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Exploring Disparities In Prep Prescriptions For High-Risk Hiv Patients Using Real-World Data, Andrew Murdock, Farah Pathan, Sibyl Munson, Fabian D'Souza Apr 2024

Exploring Disparities In Prep Prescriptions For High-Risk Hiv Patients Using Real-World Data, Andrew Murdock, Farah Pathan, Sibyl Munson, Fabian D'Souza

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.


Smoking Prevalence Amongst People Living With Hiv In Western Jamaica, D Aguilera, B Rinola, S Tundealao, R Klaff, M Aung, M Johnson-Campbell, P Jolly, I Tamí-Maury Apr 2023

Smoking Prevalence Amongst People Living With Hiv In Western Jamaica, D Aguilera, B Rinola, S Tundealao, R Klaff, M Aung, M Johnson-Campbell, P Jolly, I Tamí-Maury

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


Using Telemedicine And Telehealth To Extend Services In Hiv Care, Jeffery Dockery Mr., Heather G. Peebles Ms. Jan 2023

Using Telemedicine And Telehealth To Extend Services In Hiv Care, Jeffery Dockery Mr., Heather G. Peebles Ms.

Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic posed many barriers to healthcare but especially for HIV Public Health clients who struggle to meet basic socioeconomic needs. Southeast Health District (SEHD) Ryan White clients are immunocompromised increasing isolation and fear. In addition to client barriers, the pandemic resulted in a staffing shortage. The shortages were due to COVID diagnosis and subsequent isolation, staffing turnover, and unfillable vacancies.

Method

A dedicated schedule is utilized for Telehealth/Telemedicine. A patient is scheduled at a remote site and connected with a practitioner at another location. The SEHD Ryan White Program currently has 4 clinics located in Bulloch, Coffee, …


Burden Of Gonorrhea Among Hiv+ Department Of Defense Beneficiaries, Alisson Baya Apr 2021

Burden Of Gonorrhea Among Hiv+ Department Of Defense Beneficiaries, Alisson Baya

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


Changes In Genital Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Hiv Pathogenesis In Survivors Of Acute Sexual Assault, Liana Bethala, Erica Hardy, Mimi Ghosh Apr 2021

Changes In Genital Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Hiv Pathogenesis In Survivors Of Acute Sexual Assault, Liana Bethala, Erica Hardy, Mimi Ghosh

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


The Association Between Progestin-Based Contraceptive Usage And Genital Inflammatory Immune Biomarkers For Hiv Acquisition In Adolescent Females In Washington, Dc, Michelle Yang, Mélodie Nasr, Annette Aldous, Jason Daniels, Christopher Joy, Eleanor Capozzi, Patricia Moriarty, Vanessa Emmanuel-Baker, Sharyn Malcolm, Veronica Gomez-Labo, Mimi Ghosh Apr 2021

The Association Between Progestin-Based Contraceptive Usage And Genital Inflammatory Immune Biomarkers For Hiv Acquisition In Adolescent Females In Washington, Dc, Michelle Yang, Mélodie Nasr, Annette Aldous, Jason Daniels, Christopher Joy, Eleanor Capozzi, Patricia Moriarty, Vanessa Emmanuel-Baker, Sharyn Malcolm, Veronica Gomez-Labo, Mimi Ghosh

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


Hiv Protease Drug Resistance Mutations In Five American Cities, 1999-2015, Gracelyn Hill Apr 2021

Hiv Protease Drug Resistance Mutations In Five American Cities, 1999-2015, Gracelyn Hill

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


Assessing Hiv Care Transition Readiness Among Adolescents And Youth Aged 13-24 Years: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Leah Harris, Heather J. Hoffman, Nara Lee, Yaphet Bryantb, Gretchen Cruz-Figueroa, Kristen Richards, Natella Rakhmanina Apr 2021

Assessing Hiv Care Transition Readiness Among Adolescents And Youth Aged 13-24 Years: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Leah Harris, Heather J. Hoffman, Nara Lee, Yaphet Bryantb, Gretchen Cruz-Figueroa, Kristen Richards, Natella Rakhmanina

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

No abstract provided.


Hivanish: A Program Addressing Hiv Rates In Transgender Sex Workers In Washington D.C., Evangeline Wang Jan 2020

Hivanish: A Program Addressing Hiv Rates In Transgender Sex Workers In Washington D.C., Evangeline Wang

Capstone Showcase

HIVanish: A Program Addressing HIV Rates in Transgender Sex Workers in Washington D.C.

Evangeline Wang

Faculty Advisor: Dr Olorunsaiye

As of 2013 around 16, 500 residents in Washington D.C. were living with HIV. Of the 16,500 residents, 1.5% or 246 cases were among the transgender population. The majority of those cases were among transgender women at 67.5%1. Gaps remain in addressing HIV among transgender sex workers, most of them on a systemic level. This could be attributed to misclassification of transgender women as men who have sex with men, or systemic neglect2. This lack of knowledge …


Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Hiv Risk Behaviors Using A Nationally Representative Sample From 2011 And 2012, Elaine Loudermilk, Megan Quinn, Liang Wang Apr 2018

Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Hiv Risk Behaviors Using A Nationally Representative Sample From 2011 And 2012, Elaine Loudermilk, Megan Quinn, Liang Wang

Appalachian Student Research Forum

Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked with negative physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood. A limited amount of literature has discussed the impact of individual ACEs on HIV risk behaviors using nationally representative data.

Objective: This study investigated how ACEs impact HIV risk behaviors using cross-sectional data from the 2011 and 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Methods: Data were obtained from BRFSS for 2011 and 2012. Only states that answered the optional ACE questionnaire were included in the study. All ten ACEs were categorized into abuse (parents physically hurt you in any way or parents …