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Emerg Infect Dis ; 30(13): S68-S74, 2024 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38561803

ABSTRACT

Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is underused in persons who use drugs and justice-involved persons. In an ongoing randomized controlled trial in 4 US locations comparing patient navigation versus mobile health unit on time to initiation of HIV medication or PrEP for justice-involved persons who use stimulants or opioids and who are at risk for or living with HIV, we assessed HIV risk factors, perceived HIV risk, and interest in PrEP. Participants without HIV (n = 195) were 77% men, 65% White, 23% Black, and 26% Hispanic; 73% reported a recent history of condomless sex, mainly with partners of unknown HIV status. Of 34% (67/195) reporting injection drug use, 43% reported sharing equipment. Despite risk factors, many persons reported their risk for acquiring HIV as low (47%) or no (43%) risk, although 51/93 (55%) with PrEP indications reported interest in PrEP. Justice-involved persons who use drugs underestimated their HIV risk and might benefit from increased PrEP education efforts.


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HIV Infections , Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis , Female , Humans , Male , Hispanic or Latino , HIV Infections/epidemiology , HIV Infections/prevention & control , Homosexuality, Male , Risk Factors , United States , White , Black or African American
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BMC Health Serv Res ; 20(1): 746, 2020 Aug 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32791967

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The substantial prevalence and consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV) underscore the need for effective healthcare response in the way of screening and follow up care. Despite growing evidence regarding perspectives on healthcare-based screening for IPV experiences (i.e., victimization), there is an extremely limited evidence-base to inform practice and policy for detecting IPV use (i.e., perpetration). This study identified barriers, facilitators, and implementation preferences among United States (US) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients and providers for IPV use screening. METHODS: We conducted qualitative interviews with patients enrolled in VHA healthcare (N = 10) and focus groups with VHA providers across professional disciplines (N = 29). Data was analyzed using thematic and content analyses. RESULTS: Qualitative analysis revealed convergence between patients' and providers' beliefs regarding key factors for IPV use screening, including the importance of a strong rapport, clear and comprehensive processes and procedures, universal implementation of screening, and a self-report screening tool that assesses for both IPV use and experiences concurrently. CONCLUSIONS: Findings provide foundational information regarding patient and provider barriers, facilitators, and preferences for IPV use screening that can inform clinical practice and next steps in this important but understudied aspect of healthcare.


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Health Services Accessibility , Intimate Partner Violence/prevention & control , Mass Screening/organization & administration , Mass Screening/statistics & numerical data , Patient Preference/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Aged , Female , Focus Groups , Health Services Research , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Qualitative Research , United States , United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Womens Health Issues ; 30(3): 214-220, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32317136

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Rates of smoking and related health consequences are higher for women veterans as compared with their civilian counterparts, and trauma is a known risk factor associated with smoking. Military sexual trauma is prevalent among women veterans and associated with deleterious health outcomes, including tobacco use. However, research has not examined variables that may explain this association. The purpose of the present study was to examine the association between deployment sexual trauma (DST; military sexual trauma that occurs during deployment) and nicotine dependence, and whether perceived stress is a potential explanatory variable (i.e., mediator) in this relationship. METHODS: Cross-sectional associations and Hayes mediation models were examined using baseline interview data from the Survey of Experiences of Returning Veterans sample (352 recently returned women veterans). RESULTS: DST was associated with postdeployment nicotine dependence and greater perceived stress. Further, perceived stress was a significant mediator between DST and binary nicotine dependence (indirect effect [standard error] of DST on nicotine dependence through perceived stress, 0.04 [0.01]; 95% confidence interval, 0.01-0.07; odds ratio, 1.04; p < .01) when controlling for education. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that perceived stress may be a clinical target for decreasing nicotine dependence among women veterans who have experienced DST.


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Military Personnel/statistics & numerical data , Sex Offenses/statistics & numerical data , Sexual Harassment/statistics & numerical data , Stress, Psychological/epidemiology , Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology , Veterans/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Perception , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , United States/epidemiology
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