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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The Global Transmission Network of HIV-1.
Wertheim JO, Leigh Brown AJ, et al
J Infect Dis. 2013 Oct 22.
Abstract

Heterosexual Anal Intercourse: A Neglected Risk Factor for HIV?
Baggaley RF, Dimitrov D, Owen BN,  et al
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2012 Dec 24
Abstract

Re: Risk of Window Period HIV Infection in High Infectious Risk Donors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Goldfarb DA.
J Urol. 2011 Dec;186(6):2339.
Abstract

Transmission of HIV-1 Drug-Resistant Variants: Prevalence and Effect on Treatment Outcome.
Jakobsen MR, Tolstrup M, Søgaard OS,

Clin Infect Dis
. 2010 Jan 19.
Abstract

Heterosexual risk of HIV-1 infection per sexual act: systematic review and meta-analysis of
observational studies.
Boily MC, Baggaley RF, Wang L,
Lancet Infect Dis. 2009 Feb;9(2):118-129.
Abstract
 

Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus through liver transplantation.
Ahn J, Cohen SM.

Liver Transpl. 2008 Oct 29;14(11):1603-1608.
Abstract

Transmission
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Testing and Diagnosis Rates in Kiev, Ukraine: April 2013 - March 2014.
Simmons R, Malyuta R, Chentsova N,
 et al
PLoS One
. 2015 Aug 31;10(8):e0137062.
Paper

Dead space in over-the-counter syringes: The implications for HIV and HCV transmission.
Oramasionwu CU, Bailey SC, Moore HN,  et al
Int J Drug Policy
. 2015 Aug 13.
Abstract

Poverty matters: contextualizing the syndemic condition of psychological factors and newly diagnosed HIV infection in the United States
Oldenburg CE, Perez-Brumer AG, Reisner SL.
AIDS. 2014 Nov 28;28(18):2763-9.
Abstract

The Global Transmission Network of HIV-1.
Wertheim JO, Leigh Brown AJ, et al
J Infect Dis
. 2013 Oct 22.
Abstract

Heterosexual Anal Intercourse: A Neglected Risk Factor for HIV?
Baggaley RF, Dimitrov D, Owen BN,  et al
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2012 Dec 24
Abstract

Investigation of Incident HIV Infections among US Army Soldiers Deployed to Afghanistan
and Iraq, 2001-2007.
Scott P, Hakre S, Myles O, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 Jan 26.
Abstract

Transmission of HIV-1 Drug-Resistant Variants: Prevalence and Effect on Treatment Outcome.
Jakobsen MR, Tolstrup M, Søgaard OS,

Clin Infect Dis
. 2010 Jan 19.
Abstract

 

Multidrug Resistant HIV
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  What is the risk of mortality following diagnosis of multidrug-resistant HIV-1?
Grover D, Copas A, Green H, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Jan 25
Abstract

Quality of Life
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prolongation and quality of life for HIV-infected adults treated with highly active antiretroviral
therapy (HAART): a balancing act.
Burgoyne RW, Tan DH.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 Jan 3
Abstract
 
A further investigation of health-related quality of life over time among men with HIV infection
in the HAART era.
Jia H, Uphold CR, Zheng Y, et al
Qual Life Res. 2007 Apr 28;
Abstract

Predictors for Lower Quality of Life in the HAART Era Among HIV-Infected Men.
Liu C, Johnson L, Ostrow D, et l
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Jun 26;

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The impact of HIV/AIDS on the quality of life: a cross sectional study in north India.
7 Wig N, Lekshmi R, Pal H, Ahuja V,  et al
Indian J Med Sci. 2006 Jan;60(1):3-12.

Paper
 
Is the quality of the patient-provider relationship associated with better adherence and health
outcomes for patients with HIV?
Beach MC, Keruly J, Moore RD.
J Gen Intern Med. 2006
Abstract
 
Predictors of Quality of Life in HIV-infected Rural Women: Psychometric Test of the Chronic Illness
Quality of Life Ladde
r.
Murdaugh C, Moneyham L, Jackson K, et al
Qual Life Res. 2006 Jun;15(5):777-89.

Abstract
 
To take or not to take: decision-making about antiretroviral treatment in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Kremer H, Ironson G, Schneiderman N, Hautzinger M.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2006 May;20(5):335-49.
Abstract
 
Changes in sleep quality and brain wave patterns following initiation of an efavirenz-containing
triple antiretroviral regimen.
Moyle G, Fletcher C, Brown H,
HIV Med. 2006 May;7(4):243-7

Abstract
 
Variations in self-rated health among patients with HIV infection.
Mrus JM, Schackman BR, Wu AW, et al
Qual Life Res. 2006 Apr;15(3):503-14.
Abstract
 
ISSQoL: a new questionnaire for evaluating the quality of life of people living with HIV in the
HAART era.

Bucciardini R, Murri R, Guarinieri M, et al
Qual Life Res. 2006 Apr;15(3):377-90.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Better quality of life with neuropsychological improvement on HAART.
Parsons TD, Braaten AJ, Hall CD, Robertson KR.
Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2006 Feb 24;4:11
Paper
 
The effect of diagnosis with HIV infection on health-related quality of Life.
Honiden S, Sundaram V, Nease RF, et al

Qual Life Res. 2006 Feb;15(1):69-82.
Abstract

Provider Challenges
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Continuous retention and viral suppression provide further insights into the HIV care continuum compared to the cross-sectional HIV care cascade.
Colasanti J, Kelly J, Pennisi E, ET AL
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Nov 12. pii: civ941.
Abstract

The role of emotions in the reduction of HIV/AIDS stigma among physicians in training.
Varas-Díaz N, Neilands TB, Rodríguez-Madera SL, Padilla M.
AIDS Care. 2015 Oct 7:1-8.
Abstract

Diffusion of Newer HIV Prevention Innovations: Variable Practices of Frontline Infectious Diseases Physicians.
Krakower DS, Beekmann SE, Polgreen PM, Mayer KH.
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Sep 18.
Abstract

Improving retention in HIV care: a cost-effective strategy to turn the tide on HIV and AIDS in the United States.
Gardner EM.
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Sep 11.
Abstract

Barriers and facilitators to dental care among HIV-Infected adults.
Parish C, Siegel K, Pereyra M, et al
Spec Care Dentist. 2015 Sep 4.
Abstract

Quality of HIV Care and Mortality in HIV-Infected Patients.
Korthuis PT, McGinnis KA,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Sep 3.

Abstract

Health-care providers' experiences with opt-out HIV testing: a systematic review.
Leidel S, Wilson S, McConigley R,  et al

AIDS Care
. 2015 Aug 14:1-13
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Retained in HIV Care But Not on Antiretroviral Treatment: A Qualitative Patient-Provider Dyadic Study
Christopoulos KA, Olender S, Lopez AM,  et al 
PLoS Med
. 2015 Aug 11;12(8):e1001863.

Paper

Low Adherence of HIV Providers to Practice Guidelines for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening in HIV/Hepatitis B Co-infection.
Hearn B, Chasan R, Bichoupan K,
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Aug 3.
Abstract

Evaluating community pharmacists' HIV testing knowledge: A cross-sectional survey.
Pineda LJ, Mercier RC, Dilworth T,
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2015 Jul 1;55(4):424-8.

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Antiretroviral Medications for HIV Prevention: Results from a Survey of Healthcare Providers in New England.
Krakower DS, Oldenburg CE, Mitty JA,
PLoS One. 2015 Jul 6;10(7):e0132398.
Paper

FULL TEXT ARTICLE

The HIV Care Continuum: Changes over Time in Retention in Care and Viral Suppression.
Yehia BR, Stephens-Shields AJ, Fleishman,  et al
PLoS One
. 2015 Jun 18;10(6):e0129376.
Paper

Trends in use of genotypic resistance testing and frequency of major drug resistance among antiretroviral-naive persons in the HIV Outpatient Study, 1999-2011.
Buchacz K, Young B, Palella FJ Jr,  et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2015 May 15
Abstract

Patient-provider interaction, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes: testing explanatory models for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Oetzel J, Wilcox B, Avila M, Hill R,  et al
AIDS Care. 2015 Mar 4:1-7.
Abstract

Patient-provider concordance with behavioral change goals drives measures of motivational interviewing consistency.
Barton Laws M, Rose GS, Beach MC,  et al
Patient Educ Couns. 2015 Feb 23.
Abstract

Thirty-Day Postoperative Mortality Among Individuals With HIV Infection Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy and Procedure-Matched, Uninfected Comparators.
King JT Jr, Perkal MF, Rosenthal RA,. et al
JAMA Surg. 2015 Feb 25
Abstract

Knowledge and attitudes of doctors towards People Living with HIV/AIDS in Saudi Arabia.
Memish ZA, Filemban SM, Bamgboyel A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Jan 30.
Abstract

Patient and Provider Perspectives on HIV and HIV-Related Stigma in Dutch Health Care Settings.
Stutterheim SE, Sicking L, Brands R, . et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Dec;28(12):652-665.
Abstract

Vaccination in HIV-Infected Adults.
Crum-Cianflone NF, Wallace MR.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Jul 16. .
Abstract

HIV health-care providers' burnout: can organizational culture make a difference?
Ginossar T, Oetzel J, Hill R, et al
AIDS Care. 2014 Jul 15:1-4.
Abstract

Caring for Persons with Early Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and HIV: a Curriculum for Clinicians.
Tavakkoli M, Cohen MA, Alfonso CA, rt al
Acad Psychiatry. 2014 Jul 9.
Abstract

Dentists' Willingness to Provide Expanded HIV Screening in Oral Health Care Settings: Results From a Nationally Representative Survey.
Pollack HA, Pereyra M, Parish CL, et al
Am J Public Health. 2014 Mar 13

Abstract

Insurer Views on Reimbursement of Preventive Services in the Dental Setting: Results From a Qualitative Study.
Feinstein-Winitzer RT, Pollack HA,
Am J Public Health. 2014 Mar 13
Abstract

Management of accidental exposure to HIV: The COREVIH 2011 activity report.
Rouveix E, Bouvet E, Vernat F,  et al
Med Mal Infect. 2014 Mar 6

Abstract

Reporting of critical information in studies of pharmacists in HIV care.
Cocohoba J, Dong BJ, Johnson MO, Saberi P.
Int J Pharm Pract. 2014 Jan 27.
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus: what primary care clinicians need to know.
Burgess MJ, Kasten MJ.
Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Dec;88(12):1468-74.
Abstract

The contribution of the HIV specialist nurse to HIV care: a scoping review.[UK]
Tunnicliff SA, Piercy H, Bowman CA, Hughes C, Goyder EC.
J Clin Nurs. 2013 Oct 17.
Abstract

Retention in Care is More Strongly Associated with Viral Suppression in HIV-Infected Patients with Lower versus Higher CD4 Counts.
Yehia BR, French B, Fleishman JA,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Oct 14.
Abstract

A multicenter study of physician mindfulness and health care quality.
Beach MC, Roter D, Korthuis PT,
Ann Fam Med. 2013 Sep-Oct;11(5):421-8.
Abstract
 

Linking and Retaining HIV Patients in Care: The Importance of Provider Attitudes and Behaviors.
Magnus M, Herwehe J, Murtaza-Rossini M, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2013 May;27(5):297-303
Abstract

Clinical Experience in Invasive Fungal Infections: Multiple Fungal Infection as the First Presentation of HIV.
Mihon C, Alexandre T, Pereira A.
Clin Drug Investig. 2013 Feb;33 Suppl 1:37-40.
Abstract

Complex care needs of patients with late-stage HIV disease: A retrospective study.
Halman M, Chan Carusone S, Stranks S,
AIDS Care. 2012 Aug 28.
Abstract

Influence of provider experience on antiretroviral adherence and viral suppression.
Horberg MA, Hurley LB, Towner WJ,  et al
HIV AIDS (Auckl)
. 2012;4:125-33
Abstract

The HIV Care Continuum: No Partial Credit Given.
McNairy ML, El-Sadr WM.
AIDS. 2012 May 17. .
Abstract

Diagnosing HIV infection in patients presenting with glandular fever-like illness in primary care: are we missing primary HIV infection?
Hsu D, Ruf M, O'Shea S, et al
HIV Med. 2012 May 11.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Incomplete Immune Recovery in HIV Infection: Mechanisms, Relevance for Clinical Care, and Possible Solutions.
Gaardbo JC, Hartling HJ, Gerstoft J, Nielsen SD.
Clin Dev Immunol. 2012;2012:670957.
Paper

Pharmacists' strategies for promoting medication adherence among patients with HIV.
Kibicho J, Owczarzak J.

J Am Pharm Assoc
 2011 Nov 1;51(6):746-55.
Abstract

An Innovative HIV Training Program for Dental Students.
Rogers TC, Zaninovic P, Urankar YR, et al
J Dent Educ. 2011 Nov;75(11):1426-33.
Abstract

Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Pictogram Augmentation of HIV Medication Information
Wilby K, Marra CA, da Silva JH,  et al
Ann Pharmacother. 2011 Oct 25.
Abstract

Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines in HIV Rehabilitation: Process Recommendations and
Guiding Principles.
O'Brien KK, Wilkins A, Zack E, Solomon P.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2011 Oct;23(5):457-68..
Abstract

Management of Newly Diagnosed HIV Infection.
Feinberg J.
Ann Intern Med. 2011 Oct 4;155(7):ITC41
Abstract

HIV: Practical implications for the practicing allergist-immunologist.
Stokes SC, Tankersley MS.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Jul;107(1):1-9.
Abstract

Modified therapeutic community aftercare for clients triply diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Sacks S, McKendrick K, Vazan P, et al
AIDS Care. 2011 Jun 29. .
Abstract

Anaesthesia for HIV-infected patients.
Bornard L, Blay M, Roger PM,
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2011 Jun 16.
Abstract

"Positive Examples": A Bottom-Up Approach to Identifying Best Practices in HIV Care and Treatment Based on the Experiences of Peer Educators.
Dutcher MV, Phicil SN, Goldenkranz SB,
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2011 Jun 14.
Abstract

HIV Care for Geographically Mobile Populations.
Taylor BS, Garduño LS, Reyes EV,
Mt Sinai J Med. 2011 May;78(3):342-51.
Abstract

HIV Intervention for Providers Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Clinician-Delivered HIV Risk-Reduction Intervention for HIV-Positive People.
Rose CD, Courtenay-Quirk C, Knight K,  et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2010 Sep 8
Abstract

Harmful alcohol consumption and patterns of substance use in HIV-infected patients receiving antiretrovirals (ANRS-EN12-VESPA Study): relevance for clinical management
and intervention.
Michel L, Carrieri MP, Fugon L,  et al

AIDS Care
. 2010 Sep;22(9):1136-1145.
Abstract

AIDS: HIV-Related Internet Resources for the Practicing Clinician.
Krakower D, Kwan CK, Yassa DS, Colvin RA.

Clin Infect Dis
. 2010 Aug 25
Abstract

Decision-Making Role Preferences Among Patients with HIV: Associations with Patient and Provider Characteristics and Communication Behaviors.
Kumar R, Korthuis PT, Saha S,
et al
J Gen Intern Med
. 2010 Feb 24
Abstract

Factors associated with delayed entry into primary HIV medical care after HIV diagnosis.
Bamford LP, Ehrenkranz PD, Eberhart MG,

AIDS
. 2010 Feb 11
Abstract
 

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Late HIV diagnosis and limited access to health care: determinants of mortality due to AIDS within the HAART era in Argentina
E. Perez, A. Durán A. Adazsko, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Using strategic litigation to ensure access to HIV treatment for prisoners in southern Africa in countries which do not guarantee the right to health
P. Patel
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


Patient Challenges
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Impact of cocaine abuse on HIV pathogenesis.
Dash S, Balasubramaniam M, Villalta F,  et al
Front Microbiol. 2015 Oct 20;6:1111.
Abstract

Barriers and facilitators to dental care among HIV-Infected adults.
Parish C, Siegel K, Pereyra M, et al
Spec Care Dentist. 2015 Sep 4.
Abstract

Stigma, HIV and health: a qualitative synthesis.
Chambers LA, Rueda S, Baker DN,
BMC Public Health. 2015 Sep 3;15(1):848.
Abstract

Methamphetamine Use in HIV-infected Individuals Affects T-cell Function and Viral Outcome during Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy.
Massanella M, Gianella S, Schrier R,  et al
Sci Rep. 2015 Aug 24;5:13179.
Abstract

The Contribution of Missed Clinic Visits to Disparities in HIV Viral Load Outcomes.
Zinski A, Westfall AO, Gardner LI,  et al
Am J Public Health
. 2015 Aug 13:e1-e8
Abstract

Decision making under explicit risk is impaired in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Fujiwara E, Tomlinson SE, Purdon SE,  et al
J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2015 Jul 24:1
Abstract

Elevated soluble CD14 and lower D-dimer are associated with cigarette smoking and heavy episodic alcohol use in persons living with HIV (PLWH).
Cioe PA, Baker J, Kojic E, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Jul 11
Abstract

AIDS Panic in the Twenty-First Century: The Tenuous Legal Status of HIV-Positive Persons in America.
Cockerill R, Wahlert L. 
J Bioeth Inq. 2015 Jul 10
Abstract

The influence of patient beliefs and treatment satisfaction on the discontinuation of current first-line antiretroviral regimens.
Casado JL, Marín A, Romero V, et al
HIV Med. 2015 Jul 6
Abstract

Patient Perspectives on Leaving, Disengaging, and Returning to HIV Care. [Canada]
Gill VC, Krentz HB.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2015 Jun 11
Abstract

Lifetime suicide attempt history, quality of life, and objective functioning among HIV/AIDS patients with alcohol and illicit substance use disorders.
Walter KN, Petry NM.
Int J STD AIDS. 2015 May 6.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Shedding from Male Circumcision Wounds in HIV-Infected Men: A Prospective Cohort Study. [Uganda]
Tobian AA, Kigozi G, Manucci J, et a;
PLoS Med. 2015 Apr 28;12(4):e1001820.
Paper

Spatial Accessibility to HIV Providers in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dasgupta S, Kramer MR, Rosenberg ES, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2015 Apr 6.
Abstract

HIV infection and linkage to HIV-related medical care in large urban areas in the United States, 2009.
Laffoon BT, Hall HI, Babu AS, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Apr 3
Abstract

Barriers to HIV Care and Treatment Among Participants in a Public Health HIV Care Relinkage Program.
Dombrowski JC, Simoni JM, Katz DA, Golden MR.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2015 Mar 31.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A pilot study to evaluate the magnitude of association of the use of electronic personal health records with patient activation and empowerment in HIV-infected veterans.
Crouch PC, Rose CD, Johnson M, Janson SL.
PeerJ. 2015 Mar 19;3:e852.
Paper

Impact of Support Groups for People Living With HIV on Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Bateganya MH, Amanyeiwe U, Roxo U, Dong M.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Apr 15;68 Suppl 3:S368-S374.

Abstract

Patient-provider interaction, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes: testing explanatory models for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Oetzel J, Wilcox B, Avila M, Hill R,  et al
AIDS Care. 2015 Mar 4:1-7.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Re-Validation of the Van Rie HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma Scale for Use with People Living with HIV in the United States.
Kipp AM, Audet CM, Earnshaw VA, et al
PLoS One. 2015 Mar 4;10(3):e0118836
Paper

HIV-infected patient knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Rozin I, Sayles H, Anderson MJ, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2015 F
eb 14
Abstract

Health Care User Perspectives on Constructing, Contextualizing, and Co-Producing "Quality of Care"
Baim-Lance A, Tietz D, Schlefer M, Agins B.
Qual Health Res. 2015 Feb 10.
Abstract

Dimensions of Poverty and Health Outcomes Among People Living with HIV Infection: Limited Resources and Competing Needs.
Kalichman SC, Hernandez D, Kegler C, et al
J Community Health. 2015 Jan 9.

Abstract

Patient and Provider Perspectives on HIV and HIV-Related Stigma in Dutch Health Care Settings.
Stutterheim SE, Sicking L, Brands R, . et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Dec;28(12):652-665.
Abstract

Beyond Core Indicators of Retention in HIV Care: Missed Clinic Visits are Independently Associated with All-cause Mortality.
Mugavero MJ, Westfall AO, Cole SR, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Aug 4.
Abstract

Cocaine Enhances HIV-1-Induced CD4 T-Cell Apoptosis: Implications in Disease Progression in Cocaine-Abusing HIV-1 Patients.
Pandhare J, Addai AB, Mantri CK,  et al
Am J Pathol. 2014 Jan 30. pii: S0002-9440(14)00009-

Abstract

Association between knowledge of HIV-positive status or use of antiretroviral therapy and high-risk transmission behaviors: Systematic review.
Zakher B, Blazina I, Chou R.
AIDS Care. 2014 Apr;26(4):514-21.
Abstract

Patient Perspectives of an Integrated Program of Medical Care and Substance Use Treatment.
Drainoni ML, Farrell C, Sorensen-Alawad A,
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Jan 15.
Abstract

The role of at-risk alcohol/drug use and treatment in appointment attendance and virologic suppression among HIV+ African Americans.
Howe CJ, Cole SR, Napravnik S,  et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2013 Dec 10.
Abstract

The Impact of Local Immigration Enforcement Policies on the Health of Immigrant Hispanics/Latinos in the United States.
Rhodes SD, Mann L, Simán FM,  et al
Am J Public Health. 2014 Dec 18:e1-e9
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Psychometric Evaluation of the HIV Stigma Scale in a Swedish Context
Lindberg MH, Wettergren L, Wiklander M,
PLoS One. 2014 Dec 18;9(12):e114867
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV and Hepatitis C Mortality in Massachusetts, 2002-2011: Spatial Cluster and Trend Analysis of HIV and HCV Using Multiple Cause of Death.
Meyers DJ, Hood ME, Stopka TJ.
PLoS One
. 2014 Dec 11;9(12):e114822.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A systematic review of interventions to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination from 2002 to 2013: how far have we come?
Stangl AL, Lloyd JK, Brady LM, et al
J Int AIDS Soc. 2013 Nov 13;16(3 Suppl 2):18734.
Paper

Retention in Care is More Strongly Associated with Viral Suppression in HIV-Infected Patients with Lower versus Higher CD4 Counts.
Yehia BR, French B, Fleishman JA,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Oct 14.
Abstract

Episodic HIV Risk Behavior Can Greatly Amplify HIV Prevalence and the Fraction of Transmissions from Acute HIV Infection.
Zhang X, Zhong L, Romero-Severson E, et al
Stat Commun Infect Dis
. 2012 Nov 1;4(1).
Abstract

Clinical Follow-Up Intervals in HIV-Infected Persons with Viral Suppression on Subsequent Viral Suppression.
Buscher A, Mugavero M, Westfall AO,  et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2013 Jul 26
Abstract

Patient preferences for HIV/AIDS therapy - a discrete choice experiment.
Mühlbacher AC, Stoll M, Mahlich J, Nübling M.
Health Econ Rev. 2013 May 11;3(1):14.
Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Heightens Concurrent Risk of Functional Dependence in Persons With Long-Term Methamphetamine Use
Blackstone K, Iudicello JE, Morgan EE,  et al
J Addict Med. 2013 May 3.
Abstract

Complex care needs of patients with late-stage HIV disease: A retrospective study.
Halman M, Chan Carusone S, Stranks S,
AIDS Care. 2012 Aug 28.
Abstract

HIV infection and risk of overdose: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Green TC, McGowan SK, Yokell MA, et al
AIDS. 2011 Nov 22.
Abstract

Disclosure of Parental HIV Infection to Children: A Systematic Review of Global Literature.
Qiao S, Li X, Stanton B.
AIDS Behav. 2011 Oct 21

Abstract

Health Locus of Control Beliefs and Healthy Survival with AIDS.
Ruffin R, Ironson G, Fletcher MA, et al
Int J Behav Med. 2011 Sep 15

Abstract

Alcohol and HIV Disease Progression: Weighing the Evidence.
Hahn JA, Samet JH.
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep
. 2010 Sep 3.
Abstract

Decision-Making Role Preferences Among Patients with HIV: Associations with Patient and Provider Characteristics and Communication Behaviors.
Kumar R, Korthuis PT, Saha S,
et al
J Gen Intern Med
. 2010 Feb 24
Abstract

Perceptions of HIV-Related Websites among Persons Recently Diagnosed with HIV.
Courtenay-Quirk C, Horvath KJ, Ding H, et al

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2010 Jan 11.

Abstract
 


Travel
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Travel patterns and health risks for patients infected with HIV.
Sherrard AW, McCarthy AE.
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2009 Sep;7(5):291-5
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
HIV Infection and Travel: Pretravel Recommendations and Health-Related Risks.
Franco-Paredes C, Hidron A, Tellez I, Lesesne J, Del Rio C.
Top HIV Med. 2009 Feb-Mar;17(1):2-11
Paper

The HIV-positive traveler.
Bhadelia N, Klotman M, Caplivski D.
Am J Med. 2007 Jul;120(7):574-80.
Abstract
 
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV among travellers: a review.
Richens J.
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2006 May-Jul;4(3-4):184-95.
Abstract
 
HIV and travel.
Schuhwerk MA, Richens J, Zuckerman JN.
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2006 May-Jul;4(3-4):174-83.
Abstract
 
HIV and travel
D'Acremont V, Cavassini ML, Tarr PE, Genton B.
Rev Med Suisse. 2005 May 11;1(19):1268-74.
Abstract
 
HIV travel restrictions: where to find help navigating them.
Subways S.
AIDS Treat News. 2005 Feb 25;(410):2-3.
Abstract
 
Vaccination for HIV positive travelers
Panasiuk A.
Przegl Epidemiol. 2004;58 Suppl 1:97-100.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Travel patterns and risk behaviour of HIV-positive people travelling internationally.
Salit IE, Sano M, Boggild AK, Kain KC.
CMAJ. 2005 Mar 29;172(7):884-8.
Paper
 
Global: HIV/AIDS-related travel restrictions--UNAIDS/IOM statement and revision of International
Health Regulations.

[No authors listed]
Can HIV AIDS Policy Law Rev. 2004 Aug;9(2):37
Abstract
 
International Travel: Recommendations for the HIV-infected Patient.
Spacek LA, Quinn TC
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2004 Oct;6(5):399-403.
Abstract
 
Pre-travel preparation and outcome of HIV-infected travellers from a UK clinic.
Cathcart S, Boyle J, Sabin C, et al
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2003 May;1(2):114-8.
Abstract

Economics
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
"It Makes You Feel Like Someone Cares" acceptability of a financial incentive intervention for HIV viral suppression in the HPTN 065 (TLC-Plus) study.
Greene E, Pack A, Stanton J, et al
PLoS One. 2017 Feb 9;12(2):e0170686.
Paper

Cost considerations in the current ARV era.
Eaton EF, Tamhane A, Saag M, et al
AIDS. 2016 Apr 14.
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    in the English language to enhance the quality of life of people living
    with HIV/AIDS, to prevent HIV transmission, and to promote community
    awareness and action.


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