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View article: Addressing Barriers to Implementing and Scaling PrEP in Carceral Settings: Applying Insights From Implementation Science
Addressing Barriers to Implementing and Scaling PrEP in Carceral Settings: Applying Insights From Implementation Science Open
Introduction: Within the United States, individuals experiencing incarceration are at higher risk for HIV acquisition than the general population, yet may face additional difficulty engaging in HIV prevention clinical services. HIV preexpo…
View article: Implementing Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in a Statewide Correctional System in the United States
Implementing Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in a Statewide Correctional System in the United States Open
HIV disproportionately affects populations experiencing incarceration. Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective approach to preventing HIV acquisition among populations at increased risk of acquiring HIV. Yet few, if any, efforts hav…
View article: Linking Women Experiencing Incarceration to Community-Based HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care: A Qualitative Study
Linking Women Experiencing Incarceration to Community-Based HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care: A Qualitative Study Open
Women experiencing incarceration (WEI) in the United States are disproportionately impacted by HIV, yet HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is underutilized by women in the United States. In order to inform an intervention to promote PrEP …
View article: A Mobile Health App to Improve HIV Medication Adherence: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
A Mobile Health App to Improve HIV Medication Adherence: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for allowing persons living with HIV to live longer, healthier lives. However, a large portion of this population has suboptimal adherence and are not virally suppressed. Co…
View article: Integrated Learning in a Science of Kriyayoga Course
Integrated Learning in a Science of Kriyayoga Course Open
This study investigated changes in student self-awareness in a newly developed science course, The Science of Kriyayoga, which is a part of the Indic Studies minor at a medium size public university. Students enrolled in this course learne…
View article: A Mobile Health App to Improve HIV Medication Adherence: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
A Mobile Health App to Improve HIV Medication Adherence: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for allowing persons living with HIV to live longer, healthier lives. However, a large portion of this population has suboptimal adherence and are not virally suppressed. C…
View article: Linking women experiencing incarceration to community-based HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis care: protocol of a pilot trial
Linking women experiencing incarceration to community-based HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis care: protocol of a pilot trial Open
Background Women experiencing incarceration (WEI) engage in high rates of sex- and drug-related behavior that places them at risk for HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an efficacious means of reducing HIV acquisition. There is a gene…
View article: Same-Day Associations Between Substance Use and Medication Nonadherence Among Persons Living with HIV
Same-Day Associations Between Substance Use and Medication Nonadherence Among Persons Living with HIV Open
Objectives: To examine the same-day associations between substance use and objectively measured antiretroviral therapy (ART) nonadherence among persons living with HIV (PLWH). Methods: PLWH ( N = 53) were given an electronic pill box (EPB)…
View article: The Need for Psychosocial Interventions to Facilitate the Transition to Extended-Release Naltrexone (XR-NTX) Treatment for Opioid Dependence: A Concise Review of the Literature
The Need for Psychosocial Interventions to Facilitate the Transition to Extended-Release Naltrexone (XR-NTX) Treatment for Opioid Dependence: A Concise Review of the Literature Open
Given the increase of opioid dependence and opioid-related morbidity and mortality, improving treatment options for individuals with opioid dependence warrants increased attention. This article provides a concise review of work in this are…