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AHRQ Research Studies
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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 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedHill LM, Lightfoot AF, Riggins L
Awareness of and attitudes toward pre-exposure prophylaxis among African American women living in low-income neighborhoods in a Southeastern city.
The authors conducted a venue-based community survey with 53 African American women living in low-income neighborhoods of a Southeastern city in order to understand women's knowledge of and attitudes toward pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). They found that awareness of PrEP was very low, with only 16% being aware that PrEP is used for HIV prevention. The vast majority reported that they would use or would consider using PrEP, most frequently citing a general interest in HIV prevention or a lack of awareness of their partners' HIV status as motivations for their interest. Some women expressed concerns about side effects or low perceived HIV risk as disincentives for PrEP use.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Hill LM, Lightfoot AF, Riggins L .
Awareness of and attitudes toward pre-exposure prophylaxis among African American women living in low-income neighborhoods in a Southeastern city.
AIDS Care 2021 Feb;33(2):239-43. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1769834..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women, Low-Income, Prevention, Medication
Yoo-Jeong M, Schnall R
Accuracy of self-reports of HIV viral load status and risk factors for inaccurate reporting of viral suppression among racial/ethnic minority persons living with HIV.
The goal of this study was to assess the relationship between health literacy and self-reported viral load (VL) among racial/ethnic minority people living with HIV (PLWH). A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data was collected from three research projects aimed to improve outcomes in PLWH. Recruitment was done through flyers and social media websites. The investigators found that about half of their participants inaccurately reported their VL and that sexual minority individuals were more likely to inaccurately self-report their VL.
AHRQ-funded; HS025071.
Citation: Yoo-Jeong M, Schnall R .
Accuracy of self-reports of HIV viral load status and risk factors for inaccurate reporting of viral suppression among racial/ethnic minority persons living with HIV.
AIDS Patient Care STDS 2020 Sep;34(9):369-72. doi: 10.1089/apc.2020.0099..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Health Literacy
Jackman KP, Murray S, Hightow-Weidman
Digital technology to address HIV and other sexually transmitted infection disparities: intentions to disclose online personal health records to sex partners among students at a historically Black college.
Among an online survey sample of co-ed students, the authors described latent constructs and other variables associated with perceived behavioral intentions to disclose sexually transmitted infection (STI) test history using patient portals. They found that latent constructs representing communication valuation beliefs and practices were not associated with intentions, while self-reporting prior STI diagnosis was associated with intentions to disclose. They concluded that point-of-care messages focused on improvements to validating test results, communication, and empowerment, may be an effective strategy to support the adoption of patient portals for STI prevention among populations of college-aged Black youth.
AHRQ-funded; HS023057.
Citation: Jackman KP, Murray S, Hightow-Weidman .
Digital technology to address HIV and other sexually transmitted infection disparities: intentions to disclose online personal health records to sex partners among students at a historically Black college.
PLoS One 2020 Aug 21;15(8):e0237648. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237648..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Infectious Diseases, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Young Adults, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Prevention
Lipira L, Rao D, Nevin PE
Patterns of alcohol use and associated characteristics and HIV-related outcomes among a sample of African-American women living with HIV.
The authors used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial of an HIV-related stigma-reduction intervention among African-American women living with HIV in Chicago and Birmingham. They measured patterns of alcohol use, then assessed demographic, social, and clinical characteristics which may influence alcohol use and HIV-related outcomes which may be influenced by patterns of alcohol use. Their findings suggest that alcohol use is common and associated with poor HIV-related outcomes in this population. They recommended that regular alcohol screening and intervention be offered.
AHRQ-funded; HS013853.
Citation: Lipira L, Rao D, Nevin PE .
Patterns of alcohol use and associated characteristics and HIV-related outcomes among a sample of African-American women living with HIV.
Drug Alcohol Depend 2020 Jan 1;206:107753. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107753..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Alcohol Use, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women, Substance Abuse
Abara WE, Smith L, Zhang S
The influence of race and comorbidity on the timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy among older persons living with HIV/AIDS.
In this article, the investigators examined whether the timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) differed by race and comorbidity among older (>/= 50 years) people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The investigators concluded that comorbidities affected timely ART initiation in older PLWHA. They asserted that older PLWHA may benefit from integrating and coordinating HIV care with care for other comorbidities and the development of ART treatment guidelines specific to this population.
AHRQ-funded; HS019470.
Citation: Abara WE, Smith L, Zhang S .
The influence of race and comorbidity on the timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy among older persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Am J Public Health 2014 Nov;104(11):e135-41. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302227..
Keywords: Elderly, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Sentell T, Marten L, Ahn HJ
Disparities in hospitalizations among HIV positive individuals for native Hawaiians and Asians compared to whites in Hawaii.
This study investigated characteristics and disparities in hospitalizations among HIV positive individuals for Asian American subgroups and Native Hawaiians using data from all hospitalizations in Hawai‘i between December 2006 and December 2010. It concluded that disparities appear to exist in rates of hospitalizations among HIV positive individuals for Native Hawaiians and Asians, as well as in the demographic and, to some degree, the clinical characteristics of those hospitalized.
AHRQ-funded; HS019990.
Citation: Sentell T, Marten L, Ahn HJ .
Disparities in hospitalizations among HIV positive individuals for native Hawaiians and Asians compared to whites in Hawaii.
Hawaii J Med Public Health 2014 Oct;73(10):308-14..
Keywords: Hospitalization, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Yehia BR, Fleishman JA, Agwu AL
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Health insurance coverage for persons in HIV care, 2006-2012.
The authors examined trends in health insurance coverage at 11 US HIV clinics between 2006 and 2012. They found that Medicaid coverage was more prevalent among women than men; blacks and Hispanics than whites; and individuals with injection drug use risk compared with other transmission risk factors, with Hispanics and younger age groups more likely to be uninsured than other racial/ethnic and older age groups, respectively.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201100007C.
Citation: Yehia BR, Fleishman JA, Agwu AL .
Health insurance coverage for persons in HIV care, 2006-2012.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2014 Sep 1;67(1):102-6. doi: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000251.
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Keywords: Health Insurance, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Medicare, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Uninsured
Laws MB, Lee Y, Rogers WH
Provider-patient communication about adherence to anti-retroviral regimens differs by patient race and ethnicity.
This study directly examined differences in provider–patient communication about anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence by patient race or ethnicity. It found more ART adherence dialogue with Black and Hispanic patients than with White patients, even after controlling for indications, and a tendency for adherence dialogue to be more directive in Hispanics than in Whites.
AHRQ-funded; 290010012.
Citation: Laws MB, Lee Y, Rogers WH .
Provider-patient communication about adherence to anti-retroviral regimens differs by patient race and ethnicity.
AIDS Behav 2014 Jul;18(7):1279-87. doi: 10.1007/s10461-014-0697-z..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Clinician-Patient Communication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Zhang SM, McGoy SL, Dawes D
The potential for elimination of racial-ethnic disparities in HIV treatment initiation in the Medicaid population among 14 southern states.
This study explored racial/ethnic disparities in the initiation of antiretroviral treatment among HIV-infected Medicaid enrollees in 14 Southern States. It found no significant differences between blacks and non-Hispanic whites but Hispanic/Latino persons were significantly less likely to receive antiretroviral treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS022444; HS019470
Citation: Zhang SM, McGoy SL, Dawes D .
The potential for elimination of racial-ethnic disparities in HIV treatment initiation in the Medicaid population among 14 southern states.
PLoS One. 2014 Apr 25;9(4):e96148. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0096148..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Medicaid