2021
Association between medical male circumcision and HIV risk compensation among heterosexual men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gao Y, Yuan T, Zhan Y, Qian HZ, Sun Y, Zheng W, Fu L, Liang B, Zhu Z, Ouyang L, Liu M, Fitzpatrick T, Wu Z, Meng X, Baeten JM, Zhao J, Vermund SH, Yu M, Wu G, Su B, Zou H. Association between medical male circumcision and HIV risk compensation among heterosexual men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Global Health 2021, 9: e932-e941. PMID: 33939956, PMCID: PMC8690595, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00102-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical male circumcisionHigh-risk sexual behaviorOdds ratioMultiple sex partnersSex partnersHIV infectionMale circumcisionMantel-Haenszel random-effects modelSystematic reviewCondom useHeterosexual menLow self-perceived riskAdjusted odds ratioSelf-perceived riskPooled odds ratioHIV preventive measuresMultiple sexual partnersSexual behaviorRandom-effects modelSexual health educationOriginal study dataCircumcision prevalenceCochrane LibrarySubgroup analysisEligible studies
2019
Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China
Wu H, Xiu C, Fu X, Li M, Wang Z, Li X, Wu J, Vermund SH, Hu Y. Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2019, 95: 267-272. PMID: 30842346, PMCID: PMC11093516, DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecreational drug useHigh-risk sexual behaviorCase-control studyDrug useSyphilis infectionToluidine red unheated serum testUnmatched case-control studyRed unheated serum testMultivariable logistic regressionPotential risk factorsMultiple drug useSexual behaviorPrior STIFrequent methamphetamine useSyphilis prevalenceSyphilis testingRisk factorsSerum testHealth workersDepression scoresSelf-administrated questionnaireRecreational drugsLogistic regressionSyphilisMethamphetamine use
2016
Sexual Behaviors Linked to Drug and Alcohol Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China
Zhang C, Qian HZ, Yin L, Liu Y, Strauss SM, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Lu H, Vermund SH. Sexual Behaviors Linked to Drug and Alcohol Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China. Substance Use & Misuse 2016, 51: 1821-1830. PMID: 27608264, PMCID: PMC5423713, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2016.1197264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol useHigher oddsAlcohol consumptionSexual behaviorDrug useHigh-risk sexual behaviorFemale partnersHistory of alcoholSexual risk behaviorsHigh-risk behaviorsEffects of drugsSelf-administered questionnaireSyphilis infectionHIV infectionSyphilis prevalenceMean ageSyphilis testingClinical trialsHIV epidemicHIV interventionsBlood samplesHIVHan ethnicityRisk behaviorsMSM
2012
Risk Behaviors for Reproductive Tract Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women in Beijing, China
Wang X, Norris JL, Liu Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ, Han L, Wang N. Risk Behaviors for Reproductive Tract Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women in Beijing, China. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e40114. PMID: 22768334, PMCID: PMC3388038, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive tract infectionsTract infectionsSTI/reproductive tract infectionsCondom useRisk behaviorsSexual partnersHigh-risk sexual behaviorCross-sectional studyConsistent condom useSexual behaviorG-spotPast yearInternet outreachAverage ageLast sexSubstantial riskRTI preventionWomenInfectionFemale partnersIntervention programsSex toysSexMenYears
2002
Protease Inhibitor Combination Therapy and Decreased Condom Use Among Gay Men
DICLEMENTE R, FUNKHOUSER E, WINGOOD G, FAWAL H, HOLMBERG S, VERMUND S. Protease Inhibitor Combination Therapy and Decreased Condom Use Among Gay Men. Southern Medical Journal 2002, 95: 421-425. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200295040-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProtease inhibitorsProtease inhibitor combination therapyActive heterosexual menHIV-infected personsHigh-risk sexual behaviorRisk reduction counselingInhibitor combination therapyAssociation of treatmentSexual behaviorUnprotected sexual behaviorHigh-risk practicesMedication useCombination therapyPotential confoundersPublic clinicsHealth statusCondom useCurrent sexual practicesMenTreatmentSexual practicesHeterosexual menInhibitorsAlabama communitiesCondomsProtease Inhibitor Combination Therapy and Decreased Condom Use Among Gay Men
DiCLEMENTE RJ, FUNKHOUSER E, WINGOOD G, FAWAL H, HOLMBERG SD, VERMUND SH. Protease Inhibitor Combination Therapy and Decreased Condom Use Among Gay Men. Southern Medical Journal 2002, 95: 421-425. PMID: 11958240, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200204000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtease inhibitorsProtease inhibitor combination therapyActive heterosexual menHIV-infected personsHigh-risk sexual behaviorRisk reduction counselingInhibitor combination therapyAssociation of treatmentSexual behaviorUnprotected sexual behaviorHigh-risk practicesMedication useCombination therapyPotential confoundersPublic clinicsHealth statusCondom useCurrent sexual practicesMenTreatmentSexual practicesHeterosexual menInhibitorsAlabama communitiesCondoms
2001
No change in health risk behaviors over time among HIV infected adolescents in care: role of psychological distress
Murphy D, Durako S, Moscicki A, Vermund S, Ma Y, Schwarz D, Muenz L, network T. No change in health risk behaviors over time among HIV infected adolescents in care: role of psychological distress. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2001, 29: 57-63. PMID: 11530304, DOI: 10.1016/s1054-139x(01)00287-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsRecent sexual activityRisk behaviorsUnprotected sexPsychological distressLast intercourseHigh-risk sexual behaviorSexual activityHealth-related anxietySexual behaviorSexual risk behaviorsFrequent alcohol useMarijuana useUse of alcoholComputer-assisted self-administered interviewPrimary careStudy visitObservational studyHIVClinical sitesHealth interventionsDepressed adolescentsAlcohol useHealth anxietyMeasures analysis