Candice A. Sternberg

‘Community perspectives on long-acting injectable PrEP among Haitians and Haitian Americans living in Florida: a qualitative study’

Candice A. Sternberg, Claudine Berthold, Maika Beauvoir, Micaelle Titus et autres

Introduction: Long-acting injectable (LAI) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) options for HIV prevention are becoming increasingly available. Haitians and Haitian Americans in South Florida (FL) face a disproportionate HIV burden but have low adoption of prevention tools. Theory: This study provides insight into PrEP …

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Syphilis Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in the Southern United States: An Analysis From the Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes (STAR).

Patricia Raccamarich, D J Westreich, Erin Rebecca Carr, Seble Kassaye et autres

Syphilis is resurging among reproductive-age women in the United States. Among 773 women with and without HIV enrolled in the Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes (STAR), 2.9% had prior/current syphilis, including 1 pregnant participant. Factors associated with prior/current syphilis included lower …

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Syphilis Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in the Southern United States: An Analysis From the Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes (STAR)

Madison Sophia Meyer, Erin Rebecca Carr, Candice A. Sternberg, Paola Beato Fernández et autres

Syphilis is resurging among reproductive-age women in the United States. Among 773 women with and without HIV enrolled in the Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes (STAR), 2.9% had prior/current syphilis, including 1 pregnant participant. Factors associated with prior/current syphilis included lower …

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A public health framework for reparations and generational healing in Haiti

Judite Blanc, Candice A. Sternberg, Anthony Briggs, Ernest Joseph Barthélemy

Amid the dismantling of state structures in Haiti, the first Black republic faces significant health disparities compared to its former colonial power, France. These disparities include lower life expectancy (64.8 vs. 82.3 years) and higher infant and maternal mortality rates. The situation …

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Bon bagay (good stuff): A faith-based outlook on biomedical prevention among Haitians and Haitian Americans

Candice A. Sternberg, Maurice Junior Chery, Maika Beauvoir, Pepita Jean et autres

BACKGROUND: Miami-Dade, Florida is a key hotspot for new HIV diagnoses. Haitians and Haitian Americans have been disproportionately affected. Churches play a critical role in information delivery in the Haitian community. This study provides an understanding of perceptions regarding Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …

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HIV knowledge and reported stigma among South Florida health fair participants

Sophia J. Peifer, David Mitchell Moore, R K Lee, Daniel J. Feaster et autres

BACKGROUND: Florida had the third greatest number of new HIV diagnoses in the United States in 2020. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess HIV education and perceptions among diverse populations in South Florida to enhance public health community outreach efforts. Specifically, it …

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Prevalence of genital and extragenital sexually transmitted infections among women of reproductive age with and without HIV in the Southern US: results from the study of treatment and reproductive outcomes

Nicholas Fonseca Nogueira, Laura S. Beauchamps, Yue Pan, Gray Kelsey et autres

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are highly prevalent among women of reproductive age (WRA) and increase the risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. However, the burden of extragenital STIs is understudied among WRA in the US. Estimates of disease are urgently needed …

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Interventions for HIV prevention and treatment among people of Haitian descent: a scoping review

Candice A. Sternberg, Michaela E. Larson, Jennifer V. Chavez, Maika Beauvoir et autres

BACKGROUND: People of Haitian descent were initially blamed as a cause of the HIV epidemic. Although progress has been made, people of Haitian descent have been disproportionately affected by both HIV and HIV stigma. OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aimed to assess publications …

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Aspergillus fumigatus Epidural Abscess and Postsurgical Wound Infection in an Immunocompetent Host

Nadine Montreuil, Andrés Martínez, Leon Budrie, Shriya Goyal et autres

In this case, we present an immunocompetent patient who had a wound infection secondary to Aspergillus fumigatus after undergoing a neurosurgical procedure that was complicated by an epidural abscess. The patient was treated with voriconazole and responded favorably. We highlight the need …

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Aliya F. Rehman, Alex F. Lazo‐Vasquez, Parjanya K. Bhatt, Tanya R Quiroz et autres

The cover image is based on the Case Report Neurocysticercosis mimicking craniopharyngioma: A case report by Aliya F. Rehman et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8166

Neurocysticercosis mimicking craniopharyngioma: A case report

Aliya F. Rehman, Alex F. Lazo‐Vasquez, Parjanya K. Bhatt, Tanya R Quiroz et autres

Key Clinical Message: In patients with appropriate epidemiological risk factors, neurocysticecosis should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of suprasellar or parasellar mass lesions. As neuroimaging findings can be nonspecific, serology may be helpful, but when still in doubt, brain …

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Bon Sante (Good Health): Factors Influencing PrEP Use Among Haitians/Haitian Americans

Candice A. Sternberg, E. Valerie Daniel, Dora Marcelin, Maurice Junior Chery et autres

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