44 results on '"Mitchell, Jason"'
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2. Use of Stated Preference Methods in HIV Treatment and Prevention Research in the United States: A Systematic Review.
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Rodriguez, Christofer A. and Mitchell, Jason W.
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HIV prevention ,HIV infections ,HEALTH services accessibility ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,HEALTH facility administration ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL care costs ,POPULATION geography ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,RESEARCH funding ,MEDICAL research - Abstract
Stated preference (SP) methods are increasingly being applied to HIV-related research and continuously provide researchers with health utility scores of select healthcare products or services that populations consider important. Following PRISMA guidelines, we sought to understand how SP methods have been applied in HIV-related research. We conducted a systematic review to identify studies meeting the following criteria: SP method is clearly stated, conducted in the United States, was published between 01/01/2012 and 02/12/2022, and included adults aged 18 and over. Study design and SP method application were also examined. We identified six SP methods (e.g., Conjoint Analysis, Discrete Choice Experiment) across 18 studies, which were categorized into one of two groups: HIV prevention and HIV treatment-care. Categories of attributes used in SP methods largely focused on: administration, physical/health effects, financial, location, access, and external influences. SP methods are innovative tools capable of informing researchers on what populations consider most beneficial when deciding on treatment, care, or prevention options for HIV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. Efficacy of a Telehealth Delivered Couples' HIV Counseling and Testing (CHTC) Intervention to Improve Formation and Adherence to Safer Sexual Agreements Among Male Couples in the US: Results from a Randomized Control Trial.
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Stephenson, Rob, Sullivan, Stephen P., Mitchell, Jason W., Johnson, Brent A., and Sullvian, Patrick S.
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HIV prevention ,AIDS education ,EVALUATION of medical care ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,COUPLES therapy ,SAFE sex ,SELF-efficacy ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,T-test (Statistics) ,CHI-squared test ,STATISTICAL sampling ,ODDS ratio ,TELEMEDICINE - Abstract
This paper reports the results of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the efficacy of Nexus, a telehealth delivered intervention that combines Couples' HIV counseling and testing (CHTC) with home-based HIV-testing, examining the impact of the intervention on the couples' formation and adherence to safer sexual agreements. Between 2016 and 2018, 424 couples were recruited online from the U.S and randomized to the intervention arm (a telehealth delivered CHTC session with two home HIV-testing kits) or a control arm (two home HIV-testing kits), with study assessments at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Outcomes were the formation and adherence to safer sexual agreements, dyadic discordance in sexual agreements, breakage of sexual agreements, and perceptions of PrEP. Couples in the intervention arm had significantly greater odds of reporting a safer sexual agreement (3 months OR 1.87, p-value 0.005, and 6 months OR 1.84, p-value 0.007), lower odds of reporting discordant sexual agreements at 6 months (OR 0.62, p-value 0.048), and a significantly lower odds of reporting breaking their sexual agreement (3 months OR 0.51, p-value 0.035, and 6 months OR 0.23, p-value 0.000). By 6 months, couples in the intervention arm were less likely to say PrEP was beneficial to one (RRR 0.33, P = 0.000) or both of them (RRR 0.29, P = 0.000) than being beneficial to neither of the partners. The high levels of acceptability and efficacy of the intervention demonstrate strong potential for the scale-up of this efficacious intervention that is delivered through a low-cost telehealth platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Evidence and implication of interventions across various socioecological levels to address pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence among men who have sex with men in the United States: a systematic review.
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Wang, Ying, Mitchell, Jason W., Zhang, Chen, and Liu, Yu
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HIV infection transmission , *PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission , *HIV prevention , *ONLINE information services , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *RISK-taking behavior , *HEALTH services accessibility , *MINORITIES , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *SOCIAL networks , *RACE , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *GOVERNMENT programs , *DRUGS , *HEALTH attitudes , *COMMUNITY-based social services , *MEN who have sex with men , *PATIENT compliance , *MEDLINE , *SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors , *HEALTH promotion - Abstract
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) represents a proven biomedical strategy to prevent HIV transmissions among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States (US). Despite the design and implementation of various PrEP-focus interventions in the US, aggregated evidence for enhancing PrEP uptake and adherence is lacking. The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize and evaluate interventions aimed to improve PrEP uptake and adherence among MSM in the US, and identify gaps with opportunities to inform the design and implementation of future PrEP interventions for these priority populations. Methods: We followed the PRISMA guidelines and conducted a systematic review of articles (published by November 28, 2021) with a focus on PrEP-related interventions by searching multiple databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science and PsycINFO). Details of PrEP interventions were characterized based on their socioecological level(s), implementation modalities, and stage(s) of PrEP cascade continuum. Results: Among the 1363 articles retrieved from multiple databases, 42 interventions identified from 47 publications met the inclusion criteria for this review. Most individual-level interventions were delivered via text messages and/or apps and incorporated personalized elements to tailor the intervention content on participants' demographic characteristics or HIV risk behaviors. Interpersonal-level interventions often employed peer mentors or social network strategies to enhance PrEP adoption among MSM of minority race. However, few interventions were implemented at the community-, healthcare/institution- or multiple levels. Conclusions: Interventions that incorporate multiple socioecological levels hold promise to facilitate PrEP adoption and adherence among MSM in the US given their acceptability, feasibility, efficacy and effectiveness. Future PrEP interventions that simultaneously address PrEP-related barriers/facilitators across multiple socioecological levels should be enhanced with a focus to tackle contextual and structural barriers (e.g., social determinants of health, stigma or medical mistrust) at the community- and healthcare/institution-level to effectively promote PrEP use for MSM of color. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Perceived facilitators of decision-making and usage of biomedical HIV prevention strategies: findings from an online, qualitative study with same-gender male couples in the United States.
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Mitchell, Jason W., Gamarel, Kristi E., Kam, Kasey K., and Pennington, Jacob T.
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HIV prevention , *CROSS-sectional method , *HIV seroconversion , *INTERVIEWING , *QUALITATIVE research , *DECISION making , *PSYCHOLOGY of gay men , *COMMUNICATION - Abstract
The early stages of gay and bisexual men's relationships are a critical period for communicating about HIV prevention strategies. This study sought to: (1) explore facilitators to decision-making to use prevention strategies and (2) describe the prevention strategies being used by same-gender male couples in new relationships. Individual interviews were conducted with 76 partnered men, representing 37 couples and 2 individuals. Couples had been together for one year or less, and varied by U.S. geographical region of residence and HIV serostatus: 8 seroconcordant positive, 17 seroconcordant negative, and 13 serodiscordant couples. Two overarching qualitative themes emerged: (1) communication and (2) information and resources. Notably, few couples had both partners mention the same facilitator. The most commonly used HIV prevention strategies were treatment as prevention for partners in seroconcordant positive and serodiscordant couple relationships, and HIV/STI testing for partners of seroconcordant negative couples. Compared to the other two couple groups, fewer seroconcrdant negative couples were aware of each other's use of strategies. Study findings suggest these facilitators are important to include in future interventions. Efforts are also needed to improve within-dyad awareness about which strategies partners are using and how they may best support one another toward their sexual health goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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6. Reducing HIV Risk Behaviors Among Black Women Living With and Without HIV/AIDS in the U.S.: A Systematic Review.
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Sophus, Amber I. and Mitchell, Jason W.
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HIV prevention ,AMERICAN women ,HIV-positive persons ,AGING ,BEHAVIOR therapy ,BLACK people ,GROUP psychotherapy ,RISK-taking behavior ,SYSTEMATIC reviews - Abstract
This systematic review provides an examination of the status of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for Black, heterosexual women in the U.S. from 2012 to 2019. Using PRISMA guidelines, 28 interventions were identified. Over half of the interventions were: conducted in the southern region of the U.S.; evaluated using a randomized controlled trial; focused on adults; used a group-based intervention delivery; were behaviorally focused and theoretically driven. None included biomedical strategies of PrEP, nPEP, and TasP. Few interventions included adolescent or aging Black women; none included their sex/romantic partners. Future studies dedicated to addressing the specific needs of subpopulations of Black, heterosexual women may provide opportunities to expand and/or tailor current and future HIV/AIDS prevention interventions, including offering participants with options to choose which, and the level of involvement, of their sex/romantic partner(s) in their sexual health decision-making. While strides to improve HIV prevention efforts with Black, heterosexual women have occurred, more is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. The Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Impact of Mobile Application to Increase Repeat HIV Testing Among Sexual Minority Men.
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Horvath, Keith J., Lammert, Sara, Danh, Thu, and Mitchell, Jason W.
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,ETHNIC groups ,HEALTH ,RACE ,REOPERATION ,TELEMEDICINE ,INFORMATION resources ,PILOT projects ,MOBILE apps ,MEN who have sex with men - Abstract
We pilot tested the Status Update Project (SUP) mobile app intervention to promote repeat HIV testing among HIV-negative US MSM. Participants (Mean age = 29 years; 51% racial/ethnic minority; 63% single) who were eligible and enrolled were randomized to either the SUP mobile app or a no-treatment condition, with assessments at baseline and month 4 and 8. Eighty-three percent of men were retained at the 8-month follow up. Among men randomized to the SUP arm, the app's ease and simplicity, health information, HIV testing locator, and HIV test reminders were most liked. At month 4, men randomized to the SUP arm were more likely to be repeat testers compared to those in the control arm (RR = 4.4; 95% CI 0.9, 19.9), although differences diminished by month 8 (RR = 1.2; 95% CI 0.8, 2.0). These findings add to our understanding of how mHealth interventions may play an important role in encouraging repeat HIV testing among MSM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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8. A Review of Approaches Used to Increase Awareness of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in the United States.
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Sophus, Amber I. and Mitchell, Jason W.
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HIV prevention ,HEALTH education ,PREVENTIVE medicine ,POPULATION geography ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,AT-risk people - Abstract
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- 2019
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9. Should There Be a Disclosure Mandate for Physicians Caring for Perinatally Infected Adolescents Who Don't Know Their HIV Serostatus?
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Sabharwal, Sabhyta, Mitchell, Jason W., and Fan, Victoria Y.
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents , *HIV infections , *HIV-positive persons , *MEDICAL care , *HEALTH policy , *NEEDLE sharing , *PATIENTS , *PHYSICIAN-patient relations , *SELF-disclosure , *PARENT attitudes , *VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases) , *PHYSICIANS' attitudes , *SEXUAL partners , *SELF diagnosis , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
With advances in antiretroviral therapies, perinatally infected children are now living with HIV well beyond adolescence. Parents and health care practitioners thus face the challenge of deciding how best to disclose positive serostatus to children living with HIV. Although many adolescents living with HIV are sexually active, parents often delay disclosure, which presents US physicians with an ethical dilemma because there is no legal requirement to follow clinical guidelines recommending disclosure prior to adolescence. When they become adults, US adolescents could face criminal penalties if they fail to disclose their positive serostatus to needle-sharing or sex partners despite there being no legal mandates to ensure that adolescents are first properly informed of their own diagnoses. We argue that there is an urgent need to bridge this gap between adolescent and adult HIV serostatus disclosure policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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10. Multi-topic Health Promotion Programs for Sexual Minority Couples.
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Mitchell, Jason W., Gamarel, Kristi E., and Nigg, Claudio R.
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SEXUAL minorities , *HEALTH promotion , *HEALTH programs , *HEALTH - Abstract
Objective: Health promotion and prevention programs for sexual minority couples are needed. We sought to describe partnered sexual minority adults' attitudes on who in their relationship they perceived would benefit from participating in a couples-focused program by gender across 15 different topics. We also compared participants' responses between topics to identify patterns. Methods: We employed descriptive and comparative analyses with anonymous, online survey data from 1026 eligible, consented adults. Results: Participants' perceptions of who would benefit varied by topic and gender. Comparative analyses revealed 3 patterns. Conclusion: Findings suggest partners perceived many topics to be beneficial for their relationship as a couple, thereby suggesting the need to develop multi-topic programs that are couples-based. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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11. Brief Report: Who has a Sexual Agreement Among Mixed-Sex Partnered Adults in the U.S.?
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Lee, Ji-Young and Mitchell, Jason W.
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PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases , *BISEXUAL people , *CONTRACTS , *SEXUAL health , *HUMAN sexuality , *SURVEYS , *FAMILY planning , *SEXUAL partners - Abstract
Little is known about how common sexual agreements (SAs) are among mixed-sex couples. Data from 555 partnered, mixed-sex adults who completed a 1-time web survey were used to describe who had a SA in their current relationship and associated factors. Sixty-two percent reported having a SA. Having a SA was associated with identifying as bisexual or questioning, owning a smartphone, and recently having anal sex in the current relationship. Further research is needed to assess whether SAs may be an ideal platform to assist mixed-sex couples with their sexual health needs, which could include HIV/STD prevention and family planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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12. Anal Douche Practices and Willingness to Use a Rectal Microbicide Enema for HIV Prevention and Associated Factors Among an Internet Sample of HIV-Negative and HIV-Discordant Male Couples in the US.
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Mitchell, Jason, Sophus, Amber, Lee, Ji-Young, and Petroll, Andrew
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ANTI-infective agents ,HIV prevention ,HIV infection transmission ,ADULTERY ,ENEMA ,IRRIGATION (Medicine) ,ANAL sex ,MEN who have sex with men ,SEXUAL partners ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HIV seronegativity - Abstract
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- 2016
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13. Addressing health disparities in Hispanic breast cancer: accurate and inexpensive sequencing of BRCA1 and BRCA2.
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Dean, Michael, Boland, Joseph, Yeager, Meredith, Im, Kate M., Garland, Lisa, Rodriguez-Herrera, Maria, Perez, Mylen, Mitchell, Jason, Roberson, David, Jones, Kristine, Hyo Jung Lee, Eggebeen, Rebecca, Sawitzke, Julie, Bass, Sara, Xijun Zhang, Robles, Vivian, Hollis, Celia, Barajas, Claudia, Rath, Edna, and Arentz, Candy
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HEALTH services accessibility ,MEDICALLY underserved areas ,BREAST cancer research - Abstract
Background: Germline mutations in the and genes account for 20-25 % of inherited breast cancers BRCA1 BRCA2 and about 10 % of all breast cancer cases. Detection of BRCA mutation carriers can lead to therapeutic interventions such as mastectomy, oophorectomy, hormonal prevention therapy, improved screening, and targeted therapies such as PARP-inhibition. We estimate that African Americans and Hispanics are 4-5 times less likely to receive BRCA screening, despite having similar mutation frequencies as non-Jewish Caucasians, who have higher breast cancer mortality. To begin addressing this health disparity, we initiated a nationwide trial of BRCA testing of Latin American women with breast cancer. Patients were recruited through community organizations, clinics, public events, and by mail and Internet. Subjects completed the consent process and questionnaire, and provided a saliva sample by mail or in person. DNA from 120 subjects was used to sequence the entirety of and BRCA1 BRCA2 coding regions and splice sites, and validate pathogenic mutations, with a total material cost of $85/subject. Subjects ranged in age from 23 to 81 years (mean age, 51 years), 6 % had bilateral disease, 57 % were ER/PR+, 23 % HER2+, and 17 % had triple-negative disease. Results: A total of seven different predicted deleterious mutations were identified, one newly described and the rest rare. In addition, four variants of unknown effect were found. Conclusions: Application of this strategy on a larger scale could lead to improved cancer care of minority and underserved populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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14. Between and Within Couple-Level Factors Associated with Gay Male Couples' Investment in a Sexual Agreement.
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Mitchell, Jason
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HIV prevention ,PSYCHOLOGY of gay men ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,REGRESSION analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICS ,INTER-observer reliability ,MAXIMUM likelihood statistics ,CROSS-sectional method ,DATA analysis software ,SEXUAL partners ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
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- 2014
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15. Hunting and fishing traditions: Keeping priorities on track.
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Mitchell, Jason
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FISHING ,HUNTING - Published
- 2018
16. Short-crankin' for Summer Walleyes.
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MITCHELL, JASON
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WALLEYE fishing ,FISHING techniques ,FISHING ,FISHERS ,OUTDOOR recreation ,LAKES - Published
- 2015
17. HIV-Negative and HIV-Discordant Gay Male Couples' Use of HIV Risk-Reduction Strategies: Differences by Partner Type and Couples' HIV-Status.
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Mitchell, Jason
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HIV prevention ,PATIENT selection ,AUTOMATIC data collection systems ,STATISTICAL correlation ,FISHER exact test ,GAY men ,HEALTH behavior ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,HUMAN sexuality ,HARM reduction ,HUMAN research subjects ,CROSS-sectional method ,HIV seroconversion ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HIV seronegativity - Abstract
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- 2013
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18. Association Between Quality Improvement for Care Transitions in Communities and Rehospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries.
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Brock, Jane, Mitchell, Jason, Irby, Kimberly, Stevens, Beth, Archibald, Traci, Goroski, Alicia, and Lynn, Joanne
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MEDICARE beneficiaries , *PATIENT readmissions , *HOSPITAL care , *HEALTH insurance , *SERVICES for patients , *HEALTH facilities , *MEDICAL care - Abstract
The article focuses on a study regarding the evaluation of improved care transition quality among Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. It informs that improve medical care have reduced the readmission of the beneficiaries of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) insurance. It mentions that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implement several strategies to improve the health care quality which include the development of Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), engagement of social practitioners and medical insurances. The study reveals that rehospitalization has decreased among Medicare beneficiaries.
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- 2013
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19. "Will the Feds Really Buy Me an EHR?".
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Waldren, Steven, Kibbe, David C., and Mitchell, Jason
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MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL care laws ,INFORMATION technology - Abstract
The article presents question and answers related to the U.S. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, including the money available to physician practices under this act, how to get qualified for the incentives and will there be any money to help with implementation.
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- 2009
20. SUPREME COURT CLARIFICATION OF PRETEXT IN DISCRIMINATION CASES.
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Silbergeld, Arthur F. and Mitchell, Jason
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EMPLOYMENT discrimination ,PLUMBING industry ,CASE studies - Abstract
Discusses the ruling of the United States Supreme Court on the case Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products Inc., concerning the pretext element of the test used in employment discrimination cases. Facts of the case; Discussion on the court's reasoning; Implications of the case on employers.
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- 2000
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21. Professors and hamburgers: an international comparison of real academic salaries.
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Li Lian Ong and Mitchell, Jason D.
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TEACHERS' salaries ,QUALITY of life ,PURCHASING power ,SOCIAL security - Abstract
In recent years, academic staff unions and associations have argued for higher salaries for academics on the grounds that existing salaries have not kept pace with inflation, are well below commercial salaries and, most glaringly, are much lower than the salaries of their overseas counterparts. However, most international comparisons are made based on exchange rate conversions, which is inappropriate since purchasing power differentials are only reflected in exchange rates in the long term. Furthermore, the volatility of exchange rates make such conversions highly inaccurate. A comparison is provided of real academic salaries by converting the nominal salaries in each country to their purchasing power equivalents , using the Big Mac Index. Our results show that real academic salaries are highest in Hong Kong and Singapore, relative to the developed countries, while Hong Kong tax and social security deductions are lowest. Furthermore, real salary levels, combined with intrinsic considerations such as the quality-of-life, indicate that Canada and New Zealand are unattractive places for visiting/migrating academics, while Australia and the USA are relatively attractive. It is suggested that these findings could be of use to policy-makers and academic unions in salary negotiations, as well as academics making relocation decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2000
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22. Quantity of alkali silica gel and its effect on concrete properties.
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Mitchell, Jason F. and Leming, Michael L.
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CONCRETE testing , *CONCRETE bridges , *CONCRETE roads , *FLUORIMETRY , *SCIENCE - Abstract
Presents the results of a study of the relationships between the extent of alkali silica reactivity (ASR) and properties of concrete cores of varying ages from bridges and pavements in North Carolina. Use of a quantitative gel fluorescence technique; Effects of lamp intensity, thresholding, video averaging and color-based discrimination; Preliminary statistical analysis.
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- 1998
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23. Staying right side up on top of the ice.
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MITCHELL, JASON
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ICE fishing ,FISHING huts ,FISHING ,WINTER ,OUTDOOR life ,TEENAGE boys - Published
- 2015
24. MISSOURI RIVER SMALLMOUTH.
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Mitchell, Jason
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SMALLMOUTH bass fishing ,FISHING baits ,FISHERIES - Published
- 2013
25. October: never enough time: You can multi-task, but it's not easy.
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Mitchell, Jason
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FISHING ,AUTUMN ,OUTDOOR life - Published
- 2018
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Scheven, Franziska, Taub, Stephen, Mitchell, Jason, Rose-Smith, Imogen, and Xiang Ji
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BUSINESSPEOPLE - Abstract
The article offers news briefs related to several business people in the U.S. Andre Esteves, owner of the company BTG Pactual, has got a capital of 1.8 billion U.S. dollars from a consortium. Scott Sipprelle, owner of the company Westland Ventures, failed to win a seat in the U.S. Congress from the 12th district of New Jersey and was reflecting on his failure. Patrizio Bertelli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Prada SpA, will list the fashion house in Hong Kong, China rather than Milan, Italy.
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- 2010
27. PEOPLE.
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Rose-Smith, Imogen, Mitchell, Jason, and Cheng, Allen T.
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FINANCIAL markets - Abstract
The article provides information on several notable people in the global finance market in September 2011. It includes U.S. financier Malcolm Glazer, who acquired Barclays Premier League team Manchester United that saddled the football club with almost 500 million U.S. dollars in net debt. It also mentions Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who is championing social impact bonds. Other notable people are also featured including new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.
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- 2011
28. HIV Prevention Intervention-related Research with Adult, Sexual Minority Hispanic Men in the United States: A Systematic Review.
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Escarfuller SG, Mitchell JW, and Sanchez M
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- Humans, Male, United States, Adult, Hispanic or Latino psychology, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, HIV Infections prevention & control, HIV Infections ethnology, Sexual and Gender Minorities statistics & numerical data
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The systematic review describes aims to synthesize the HIV prevention intervention-related research conducted among adult, US sexual minority Hispanic men since 2012. Following PRISMA guidelines, 15 articles representing 14 studies were included in the review: 4 randomized controlled trials, 5 pilots, and 5 formative projects. Two interventions had PrEP-related outcomes whereas 7 focused on behavioral (e.g., condoms, testing) and/or educational outcomes. Few studies used digital health. All but one study was theoretically guided. Community engagement was a common and important thread in the included studies, with community-based participatory research being the most prevalent framework. The inclusion of cultural factors varied widely, as did the availability of Spanish language or bilingual study materials. Future research opportunities are discussed and recommendations to bolster HIV prevention interventions (e.g., tailoring) are presented. These include the need for greater integration of cultural factors (e.g., nuances related to the heterogeneity of Hispanic subgroups) and mitigating critical barriers to help improve uptake of evidence-based strategies in this population., (© 2023. W. Montague Cobb-NMA Health Institute.)
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- 2024
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29. Characterizing Racial Differences of Mental Health Burdens, Psychosocial Determinants, and Impacts on HIV Prevention Outcomes Among Young Men Who have Sex With Men: a Community-based Study in Two U.S. Cities.
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Liu Y, Brown L, Przybyla S, Bleasdale J, Mitchell J, and Zhang C
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- Cities, Homosexuality, Male psychology, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Race Factors, United States epidemiology, HIV Infections prevention & control, HIV Infections psychology, Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Few studies examine racial differences (e.g., Black vs. White) regarding the psychosocial pathways linking mental health burdens and various HIV-related outcomes among young men who have sex with men (MSM) in the U.S. We conducted a community-based study to examine the racial differences of mental health burdens (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress), the psychosocial determinants (e.g., HIV stigma, homonegativity, resilience, social support, loneliness, housing/food security) and impact on HIV-related outcomes (e.g., event-level alcohol/drug use before sex, condomless insertive/receptive anal sex, recent HIV testing, and PrEP awareness/willingness/use) among young Black MSM (YBMSM; n = 209) and young White MSM (YWMSM; n = 109) from two cities (Nashville, TN and Buffalo, NY) in the United States. Overall, we found YBMSM were more likely (p < 0.05) to experience anxiety and depression compared to YWMSM. Among YBMSM, we found structural inequities (housing instability, food insecurity, internalized homonegativity) were positively associated with anxiety/depression/stress (p < 0.001); we also found anxiety/depression was associated with increased alcohol/drug use before sex, and stress was associated with reduced recent HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness/willingness/use. Among YWMSM, we found psychological buffers (perceived social support, resilience) were associated with reduced anxiety/depression/stress (p < 0.001); anxiety was associated with increased condomless insertive/receptive anal sex and recent HIV testing among this subgroup. YBMSM and YWMSM differed in psychosocial determinants and HIV-related consequences regarding their mental health. Our findings provide important implications for developing culturally and contextually tailored interventions to address mental health burdens and HIV prevention outcomes among young MSM at highest risk for HIV acquisition., (© 2021. W. Montague Cobb-NMA Health Institute.)
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- 2022
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30. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Stigma and Beliefs in the Efficacy of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: An Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey of Male Couples in the United States.
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Stephenson R, Chavanduka TMD, Sullivan SP, and Mitchell JW
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- Cross-Sectional Studies, Homosexuality, Male, Humans, Male, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Partners, United States epidemiology, Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use, HIV Infections drug therapy, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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Abstract: Increasing the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among male couples is critical to the success of the United States' Ending the HIV Epidemic campaign. By leveraging dyadic data from a larger cross-sectional study of male couples, the present analysis examined individual, partner, and relationship characteristics associated with PrEP stigma and perceived efficacy of PrEP. Actor-Partner Independence Models were fit separately for both outcomes. Individual and partner risk behaviors, including substance use, binge drinking, and higher number of condomless casual sex partners, were associated with lower levels of both PrEP stigma and belief in the efficacy of PrEP. Networks that supported PrEP use were associated with decreased PrEP stigma and increased belief in PrEP efficacy. Stigma-informed PrEP interventions for couples should be considered foundational to the success of the United States' Ending the HIV Epidemic campaign., (Copyright © 2021 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.)
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- 2022
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31. Assessing the Determinants of Quality of Life and the Impact on HIV Prevention Measures among HIV-Negative and Status-Unknown Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Study in Two U.S. Metropolitan Areas.
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Liu Y, Russ S, Mitchell J, Przybyla S, and Zhang C
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- Female, Homosexuality, Male psychology, Humans, Male, Quality of Life, Sexual Behavior psychology, United States epidemiology, Unsafe Sex psychology, HIV Infections epidemiology, HIV Infections prevention & control, Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States (U.S.) are disproportionally burdened by HIV and experience adverse social determinants of health. Minimal research has examined quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial/behavioral determinants among HIV-negative or status-unknown YMSM. We conducted a study with YMSM from two U.S. cities to assess their QoL scores, and whether specific QoL domains (e.g., physical, psychological, social, and environment) were associated with their demographics, psychosocial determinants, behavioral risk factors, and HIV prevention measures. Black YMSM, YMSM of low socioeconomic status (below high school education, income < $20,000, and lack of health insurance), and YMSM who did not disclose their sexual orientation had the lowest QoL scores across all domains. Substance use and unprotected anal intercourse were negatively associated with men's physical/psychosocial health. Housing/food instability and perceived stress were among the strongest predictors of lower QoL in all domains. Higher physical/psychological and environment QoL scores were associated with a higher likelihood of HIV testing and PrEP use. The identification of YMSM within these demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial sub-groups is important for targeted intervention to enhance their well-being and engagement with HIV prevention.
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32. Correlates of Successful Enrollment of Same-Sex Male Couples Into a Web-Based HIV Prevention Research Study: Cross-Sectional Study.
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Stephenson R, Chavanduka TM, Sullivan S, and Mitchell JW
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Homosexuality, Male statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Socioeconomic Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States, Young Adult, HIV Infections prevention & control, Homosexuality, Male psychology, Internet, Patient Selection, Sexual Partners psychology
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Background: The recognition of the role of primary partners in HIV transmission has led to a growth in dyadic-focused HIV prevention efforts. The increasing focus on male couples in HIV research has been paralleled by an increase in the development of interventions aimed at reducing HIV risk behaviors among male couples. The ability to accurately assess the efficacy of these interventions rests on the ability to successfully enroll couples into HIV prevention research., Objective: This study aimed to explore factors associated with successful dyadic engagement in Web-based HIV prevention research using recruitment and enrollment data from a large sample of same-sex male couples recruited online from the United States., Methods: Data came from a large convenience sample of same-sex male couples in the United States, who were recruited through social media venues for a Web-based, mixed method HIV prevention research study. The analysis examined the demographic factors associated with successful dyadic engagement in research, measured as both members of the dyad meeting eligibility criteria, consenting for the study, and completing all study processes., Results: Advertisements generated 221,258 impressions, resulting in 4589 clicks. Of the 4589 clicks, 3826 individuals were assessed for eligibility, of which 1076 individuals (538/1913, 28.12% couples) met eligibility criteria and were included in the study. Of the remaining 2740 ineligible participants, 1293/3826 (33.80%) were unlinked because their partner did not screen for eligibility, 48/2740 (1.75%) had incomplete partner data because at least one partner did not finish the survey, 22/2740 (0.80%) were ineligible because of 1 partner not meeting the eligibility criteria. Furthermore, 492/3826 (12.86%) individuals were fraudulent. The likelihood of being in a matched couple varied significantly by race and ethnicity, region, and relationship type. Men from the Midwest were less likely to have a partner who did not complete the survey. Men with college education and those who labeled their relationships as husband or other (vs boyfriend) were more likely to have a partner who did not complete the survey., Conclusions: The processes used allowed couples to independently progress through the stages necessary to enroll in the research study, while limiting opportunities for coercion, and resulted in a large sample with relative diversity in demographic characteristics. The results underscore the need for additional considerations when recruiting and enrolling, relative to improving the methods associated with these research processes., (©Rob Stephenson, Tanaka MD Chavanduka, Stephen Sullivan, Jason W Mitchell. Originally published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance (http://publichealth.jmir.org), 09.01.2020.)
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- 2020
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33. Expanding Couples-Based HIV Testing and Counseling in the United States: Findings from a Nationwide, Online Survey of Partnered Adults.
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Lee JY and Mitchell JW
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Family Characteristics, Female, HIV Infections psychology, Humans, Male, Patient Acceptance of Health Care statistics & numerical data, Serologic Tests, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States, Counseling, HIV Infections diagnosis, Mass Screening methods, Patient Acceptance of Health Care psychology, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Partners psychology
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Couples-based HIV testing and counseling (CHTC) is currently available only for gay male couples in the United States, but other types of couples could benefit from this service. Our cross-sectional, online study collected data from 536 partnered adults to assess interest in using CHTC and associated factors. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated with ordinal logistic regression to analyze factors associated with greater interest in using CHTC. Most participants were female, White, non-Hispanic, and/or students who were dating exclusively and sexually active. Participant interest in using CHTC varied. Greater interest was associated with identifying as bisexual or questioning (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.53, p < .05); having a sexual agreement (aOR 6.82, p < .001); and inconsistent or no condom use for anal sex (aOR 0.31, p < .05). These findings lend support for additional research about how best to extend and offer CHTC to a wider variety of couples., (Copyright © 2018 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2018
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34. HIV-Negative Partnered Men's Willingness to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Associated Factors Among an Internet Sample of U.S. HIV-Negative and HIV-Discordant Male Couples.
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Mitchell JW and Stephenson R
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Ethnicity, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Internet, Male, Middle Aged, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis statistics & numerical data, United States, Young Adult, HIV Infections prevention & control, HIV Seronegativity, HIV Seropositivity, Homosexuality, Male, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis methods, Sexual Partners
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Purpose: Research on male couples' willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is critically lacking., Methods: A cross-sectional 2011 Internet survey collected dyadic data from 275 HIV-negative and 58 HIV-discordant male couples to describe 631 HIV-negative partnered mens' willingness to use PrEP and associated couple-level demographic and behavioral factors with multivariate multilevel modeling., Results: Fifty-three percent were very to extremely likely to use PrEP. Willingness was positively associated with being in a mixed race and behaviorally non-monogamous relationship, and with amyl nitrate use with sex outside the relationship. Willingness was negatively associated with having a college education., Conclusion: Prevention efforts should educate male couples about the potential benefits of PrEP.
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- 2015
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35. Health Insurance and Disclosure of Same-Sex Sexual Behaviors Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Same-Sex Relationships.
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Petroll AE and Mitchell JW
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, HIV Infections prevention & control, Humans, Internet, Male, Middle Aged, Risk-Taking, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States, Young Adult, Bisexuality, Homosexuality, Male statistics & numerical data, Insurance, Health economics, Physician-Patient Relations, Sexual Partners psychology, Truth Disclosure
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Purpose: Gay and bisexual men (GBM) have poorer health outcomes than the general population. Improved health outcomes will require that GBM have access to healthcare and that healthcare providers are aware of their sexual behaviors. This study sought to examine factors associated with having health insurance and disclosure of same-sex sexual behaviors to primary care providers (PCPs) among GBM in primary same-sex relationships., Methods: We conducted an online survey of a national sample of 722 men in same-sex couples living in the United States. Logistic regression and multinomial regression models were conducted to assess whether characteristic differences existed between men who did and did not have health insurance, and between men who did and did not report that their PCP knew about their same-sex sexual activity., Results: Our national sample of same-sex partnered men identified themselves predominantly as gay and white, and most reported having an income and health insurance. Having health insurance and disclosing sexual behavior to PCPs was associated with increasing age, higher education, and higher income levels. Insurance was less prevalent among nonwhite participants and those living in the south and midwest United States. Disclosure of sexual behavior was more common in urban respondents and in the western United States. In 25% of couples, one partner was insured, while the other was not., Conclusions: Having health insurance and disclosing one's sexual behavior to PCPs was suboptimal overall and occurred in patterns likely to exacerbate health disparities among those GBM already more heavily burdened with poorer health outcomes. These factors need to be considered by PCPs and health policymakers to improve the health of GBM. Patient- and provider-targeted interventions could also improve the health outcomes of GBM.
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- 2015
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36. Relationship characteristics differ based on use of substances with sex among an urban internet sample of HIV-discordant and HIV-positive male couples.
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Mitchell JW
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- Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, HIV Infections epidemiology, Humans, Internet, Male, Middle Aged, Risk-Taking, Substance-Related Disorders epidemiology, United States epidemiology, Young Adult, HIV Infections psychology, Homosexuality, Male psychology, Homosexuality, Male statistics & numerical data, Substance-Related Disorders psychology, Unsafe Sex psychology, Unsafe Sex statistics & numerical data, Urban Population statistics & numerical data
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Previous research with men who have sex with men (MSM) has found that substance use with sex is strongly associated with HIV acquisition and poor adherence to HIV treatments. Although some studies have assessed male couples' use of substances with unprotected anal sex, little is known on whether differences in their relationship dynamics are associated with their usage. Current HIV prevention initiatives underscore the importance of studying male couples' relationship dynamics. Using dyadic data from 28 HIV-positive and 58 HIV-discordant male couples, this analysis sought to: (1) describe, by substance type, whether neither, one, or both partners in the couple used a particular substance with sex within their relationship or outside of the relationship, respectively, and (2) assess, by substance type, whether relationship characteristic differences existed between these three groups of couples with respect to substance use with sex within and outside the relationship. Data from 86 dyads came from a cross-sectional, Internet study. Multivariate multinomial regression models were employed to achieve the aims. Except for alcohol, most did not use substances with sex. Within the relationship, those who used with sex varied by substance type; outside the relationship, most couples had only one partner who used with sex regardless of substance type. Several relationship characteristic differences were noted between the groups of couples. Within the relationship, marijuana and erectile dysfunction medication (EDM) use with sex was associated with having less tangible resources; for outside the relationship, these were associated with perceiving to have greater quality of alternatives. In general, amyl nitrates and party drug use with sex were associated with viewing the main partner as being less dependable for trustworthiness. Marijuana and party drug use with sex within the relationship and EDM use with sex outside the relationship were negatively associated with being able to communicate constructively. Mixed results were noted for relationship satisfaction. Additional research is urgently needed for prevention and promotion of healthy relationships for male couples who use substances with sex.
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- 2015
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37. Electronic health record functionality needed to better support primary care.
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Krist AH, Beasley JW, Crosson JC, Kibbe DC, Klinkman MS, Lehmann CU, Fox CH, Mitchell JM, Mold JW, Pace WD, Peterson KA, Phillips RL, Post R, Puro J, Raddock M, Simkus R, and Waldren SE
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- Consensus, Electronic Health Records organization & administration, Humans, Societies, Medical, United States, Electronic Health Records standards, Primary Health Care organization & administration
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Electronic health records (EHRs) must support primary care clinicians and patients, yet many clinicians remain dissatisfied with their system. This article presents a consensus statement about gaps in current EHR functionality and needed enhancements to support primary care. The Institute of Medicine primary care attributes were used to define needs and meaningful use (MU) objectives to define EHR functionality. Current objectives remain focused on disease rather than the whole person, ignoring factors such as personal risks, behaviors, family structure, and occupational and environmental influences. Primary care needs EHRs to move beyond documentation to interpreting and tracking information over time, as well as patient-partnering activities, support for team-based care, population-management tools that deliver care, and reduced documentation burden. While stage 3 MU's focus on outcomes is laudable, enhanced functionality is still needed, including EHR modifications, expanded use of patient portals, seamless integration with external applications, and advancement of national infrastructure and policies., (Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.)
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- 2014
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38. Making sense of meaningful use stage 2: second wave or tsunami?
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Mitchell J and Waldren SE
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- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. economics, Health Plan Implementation economics, Health Plan Implementation methods, Health Plan Implementation standards, Humans, Meaningful Use economics, Meaningful Use trends, Reimbursement Mechanisms trends, United States, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. standards, Electronic Health Records standards, Meaningful Use standards, Reimbursement Mechanisms standards
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- 2014
39. Characteristics and allowed behaviors of gay male couples' sexual agreements.
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Mitchell JW
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- Adult, Humans, Male, United States, Homosexuality, Male psychology, Interpersonal Relations, Safe Sex psychology, Sexual Behavior psychology, Sexual Partners psychology
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Research has shown that gay male couples' sexual agreements may affect their risk for HIV. Few U.S. studies have collected dyadic data nationally from gay male couples to assess what sexual behaviors they allow to occur by agreement type and the sequence of when certain behaviors occur within their relationships. In our cross-sectional study, dyadic data from a convenience sample of 361 male couples were collected electronically throughout the United States by using paid Facebook ads. Findings revealed that couples discussed their HIV status before having unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) but established their agreement some time after having UAI. About half of the couples (N = 207) concurred about having an agreement. Among these couples, 58% concurred about explicitly discussing their agreement, 84% concurred about having the same type of agreement, and 54% had both men adhering to it. A variety of sexual behaviors were endorsed and varied by agreement type. Concordance about aspects of couples' agreements varied, suggesting the need to engage couples to be more explicit and detailed when establishing and communicating about their agreements. The allowed behaviors and primary reasons for establishing and breaking sexual agreements further highlight the need to bolster HIV prevention for gay male couples.
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- 2014
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40. Factors associated with regular HIV testing among a sample of US MSM with HIV-negative main partners.
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Mitchell JW and Horvath KJ
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- Data Collection, HIV Infections epidemiology, Humans, Internet, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States epidemiology, HIV Infections diagnosis, HIV Infections prevention & control, Homosexuality, Male
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: HIV transmission is common within men who have sex with men (MSM) couples; despite recommendations that MSM who engage in risky sexual behaviors get tested biannually/annually, little is known about the testing patterns of MSM while in a current primary relationship. This study compared demographic and relationship characteristics of groups of MSM with different testing patterns while in their primary relationships and assessed which factors were associated with regular or irregular testing. Two hundred seventy-five HIV-negative male couples/550 MSM were recruited online to complete a survey in 2011. Since the start of their relationship, 21% of MSM tested for HIV every 3, 4, or 6 months; 29% tested once a year; 30% tested only when they felt at risk for HIV; and 20% never tested for HIV. Bivariate analyses indicated that men who had never been tested while in their relationship were younger, less educated, had greater trust in their partner, and were less likely to be in a couple that had 1 or both men having had sex with someone else. In the multivariate analyses, testing at regular intervals was associated with higher education, having a sexual agreement, being in a couple that had 1 or both men having had sex with someone else, and having lower faith in trust toward the main partner. Findings suggest that many MSM's testing behaviors while in their primary relationship do not align with their risk profile. Trust seems to be a barrier to regular HIV testing, which may be addressed by encouraging MSM to negotiate clear sexual agreements with their primary partner.
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- 2013
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41. Patterns of HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing among men who have sex with men couples in the United States.
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Mitchell JW and Petroll AE
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- Adult, Chlamydia Infections prevention & control, Chlamydia Infections transmission, Cross-Sectional Studies, Family Characteristics, Gonorrhea prevention & control, Gonorrhea transmission, HIV Seropositivity transmission, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Mass Screening, Papillomavirus Infections prevention & control, Papillomavirus Infections transmission, Surveys and Questionnaires, Syphilis prevention & control, Syphilis transmission, United States epidemiology, Chlamydia Infections epidemiology, Gonorrhea epidemiology, HIV Seropositivity epidemiology, Homosexuality, Male statistics & numerical data, Papillomavirus Infections epidemiology, Sexual Behavior statistics & numerical data, Sexual Partners, Syphilis epidemiology
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Background: Most men who have sex with men (MSM) within the United States acquire human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while in a same-sex relationship. Few studies have examined HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing rates among MSM couples. Interestingly, the patterns that MSM test for HIV while in their relationships remain largely unknown. The current study helps fill this gap in knowledge by assessing HIV testing patterns and HIV and STI testing rates from a large convenience sample of Internet-using MSM couples., Methods: The current study used a cross-sectional study design to collect dyadic data from 361 MSM couples who lived throughout the United States. A novel recruitment strategy that included placing paid targeted advertisements on Facebook enrolled both men in the couple to independently complete the confidential electronic survey., Results: Nearly half of the HIV-negative men indicated either not having been tested for HIV since their relationship started or only testing if they believed they were at risk. Few men reported testing every 3 to 4 months. HIV/STI testing rates varied among the sample of couples. Few men reported having been diagnosed with a recent STI. Testing patterns and rates were mostly similar, irrespective of whether unprotected anal intercourse was practiced within and/or outside the relationship., Conclusions: HIV testing and prevention services must target men who are at risk for acquiring HIV within MSM couples. To help accomplish this goal, additional research is needed to examine the specific barriers and facilitators to HIV and STI testing among MSM in couples.
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- 2012
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42. HIV testing rates and factors associated with recent HIV testing among male couples.
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Mitchell JW and Petroll AE
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- Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Family Characteristics, HIV Seropositivity epidemiology, HIV Seropositivity psychology, Humans, Male, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Truth Disclosure, United States epidemiology, HIV Seropositivity diagnosis, Mass Screening statistics & numerical data, Sexual Partners psychology
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Less data exist on HIV testing rates among male couples. By using dyadic data from 142 male couples, we found that less than a quarter of the men had been tested for HIV in the previous 3 months. Few factors also were associated with their most recent HIV test.
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- 2012
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43. Registries made simple.
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Bagley BA and Mitchell J
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- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. economics, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. standards, Chronic Disease epidemiology, Family Practice methods, Forms and Records Control methods, Forms and Records Control organization & administration, Humans, Quality Assurance, Health Care methods, Reimbursement, Incentive standards, United States epidemiology, Chronic Disease therapy, Family Practice organization & administration, Patient Care Planning organization & administration, Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration, Registries standards
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- 2011
44. Grand Junction, Colorado: how a community drew on its values to shape a superior health system.
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Thorson M, Brock J, Mitchell J, and Lynn J
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- Chronic Disease, Colorado, Delivery of Health Care organization & administration, Hospitalization statistics & numerical data, Hospitals, Religious standards, Hospitals, Religious statistics & numerical data, Humans, Leadership, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Models, Organizational, Regional Medical Programs organization & administration, Risk Management, United States, Delivery of Health Care standards, Health Maintenance Organizations organization & administration, Hospitals, Religious organization & administration, Process Assessment, Health Care standards
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For the past decade, the high-quality, relatively low-cost health care delivered in Grand Junction, Colorado, has led that community to outperform most others in the United States. Medicare patients in Grand Junction have fewer hospitalizations, shorter hospitalizations, and lower mortality rates after hospitalization than do Medicare patients in comparison hospitals. Effective, efficient care is delivered in Grand Junction through separate, self-governing organizations that perceive health care as a community resource. This article describes how the various stakeholders in Grand Junction have addressed problems and set standards for the system. The lessons could apply to broader health reform efforts in communities around the country.
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- 2010
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