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January 14, 2021
Validity of Self-reported HPV Vaccination History in 18-26 Year Old Men Who Have Sex with Men, 2016-2018
Background Since 2011, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been recommended for men who have sex with men (MSM) through age 26 to prevent infection with the HPV types most commonly associated with cancer. Accurate estimates of HPV vaccine coverage are needed to monitor coverage and impact of HPV vaccine over time. We assessed the validity…
Social Support Regarding Abortion Decision and Mental Health Outcomes at Time of Seeking Abortion Services
Background: While the relationship between social support and mental health in the general population is well established, little is known about the role of social support, particularly decision support, in the mental health of people seeking abortion services. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between social support regarding abortion decision and…
Correlates of HIV status non-disclosure by pregnant women living with HIV to their male partners in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Background: HIV status disclosure by pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) to their male partners is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes. Understanding relationship factors associated with non-disclosure of HIV status by PWLHIV to their partners can inform the design of interventions to facilitate status disclosure. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using enrollment…
Local-level Association of Social Deprivation and Serious Injuries in Washington State: An Ecological Cross-sectional Study
Background Injuries, a major source of morbidity and mortality, are associated with social determinants of health. To inform strategic prioritization and targeting of injury prevention resources, there is a need to better understand the relationship between specific community-level factors and serious injuries. Methods We conducted an ecological cross-sectional study in ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs)…
January 12, 2021
Non-gonococcal urethritis and its relationship to three novel bacterial vaginosis (BV) associated bacteria
Objective: Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is the most common urethral syndrome in the United States, yet up to 50% of cases are of unknown etiology. Bacterial-vaginosis associated bacteria (BVAB), highly predictive of BV in cisgender women, have been detected in cisgender men and may explain some cases of NGU. We sought to determine the frequency and…
An evaluation of the performance characteristics of World Health Organization syndromic management for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
Abstract An evaluation of the performance characteristics of World Health Organization syndromic management for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya Gregory Zane Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Dr. Jennifer Balkus Department of Epidemiology Objectives: To assess the performance characteristics of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) syndromic surveillance algorithms…
Weight gain following antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation in ART-naive people living with HIV in the current treatment era
Objectives We evaluated weight change among people living with HIV (PLWH) initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the current treatment era. Methods Between 2012-2019, in 8 Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS) sites, we identified 3232 ART-naïve PLWH starting 3-drug ART, including efavirenz (EFV), rilpivirine (RPV), atazanavir (ATV), darunavir (DRV), raltegravir (RAL),…
Diet quality and depressive symptoms in a cohort of American Indians: The Strong Heart Family Study
Background: Higher diet quality has been shown to be associated with a lower risk of depression compared to lower diet quality, though this relationship has not been studied in American Indians (AIs). We examined the relationship of diet quality with incidence of depressive symptoms in a prospective, family-based cohort of 1,100 AIs ≥14 years of…
November 25, 2020
Effect modification of the alcohol – colorectal cancer association
INTRODUCTION Alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC). However, while studies have consistently reported elevated risk of CRC among heavy drinkers, associations at moderate levels of alcohol consumption are less clear. We conducted a meta-analysis of 16 studies of CRC to examine the shape of the alcohol-CRC association, investigate potential effect…
Trends in incidence of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus colonization and bacteremia among hematopoietic cell transplant recipients at a large comprehensive cancer care center
BACKGROUND Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are important hospital-acquired pathogens among hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients. We examined the incidence and outcomes of patients with VRE colonization and bacteremia (VREB) over a ten-year period at a center that routinely screens and uses barrier precautions for VRE. METHODS Adults receiving their first allogeneic HCT at our center between…
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