Edward W Hook
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6064906 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Edward W Hook |
| PRENOMES | Edward W |
| SOBRENOME | Hook |
| ASSINATURA | HOOK E W |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8515-2884 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 13 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1987 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2016 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Reported Church Attendance at the Time of Entry into HIV Care is Associated with Viral Load Suppression at 12 Months
Predictors of HIV Disclosure in Infected Persons Presenting to Establish Care
HIV risk among long‐haul truckers in the USA
Long-haul truck driving has been associated with HIV risk in developing countries but little research to date has considered whether truckers in the USA may also be at elevated risk for HIV and other STIs. This multi-method qualitative study explored HIV-risk factors among regional and cross-country truck drivers who were based in the southeastern USA. Data collection methods included focus groups conducted at company hubs and over Citizen's Band…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Program Among Female Adolescents Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
Objectives. We examined the efficacy of an HIV prevention intervention among African American female adolescents reporting a history of gender-based violence. Methods. In this analysis of a subgroup of participants involved in a randomized controlled trial, consistent condom use, psychosocial mediators associated with HIV-preventive behaviors, and presence of sexually transmitted diseases were assessed at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The intervent…
Public tolerance, private pain
This pilot telephone survey sought to identify social barriers to treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a socially conservative state (Alabama, USA). The sample consisted of 250 household residents aged 19-50 years, mostly African-American and White, who were drawn from the general population. The participants reported that infected persons, per se, should not be stigmatized. However, almost half of respondents stated that they would…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Intervention for African American Adolescent Girls
ContextAfrican American adolescent girls are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but interventions specifically designed for this population have not reduced HIV risk behaviors.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy and enhance mediators of HIV-preventive behaviors.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsRandomized controlled tri…
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce HIV Transmission Risk Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Women Living With HIV
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce HIV transmission risk behaviors and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and enhance HIV-preventive psychosocial and structural factors among women living with HIV. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial of 366 women living with HIV in Alabama and Georgia. INTERVENTION: The intervention emphasized gender pride, maintaining current and identifying new network members, HIV transmission…
Condom Use Among Low-Income African American Males Attending an STD Clinic
Based on their STD clinic attendance, these men obviously perceive themselves at risk for STDs, but appear to cope with this risk by choosing to engage in secondary rather than primary preventive behaviors
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Parental Monitoring
CONTEXT: Contemporary threats to adolescents' health are primarily the consequence of risk behaviors and their related adverse outcomes. Identifying factors associated with adolescents' risk behaviors is critical for developing effective prevention strategies. A number of risk factors have been identified, including familial environment; however, few studies have examined the impact of parental monitoring. OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of l…
Partner type and condom use
OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between type of sexual partnership and condom use consistency. DESIGN: A prospective follow-up study of women attending two urban clinics for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). METHODS: Sexual diaries recording barrier method, partner initials and partner type for each act of intercourse were kept by 869 women. Condom use by partner type was evaluated in three ways in the entire group: among women who enco…
Stages of Readiness for Changing Multiple Risk Behaviors Among Incarcerated Male Adolescents
Contraceptive needs and practices among women attending an inner-city STD clinic
To assess the potential need, interest, and benefits of provision of contraceptive services in sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics, we surveyed 516 women attending an inner-city STD clinic regarding contraceptive and sexual practices, STD prevalence, knowledge of contraceptive-related STD prophylaxis, and interest in contraceptive services within the STD clinic setting. The study population was at high risk for unintended pregnancy and STD…
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Program Among Female Adolescents Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
Objectives. We examined the efficacy of an HIV prevention intervention among African American female adolescents reporting a history of gender-based violence. Methods. In this analysis of a subgroup of participants involved in a randomized controlled trial, consistent condom use, psychosocial mediators associated with HIV-preventive behaviors, and presence of sexually transmitted diseases were assessed at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The intervent…
Contraceptive needs and practices among women attending an inner-city STD clinic
To assess the potential need, interest, and benefits of provision of contraceptive services in sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics, we surveyed 516 women attending an inner-city STD clinic regarding contraceptive and sexual practices, STD prevalence, knowledge of contraceptive-related STD prophylaxis, and interest in contraceptive services within the STD clinic setting. The study population was at high risk for unintended pregnancy and STD…
Contraceptive needs and practices among women attending an inner-city STD clinic
To assess the potential need, interest, and benefits of provision of contraceptive services in sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics, we surveyed 516 women attending an inner-city STD clinic regarding contraceptive and sexual practices, STD prevalence, knowledge of contraceptive-related STD prophylaxis, and interest in contraceptive services within the STD clinic setting. The study population was at high risk for unintended pregnancy and STD…
Partner type and condom use
OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between type of sexual partnership and condom use consistency. DESIGN: A prospective follow-up study of women attending two urban clinics for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). METHODS: Sexual diaries recording barrier method, partner initials and partner type for each act of intercourse were kept by 869 women. Condom use by partner type was evaluated in three ways in the entire group: among women who enco…
Stages of Readiness for Changing Multiple Risk Behaviors Among Incarcerated Male Adolescents
Parental Monitoring
CONTEXT: Contemporary threats to adolescents' health are primarily the consequence of risk behaviors and their related adverse outcomes. Identifying factors associated with adolescents' risk behaviors is critical for developing effective prevention strategies. A number of risk factors have been identified, including familial environment; however, few studies have examined the impact of parental monitoring. OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of l…
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Intervention for African American Adolescent Girls
ContextAfrican American adolescent girls are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but interventions specifically designed for this population have not reduced HIV risk behaviors.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy and enhance mediators of HIV-preventive behaviors.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsRandomized controlled tri…
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce HIV Transmission Risk Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Women Living With HIV
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce HIV transmission risk behaviors and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and enhance HIV-preventive psychosocial and structural factors among women living with HIV. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial of 366 women living with HIV in Alabama and Georgia. INTERVENTION: The intervention emphasized gender pride, maintaining current and identifying new network members, HIV transmission…
Condom Use Among Low-Income African American Males Attending an STD Clinic
Based on their STD clinic attendance, these men obviously perceive themselves at risk for STDs, but appear to cope with this risk by choosing to engage in secondary rather than primary preventive behaviors
Public tolerance, private pain
This pilot telephone survey sought to identify social barriers to treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a socially conservative state (Alabama, USA). The sample consisted of 250 household residents aged 19-50 years, mostly African-American and White, who were drawn from the general population. The participants reported that infected persons, per se, should not be stigmatized. However, almost half of respondents stated that they would…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Program Among Female Adolescents Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
Objectives. We examined the efficacy of an HIV prevention intervention among African American female adolescents reporting a history of gender-based violence. Methods. In this analysis of a subgroup of participants involved in a randomized controlled trial, consistent condom use, psychosocial mediators associated with HIV-preventive behaviors, and presence of sexually transmitted diseases were assessed at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The intervent…
HIV risk among long‐haul truckers in the USA
Long-haul truck driving has been associated with HIV risk in developing countries but little research to date has considered whether truckers in the USA may also be at elevated risk for HIV and other STIs. This multi-method qualitative study explored HIV-risk factors among regional and cross-country truck drivers who were based in the southeastern USA. Data collection methods included focus groups conducted at company hubs and over Citizen's Band…
Predictors of HIV Disclosure in Infected Persons Presenting to Establish Care
Reported Church Attendance at the Time of Entry into HIV Care is Associated with Viral Load Suppression at 12 Months
Medicine (11 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (10 obras) · Demography (9 obras) · Family medicine (9 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Population (7 obras) · Condom (6 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (6 obras) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (6 obras) · Psychiatry (5 obras)