Elizabeth M Begier
Biographic Data
| ID | 6058847 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elizabeth M Begier |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elizabeth M |
| FAMILY NAME | Begier |
| SIGNATURE | BEGIER E M |
| AFFILIATIONS | At the time of the study, all contributing authors worked for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Evaluating the Use of an Electronic Death Registration System for Mortality Surveillance During and After Hurricane Sandy
Objectives. We evaluated the use of New York City’s (NYC’s) electronic death registration system (EDRS) to conduct mortality surveillance during and after Hurricane Sandy. Methods. We used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for surveillance system evaluation to gather evidence on usefulness, flexibility, stability, timeliness, and quality. We assessed system components, interviewed NYC Health Department staff, and analyzed 2010…
NYC Condom Use and Satisfaction and Demand for Alternative Condom Products in New York City Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
The Effect of HIV Field-Based Testing on the Proportion of Notified Partners Who Test for HIV in New York City
HIV partner services can effectively reach populations with high HIV prevalence. However, located and notified sex and needle-sharing partners of persons infected with HIV often fail to test. Field testing may increase the proportion of notified partners who test for HIV. In 2008, New York City's health department incorporated field testing into partner services. After the introduction of field testing, the proportion of notified partners who tes…
Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in High-Risk Heterosexual Women
Objectives. We examined the association between unprotected anal intercourse and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among heterosexual women. Methods. In 2006 through 2007, women were recruited from high-risk areas in New York City through respondent-driven sampling as part of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance study. We used multiple logistic regression to determine the relationship between unprotected anal intercourse and HIV infection …
Overstating Social Networks' Ability to Diagnose New Cases of Hiv
Kimbrough et al.1 describe a peer-driven, network-oriented strategy as highly efficient for HIV case finding. The study found a 5.6% prevalence rate among tested participants, but did not discuss the possibility that some of these positives may be repeat testers. Our experience in New York City shows that partners and network associates with known HIV diagnoses may not always disclose their HIV status to testers. In 2008, New York City's Departme…
The NYC Condom
We assessed awareness and experience with the NYC Condom via surveys at 7 public events targeting priority condom distribution populations during 2007. Most respondents (76%) were aware of NYC Condoms. Of those that had obtained them, 69% had used them. Most (80%) wanted alternative condoms offered for free: 22% wanted ultra-thin, 18% extra-strength, and 14% larger-size. Six months after the NYC Condom launch, we found high levels of awareness an…
HIV Counseling and Testing
Approximately 25% of persons infected with HIV nationwide remain undiagnosed.1 Identifying these individuals represents the biggest challenge for HIV control in the United States. More timely diagnosis of HIV can improve treatment and care of those infected with HIV, prolong survival, and reduce the spread of HIV. The impact of these late testers on the dynamics of the epidemic is well characterized by the number of persons who are identified wit…
HIV Counseling and Testing
Approximately 25% of persons infected with HIV nationwide remain undiagnosed.1 Identifying these individuals represents the biggest challenge for HIV control in the United States. More timely diagnosis of HIV can improve treatment and care of those infected with HIV, prolong survival, and reduce the spread of HIV. The impact of these late testers on the dynamics of the epidemic is well characterized by the number of persons who are identified wit…
NYC Condom Use and Satisfaction and Demand for Alternative Condom Products in New York City Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in High-Risk Heterosexual Women
Objectives. We examined the association between unprotected anal intercourse and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among heterosexual women. Methods. In 2006 through 2007, women were recruited from high-risk areas in New York City through respondent-driven sampling as part of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance study. We used multiple logistic regression to determine the relationship between unprotected anal intercourse and HIV infection …
The NYC Condom
We assessed awareness and experience with the NYC Condom via surveys at 7 public events targeting priority condom distribution populations during 2007. Most respondents (76%) were aware of NYC Condoms. Of those that had obtained them, 69% had used them. Most (80%) wanted alternative condoms offered for free: 22% wanted ultra-thin, 18% extra-strength, and 14% larger-size. Six months after the NYC Condom launch, we found high levels of awareness an…
HIV Counseling and Testing
Approximately 25% of persons infected with HIV nationwide remain undiagnosed.1 Identifying these individuals represents the biggest challenge for HIV control in the United States. More timely diagnosis of HIV can improve treatment and care of those infected with HIV, prolong survival, and reduce the spread of HIV. The impact of these late testers on the dynamics of the epidemic is well characterized by the number of persons who are identified wit…
The NYC Condom
We assessed awareness and experience with the NYC Condom via surveys at 7 public events targeting priority condom distribution populations during 2007. Most respondents (76%) were aware of NYC Condoms. Of those that had obtained them, 69% had used them. Most (80%) wanted alternative condoms offered for free: 22% wanted ultra-thin, 18% extra-strength, and 14% larger-size. Six months after the NYC Condom launch, we found high levels of awareness an…
Overstating Social Networks' Ability to Diagnose New Cases of Hiv
Kimbrough et al.1 describe a peer-driven, network-oriented strategy as highly efficient for HIV case finding. The study found a 5.6% prevalence rate among tested participants, but did not discuss the possibility that some of these positives may be repeat testers. Our experience in New York City shows that partners and network associates with known HIV diagnoses may not always disclose their HIV status to testers. In 2008, New York City's Departme…
NYC Condom Use and Satisfaction and Demand for Alternative Condom Products in New York City Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics
The Effect of HIV Field-Based Testing on the Proportion of Notified Partners Who Test for HIV in New York City
HIV partner services can effectively reach populations with high HIV prevalence. However, located and notified sex and needle-sharing partners of persons infected with HIV often fail to test. Field testing may increase the proportion of notified partners who test for HIV. In 2008, New York City's health department incorporated field testing into partner services. After the introduction of field testing, the proportion of notified partners who tes…
Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in High-Risk Heterosexual Women
Objectives. We examined the association between unprotected anal intercourse and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among heterosexual women. Methods. In 2006 through 2007, women were recruited from high-risk areas in New York City through respondent-driven sampling as part of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance study. We used multiple logistic regression to determine the relationship between unprotected anal intercourse and HIV infection …
Evaluating the Use of an Electronic Death Registration System for Mortality Surveillance During and After Hurricane Sandy
Objectives. We evaluated the use of New York City’s (NYC’s) electronic death registration system (EDRS) to conduct mortality surveillance during and after Hurricane Sandy. Methods. We used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for surveillance system evaluation to gather evidence on usefulness, flexibility, stability, timeliness, and quality. We assessed system components, interviewed NYC Health Department staff, and analyzed 2010…
Medicine (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Condom (3 works)