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Open Access 22.04.2024 | Original Paper

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV Test Uptake Among People Who Inject Drugs in the Context of an HIV Outbreak

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, has been experiencing an HIV outbreak among people who inject drugs (PWID) since 2015. A key focus of the public health response has been to increase HIV testing among those at risk of infection. Our aim was to …

verfasst von:: Kirsten M. A. Trayner, Alan Yeung, Norah E. Palmateer, Andrew McAuley, Max Wilkinson, Julie Craik, Rebecca Metcalfe, Erica Peters, Samantha J. Shepherd, Rory N. Gunson, Daniel Carter, Laura Sills, Sharon J. Hutchinson

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20.04.2024 | Original Paper

Disparities in HIV Testing and PrEP Awareness for Black Women who Inject Drugs in San Francisco, California

HIV disproportionately affects Black/African Americans (AA), while PrEP is under-utilized by Black/AA, women, and people who inject drugs (PWID). In San Francisco, California’s National HIV Behavioral Surveillance among PWID in 2022, Black/AA …

verfasst von:: Taqwa Brookins, Danyion Reagan, Moranda Tate, Bow Suprasert, Kelly D. Taylor, Raul Ruiz, Kassandra Miller, Erin C. Wilson, Willi McFarland

Open Access 20.04.2024 | Original Paper

Characteristics of Received HIV Prevention Advocacy from Persons Living with HIV in Uganda, and Associations with HIV Testing and Condom Use Among Social Network Members

Receiving peer advocacy has been shown to result in increased HIV protective behaviors, but little research has gone beyond assessment of the mere presence of advocacy to examine aspects of advocacy driving these effects. With baseline data from a …

verfasst von:: Glenn J. Wagner, Laura M. Bogart, Joseph K.B. Matovu, Stephen Okoboi, Violet Gwokyalya, David J. Klein, Susan Ninsiima, Harold D. Green

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Open Access 20.04.2024 | Original Paper

Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Implementation of an Evidence-based HIV Prevention Program in the Bahamas

Information on how school-based programs is implemented and sustained during crises is limited. In this study, we assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of a HIV prevention intervention in The Bahamas. Data were …

verfasst von:: Elizabeth Schieber, Lesley Cottrell, Lynette Deveaux, Xiaoming Li, Marcellus Taylor, Richard Adderley, Sharon Marshall, Nikkiah Forbes, Bo Wang

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16.04.2024 | Substantive Review

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among People Living with HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vaccine hesitancy is one of the top 10 threats to global health, which affects the prevalence and fatality of vaccine-preventable diseases over the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with HIV (PLWH) may have higher risks of …

verfasst von:: Xin Liu, Yijin Wu, Zhenyu Huo, Ling Zhang, Shu Jing, Zhenwei Dai, Yiman Huang, Mingyu Si, You Xin, Yimin Qu, Shenglan Tang, Xiaoyou Su

15.04.2024 | Correction

Correction: Behavior Change Among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men Not Using PrEP in the United States

verfasst von:: Steven M. Goodreau, Michael P. Barry, Deven T. Hamilton, Austin M. Williams, Li Yan Wang, Travis H. Sanchez, David A. Katz, Kevin P. Delaney

Open Access 15.04.2024 | Original Paper

Socio-Behavioural Barriers to Viral Suppression in the Older Adult Population in Rural South Africa

South Africa has the largest share of people living with HIV in the world and this population is ageing. The social context in which people seek HIV care is often ignored. Apart from clinical interventions, socio-behavioural factors impact …

verfasst von:: Chido Chinogurei, J. Manne-Goehler, K. Kahn, C. W. Kabudula, M. Cornell, J. K. Rohr

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Open Access 13.04.2024 | Original Paper

Early Effects of Scaling Up Dolutegravir-Based ARV Regimens Among Children Living with HIV in Malawi

Viral suppression (VS) in children has remained suboptimal compared to that in adults. We evaluated the impact of transitioning children weighing < 20 kg to a pediatric formulation of dolutegravir (pDTG) on VS in Malawi. We analyzed routine …

verfasst von:: Lucky Makonokaya, Alice Maida, Louiser Upile Kalitera, Alice Wang, Lester Kapanda, Dumbani Kayira, Madalitso Bottoman, Harrid Nkhoma, Shalom Dunga, Zuze Joaki, Rachel Chamanga, Kondwani Nkanaunena, Susan Hrapcak, Rose Nyirenda, Brown Chiwandira, Martin Maulidi, Godfrey Woelk, Rhoderick Machekano, Thulani Maphosa

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12.04.2024 | Original Paper

Measuring Spatial Access of Vulnerable Population to HIV Testing Facilities in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area, Louisiana

Ensuring adequate and equitable access to affordable HIV testing is a crucial step toward ending the HIV epidemic (EHE). Using the high-burden Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as an example, we measure spatial access to HIV testing …

verfasst von:: Changzhen Wang, Alina Prigozhina, Michael Leitner

12.04.2024 | Original Paper

Examining the Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Community Level Correlates of Access to Medical Care Among Women Employed by Sex Work in Southern Uganda: A cross-sectional Analysis of the Kyaterekera Study

Women employed by sex work (WESW) experience significant gaps in accessing necessary healthcare services, leading to unmet health needs. Yet, there is a dearth of literature on the barriers to medical care access among WESW in Uganda. We used data …

verfasst von:: Joshua Kiyingi, Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, Proscovia Nabunya, Samuel Kizito, Josephine Nabayinda, Jennifer Nattabi, Edward Nsubuga, Ozge Sensoy Bahar, Flavia Namuwonge, Fatuma Nakabuye, Flavia Nanteza, Prema L. Filippone, Dinah Mukasa, Susan S. Witte, Fred M. Ssewamala

12.04.2024 | Original Paper

Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Among Youth Living with HIV in Fishing Communities in Uganda

Alcohol and drug use (ADU) poses a significant barrier to optimal HIV treatment outcomes for adolescents and youths living with HIV (AYLHIV). We aimed to investigate the prevalence and correlates of ADU among ALHIV in Ugandan fishing communities …

verfasst von:: Rachel Brathwaite, Massy Mutumba, Sylvia Nannono, Fred M. Ssewamala, Lindsey M. Filiatreau, Phionah Namatovu

12.04.2024 | Commentary

Avoiding Shots in the Dark: Learning from the Past To Inform the Implementation of Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Black American Cisgender Women

The FDA’s approval of long-acting injectable cabotegravir pre-exposure prophylaxis (LAI PrEP) as an alternative to daily oral PrEP represents a crucial development in HIV prevention, particularly for American Black cisgender women who face high …

verfasst von:: Whitney C. Irie, Kenneth Mayer

Open Access 10.04.2024 | Original Paper

Acceptability of Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy Among People with HIV Receiving Care at Three Ryan White Funded Clinics in the United States

Understanding the acceptability of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI-ART) among people with HIV (PWH), especially priority populations, is essential for effective implementation. We conducted semi-structured interviews with …

verfasst von:: Xavier A. Erguera, Kimberly A. Koester, Manami Diaz Tsuzuki, Kaylin V. Dance, Rey Flores, Jared Kerman, Moira C. McNulty, Jonathan A. Colasanti, Lauren F. Collins, Elizabeth T. Montgomery, Mallory O. Johnson, John A. Sauceda, Katerina A. Christopoulos

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Open Access 09.04.2024 | Original Paper

Community-Identified Implementation Strategies for Promoting the Adoption of HIV Self-Testing in a Southern California American Indian community: A Rapid Qualitative Analysis

HIV incidence increased by 18% between 2015 and 2019 among American Indians (AIs) despite declining rates in other racial/ethnic groups. Culturally-appropriate implementation of prevention programs is needed to address the intersectional …

verfasst von:: Maximo R. Prescott, Jessica L. Montoya, Christina Perry, Ray Teran, Richard Armenta, Tommi L. Gaines

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05.04.2024 | Substantive Review

Interventions for Integrating Behavioral Health into HIV Settings for US Adults: A Narrative Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses, 2010–2020

Mental health and substance use disorders can negatively affect physical health, illness management, care access, and quality of life. These behavioral health conditions are prevalent and undertreated among people with HIV and may worsen outcomes …

verfasst von:: Karen McKinnon, Cody Lentz, Daria Boccher-Lattimore, Francine Cournos, Ariana Pather, Stephen Sukumaran, Robert H. Remien, Claude A. Mellins

04.04.2024 | Original Paper

Using Causal Bayesian Networks to Assess the Role of Patient-Centered Care and Psychosocial Factors on Durable HIV Viral Suppression

We assessed the role of patient-centered care on durable viral suppression (i.e., all viral load test results < 200 copies per ml during 2019) by conducting a retrospective cohort study of clients medically case managed by the Miami-Dade County …

verfasst von:: Mary Jo Trepka, Zhenghua Gong, Melissa K. Ward, Kristopher P. Fennie, Diana M. Sheehan, Michele Jean-Gilles, Jessie Devieux, Gladys E. Ibañez, Tendai Gwanzura, Ekpereka S. Nawfal, Aaliyah Gray, Mary Catherine Beach, Robert Ladner, Changwon Yoo

03.04.2024 | Original Paper

Dose‒Response Effects of Patient Engagement on Anxiety and Depression in a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial and a Clinical Controlled Trial

Understanding the dose‒response relationship between patient engagement in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and health outcomes is critical for developing and implementing effective CBT programs. In studies of CBT interventions, patient …

verfasst von:: Zhongfang Yang, Shuyu Han, Lin Zhang, Meiyan Sun, Qianqian Hu, Yan Hu, Bei Wu

02.04.2024 | Original Paper

Improving Delivery and Use of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in the US: A Systematic Review of Implementation Strategies and Adjunctive Interventions

Implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV transmission is suboptimal in the United States. To date, the literature has focused on identifying determinants of PrEP use, with a lesser focus on developing and testing change …

verfasst von:: James L. Merle, Nanette Benbow, Dennis H. Li, Juan P. Zapata, Artur Queiroz, Alithia Zamantakis, Virginia McKay, Brennan Keiser, Juan A. Villamar, Brian Mustanski, Justin D. Smith

29.03.2024 | Original Paper

A Scripted, PrEP-Using Peer Change Agent Improves Perceived Risk for HIV and Willingness to Accept Referrals Quickly Among Black Sexual Minority Men: Preliminary Findings from POSSIBLE

PrEP use remains suboptimal among Black sexual minority men (SMM) partly due to low perceived risk for HIV (PRH). This study describes baseline results of POSSIBLE, a multicomponent pilot intervention including a peer change agent (PCA) to …

verfasst von:: Derek T. Dangerfield II, Janeane N. Anderson

29.03.2024 | Original Paper

Comorbidity Burden and Health Care Utilization by Substance use Disorder Patterns among People with HIV in Florida

Substance use disorder (SUD), a common comorbidity among people with HIV (PWH), adversely affects HIV clinical outcomes and HIV-related comorbidities. However, less is known about the incidence of different chronic conditions, changes in overall …

verfasst von:: Yiyang Liu, Preeti Manavalan, Khairul Siddiqi, Robert L. Cook, Mattia Prosperi

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