2004

8th Annual Conference, Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. January 2004

P Colson, J Franks, C Davis, S Findley, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer. Using Peer Workers to Promote ART Adherence for HIV-Infected Persons with Severe Mental Disorders (PSMD).

P Colson, N Holson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, B Diamond, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer. Using a Stage-Based Model to Assess Readiness to Receive Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - North American Region. Austin, TX. February 2004

N Holson, I Cisse, J Norin, J Franks, PW Colson. Culturally Appropriate Peer Support in Harlem.

J Norin, N Holson, B Bower, PW Colson. Stage Based Health Education Interventions for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).

2004 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, Orlando, FL. May 2004.

S Tsiouris, H Muttana, J Salazar-Schicchi, PW Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, W El-Sadr. Attitudes about BCG vaccination & treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) among international and U.S. medical graduates.

Y Hirsch-Moverman, D Sanyal, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Identifying missed opportunities for diagnosis and treatment of patients with TB disease in Harlem, NY.

RM Whelan, N Holson, BE Diamond, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Acceptability of an Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (ACASI) System with a Touch-Screen for Measuring Adherence to LTBI treatment.

R Sondengam, BE Diamond, N Holson, SB Mannheimer, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Issues in Using Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMDs) for Treatment of Latent TB Infection (LTBI).

J Norin, N Holson, B Bower, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Right on Target: Targeted Interventions to Promote LTBI Treatment Acceptance and Completion.

American Public Health Association, Washington DC, November 2004 (submitted).

K Detsch, B Bower, K Holley, P Colson. Strategies for Involving IMGs in Community-based TB Control Activities: Formative Research to Identify Innovative Approaches to Increase Access for Foreign-born Populations.

H Muttana, P Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, K Detsch, W El-Sadr. Knowledge and Attitudes about Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Various Racial/Ethnic Groups in New York City.

R Sondengam, Y Hirsch-Moverman, P Colson, SB Mannheimer, N Holson, WM El-Sadr. Differences in TB beliefs between foreign-born and US-born patients.

J Norin, B Bower, J Franks, N Holson, P Colson. Using the Precaution Adoption Process Model to develop targeted health education interventions.

RM Whelan, J Franks, SB Mannheimer, N Holson, B Diamond, W El-Sadr. Design Considerations of a Touch-Screen Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (TS-ACASI) System for Measuring Medication Adherence (ADH) in Harlem, New York City.

N Holson, S Mannheimer, J Franks, B Bower, P Colson. Keeping the spirit alive - strategies to support peer educators.

RM Whelan, SB Mannheimer, J Franks, Y Hirsch-Moverman, NI Holson, W El-Sadr. Using a Touch Screen Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (TS-ACASI) System for Measuring Medication Adherence (ADH) in Populations with Varied Levels of Computer Experience

2003

Unity 2003 Conference for Community Health Workers, Center for Sustainable Health Outreach, Biloxi, MS. February 2003

Cisse I. Bridging the Gap: An African peer advocating for his African clients.

2003 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, Seattle, WA. May 2003

Holson N, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Mannheimer S, Diamond B, Colson PW, El-Sadr W. Correlates of a stage-based model to assess readiness to receive latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment in Harlem, NY.

VE Coelho-D'Costa, H Muttana, S Dogra, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, C Badshah, SA Nachman, J Salazar-Schicchi, W El-Sadr.Disseminated Tuberculosis: Clinical, Radiological and Diagnostic Characteristics in Patients at Harlem Hospital Center

H Muttana, VE Coelho-D'Costa, S Dogra, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, C Badshah, SA Nachman, J Salazar-Schicchi, W El-Sadr.Culture Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Its Potential Implications For Tuberculosis Control Activities.

S Dogra, H Muttana, VE Coelho-D'Costa, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, C Badshah, SA Nachman, J Salazar-Schicchi, W El-Sadr. Characteristics of Culture Negative Tuberculosis Patients at Harlem Hospital Center

H Muttana, S Tsiouris, J Salazar-Schicchi, PW Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, W El-Sadr Comparison of International and U.S. Medical Graduate Attitudes About Prevention & Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

K Holley, B Bower Paradigm Shift: Addressing HIV/AIDS Issues in TB Contact Investigations.

KC Schmitz, PW Colson, SE Findley, J Franks, A Hofmann, SB Mannheimer, W El-Sadr. An Experience-Based Roadmap To Peer Support of LTBI Treatment Adherence.

National TB Controllers Association Workshop, Washington, DC, June 2003

A Randomized Clinical Trial Testing Peer Support for LTBI Treatment.
N Holson, M Whelan, R Sondengam, P Colson, W El-Sadr. Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center at Harlem Hospital.

Assessment of TB Cohort Review Practices and Training Needs.
B Bower, K DeLoaché, K Carey, N DeLuca, S McCoy. Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center at Harlem Hospital, Constella Group, and Division of TB Elimination, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

The Harlem Fast Track Program: A Model For Improved LTBI Treatment.
M Torres, P Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, J Coley, V Gee, W El-Sadr.
Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center at Harlem Hospital.

AIDS Impact, Milan, Italy, July 2003

P Colson, J Franks, C Davis, S Findley, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer. A Peer-Based Program to Promote ART Adherence for HIV-Infected Persons with Severe Mental Disorder (PSMD).

Y Hirsch-Moverman, P Colson, W El-Sadr. Knowledge & Attitudes of HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Patients Undergoing Treatment for Tuberculosis (TB) in Harlem, NY.

P Colson, S Mannheimer, Y Hirsch-Moverman, J Franks, W El-Sadr. Peer Workers to Promote Adherence for HIV And Latent TB Infection (LTBI) in Harlem, NY.

American Public Health Association, San Francisco, November 2003

Y Hirsch-Moverman, D Sanyal, P Colson, W El-Sadr. Identifying Missed Opportunities For Treatment Of Patients With TB Disease In Harlem, NY.

S Mannheimer, J Franks, Y Hirsch-Moverman, B Diamond, S Findley. Peer Workers Provide Multi-faceted Support for Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy.

P Colson, J Franks, C Davis, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer Peer Support For ART Adherence Among HIV-Infected Persons With Severe Mental Disorders (PSMD).

8th Annual Conference, Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA. January 2004

P Colson, J Franks, C Davis, S Findley, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer. Using Peer Workers to Promote ART Adherence for HIV-Infected Persons with Severe Mental Disorders (PSMD).

P Colson, N Holson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, B Diamond, W El-Sadr, S Mannheimer. Using a Stage-Based Model to Assess Readiness to Receive Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - North American Region. Austin, TX. February 2004.

N Holson, I Cisse, J Norin, J Franks, PW Colson. Culturally Appropriate Peer Support in Harlem.

J Norin, N Holson, B Bower, PW Colson. Stage Based Health Education Interventions for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).

2004 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, Orlando, FL. May 2004 (submitted)

S Tsiouris, H Muttana, J Salazar-Schicchi, PW Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, W El-Sadr. Attitudes about BCG vaccination & treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) among international and U.S. medical graduates.

Y Hirsch-Moverman, D Sanyal, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Identifying missed opportunities for diagnosis and treatment of patients with TB disease in Harlem, NY.

RM Whelan, N Holson, BE Diamond, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Acceptability of an Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (ACASI) System with a Touch-Screen for Measuring Adherence to LTBI treatment.

R Sondengam, BE Diamond, N Holson, SB Mannheimer, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Issues in Using Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMDs) for Treatment of Latent TB Infection (LTBI).

J Norin, N Holson, B Bower, Y Hirsch-Moverman, PW Colson, W El-Sadr. Right on Target: Targeted Interventions to Promote LTBI Treatment Acceptance and Completion.

American Public Health Association, Washington DC, November 2004 (submitted)

K Detsch, B Bower, K Holley, P Colson. Strategies for Involving IMGs in Community-based TB Control Activities: Formative Research to Identify Innovative Approaches to Increase Access for Foreign-born Populations.

H Muttana, P Colson, Y Hirsch-Moverman, K Detsch, W El-Sadr. Knowledge and Attitudes about Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Various Racial/Ethnic Groups in New York City.

R Sondengam, Y Hirsch-Moverman, P Colson, SB Mannheimer, N Holson, WM El-Sadr. Differences in TB beliefs between foreign-born and US-born patients.

J Norin, B Bower, J Franks, N Holson, P Colson. Using the Precaution Adoption Process Model to develop targeted health education interventions.

RM Whelan, J Franks, SB Mannheimer, N Holson, B Diamond, W El-Sadr. Design Considerations of a Touch-Screen Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (TS-ACASI) System for Measuring Medication Adherence (ADH) in Harlem, New York City.

RM Whelan, SB Mannheimer, J Franks, Y Hirsch-Moverman, NI Holson, W El-Sadr. Using a Touch Screen Audio-Enhanced Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (TS-ACASI) System for Measuring Medication Adherence (ADH) in Populations with Varied Levels of Computer Experience

N Holson, S Mannheimer, J Franks, B Bower, P Colson. Keeping the spirit alive - strategies to support peer educators.

2002

6th Annual Conference, Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA. January 2002

Colson P, Glied S, El-Sadr W, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Ferry D, Thomas G. Cost-Effectiveness Of a Peer Intervention for the Treatment of Latent TB Infection in Harlem.

Unity 2002 Conference for Community Health Workers, Center for Sustainable Health Outreach, Biloxi, MS. February 2002

Colson PW, Gee V, Howell J. Peer worker programs for HIV & TB adherence in Harlem.

2002 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, Atlanta, GA. May 2002

Bower BL, Cook S, Simmons C, Munsiff S. Cohort Review Method: Training For Health Department Staff Combines Theory And Practice (CDC poster session).

Daud A, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Colson PW, El-Sadr W. Effectiveness Of Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) For Treatment Of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) In Harlem.

Colson PW, Findley SE, Franks J. A Survey Of Peer Programs For Latent TB Infection Adherence (CDC poster session).

Colson PW, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Thomas G, Gee V, Findley S, El-Sadr W. The Impact Of Substance Use On LTBI Treatment Completion.

Glied S, Ferry D, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Colson PW, El-Sadr W. Cost-Effectiveness Of A Clinic-Based Surrogate Family Model In A Treatment Program For TB (CDC poster session).

El-Sadr W, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Colson PW, Thomas G, Nader N, Gee V, Findley S, Medard F. Effectiveness Of A Clinic-Based Surrogate Family Model In A Treatment Program For TB.

Hirsch-Moverman Y, Robinson L-G, Coley J, Sanyal D, El-Sadr W. Improving Services In A Pediatric TB Clinic (CDC poster session).

Holley K, Bower BL, Colson P, El-Sadr W. Strategies for Involving International Medical Graduates In TB Control Activities (CDC poster session).

Sanyal D., Hirsch-Moverman Y, Colson P, El-Sadr W. Help Seeking Behavior of Patients with TB Disease (CDC poster session).

World TB Congress, Washington DC, June 2002

El-Sadr W, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Colson PW, Thomas G, Nader N, Gee V, Findley S, Medard F. Effectiveness of an On-Site Versus Off-Site DOT Program.

XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 2002

Hirsch-Moverman Y, El-Sadr W, Colson P. Characteristics, Needs, and HIV and TB Knowledge among HIV-infected and HIV uninfected Patients Undergoing Treatment for Tuberculosis (TB) in Harlem, NY.

American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 2002

Colson PW, Findley SE, Franks J. A survey of peer programs for Latent TB Infection adherence.

2003 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society (submitted), Seattle, WA May 2003

Holson N, Hirsch-Moverman Y, Mannheimer S, Diamond B, Colson PW, El-Sadr W. Correlates of a stage-based model to assess readiness to receive latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment in Harlem, NY.

 

2001

5th Annual Conference, Society for Social Work and Research, Atlanta, GA. January 2001

• The role of peer workers in supporting medication adherence in Harlem

IUATLD - North American Region, Chicago, IL. March 2001

• Distilling Key Information From LTBI Guidelines: Strategy For Successful Implementation By Frontline Providers

• Treatment Preferences And Attitudes Among Patients Screened For Latent TB Infection At Harlem

2001 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, San Francisco, CA. May 2001.

• Physician attitudes toward the role of BCG vaccination & treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

• Developing pocket reference guides to reflect new guidelines for managing Latent Tuberculosis Infection

• Knowledge And Attitudes Among Health Care Workers In A Treatment Program For Latent TB Infection

• Effectiveness Of Peer Workers In A Treatment Program For Latent TB Infection

• An examination of the cost-effectiveness of peer workers in the treatment of latent TB infection

• Treatment Preferences Among Patients Screened For Latent Tb Infection At Harlem

• Adherence And Tuberculosis Knowledge Among Patients In A Directly Observed Preventive Therapy Program In Harlem

• Socio-Clinical Factors Associated With Treatment Completion Among TB Patients In The Harlem DOT Program, 1993-1998

American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA, October 2001

• Peer Workers for Adherence to Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection: The Peer Worker Perspective

• Cost-effectiveness of a peer worker model in the treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI)

• Characteristics of HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in Harlem, NY

• Physician attitudes about BCG vaccination & treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

• Peer Workers For Adherence To Treatment For Latent Tuberculosis Infection: The Program Manager's Perspective