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View article: Risks, concerns, and benefits of molecular HIV Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: A qualitative exploration of perspectives among affected and interested communities
Risks, concerns, and benefits of molecular HIV Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: A qualitative exploration of perspectives among affected and interested communities Open
Background: In the United States, HIV surveillance is a critical component of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy which includes evaluating HIV sequences for molecular HIV epidemiology (MHE). With MHE, HIV sequences that are generated from clin…
View article: Supporting RECs/IRBs to review the enrolment of pregnant/lactating individuals in HIV prevention trials using international ethical guidance
Supporting RECs/IRBs to review the enrolment of pregnant/lactating individuals in HIV prevention trials using international ethical guidance Open
There are notable data gaps for safety, dosing and effectiveness of many health products for pregnant and lactating individuals. There have been growing calls to timeously include this population in clinical trials to generate evidence-inf…
View article: Women’s views about contraception requirements for biomedical research participation
Women’s views about contraception requirements for biomedical research participation Open
The scientific and ethical importance of including women of reproductive age in biomedical research is widely acknowledged. Concerns about preventing fetal exposure to research interventions have motivated requirements for contraception am…
View article: Ending the evidence gap for pregnancy, HIV and co‐infections: ethics guidance from the PHASES project
Ending the evidence gap for pregnancy, HIV and co‐infections: ethics guidance from the PHASES project Open
INTRODUCTION: While pregnant people have been an important focus for HIV research, critical evidence gaps remain regarding prevention, co-infection, and safety and efficacy of new antiretroviral therapies in pregnancy. Such gaps can result…
View article: Beyond “Vessels and Vectors”: A Global Review of Registered HIV-Related Clinical Trials with Pregnant Women
Beyond “Vessels and Vectors”: A Global Review of Registered HIV-Related Clinical Trials with Pregnant Women Open
BACKGROUND: Since the early 1990s, the HIV research agenda has prioritized to some degree the inclusion of pregnant women. However, concerns remain regarding the extent to which pregnant women's own health needs are addressed, representati…
View article: The impact of clean intermittent catheterization on students and families in the school environment
The impact of clean intermittent catheterization on students and families in the school environment Open
Introduction Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is often used for bladder emptying in children with lower urinary tract dysfunction. Until recently, the emphasis in assessing the effects of CIC has been on preserving kidney function,…
View article: The Value of Pharmaceutical Industry-Sponsored Patient Registries in Oncology Clinical Research
The Value of Pharmaceutical Industry-Sponsored Patient Registries in Oncology Clinical Research Open
In May 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the Framework for FDA’s Real-World Evidence (RWE) Program, a draft guidance to evaluate the potential use of real-world data in facilitating regulatory decisions. As a result,…
View article: Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in heart failure
Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in heart failure Open
Machine learning (ML) is a sub-field of artificial intelligence that uses computer algorithms to extract patterns from raw data, acquire knowledge without human input, and apply this knowledge for various tasks. Traditional statistical met…
View article: Emotional Experiences of Pregnant and Postpartum People with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Infection During the Initial Surge of the Pandemic
Emotional Experiences of Pregnant and Postpartum People with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Infection During the Initial Surge of the Pandemic Open
There was a broad range of negative and positive emotional experiences of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period during the first 4 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. A better understanding of pregnant people's emotional experiences may…
View article: Ending the evidence gap for pregnancy, HIV and co‐infections: ethics guidance from the PHASES project
Ending the evidence gap for pregnancy, HIV and co‐infections: ethics guidance from the PHASES project Open
Introduction While pregnant people have been an important focus for HIV research, critical evidence gaps remain regarding prevention, co‐infection, and safety and efficacy of new antiretroviral therapies in pregnancy. Such gaps can result …
View article: Pregnant Individuals' Views on Fetal Tissue Research in the United States
Pregnant Individuals' Views on Fetal Tissue Research in the United States Open
OBJECTIVE: Fetal tissue research has driven significant medical advances but remains publicly contentious in the United States. The views of pregnant individuals in the United States regarding the donation of fetal tissue offer an importan…
View article: IRB Decision‐Making about Minimal Risk Research with Pregnant Participants
IRB Decision‐Making about Minimal Risk Research with Pregnant Participants Open
Pregnant individuals are often excluded from research without clear justification, even when the research poses minimal risk of harm to the fetus. Little is known about institutional review board (IRB) decision‐making practices when review…
View article: Supporting Learning During Short-Term Study Abroad: Evaluating a Pedagogical Intervention
Supporting Learning During Short-Term Study Abroad: Evaluating a Pedagogical Intervention Open
This paper will discuss a pedagogical intervention that was implemented during a short-term study abroad program conducted in the summer of 2019 to Brisbane, Australia. The aim was to create a deeper learning experience by encouraging part…
View article: Experiences of Women of Color with a Nurse Patient Navigation Program for Linkage and Engagement in HIV Care
Experiences of Women of Color with a Nurse Patient Navigation Program for Linkage and Engagement in HIV Care Open
Patient navigation, a patient-centered model of care coordination focused on reducing barriers to care, is an emerging strategy for linking patients to and retaining them in HIV care. The Guide to Healing Program (G2H), implemented at the …
View article: Substance Abuse, Violence, and HIV/AIDS (SAVA) Syndemic Effects on Viral Suppression Among HIV Positive Women of Color
Substance Abuse, Violence, and HIV/AIDS (SAVA) Syndemic Effects on Viral Suppression Among HIV Positive Women of Color Open
The combined epidemics of substance abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS, known as the SAVA syndemic, contribute to the disproportionate burden of disease among people of color in the US. To examine the association between HIV viral load suppress…
View article: HIV Molecular Epidemiology: Tool of Oppression or Empowerment?
HIV Molecular Epidemiology: Tool of Oppression or Empowerment? Open
This article refers to:Reassessing the Ethics of Molecular HIV Surveillance in the Era of Cluster Detection and Response: Toward HIV Data Justice
View article: Views among Malawian women about joining HIV prevention clinical trials when pregnant
Views among Malawian women about joining HIV prevention clinical trials when pregnant Open
Background The pressing need to expand the biomedical HIV prevention evidence base during pregnancy is now increasingly recognized. Women’s views regarding participation in such trials and initiating PrEP while pregnant are critical to inf…
View article: A Qualitative Exploration of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Contexts of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Tanzania
A Qualitative Exploration of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Contexts of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Tanzania Open
Although 85% of HIV-positive adolescents reside in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the psychosocial and mental health factors affecting their daily well-being. Identifying these contextual variables is key to development of cultu…
View article: Advancing HIV research with pregnant women: navigating challenges and opportunities
Advancing HIV research with pregnant women: navigating challenges and opportunities Open
Concerns about including pregnant women in research have led to a dearth of evidence to guide safe and effective treatment and prevention of HIV in pregnancy. To better understand why these evidence gaps persist and inform guidance for res…
View article: Ethical considerations in developing an evidence base for pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant women
Ethical considerations in developing an evidence base for pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant women Open
Though many women in need of access to HIV preventive regimes are pregnant, there is a dearth of data to guide these care decisions. While oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to prevent HIV infection in numerous high-risk p…
View article: Spouse abuse by Army soldiers: sex differences and the organizational response
Spouse abuse by Army soldiers: sex differences and the organizational response Open
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem for U.S. families, including those with a member in the military. While female-perpetrated intimate partner violence is being increasingly recognized, much remains unkn…
View article: O15.6 Women’s approaches to involving others in making HIV trial enrollment decisions while pregnant in the US and malawi
O15.6 Women’s approaches to involving others in making HIV trial enrollment decisions while pregnant in the US and malawi Open
Background There is a pressing need to expand the HIV prevention and treatment evidence base in pregnancy. However, research in pregnancy entails unique ethical and scientific complexities. The decision-making processes of potential trial …
View article: Women’s views about contraception requirements for biomedical research participation
Women’s views about contraception requirements for biomedical research participation Open
The scientific and ethical importance of including women of reproductive age in biomedical research is widely acknowledged. Concerns about preventing fetal exposure to research interventions have motivated requirements for contraception am…
View article: An Analysis of Emma Diruf Seiler's Teaching Philosophy and Contribution to Voice Pedagogy
An Analysis of Emma Diruf Seiler's Teaching Philosophy and Contribution to Voice Pedagogy Open
Emma Diruf Seiler (1821-1886) was a Bavarian-American voice teacher and scientist who wrote and published Altes und Neues über die Ausbildung des Gesangorganes mit besonderer Rücksicht auf die Frauenstimme (Old and New in the Art of Singin…
View article: Women’s Views About a Paternal Consent Requirement for Biomedical Research in Pregnancy
Women’s Views About a Paternal Consent Requirement for Biomedical Research in Pregnancy Open
Clinical research to inform the evidence base to guide nonobstetrical care during pregnancy is critically important for the well-being of women and their future offspring. Conversations about regulations for such research, including whethe…
View article: Implementation of the North Carolina HIV Bridge Counseling Program to Facilitate Linkage and Reengagement in Care for Individuals Infected with HIV/AIDS
Implementation of the North Carolina HIV Bridge Counseling Program to Facilitate Linkage and Reengagement in Care for Individuals Infected with HIV/AIDS Open
BACKGROUND Statewide interventions are critical to meeting the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy in this country. In 2012, the North Carolina Division of Public Health developed the North Carolina State Bridge Counselor program to im…
View article: Ethical considerations in developing an evidence base for pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant women
Ethical considerations in developing an evidence base for pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant women Open
Though many women in need of access to HIV preventive regimes are pregnant, there is a dearth of data to guide these care decisions. While oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to prevent HIV infection in numerous high-risk p…