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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedGaines TL, Caldwell JT, Ford CL
Relationship between a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded HIV testing initiative and past-year testing by race/ethnicity: a multilevel analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) expanded testing initiative (ETI) aims to bolster HIV testing among populations disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic by providing additional funding to health departments serving these communities. Controlling for individual- and state-level characteristics, ETI participation was independently and positively associated with past-year testing, but this association varied by race/ethnicity.
AHRQ-funded; HS022811.
Citation: Gaines TL, Caldwell JT, Ford CL .
Relationship between a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded HIV testing initiative and past-year testing by race/ethnicity: a multilevel analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
AIDS Care 2016;28(5):554-60. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2015.1131968.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening, Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Haines CF, Fleishman JA, Yehia BR
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Closing the gap in antiretroviral initiation and viral suppression: time trends and racial disparities.
In the current antiretroviral (ART) era, the evolution of HIV guidelines and emergence of new ART agents might be expected to impact the times to ART initiation (AI) and HIV virologic suppression. The researchers sought to determine if times to AI and virologic suppression decreased and if disparities exist. Since 2007, times from enrollment to AI and virologic suppression have decreased significantly compared with 2003-2004.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Haines CF, Fleishman JA, Yehia BR .
Closing the gap in antiretroviral initiation and viral suppression: time trends and racial disparities.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2016 Nov 1;73(3):340-47. doi: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001114.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Morgan E, Khanna AS, Skaathun B
Marijuana use among young black men who have sex with men and the HIV care continuum: findings from the uConnect cohort.
The authors investigated how substances most commonly used by young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM), such as marijuana, are related to the HIV continuum. They found that YBMSM who used marijuana heavily were more likely to be HIV-positive unaware than those who never used marijuana..
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Morgan E, Khanna AS, Skaathun B .
Marijuana use among young black men who have sex with men and the HIV care continuum: findings from the uConnect cohort.
Subst Use Misuse 2016 Nov 9;51(13):1751-9. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2016.1197265.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Substance Abuse
Calabrese SK, Underhill K, Earnshaw VA
Framing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the general public: How inclusive messaging may prevent prejudice from diminishing public support.
The authors examined how public attitudes toward HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) differed based on the social group PrEP was described as benefiting and the moderating effect of prejudice. They found a disparity in support that was stronger among participants reporting greater prejudice and concluded that inclusive framing of PrEP in public discourse may prevent prejudice from undermining implementation efforts.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Calabrese SK, Underhill K, Earnshaw VA .
Framing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the general public: How inclusive messaging may prevent prejudice from diminishing public support.
AIDS Behav 2016 Jul;20(7):1499-513. doi: 10.1007/s10461-016-1318-9.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Public Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Social Stigma
Farmer C, Yehia BR, Fleishman JA
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Factors associated with retention among non-perinatally HIV-infected youth in the HIV research network.
The researchers evaluated the clinical and demographic characteristics of non-perinatally HIV (nPHIV)-infected youth associated with retention in care 1 year after initiating care and in the 2 years thereafter. They concluded that patients who were Hispanic, were men who have sex with men, or were seen at pediatric clinics were more likely to be retained in care.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Farmer C, Yehia BR, Fleishman JA .
Factors associated with retention among non-perinatally HIV-infected youth in the HIV research network.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2016 Mar;5(1):39-46. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piu102.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Children/Adolescents, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Risk, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Morgan E, Skaathun B, Michaels S
Marijuana use as a sex-drug is associated with HIV risk among black MSM and their network.
Little attention has been paid to marijuana use among black men who have sex with men and its potential for HIV risk. This study found that respondents with a moderate or high perception of network members who use marijuana were more likely to use marijuana both in general and as a sex-drug.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Morgan E, Skaathun B, Michaels S .
Marijuana use as a sex-drug is associated with HIV risk among black MSM and their network.
AIDS Behav 2016 Mar;20(3):600-7. doi: 10.1007/s10461-015-1195-7.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Lifestyle Changes
Khanna AS, Michaels S, Skaathun B
Preexposure prophylaxis awareness and use in a population-based sample of young black men who have sex with men.
The researchers studied relevant characteristics of diverse young black men who have sex with men and their corresponding preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) engagement. Their population-based cohort study illustrated that real-world PrEP use by those with the highest HIV incidence faces major implementation challenges that require purposeful and sustained engagement with black communities inclusive of their health care providers.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Khanna AS, Michaels S, Skaathun B .
Preexposure prophylaxis awareness and use in a population-based sample of young black men who have sex with men.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 Jan;176(1):136-8. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.6536..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Education: Patient and Caregiver