A5021856306- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sex work and related issues
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Genital Health and Disease
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
New York University
2016-2025
Northeastern University
2024
City University of New York
2023
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2022
University of Southern California
2022
Association for Jewish Studies
2010-2021
John Snow (United States)
2017-2021
New York Proton Center
2021
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2018-2020
New York College of Health Professions
2016-2020
To evaluate whether a behavioral intervention, which taught peer education skills, could reduce injection and sexual risk behaviors associated with primary HIV hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) among young drug users (IDU).We conducted randomized controlled trial involving HCV antibody-negative IDU, aged 15-30 years, recruited in five United States cities. A six-session, small-group, cognitive behavioral, skills-building intervention participants were skills (n = 431) was compared...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is considered an effective biomedical approach for HIV prevention. However, there limited understanding of PrEP uptake among racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse young men who have sex with (YMSM). This study examined attitudes perceptions toward YMSM by conducting semistructured interviews a sample (N = 100) in New York City. Thematic analysis was employed to explore key issues related utilization. Findings suggest that self-perceived risk...
Objective. This study was conducted to assess the accuracy of self-reported hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody (anti-HCV) serostatus in injection drug users (IDUs), and examine whether anti-HCV associated with recent risk behavior. Methods. In five U.S. cities (Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle), 3,004 IDUs from 15 30 years old were recruited for a baseline interview determine eligibility randomized controlled trial behavioral intervention. HIV HCV testing performed, subject...
Objectives. We examined associations of individual, psychosocial, and social factors with unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) among young men who have sex in New York City. Methods. Using baseline assessment data from 592 participating an ongoing prospective cohort study, we conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses to examine the between covariates likelihood recently engaging UAI same-sex partners. Results. Nineteen percent reported recent a partner. In models, being current...
Background No global positioning system (GPS) technology study has been conducted among a sample of young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (YMSM). As such, the purpose this was to evaluate feasibility acceptability using GPS methods understand spatial context substance use sexual risk behaviors YMSM in New York City, high-risk population. Methods Data came from subsample ongoing P18 Cohort Study (n = 75). participants measured with: 1) pre- post-survey 2) adherence protocol...
Objective. We sought to identify factors associated with interest in receiving therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among HCV-infected injection drug users (IDUs) 3 United States cities. Methods. IDUs aged 18–35 years who were and seronegative human immunodeficiency underwent surveys on behaviors, experience, treatment HCV readiness quit use. Results. Among treatment-naive (n = 216), 81.5% interested infection, but only 27.3% had seen a health-care provider since diagnosis of...
Methadone maintenance is associated with improved adherence to antiretroviral therapies among HIV-positive illicit drug users; however, little information exists on whether different abuse treatment modalities. Using longitudinal data from the Women's Interagency HIV Study, we evaluated relationship between modality and therapies. In prospective analyses, individuals who reported accessing any program were more likely report regimens ≥ 95% of time (AOR = 1.39, CI 1.01–1.92). Involvement in...
Background: Despite decreasing rates of HIV among many populations, HIV-related health disparities gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with persist, disproportional percentages new diagnoses racial ethnic minority men. increasing awareness pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), PrEP use remains low. In addition to exploring individual-level factors for this slow uptake, structural drivers must also be identified in order maximize the effectiveness biomedical prevention strategies. Method:...
We evaluated the efficacy of a peer-mentoring behavioral intervention designed to reduce risky distributive injection practices (e.g., syringe lending, unsafe drug preparation) among users with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.A randomized trial time-equivalent attention-control group was conducted 418 HCV-positive aged 18 35 years in 3 US cities. Participants reported their injection-related behaviors at baseline and 3- 6-month follow-ups.Compared control group, intervention-group...
To evaluate risk factors strongly associated with adult-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (AO-RRP).Prospective, age- and sex-matched, case control.Patients AO-RRP controls completed a computer-based, 89-item questionnaire across three academic institutions.Forty-eight patients were compared to 73 controls; 43 of the 48 male (89.5%). The difference in median number lifetime sexual partners between (15) (10) was significant (P = 0.0387). Additionally, an increased (≥ 26) AO-RRP. No...
The goals of this manuscript are two-fold. First, we provide a brief reaction to journal's "Special Section: Reflections on the Orlando Massacre its First Anniversary." Second, present findings from study perceptions safety among LGBTQ individuals following Pulse shooting. These issues discussed within historical context hate crimes experienced by population (Herek), media coverage shooting (Hancock & Halderman), and immediate graduate students event (Jackson). Our sought examine differences...