2018
Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Yin L, Zhao Y, Peratikos MB, Song L, Zhang X, Xin R, Sun Z, Xu Y, Zhang L, Hu Y, Hao C, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ. Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 22: 2267-2276. PMID: 29786768, PMCID: PMC7024582, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2129-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAlcohol DrinkingChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSafe SexSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsHIV infectionRisk scoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) riskMultivariable logistic regression modelingBootstrap-corrected C-indexMultiple male sexual partnersValid risk scoreVaccine clinical trialsHigh-risk MSMHigh-risk personsRisk prediction scoreReceptive anal intercourseReceptive anal sexInconsistent condom useMale sexual partnersHIV prevention programmingLogistic regression modelingDrug/alcohol addictionHIV acquisitionRisk reduction programsSyphilis infectionHIV prevalenceClinical trialsC-indexIllegal drug use
2017
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men
Qian HZ, Hu Y, Carlucci JG, Yin L, Li X, Giuliano AR, Li D, Gao L, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2017, 44: 656-662. PMID: 28876311, PMCID: PMC5719885, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus statusAnal HPVHuman papillomavirus infectionOncogenic HPV typesGenital HPVHIV seropositivityPapillomavirus infectionHPV typesVirus statusAnal siteAnatomic sitesAnal sexAnal human papillomavirus (HPV) infectionInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyInconsistent condom useUninfected MSMHPV genotypingMiddle-income countriesHIV serostatusHuman papillomavirusChinese MSMHPVChinese men
2010
Prevalence and Correlates of HIV and Syphilis Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seven Provinces in China With Historically Low HIV Prevalence
Xiao Y, Sun J, Li C, Lu F, Allen KL, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Prevalence and Correlates of HIV and Syphilis Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seven Provinces in China With Historically Low HIV Prevalence. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2010, 53: s66-s73. PMID: 20104113, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181c7db43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow HIV prevalenceSyphilis infectionInconsistent condom useHIV prevalenceMSM populationAnal sexCondom usePassive particle agglutination testOlder ageCorrelates of HIVLess educationBehavioral risk factorsRapid plasma reaginParticle agglutination testWestern blot confirmationDetection of TreponemaEnzyme-linked immunosorbentCross-sectional surveyHIV infectionRisk factorsBlood samplesMSM participantsHIVAgglutination testInfection
2009
Prevalence of HIV infection and predictors for syphilis infection among female sex workers in southern China.
Lu F, Jia Y, Sun X, Wang L, Liu W, Xiao Y, Zeng G, Li C, Liu J, Cassell H, Chen HT, Vermund SH. Prevalence of HIV infection and predictors for syphilis infection among female sex workers in southern China. The Southeast Asian Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health 2009, 40: 263-72. PMID: 19323011, PMCID: PMC2745968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersInconsistent condom useSyphilis infectionHIV infectionCondom usePast monthSex workersCross-sectional studyRegular sex partnersVenue-based methodsHalf of participantsEligible participantsRisk factorsSTD symptomsPrevalence ratesDrug usersSex partnersInfectionLess educationPrevalenceMinority ethnic groupsMonthsLiuzhou CityEthnic groupsNon-local residents
2008
Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand
Li A, Varangrat A, Wimonsate W, Chemnasiri T, Sinthuwattanawibool C, Phanuphak P, Jommaroeng R, Vermund S, van Griensven F. Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 13: 318. PMID: 18758936, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9448-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV prevalenceHIV infectionRisk factorsCondom useHIV risk factorsSelf-reported STDsInsertive anal intercourseInconsistent condom useConsistent condom useActive menAnal intercourseFamily confidantDrug useRisk behaviorsOlder ageLogistic regressionMale partnersPrevalenceBisexual menMSMWChi-squareMSMFemale partnersSexual behaviorMen