A5100361141- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Sex work and related issues
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
University of California, Los Angeles
2016-2025
University of Virginia
2023-2025
Shanxi Medical University
2025
First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
2025
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
2019-2025
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2023-2024
Capital Medical University
2024
Great Ormond Street Hospital
2024
University College London
2024
Beijing YouAn Hospital
2024
Abstract Background. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Thailand face tremendous challenges, including HIV-related stigma, lack of social support, and mental health issues such as depression. This study aims to examine complex relationships among demographics, support their impact on depression PLWHA Thailand. Methods. uses data collected northern northeastern A total 408 were recruited interviewed 2007. stigma was measured by two subscales: "Internalized Shame" "Perceived Stigma." Based...
Osteoporotic fractures are associated with psychological distress, subsequent fractures, loss of independence, reduced ability to perform activities daily living, and death. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review evaluate the evidence on benefits harms screening for osteoporosis prevent in adults 40 years or older no known diagnosis history fragility fracture. Adults without fractures. USPSTF concludes moderate certainty that osteoporotic women 65 has...
We examined how individual and institutional factors in health care settings affected discrimination toward persons with HIV/AIDS. A representative sample of 1101 Chinese service providers was recruited 2005, including doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians. Multiple regression models were used to describe associations among identified variables, the relationships HIV-related personal prejudicial attitudes, perceived support at work. Multivariate analyses revealed that respondents' general...
Introduction Within healthcare settings, HIV‐related stigma is a recognized barrier to access of HIV prevention and treatment services yet, few efforts have been made scale‐up reduction programs in service delivery. This part due the lack brief, simple, standardized tool for measuring among all levels health facility staff that works across diverse prevalence, language settings. In response, an international consortium led by Health Policy Project, has developed field tested measurement use...
Regimen adherence remains a major hurdle to the success of daily oral drug regimens for treatment and prevention human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Long-acting formulations requiring less-frequent dosing offer an opportunity improve allow more forgiving options with regard missed doses. The administration long-acting in clinical setting enables health care providers directly track adherence. MK-8591 (4'-ethynyl-2-fluoro-2'-deoxyadenosine [EFdA]) is investigational nucleoside...
Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa not only triggered a grave public health crisis, but also exerted and induced huge mental distress on medical staff, which would negatively influence epidemic control social rebuilt furthermore. We chose the local staff working at China Treatment Unit (ETU) to explore severity of potential involved causes.A descriptive study using Symptom Check List 90 - Revised (SCL90-R) questionnaire assess psychological status was conducted among 52 Liberian staff....
Importance An estimated 1.2 million persons in the US currently have HIV, and more than 760 000 died of complications related to HIV since first cases were reported 1981. Although treatable, is not curable has significant health consequences. Therefore, effective strategies prevent are an important public clinical priority. Objective The Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review evaluate benefits harms preexposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral therapy for...
Identifying those who use methamphetamine or are at high risk of using is essential so that early, appropriate intervention can be made. This study evaluated the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for identifying among people on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Vietnam. From June 2021 to May 2023, all MMT 15 clinics Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were invited participate this study. Participants underwent a face-to-face interview complete 8-item...
The objective of the intervention was to reduce service providers' stigmatizing attitudes and behaviors toward people living with HIV.The randomized controlled trial conducted in 40 county-level hospitals 2 provinces China between October 2008 February 2010. Forty-four providers were randomly selected from each hospital, yielding a total 1760 study participants. We either an condition or control condition. In hospitals, about 15% popular opinion leaders identified trained disseminate stigma...
This study assessed the effect of a brief intervention aimed at reducing HIV-related stigma among service providers in China. From December 2005 to June 2006, 138 from four county hospitals Yunnan province China were randomly assigned into either an or control condition. HIV reduction concepts conveyed through participatory small group activities, including role-plays, games, discussions, and testimony by advocate. Participants baseline before intervention, 3- 6-month follow-ups. Data...
Abstract The importance of antiretroviral therapy adherence for patients living with HIV/AIDS has been well documented. Despite this critical need, many do not follow prescribed regimens. To examine the barriers that lead to non‐adherence, we used cross‐sectional survey data from a randomized controlled intervention trial in northern and north‐eastern Thailand. Of 507 were enrolled trial, analyzed 386 on order adherence. In addition demographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, physical...
Objective: The goal of the study was to understand needs families and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Design: This used a mixed method combining qualitative quantitative approaches. Methods: Focus groups were conducted with local health workers, schoolteachers, village leaders, persons living HIV/AIDS, caregivers for HIV/AIDS in Anhui, China. Face-to-face interviews 154 HIV-affected children. Results: majority interviewed parents (84%), 80% HIV-positive, 58% female. About 54% rated quality...
This study examines the impact of HIV-related stigma on families living with HIV/AIDS in China. In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted 30 people and 15 their family members, including spouses, parents, siblings. Findings show that is associated bringing shame to family, losing "face," damaging within-family relations broader social networks. was reported have major impacts identity interactions. In order cope these pressures, joining self-support programs, educating helping other...
Abstract Introduction and Aims There are considerable challenges faced by people with a history of injecting drug use (PWID) in Vietnam, including drug‐related stigma lack access to healthcare. Seeking utilising healthcare, as well harm reduction programs for PWID, often hampered stigma. This study aimed examine the impacts on care utilisation among PWID Vietnam. Design Methods A cross‐sectional was conducted two provinces Phú Thọ Vinh Phúc. The participants completed survey using Audio...
Women living with HIV often face intersecting challenges of stigma and gender inequality. In Vietnam, this issue is potentially exacerbated by the patriarchal culture. From December 2021 to March 2022, we conducted in-depth interviews 30 women in Hanoi better understand their experiences coping mechanisms navigate stigma, cultural beliefs norms. The explored various topics including women's social family roles HIV-related beliefs, its impact on one's health strategies. Participants reported...
Exposure to mass media related HIV/AIDS has been linked attitudinal and behavioral changes. This study aims identify the source(s) of HIV information for general Chinese population examine their association with transmission knowledge stigmatizing attitude toward people living (PLWHA). A total 3,716 market workers in Fuzhou, China, participated a face-to-face survey. Multiple regression models were used describe correlations among respondents' HIV/STD sources, knowledge, PLWHA. Mass such as...
This study examines the role that family plays in disclosure of HIV-AIDS China. In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 30 individuals living infected through different routes. The vast majority participants between ages 20 and 39 years old (93.4%) about a third (36.7%) women. Two primary processes, involuntary voluntary, are described. In both members other than patient usually first to know HIV status. Positive impacts include strengthening relations help medical care...
This study examined HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Chinese service providers by comparing their personal attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS perception of social norms related to HIV/AIDS. We randomly selected three provincial hospitals, four city/prefecture 10 county hospitals,18 township health clinics, and 54 village clinics from Yunnan, China. Doctors nurses were sampled proportionally the doctor–nurse ratio each hospital or clinic. Lab technicians over-sampled in order include...
This study used the Popular Opinion Leader (POL) model to reduce stigma among service providers. The authors focused on dissemination of intervention messages from trained POL providers their peer and change outcome over time. sample included 880 20 hospitals. levels message diffusion, prejudicial attitude toward people living with HIV (PLH), avoidance intent serve PLH were self-reported at baseline, 6 months, 12 months. At showed a significantly higher level diffusion lower than non-POL...