Katie B Biello

Dados Biográficos

ID	5122689
NOME	Katie B Biello
PRENOMES	Katie B
SOBRENOME	Biello
ASSINATURA	BIELLO K B
AFILIAÇÕES	Brown University
ORCID	0000-0002-5017-5699
VERIFICADO	Sim
TOTAL DE OBRAS	85
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES	118
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	85
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2010
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2026
ÍNDICE H	6

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Drug Use Practices Associated with Fentanyl Use Frequency Among People Who Use Drugs in Rhode Island
Evelyn Lai, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLESubstance Use & Misuse2026
Background Since 2013, fentanyl has dominated unregulated drug supplies in the northeast and has become a key driver of overdose deaths. In this analysis, we sought to identify the characteristics associated with fentanyl use frequency among people who use drugs in Rhode Island.Methods We examined baseline data from the Rhode Island Prescription and Illicit Drug Study, which enrolled participants from August 2020 to February 2023. We used an ordi…
Competence to Consent and Willingness to Participate in Behavioral Trials Among a Mixed HIV Serostatus Sample of Young Gay and Bisexual Men Who Use Stimulants
Open AccessPablo K Valente, Celia B Fisher et al.ARTICLESubstance Use & Misuse2026
Introduction Despite elevated need, young gay and bisexual men (YGBM) who use stimulants are underrepresented in research. Consent processes are essential for human subjects’ protection, yet shortcomings in consent practices and their role in willingness to participate in research have been underexplored.Methods Between July 2024 and January 2025, we enrolled 115 YGBM who use stimulants and are at risk for HIV transmission/acquisition in an onlin…
Preferences for ART adherence–focused service delivery among transfeminine individuals living with HIV in Mumbai and New Delhi, India
Open AccessWilliam Lodge, Venkatesan Chakrapani et al.ARTICLESSM - Qualitative Research in…2026
Background Transfeminine individuals in India face disproportionately high HIV prevalence and encounter multilevel barriers to sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. While India’s National AIDS Control Program (NACP) has expanded outreach to transfeminine individuals, few interventions address the intersectional challenges undermining long-term optimal adherence and viral suppression. Methods We conducted 30 in-depth interviews with tr…
Misinformation, Social Media, and Myths About Injectable ART
Open AccessZain Peerbhoy, Shruta Rawat et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Effective health communication is vital for engagement in HIV care, especially for transgender women (TGW), who often encounter misinformation. This issue is worsened by lower literacy levels and stigma. Despite efforts like providing free antiretroviral therapy (ART), misinformation persists, and little is known about the specific rumors and misconceptions that influence TGW's engagement with HIV services. This study aims to fill these gaps and …
Persistent HIV Transmission Misconceptions Among People Who Inject Drugs in Massachusetts, USA
Open AccessLeah C Shaw, Yuni S Jimenez et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Despite the widespread success of combination antiretroviral therapy in reducing overall HIV morbidity and mortality, people who inject drugs (PWID) continue to experience elevated risk of infection and suboptimal care outcomes. Addressing knowledge gaps related to HIV acquisition and transmission is essential for reducing incident cases of HIV. We assessed HIV transmission misconceptions (e.g., HIV can be transmitted through sharing cigarettes, …
HIV Self-Test Program Preferences Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men in the Southern United States
Open AccessJohn Guigayoma, Jason J Ong et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men (BHMSM) in the Southern United States (US) have the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the country. Self-testing can increase detection and contribute to decreasing diagnoses, but it is unclear which self-test program characteristics encourage the highest engagement. To inform the design of self-test programs, we conducted an online discrete choice experiment with BHMSM in this region w…
Procedures to Verify Legitimacy and Uniqueness of Responses in an Online Study with U.S. Young Gay and Bisexual Men Who Use Stimulants
Open AccessPablo K Valente, Giselle O’Connor et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
In this brief report, we describe our procedures to determine the legitimacy and uniqueness of responses in an online study with young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the U.S. Our verification procedures included automated methods (e.g., Qualtrics' fraud detection, and knowledge, attention, and consistency-checks), manual methods (e.g., reviewing individuals' open-ended descriptions of an image), and verification video-confe…
Patient-Provider Sexual Health Communications and PEP Awareness Among Young Cisgender Men Who Have Sex with Men
Open AccessEnmanuel Minaya Fernandez, Jose Bauermeister et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States remain disproportionately affected by HIV, yet their awareness and uptake of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) remain suboptimal. Patient-provider communication about sexual health has been shown to influence engagement with HIV prevention services, yet its role in shaping PEP awareness among YMSM not currently using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is poorly understood. This study analyzes…
Fentanyl test strip use and homelessness among people who use drugs in Rhode Island
Open AccessJulia E Noguchi, Yu Li et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of Drug…2026
We found that housing status was not independently and longitudinally associated with FTS use; however, people who used crystal methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have used FTS in the past month. Future research exploring how differential housing situations may affect uptake of harm reduction services is needed to prevent fentanyl overdose
The Health Toll of Encampment Sweeps
Open AccessLeah C Shaw, Yuni S Jimenez et al.ARTICLEJournal of Urban Health2026Referências: 1
From policy to practice
Open AccessWilliam Lodge, Jatin Chaudary et al.ARTICLEGlobal Public Health2025
Transgender women (TGW) in India face one of the highest HIV prevalence rates among key populations in India, yet data on their engagement in the HIV care cascade is limited. This study investigates barriers and supportive factors for adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is vital for achieving viral suppression, reducing transmission risk to nearly zero (i.e. undetectable = utransmittable; U = U), and enhancing the quality of life for …
Navigating the Mpox Outbreak
Open AccessElizabeth A Yonko, Connor Wright et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
The 2022 mpox outbreak significantly impacted gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the U.S., with Los Angeles representing nearly 40% of California cases. Limited data exist on how MSM living with and without HIV navigated the outbreak and their decision-making regarding vaccination. Between November 2023 and March 2024, we conducted a mixed-methods study with 21 cisgender MSM in Los Angeles who completed a semi-structured …
Experiences and preferences for HIV prevention modalities among transgender women and travesti sex workers in São Paulo, Brazil
Pablo K Valente, Maria Amelia Veras et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2025
Transgender women and travesti sex workers in Brazil underutilise HIV prevention services. Understanding preferences and decision-making regarding HIV prevention can help develop new programmes to meet their needs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 transgender women and travesti sex workers in São Paulo, Brazil. Interviews examined experiences with and perceptions of condoms, non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP), daily …
Transgender Women in India
William Lodge, Shruta Rawat et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2025Referências: 51
The prevalence of HIV among transgender women (TGW) in India is disproportionately high, estimated at 4% to 8% in comparison with the national average of 0.2%. Despite free antiretroviral therapy (ART) provided by the government, TGW encounter multilevel barriers—including stigma, poverty, and lack of gender-affirming care—that hinder HIV care access and retention. Existing behavioral frameworks fail to address the compounded effects of systemic …
A qualitative exploration of how to support PrEP adherence among young men who have sex with men
Christina Psaros, Jonathan Hill-Rorie et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024
New HIV infections disproportionately affect young men who have sex with men (YMSM). PrEP is effective in preventing HIV acquisition; however, adherence is critical and is often suboptimal among YMSM. Interventions addressing the unique PrEP adherence challenges faced by YMSM are needed. We conducted qualitative interviews with 20 HIV-negative, YMSM (ages 15-24) with a PrEP indication and 11 healthcare professionals to inform adaption of a PrEP a…
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of the “PrEPare for Work” intervention to enhance PrEP uptake and optimize adherence for HIV prevention among male sex workers in…
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Philip A Chan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT05736614, registered February 8, 2023
Longitudinal Analysis of Overlapping Psychosocial Factors Predicting Incident Hospitalization Among Mixed HIV Serostatus Men who have Sex with Men in the Multicenter Aids Cohort Study
Open AccessYuhang Qian, Roger Detels et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024
Weighing the Options
Open AccessJonathan Hill-Rorie, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024
Prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Open AccessWilliam Lodge, Patrick J A Kelly et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of Drug…2024
Makeshift medicine is a response to US health system failures
Open AccessPatrick J A Kelly, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLENature Human Behaviour2023
Study protocol for an efficacy trial of the “PrEP for Health” intervention to increase HIV PrEP use among people who inject drugs
Open AccessAngela R Bazzi, Michelle Bordeu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023
ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT04430257, registered June 12, 2020
PrEP disclosure and discussions within social networks of people who inject drugs experiencing homelessness
Open AccessLeah C Shaw, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023
Findings highlight the significance of PrEP disclosure and discussions within the social networks of PWID experiencing homelessness, suggesting a need for continued social network and intervention research-particularly to establish the feasibility and acceptability of peer-based interventions for promoting PrEP-with this marginalized population
PrEPare for Work
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Philip A Chan et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Psychosocial and structural stressors and engagement in medical care among young sexual minority men across racial identities
Daniel Teixeira Da Silva, Pablo K Valente et al.ARTICLEBehavioral Medicine2023
Psychosocial and structural stressors and low engagement in medical care likely contribute to the disproportionate burden of chronic disease among sexual minority men (SMM) across the life course. However, how these stressors impact engagement in medical care among young SMM (YSMM) across racial identities remains understudied. The association of psychosocial and structural stressors with forgoing care among YSMM across racial identities was exam…
Association of anticipated HIV testing stigma and provider mistrust on preference for HIV self-testing among cisgender men who have sex with men in the Philippines
Open AccessOlivia T Sison, Emmanuel S Baja et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
HIVST should be offered as a supplement to traditional facility-based HIV testing services in the Philippines to expand testing and reach individuals who may not undergo testing due to anticipated HIV testing stigma and provider mistrust

Tobacco Education and Counseling in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkships
Open AccessCatherine A Powers, Jane Zapka et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2010
Economic Dependence and Unprotected Sex
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Heather Sipsma et al.ARTICLEJournal of Urban Health2010Citada por: 1Referências: 9
Like Father, Like Son
Heather Sipsma, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2010Citada por: 16Referências: 34
Objectives. Strong evidence exists to support an intergenerational cycle of adolescent fatherhood, yet such a cycle has not been studied. We examined whether paternal adolescent fatherhood (i.e., father of study participant was age 19 years or younger when his first child was born) and other factors derived from the ecological systems theory predicted participant adolescent fatherhood. Methods. Data included 1496 young males who were interviewed …
Racial Residential Segregation and Rates of Gonorrhea in the United States, 2003–2007
Katie B Biello, T Kershaw et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2012Citada por: 8Referências: 52
Objectives. In the United States, Black persons are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea. Individual behaviors do not fully explain these racial disparities. We explored the association of racial residential segregation with gonorrhea rates among Black persons and hypothesized that specific dimensions of segregation would be associated with gonorrhea rates. Methods. We used 2003 to 2007 nation…
Psychosocial risk factors for HIV sexual risk among Indian men who have sex with men
Matthew J Mimiaga, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2013
Indian men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for HIV compared to the general Indian population. Psychosocial factors may be uniquely associated with HIV risk among Indian MSM and may moderate the beneficial impact of standard HIV prevention approaches. Psychiatric diagnostic interviews and psychosocial and sexual risk assessments were conducted among 150 MSM in Mumbai, India. Logistic regression was employed to examine the associa…
The Syndemic Condition of Psychosocial Problems and HIV Risk Among Male Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Donn Colby et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2013
Residential racial segregation and racial differences in sexual behaviours
Katie B Biello, Linda Niccolai et al.ARTICLEJournal of Epidemiology and…2013Citada por: 1Referências: 35
BACKGROUND: Determining the underlying causes of racial disparities in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is important. In the USA, rates of the most common STIs range from 5 to 20 times higher for African-Americans compared to Caucasians, and the health consequences of STIs can be serious. Residential racial segregation results in very different contexts for individuals and may be an important determinant of sexual risk. The purpose of this …
Suboptimal awareness and comprehension of published preexposure prophylaxis efficacy results among physicians in Massachusetts
Matthew J Mimiaga, Jaclyn M White et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2014
In 2010, the centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA)004 and iPrEx trials (microbicide gel containing tenofovir and oral pill containing tenofovir-emtricitabine, respectively) demonstrated that antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduced the risk of HIV acquisition among high-risk individuals. To determine the facilitators and barriers to PrEP provision by health-care providers, we conducted an online, quantit…
A Pilot RCT of an Intervention to Reduce HIV Sexual Risk and Increase Self-acceptance Among MSM in Chennai, India
Open AccessSteven A Safren, Beena Thomas et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2014
Epidemiology of Sexual Health in the Virtual Environment
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Joshua G Rosenberger et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2014
A compensatory model of risk and resilience applied to adolescent sexual orientation disparities in nonsuicidal self-injury and suicide attempts
Sari L Reisner, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Orthopsychiatry2014
This study investigated and applied a compensatory model of risk and resilience to differences in past-year nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts by sexual orientation using representative data from the 2007 Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey (n = 3,131). Self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents comprised 7% of the sample, but accounted for 67% of NSSI and 80% of suicide attempts. Compared wit…
Using a Two-Step Method to Measure Transgender Identity in Latin America/the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain
Open AccessSari L Reisner, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2014Citada por: 14Referências: 50
The Effect of Psychosocial Syndemic Production on 4-Year HIV Incidence and Risk Behavior in a Large Cohort of Sexually Active Men Who Have Sex With Men
Matthew J Mimiaga, Conall O’cleirigh et al.ARTICLEJAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune…2015
BACKGROUND: Cross-sectional studies have suggested that co-occurring epidemics or "syndemics" of psychosocial health problems may accelerate HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. We aimed to assess how 5 syndemic conditions (depressive symptoms, heavy alcohol use, stimulant use, polydrug use, and childhood sexual abuse) affected HIV incidence and sexual risk behavior over time. METHODS: Eligible men in a lar…
Engagement in HIV care and sexual transmission risk behavior among men who have sex with men using online social/sexual networking in Latin America
Jessica F Magidson, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2015
HIV/AIDS in Latin America is concentrated among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, accurate estimates of engagement in HIV care in this population can be difficult to ascertain because many do not self-identify as MSM. Given evidence of decreased HIV transmissibility in the context of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, identifying individuals not in care who are engaging in HIV transmission risk behavior is crucial for secondary preve…
The balancing act
Open AccessElizabeth F Closson, Donn Colby et al.ARTICLEGlobal Public Health2015
In Vietnam, there is an emerging HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM). Male sex workers engage in high-risk sexual behaviours that make them particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. In 2010, 23 MSM in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) who recently received payment for sex with another man completed in-depth qualitative interviews exploring motivations for sex work, patterns of sex work disclosure and experiences of social stigma. Interviews …
Differences in Attitudes About HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Stimulant Versus Alcohol Using Men Who Have Sex with Men
Open AccessCatherine E Oldenburg, Jennifer A Mitty et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2015
Seasons of Risk
Open AccessSteven A Elsesser, Catherine E Oldenburg et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2015
HIV, Hepatitis C, and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Male Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Open AccessDonn Colby, Catherine E Oldenburg et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2015
Transactional Sex Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Latin America
Catherine E Oldenburg, Amaya Perez-Brumer et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2015Referências: 39
Objectives. We assessed factors associated with engagement in transactional sex among men who have sex with men recruited from one of the largest Internet sites for men seeking social or sexual interactions with other men in Latin America. Methods. We constructed multilevel logistic regression models to analyze factors associated with engagement in transactional sex in 17 Latin American countries in 2012. Results. Of 24 051 respondents, 1732 (7.2…
High Prevalence of Multiple Syndemic Conditions Associated with Sexual Risk Behavior and HIV Infection Among a Large Sample of Spanish- and Portuguese-Speaking Men Who Have Sex with Men in Latin Ameri…
Open AccessMatthew J Mimiaga, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2015Citada por: 7Referências: 63
Multiple syndemic psychosocial factors are associated with reduced engagement in HIV care among a multinational, online sample of HIV-infected MSM in Latin America
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Catherine E Oldenburg et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2016
Latin America has some of the highest levels of antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage of any developing region in the world. Early initiation and optimal adherence to ART are necessary for improved health outcomes and reduction in onward transmission. Previous work has demonstrated the role of psychosocial problems as barriers to uptake and adherence to ART, and recently, a syndemic framework has been applied to the role of multiple psychosocial …
The “Safe Sex” Conundrum
Open AccessKatie B Biello, Catherine E Oldenburg et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2016
Body Dissatisfaction Among Sexual Minority Men
Open AccessAaron J Blashill, Julia Tomassilli et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2016Citada por: 6Referências: 33
A Group-Based Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Open AccessMatthew J Mimiaga, Elizabeth F Closson et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2016Referências: 24
The association between anti-immigrant policies and perceived discrimination among Latinos in the US
Open AccessJoanna Almeida, Katie B Biello et al.ARTICLESSM - Population Health2016Citada por: 52Referências: 23
Research has found a strong inverse association between discrimination and health and well-being. Most of these studies have been conducted among African-Americans, and have examined the relationship at the individual-level. To fill these gaps in knowledge we estimated the prevalence of perceived discrimination among a nationally representative sample of Latino adults in the US, and investigated the association between state-level anti-immigrant …