A5065960389- Genital Health and Disease
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Hepatitis C virus research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Sex work and related issues
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Historical Gender and Feminism Studies
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
University of Illinois Chicago
2012-2021
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
2020
University of Florida Health Science Center
2018
Chicago Department of Public Health
2017
Allegheny General Hospital
2003
Mount Sinai Medical Center
2000
Male circumcision (MC) is an effective strategy to prevent HIV infection in heterosexual men. To our knowledge, there are no studies of the acceptability this procedure Dominican Republic (DR). The main objective study was assess MC transmission among men ages 18 50 years Altagracia Province Republic. Because differences culture and beliefs between Haitians Dominicans could potentially influence their MC, we conducted a comparative analysis based on national origin.A survey administered...
Millions are infected with dengue yearly. We evaluated the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of pediatric patients in Dominican Republic. The applicability World Health Organization (WHO) warning signs for predicting severe mortality was also studied. This study a cross-sectional retrospective review diagnosis dengue. Univariate multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate associated severity mortality. included 796 subjects: 288 subjects classified as dengue, 290 had alarm...
Several characteristics of refugee and migrant populations make them susceptible to acquire COVID-19. To fully understand the impact COVID-19 on refugees migrants in Americas, it is important consider broader geopolitical context appreciate differences among migratory groups. There are three groups Americas that particularly COVID-19: Central American at northern Mexico border, Venezuelans within South America, Haitians Dominican Republic. Refugees displaced world's collective...
Objectives The objectives of this study were to estimate the point prevalence sexually transmitted infection (STI) and investigate sexual practices behaviours associated with STIs in a group gay men, other men who have sex transgender women (GMT) province La Romana, Dominican Republic. Design A cross-sectional convenience sample GMT persons. Setting was conducted Republic, June–July 2013. Participants Out 117 persons screened, total 100 completed study. had be at least 18 years age, reside...
Ethnographic studies from numerous societies have documented the central role of male circumcision in conferring masculinity and preparing boys for adult sexuality. Despite this link between masculinity, sexuality, circumcision, there has been little research on these dynamics among men who circumcised HIV prevention. We employed a mixed methods approach with data collected recently Dominican Republic (DR) to explore link. analyzed survey six 12 months post-circumcision (N = 293) as well...
When acquired during pregnancy, Zika virus (ZIKV) infection can cause substantial fetal morbidity, however, little is known about the long-term neurodevelopmental abnormalities of infants with congenital ZIKV exposure without microcephaly at birth. We conducted a cross sectional study to characterize born microcephaly, and retrospective cohort who appeared well birth, but had possible exposure. analyzed data from Dominican Ministry Health's (MoH) National System Epidemiological Surveillance....
Male circumcision (MC) is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition in men. The objective present study was evaluate feasibility introducing MC Altagracia Province and qualitatively assess knowledge acceptability among men, women, health providers.Two surveys were administered providers. first, assessed their experience second, a "Health Facility Profile," included inventory available surgical materials clinics. Fourteen focus group discussions conducted MC.Forty-three...
Background Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Studies conducted in Dominican Republic (DR) suggest that acceptability VMMC among men may be as high 67%. The goal this clinical trial was assess acceptability, uptake and safety for services two areas prevalence country. Methods This a single-arm, non-randomized, pragmatic trial. Study personnel received background information about risks benefits practical training on...
Zika virus infection during pregnancy may result in birth defects and complications. We describe the outbreak pregnant women Dominican Republic 2016-2017. conducted multinomial logistic regression to identify factors associated with fetal losses preterm birth. The Ministry of Health identified 1,282 suspected infection, a substantial proportion their first trimester. Fetal loss was reported for ≈10% pregnancies, 3 cases microcephaly were reported. Women infected trimester more likely have...
Lues maligna is a rare severe cutaneous manifestation of secondary syphilis. It also known as malignant syphilis and ulceronodular We report case 58-year-old HIV-infected male who presented with diffuse, pruritic, non-tender, maculo-papular skin lesions, ulcerated nodules plaques surrounded by an erythematous base. The disseminated lesions were at various stages located on his back, chest, arms testicles. Patient had been receiving antiretroviral therapy. Laboratory studies demonstrated CD4...
Background : Optimal screening and management of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) active (TB) in solid organ transplant (SOT) candidates recipients is necessary to prevent morbidity mortality. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey TB experts across the United States reviewing clinical practice preferences on key issues related LTBI SOT recipients. Results Thirty 13 were surveyed (response rate = 53.8%). Both groups agreed that tuberculin skin test (TST) chest x-ray was useful...
We use data collected from in-depth interviews with men (n=30) in the Dominican Republic to explore how men's concern about being perceived as masculine influences their interactions social networks and those drive sexual behaviors of violence. Men's violent were shaped by need compete other for status. This sense competition also generated fear humiliation failing provide families, satisfy partners, or openly disrespected. In an effort avoid within a specific group, adapted emphasize...
Abstract Background: Adolescents are at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, little is known about differences in knowledge and behaviors across nationalities. The objective this study was to assess compare the perceptions STDs sexual Latino adolescents United States (US) Dominican Republic (DR). Methods: A survey administered 364 school students after obtaining parental consent. questionnaire asked demographics, sources STD information, behaviors, syphilis,...
Overall, adult men are less likely to seek and receive health care than women, but male circumcision for HIV prevention has been successful in engaging services. The purpose of this paper is examine the relationship between masculine norms care-seeking among participating a voluntary medical (VMMC) programme Dominican Republic (DR). We employed mixed methods approach integrating survey data collected 6–12 months post-circumcision (n = 293) in-depth interviews with sub-sample these 30). In...
Objective: The general objective of this study is to analyze the scientific production on chronic infection by Hepatitis B virus, seeking identify main methods used in treatment pathology. Methodology: This a systematic review focused understanding aspects that permeate virus. research was guided question: “What are as well what diagnostic and therapeutic resources clinical practice?”. To find answers, searches were performed PubMed database using five descriptors combined with Boolean term...