persistent problem is pockets of infection among persons who may not have regular access health care, a group that includes those seek services at shelters. Objective: The goals study were to: 1) determine acceptability STI testing individuals seeking shelters 2 midsized southeastern cities; 2) evaluate prevalence chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV these individuals;...
Incarceration history can affect sexual health behaviors. A randomized controlled trial of a prevention intervention tailored for post-incarcerated men was administered in reentry setting. Men ≤45 days post release were recruited into five-session study. Participants (N = 255) assessed and tested three sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) HIV at baseline 3 months post-intervention followed up more months. The group's STD risks knowledge (p < .001), partner communication about condoms condom...
Background Recent evidence indicates increased use of urgent care centers (UCCs) for sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing. We sought to learn more about STD services in UCCs a large metropolitan area. Method Using modified rapid gap assessment approach, we interviewed staff from 19 metro Atlanta, GA. The were identified using two online search engines. focused on 50-mile radius around Atlanta. then excluded duplicates and closed UCCs, the ones outside Atlanta's five contiguous...
We estimated the COVID-19 burden in adult correctional or detention facilities and associated counties by state, facility jurisdiction, county urbanicity. cumulative incidence (cases per 1,000 persons) for each U.S. people ages 18 years older was between January 1, 2020 July 20, 2021. Across 46 states, 1,083 718 were included. The median rate higher than 42 of states all jurisdictions urbanicity categories. most counties. Implementing mitigation measures settings is needed to prevent...
Background Factorial survey methods were used to elicit preferences for partner-notification contact, interviewing, and treatment procedures. Most of the experimental alternatives not rated as highly standard practice, although there differences in ratings accordance with respondents’ roles infected persons or sex partners persons. Goal To report on research that identifies clients potential different features programs. Study Design A factorial was investigate which aspects current programs...
Abstract This study examines the relationship between demographics, behavioral factors, risk perceptions, and STDs in a U.S. general population. Data from 28,957 respondents with at least one sex partner 12 months prior to survey completed Sexual Behavior Module, as part of each state's annual BRFSS survey. Multiple partners, ethnicity age were predictive receiving treatment for an STD. Respondents who admitted driving while intoxicated those high HIV-risk perceptions also more likely report...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Homelessness is a societal problem with public health implications. The U.S rate of homelessness 17.7/10,000. Nightly, 5 50 000 persons experience homelessness, 6.5% under the age 18 years. associated greater engagement in high-risk sexual behaviour. Less known about sexually transmitted infections (STI) among homeless. <h3>Methods</h3> We systematically identified peer-reviewed articles, published 2000–2016, which reported STI bio-specimen testing and rates homeless...
Unstably housed sexually active people with human immunodeficiency virus experience both a high incidence of transmitted infections (STI) and barriers to annual STI screening recommended by Centers for Disease Control Prevention guidelines. We used Medical Monitoring Project data describe testing among unstably attendance at Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded facilities.