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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedZullo AR, Adams JW, Gantenberg JR
Examining neighborhood poverty-based disparities in HIV/STI prevalence: an analysis of Add Health data.
The purpose of the study was to estimate the effect of exposure to neighborhood poverty in adolescence on HIV/STI prevalence in early adulthood. The investigators found that strong evidence for neighborhood poverty-based differences in HIV/STI prevalence was not observed. They suggest that researchers should continue to investigate the effect of neighborhood-level socioeconomic position measures and, if warranted, identify etiologically relevant exposure periods.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Zullo AR, Adams JW, Gantenberg JR .
Examining neighborhood poverty-based disparities in HIV/STI prevalence: an analysis of Add Health data.
Ann Epidemiol 2019 Nov;39:8-14.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2019.09.010..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations, Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Infectious Diseases, Young Adults, Health Status
Chou R, Dana T, Grusing S
Screening for HIV infection in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Untreated HIV infection can result in significant morbidity, mortality, and HIV transmission. A 2012 review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found antiretroviral therapy (ART) associated with improved clinical outcomes and decreased transmission risk in persons with CD4 cell counts less than 500/mm3. The objective of this study was to update the 2012 review on HIV screening to inform the USPSTF.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Chou R, Dana T, Grusing S .
Screening for HIV infection in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Jun 18;321(23):2337-48. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.2592..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice
Griffith DC, Farmer C, Gebo KA
Uptake and virological outcomes of single- versus multi-tablet antiretroviral regimens among treatment-naive youth in the HIV Research Network.
Researchers studied the impact of single-tablet regiments (STRs) versus multi-tablet regimens (MTRs) in the treatment of HIV with youth with HIV (YHIV) in the HIV Research Network between the ages of 13 and 24. The use of STRs was associated with greater compliance in their antiretroviral regiments and better outcomes over an 8-year period (2006-2014) at 18 US HIV clinical sites.
AHRQ-funded; 290201100007C.
Citation: Griffith DC, Farmer C, Gebo KA .
Uptake and virological outcomes of single- versus multi-tablet antiretroviral regimens among treatment-naive youth in the HIV Research Network.
HIV Med 2019 Feb;20(2):169-74. doi: 10.1111/hiv.12695..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Medication, Outcomes, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Young Adults
Agwu AL, Neptune A, Voss C
CD4 counts of nonperinatally HIV-infected youth and young adults presenting for HIV care between 2002 and 2010.
This study of nonperinatally HIV-infected 12- to 24-year-olds presenting for care at HIV Research Network (HIVRN) sites between 2002 and 2010 sought to determine if fewer nPHIV–infected youth are presenting for care at lower CD4 counts. It found that the proportion of nPHIV-infected youth presenting to HIVRN sites with a CD4 count less than 350 cells/mm3 remained essentially unchanged between 2002 and 2010.
AHRQ-funded; 290010012.
Citation: Agwu AL, Neptune A, Voss C .
CD4 counts of nonperinatally HIV-infected youth and young adults presenting for HIV care between 2002 and 2010.
JAMA Pediatr 2014 Apr;168(4):381-3. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4531..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice