Sevgi O Aral
Biographic Data
| ID | 1724381 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sevgi O Aral |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sevgi |
| FAMILY NAME | O Aral |
| SIGNATURE | ARAL S O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5463-4629 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 57 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
A cross-sectional survey exploring HIV and HCV prevalence among men who purchase sex in Dnipro, Ukraine
Prevalence of HIV and HCV in this population was high. Given high rates of study enrolment and testing, efforts should be made to reach men who purchase sex with expanded STBBI programming
Exploring the dynamics of workplace typologies for sex workers in Eastern Ukraine
We examine the typologies of workplaces for sex workers in Dnipro, Ukraine as part of the larger Dynamics Study, which explores the influence of conflict on sex work. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 560 women from September 2017 to October 2018. The results of our study demonstrate a diverse sex work environment with heterogeneity across workplace typologies in terms of remuneration, workload, and safety. Women working in higher presti…
Reddit on PrEP
The Association Between Racial Disparity in Income and Reported Sexually Transmitted Infections
Objectives. We examined the association between racial disparity in income and reported race-specific county-level bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States focusing on disparities between Blacks and Whites. Methods. Data are from the US 2000 decennial census. We defined 2 race–income county groups (high and low race–income disparity) on the basis of the difference between Black and White median household incomes. We u…
Biomedical and Social Dimensions of HIV Prevention
The recent article by Kippax and Stephenson argues that increasing bio medicalization distorts prevention efforts.1 All prevention requires that people change their social practices and such changes can only be effectively sustained if they are supported by broader social transformation. Developing effective HIV prevention requires that the field move beyond the distinction between biomedical and social dimensions of HIV. Effective prevention req…
Understanding and responding to disparities in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in African Americans
Social Determinants of Hiv Infection in the Deep South
The commentary presented by Reif et al.1 summarizing the state of HIV in the southeastern United States did not fully address key determinants that explain, in part, how the interaction between individual-level factors, patterns of sexual partnerships and sexual networks, and societal forces affect HIV transmission
Social capital and rates of gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States
Demography and Contemporary Influences on Sexual Behavior
Recent years have brought unprecedented changes to human life and its physical, social, and economic context. Given the increased interconnectedness of populations, people all over the world may be affected by events that take place in an area far away.1,2,3 Technological and related changes in public health and medicine have resulted in interconnected and parallel changes—2 great demographic transitions
Commercial sex work, drug use, and sexually transmitted infections in St. Petersburg, Russia
Risk Behaviors, Medical Care, and Chlamydial Infection Among Young Men in the United States
Objectives. This study assessed factors related to chlamydial infection among young men in the United States. Methods. Data were from interviews of nationally representative samples of 470 men aged 18 to 19 years (teenagers) and 995 men aged 22 to 26 years (young adults) and from urine specimens tested by means of polymerase chain reaction. Results. Although a majority of the men reported occasional unprotected intercourse, only a minority percei…
Elimination and reintroduction of a sexually transmitted disease
Elimination and reintroduction of a sexually transmitted disease: lessons to be learned? S AralCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.89.7.995 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Primary infertility
STUDY OBJECTIVE--To determine, in women with primary infertility, whether specific characteristics or behavioural factors are associated with the various pathological conditions identified as contributing to the infertility. DESIGN--Case-control study. SETTING--Seven institutions in the USA or Canada. PARTICIPANTS--Study subjects were 1750 women who presented with primary infertility, among whom the main pathological cause of infertility was male…
Aral Responds
Aral Responds Sevgi O. Aral CopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.83.6.912-a Published Online: October 07, 2011
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission. S N Seidman, and S AralCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.82.9.1297 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Vaginal douching among women of reproductive age in the United States
BACKGROUND. Vaginal douching has been associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in several epidemiologic studies. METHODS. To determine the extent to which douching is practiced and to describe the population subgroups in which it is most prevalent, we analyzed data from the 1988 National Survey of Family Growth, which is based on a nationally representative sample of 8450 United States women between the ages of 15 and 44 years. RESULTS. …
Women with multiple sexual partners
Women who have multiple sexual partners in a short time period are appropriate targets for sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention. We analyzed survey data collected in 1988 from a nationally representative sample of 8450 American women aged 15 to 44 to identify markers of such behavior. Among sexually active persons, 0.4% of married women and 8.4% of unmarried women had two or more sexual partners in the 3 months preceding the interview; u…
HIV antibody testing and posttest counseling in the United States
To see how successful human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling and testing efforts have been in testing the United States population, particularly among those at increased risk for HIV infection, we analyzed data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey. Twenty percent of the NHIS sample (or, in terms of the general US population, an estimated 36 million persons) reported having been tested for HIV antibodies, mostly through blood dona…
Response from Dr. Aral, et al
Response from Dr. Aral, et al. Sevgi O. Aral CopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.79.1.101-a Published Online: October 07, 2011
Contraceptive use, pelvic inflammatory disease, and fertility problems among American women
Genital herpes
We analyzed data from a national telephone survey to determine whether awareness of the herpes epidemic led to changes in sexual behavior. Of those surveyed, 67 per cent heard about herpes only within the last two years. More importantly, 45 per cent of individuals perceiving themselves to be at risk stated they had changed their behavior as a result of this perception. Among those never married, 60 per cent stated they were willing to modify the…
Self-reported pelvic inflammatory disease in the US
Based on a nationally representative sample of American women of reproductive age, in 1982, one in seven reported having had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). One in ten had received ambulatory care, and one in 25 were hospitalized for PID. A two-fold race differential was observed in self-reported history of PID. One in four Blacks compared to one in eight Whites reported having received treatment for this condition sometime in the past. The pr…
Self-reported behavior patterns of patients attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic
Records of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic visits of 12,728 patients in Columbus, Ohio were analyzed to better understand the behavior patterns of these patients. Among heterosexual men, a greater proportion of Blacks than Whites reported a previous history of urethritis. After controlling for previous STD among heterosexual men with discharge or dysuria, we found that Black men sought treatment sooner and were more likely to curtai…
Women with multiple sexual partners
Women who have multiple sexual partners in a short time period are appropriate targets for sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention. We analyzed survey data collected in 1988 from a nationally representative sample of 8450 American women aged 15 to 44 to identify markers of such behavior. Among sexually active persons, 0.4% of married women and 8.4% of unmarried women had two or more sexual partners in the 3 months preceding the interview; u…
Commercial sex work, drug use, and sexually transmitted infections in St. Petersburg, Russia
Self-reported behavior patterns of patients attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic
Records of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic visits of 12,728 patients in Columbus, Ohio were analyzed to better understand the behavior patterns of these patients. Among heterosexual men, a greater proportion of Blacks than Whites reported a previous history of urethritis. After controlling for previous STD among heterosexual men with discharge or dysuria, we found that Black men sought treatment sooner and were more likely to curtai…
Social capital and rates of gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission. S N Seidman, and S AralCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.82.9.1297 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Vaginal douching among women of reproductive age in the United States
BACKGROUND. Vaginal douching has been associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in several epidemiologic studies. METHODS. To determine the extent to which douching is practiced and to describe the population subgroups in which it is most prevalent, we analyzed data from the 1988 National Survey of Family Growth, which is based on a nationally representative sample of 8450 United States women between the ages of 15 and 44 years. RESULTS. …
Self-reported pelvic inflammatory disease in the US
Based on a nationally representative sample of American women of reproductive age, in 1982, one in seven reported having had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). One in ten had received ambulatory care, and one in 25 were hospitalized for PID. A two-fold race differential was observed in self-reported history of PID. One in four Blacks compared to one in eight Whites reported having received treatment for this condition sometime in the past. The pr…
The Association Between Racial Disparity in Income and Reported Sexually Transmitted Infections
Objectives. We examined the association between racial disparity in income and reported race-specific county-level bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States focusing on disparities between Blacks and Whites. Methods. Data are from the US 2000 decennial census. We defined 2 race–income county groups (high and low race–income disparity) on the basis of the difference between Black and White median household incomes. We u…
Social Determinants of Hiv Infection in the Deep South
The commentary presented by Reif et al.1 summarizing the state of HIV in the southeastern United States did not fully address key determinants that explain, in part, how the interaction between individual-level factors, patterns of sexual partnerships and sexual networks, and societal forces affect HIV transmission
Risk Behaviors, Medical Care, and Chlamydial Infection Among Young Men in the United States
Objectives. This study assessed factors related to chlamydial infection among young men in the United States. Methods. Data were from interviews of nationally representative samples of 470 men aged 18 to 19 years (teenagers) and 995 men aged 22 to 26 years (young adults) and from urine specimens tested by means of polymerase chain reaction. Results. Although a majority of the men reported occasional unprotected intercourse, only a minority percei…
HIV antibody testing and posttest counseling in the United States
To see how successful human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling and testing efforts have been in testing the United States population, particularly among those at increased risk for HIV infection, we analyzed data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey. Twenty percent of the NHIS sample (or, in terms of the general US population, an estimated 36 million persons) reported having been tested for HIV antibodies, mostly through blood dona…
Self-reported behavior patterns of patients attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic
Records of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic visits of 12,728 patients in Columbus, Ohio were analyzed to better understand the behavior patterns of these patients. Among heterosexual men, a greater proportion of Blacks than Whites reported a previous history of urethritis. After controlling for previous STD among heterosexual men with discharge or dysuria, we found that Black men sought treatment sooner and were more likely to curtai…
Genital herpes
We analyzed data from a national telephone survey to determine whether awareness of the herpes epidemic led to changes in sexual behavior. Of those surveyed, 67 per cent heard about herpes only within the last two years. More importantly, 45 per cent of individuals perceiving themselves to be at risk stated they had changed their behavior as a result of this perception. Among those never married, 60 per cent stated they were willing to modify the…
Self-reported pelvic inflammatory disease in the US
Based on a nationally representative sample of American women of reproductive age, in 1982, one in seven reported having had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). One in ten had received ambulatory care, and one in 25 were hospitalized for PID. A two-fold race differential was observed in self-reported history of PID. One in four Blacks compared to one in eight Whites reported having received treatment for this condition sometime in the past. The pr…
Contraceptive use, pelvic inflammatory disease, and fertility problems among American women
Response from Dr. Aral, et al
Response from Dr. Aral, et al. Sevgi O. Aral CopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.79.1.101-a Published Online: October 07, 2011
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission
Subpopulation differentials in STD transmission. S N Seidman, and S AralCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.82.9.1297 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Vaginal douching among women of reproductive age in the United States
BACKGROUND. Vaginal douching has been associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in several epidemiologic studies. METHODS. To determine the extent to which douching is practiced and to describe the population subgroups in which it is most prevalent, we analyzed data from the 1988 National Survey of Family Growth, which is based on a nationally representative sample of 8450 United States women between the ages of 15 and 44 years. RESULTS. …
Women with multiple sexual partners
Women who have multiple sexual partners in a short time period are appropriate targets for sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention. We analyzed survey data collected in 1988 from a nationally representative sample of 8450 American women aged 15 to 44 to identify markers of such behavior. Among sexually active persons, 0.4% of married women and 8.4% of unmarried women had two or more sexual partners in the 3 months preceding the interview; u…
HIV antibody testing and posttest counseling in the United States
To see how successful human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling and testing efforts have been in testing the United States population, particularly among those at increased risk for HIV infection, we analyzed data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey. Twenty percent of the NHIS sample (or, in terms of the general US population, an estimated 36 million persons) reported having been tested for HIV antibodies, mostly through blood dona…
Aral Responds
Aral Responds Sevgi O. Aral CopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.83.6.912-a Published Online: October 07, 2011
Primary infertility
STUDY OBJECTIVE--To determine, in women with primary infertility, whether specific characteristics or behavioural factors are associated with the various pathological conditions identified as contributing to the infertility. DESIGN--Case-control study. SETTING--Seven institutions in the USA or Canada. PARTICIPANTS--Study subjects were 1750 women who presented with primary infertility, among whom the main pathological cause of infertility was male…
Elimination and reintroduction of a sexually transmitted disease
Elimination and reintroduction of a sexually transmitted disease: lessons to be learned? S AralCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.89.7.995 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Risk Behaviors, Medical Care, and Chlamydial Infection Among Young Men in the United States
Objectives. This study assessed factors related to chlamydial infection among young men in the United States. Methods. Data were from interviews of nationally representative samples of 470 men aged 18 to 19 years (teenagers) and 995 men aged 22 to 26 years (young adults) and from urine specimens tested by means of polymerase chain reaction. Results. Although a majority of the men reported occasional unprotected intercourse, only a minority percei…
Commercial sex work, drug use, and sexually transmitted infections in St. Petersburg, Russia
Demography and Contemporary Influences on Sexual Behavior
Recent years have brought unprecedented changes to human life and its physical, social, and economic context. Given the increased interconnectedness of populations, people all over the world may be affected by events that take place in an area far away.1,2,3 Technological and related changes in public health and medicine have resulted in interconnected and parallel changes—2 great demographic transitions
Social Determinants of Hiv Infection in the Deep South
The commentary presented by Reif et al.1 summarizing the state of HIV in the southeastern United States did not fully address key determinants that explain, in part, how the interaction between individual-level factors, patterns of sexual partnerships and sexual networks, and societal forces affect HIV transmission
Social capital and rates of gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States
Understanding and responding to disparities in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in African Americans
Biomedical and Social Dimensions of HIV Prevention
The recent article by Kippax and Stephenson argues that increasing bio medicalization distorts prevention efforts.1 All prevention requires that people change their social practices and such changes can only be effectively sustained if they are supported by broader social transformation. Developing effective HIV prevention requires that the field move beyond the distinction between biomedical and social dimensions of HIV. Effective prevention req…
The Association Between Racial Disparity in Income and Reported Sexually Transmitted Infections
Objectives. We examined the association between racial disparity in income and reported race-specific county-level bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States focusing on disparities between Blacks and Whites. Methods. Data are from the US 2000 decennial census. We defined 2 race–income county groups (high and low race–income disparity) on the basis of the difference between Black and White median household incomes. We u…
Exploring the dynamics of workplace typologies for sex workers in Eastern Ukraine
We examine the typologies of workplaces for sex workers in Dnipro, Ukraine as part of the larger Dynamics Study, which explores the influence of conflict on sex work. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 560 women from September 2017 to October 2018. The results of our study demonstrate a diverse sex work environment with heterogeneity across workplace typologies in terms of remuneration, workload, and safety. Women working in higher presti…
Reddit on PrEP
A cross-sectional survey exploring HIV and HCV prevalence among men who purchase sex in Dnipro, Ukraine
Prevalence of HIV and HCV in this population was high. Given high rates of study enrolment and testing, efforts should be made to reach men who purchase sex with expanded STBBI programming
Medicine (22 works) · Demography (18 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Family medicine (10 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (9 works) · Population (9 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works)