Julie H. Levison
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View article: The Chelsea Research Festival Model: Disseminating Research, Bridging Community and Academia, and Centering Youth
The Chelsea Research Festival Model: Disseminating Research, Bridging Community and Academia, and Centering Youth Open
Background: Researchers often fail to disseminate their results to the communities they study. Meanwhile, youth in historically marginalized communities face barriers that reduce their likelihood of becoming researchers themselves. Objecti…
View article: Work-related connectivity between Boston Logan international airport and urban communities with high social vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Work-related connectivity between Boston Logan international airport and urban communities with high social vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Brain health Begins Before Birth (B4): A “learning” pregnancy and birth cohort study
Brain health Begins Before Birth (B4): A “learning” pregnancy and birth cohort study Open
Mental health disorders affect over 1 billion people worldwide, profoundly impacting individuals, families, and the global economy. Risk for psychopathology begins early in life, with the perinatal period representing a critical window of …
View article: Comparative Effectiveness and Implementation of Best Practices to Prevent COVID 19 in Staff and People with Serious Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Congregate Living Settings: “In This Together”
Comparative Effectiveness and Implementation of Best Practices to Prevent COVID 19 in Staff and People with Serious Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Congregate Living Settings: “In This Together” Open
View article: Can resistance testing improve outcomes for children and adolescents with HIV?
Can resistance testing improve outcomes for children and adolescents with HIV? Open
View article: Tailored vs. General COVID-19 prevention for adults with mental disabilities residing in group homes: a randomized controlled effectiveness-implementation trial
Tailored vs. General COVID-19 prevention for adults with mental disabilities residing in group homes: a randomized controlled effectiveness-implementation trial Open
View article: Using simulation modeling to inform intervention and implementation selection in a rapid stakeholder-engaged hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized trial
Using simulation modeling to inform intervention and implementation selection in a rapid stakeholder-engaged hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized trial Open
Background Implementation research generally assumes established evidence-based practices and prior piloting of implementation strategies, which may not be feasible during a public health emergency. We describe the use of a simulation mode…
View article: Predictors of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization in group homes for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Predictors of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization in group homes for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Open
Aggressive efforts to decrease resident density, staff-to-resident ratios, and staff infections through efforts such as vaccination, in addition to ongoing access to personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing, may reduce COVID-19 a…
View article: 2286. A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 wastewater-based surveillance in a sentinel community versus a large metropolitan sewershed in Massachusetts, 2020-2023
2286. A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 wastewater-based surveillance in a sentinel community versus a large metropolitan sewershed in Massachusetts, 2020-2023 Open
Background Many wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) programs for COVID-19 sample from distal endpoints of sewage treatment systems (for example, sewage treatment plants). SARS-CoV-2 RNA measurements from these endpoints represent highly ag…
View article: COVID-19-Related Outcomes Among Group Home Residents with Serious Mental Illness in Massachusetts in the First Year of the Pandemic
COVID-19-Related Outcomes Among Group Home Residents with Serious Mental Illness in Massachusetts in the First Year of the Pandemic Open
View article: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Linkage to HIV Care Interventions in the United States, Canada, and Ukraine (2010–2021)
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Linkage to HIV Care Interventions in the United States, Canada, and Ukraine (2010–2021) Open
View article: Group Home Staff Experiences With Work and Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic in Massachusetts
Group Home Staff Experiences With Work and Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic in Massachusetts Open
Importance Direct reports of the experiences of staff working in group homes for people with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are rarely reported. Hearing from workers about their exper…
View article: Best practices to reduce COVID-19 in group homes for individuals with serious mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities: Protocol for a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized trial
Best practices to reduce COVID-19 in group homes for individuals with serious mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities: Protocol for a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized trial Open
View article: Promoting resilience in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic with a brief online intervention
Promoting resilience in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic with a brief online intervention Open
View article: 1139. Adherence to Zika virus-related Pediatric Follow-up Care in Puerto Rico
1139. Adherence to Zika virus-related Pediatric Follow-up Care in Puerto Rico Open
Background Over three thousand children in Puerto Rico were potentially exposed to Zika virus infection during pregnancy during the 2016 Zika virus epidemic. This congenital exposure is an established risk factor for birth defects and neur…
View article: HIV testing in a large community health center serving a multi-cultural patient population: A qualitative study of providers
HIV testing in a large community health center serving a multi-cultural patient population: A qualitative study of providers Open
In the United States, 15% of HIV-positive individuals do not know their HIV serostatus. While CDC guidelines recommend HIV testing for individuals age 13-64 years, racial and ethnic minorities continue to experience delays in HIV diagnosis…
View article: High HIV/STI Test Acceptance Through a Behavioral Health Encounter in Latino Immigrants with Substance Use and Mental Health Problems
High HIV/STI Test Acceptance Through a Behavioral Health Encounter in Latino Immigrants with Substance Use and Mental Health Problems Open
View article: 1269. HIV Testing in a Large Community Health Center Serving a Multi-cultural Population: A Qualitative Study of Providers
1269. HIV Testing in a Large Community Health Center Serving a Multi-cultural Population: A Qualitative Study of Providers Open
Background In the United States, 15% of people with HIV (PWH) do not know their serostatus, leading to both individual morbidity and HIV transmission to others. While CDC guidelines recommend HIV screening for all individuals aged 13–64 ye…
View article: Cognitive–affective depressive symptoms and substance use among Latino and non-Latino White patients in HIV care: an analysis of the CFAR network of integrated clinical systems cohort
Cognitive–affective depressive symptoms and substance use among Latino and non-Latino White patients in HIV care: an analysis of the CFAR network of integrated clinical systems cohort Open
View article: A Critical Review and Commentary on the Challenges in Engaging HIV-Infected Latinos in the Continuum of HIV Care
A Critical Review and Commentary on the Challenges in Engaging HIV-Infected Latinos in the Continuum of HIV Care Open
View article: Role of Country of Birth, Testing Site, and Neighborhood Characteristics on Nonlinkage to HIV Care Among Latinos
Role of Country of Birth, Testing Site, and Neighborhood Characteristics on Nonlinkage to HIV Care Among Latinos Open
The objective of this study was to estimate disparities in linkage to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care among Latinos by country/region of birth, HIV testing site, and neighborhood characteristics. A retrospective study was conducted…
View article: “Where It Falls Apart”: Barriers to Retention in HIV Care in Latino Immigrants and Migrants
“Where It Falls Apart”: Barriers to Retention in HIV Care in Latino Immigrants and Migrants Open
Latino immigrants in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV. Barriers to consistent attendance (retention) in HIV primary care constrain opportunities for HIV treatment success, but have not been specifically assessed in …
View article: Shifting the HIV Training and Research Paradigm to Address Disparities in HIV Outcomes
Shifting the HIV Training and Research Paradigm to Address Disparities in HIV Outcomes Open
View article: Foreign-born status as a predictor of engagement in HIV care in a large US metropolitan health system
Foreign-born status as a predictor of engagement in HIV care in a large US metropolitan health system Open
We sought to determine the linkage to and retention in HIV care after HIV diagnosis in foreign-born compared with US-born individuals. From a clinical data registry, we identified 619 patients aged ≥18 years with a new HIV diagnosis betwee…
View article: Health outcomes among HIV-positive Latinos initiating antiretroviral therapy in North America versus Central and South America
Health outcomes among HIV-positive Latinos initiating antiretroviral therapy in North America versus Central and South America Open
IntroductionLatinos living with HIV in the Americas share a common ethnic and cultural heritage. In North America, Latinos have a relatively high rate of new HIV infections but lower rates of engagement at all stages of the care continuum,…
View article: Health outcomes among HIV‐positive Latinos initiating antiretroviral therapy in North America versus Central and South America
Health outcomes among HIV‐positive Latinos initiating antiretroviral therapy in North America versus Central and South America Open
Introduction Latinos living with HIV in the Americas share a common ethnic and cultural heritage. In North America, Latinos have a relatively high rate of new HIV infections but lower rates of engagement at all stages of the care continuum…