Finding what works: Predicting health or social service linkage in drug using, African American, female sex workers in Miami, FL

Levi-Minzi, Maria A.; Surratt, Hilary L.; O’Grady, Catherine; Kurtz, Steven P.

doi:10.1080/07399332.2016.1158262

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“…This study did not meet the regulatory definition of human subject research as defined in 45 CFR 46.102(d) and (f) of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Code of Federal Regulations (“45 CFR 46”, 2016), and it was not subject to Institutional Review Board oversight. To ensure best practices in data abstraction and management, we consulted Li et al 2015 [ 24 ], the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions [ 25 ], and the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s (previously the Institute of Medicine) Standards for Systematic Reviews [ 26 ]. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines [ 27 ] for systematic review and Statistical Analyses and Methods in the Published Literature (SAMPL) guidelines [ 28 ] for descriptive statistics were applied when relevant.…”

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Methodological quality of systematic reviews referenced in clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of opioid use disorder

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IntroductionWith efforts to combat opioid use disorder, there is an increased interest in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for opioid use disorder treatments. No literature exists examining the quality of systematic reviews used in opioid use disorder CPGs. This study aims to describe the methodological quality and reporting clarity of systematic reviews (SRs) used to create CPGs for opioid use disorder.MethodsFrom June to July 2016 guideline clearinghouses and medical literature databases were searched for relevant CPGs used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Included CPGs must have been recognized by a national organization. SRs from the reference section of each CPG was scored by using AMSTAR (a measurement tool to assess the methodological quality of systematic reviews) tool and PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) checklist.ResultsSeventeen CPGs from 2006–2016 were included in the review. From these, 57 unique SRs were extracted. SRS comprised 0.28% to 17.92% of all references found in the CPGs. All SRs obtained moderate or high methodological quality score on the AMSTAR tool. All reviews met at least 70% of PRISMA criteria. In PRISMA, underperforming areas included accurate title labeling, protocol registration, and risk of bias. Underperforming areas in AMSTAR included conflicts of interest, funding, and publication bias. A positive correlation was found between AMSTAR and PRISMA scores (r = .79).ConclusionAlthough the SRs in the CPGs were of good quality, there are still areas for improvement. Systematic reviewers should consult PRISMA and AMSTAR when conducting and reporting reviews. It is important for CPG developers to consider methodological quality as a factor when developing CPG recommendations, recognizing that the quality of systematic reviews underpinning guidelines does not necessarily correspond to the quality of the guideline itself.

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Methodological quality of systematic reviews referenced in clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of opioid use disorder

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Methodological quality, completeness of reporting and use of systematic reviews as evidence in clinical practice guidelines for paediatric overweight and obesity

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Paediatric obesity rates remain high despite extensive efforts to prevent and treat obesity in children. We investigated the quality of the methodology and reporting within systematic reviews (SRs) underpinning paediatric content in US clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). In June 2016 we searched guideline clearinghouses and professional organization websites for guidelines published by national or professional organizations in the United States from January 2007 onwards. In our primary, a priori analysis, we used PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) and AMSTAR (A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews) instruments to score SRs and meta-analyses that included paediatric populations and were cited by included CPGs. In a secondary, post hoc analysis, we determined the extent to which US CPGs use available, relevant SRs and meta-analyses compared with non-US CPGs. Eight US-based CPGs with 27 references to 22 unique SRs were found. AMSTAR and PRISMA scores were low overall, with only three SRs having 'high' methodological quality. Items dealing with bias assessments and search strategies had especially low scores. US CPGs were also older on average and cited fewer SRs than their international counterparts. Low quality scores and dated guidelines should be a cause for concern among practicing clinicians and a call to action for future guideline developers, publishers and research institutions.

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Sex workers' professional agency, quality of life, and problematic substance use in Finland

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Uusitalo,

Pölönen

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Scandinavian J Psychology

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IntroductionSex workers suffer considerable marginalization that limits their choices and exposes them to various types of harm. Hence, it is important to examine sex workers' professional agency and its association with quality of life. In the current study, we investigated professional agency, quality of life, and problematic substance use among sex workers in Finland.MethodsUsing an online survey, we collected data from 136 sex workers contacted through Finnish sex work organizations and social media platforms. We conducted correlational analyses between the study variables and linear regression analyses with professional agency as the independent variable and quality of life and problematic alcohol and drug use as dependent variables.ResultsAs expected, in the regression analyses, professional agency was strongly positively associated with quality of life (β = 0.86, p < 0.001) and negatively associated with problematic alcohol (β = −0.38, p = 0.002) and drug (β = −0.69, p < 0.001) use. Professional agency explained as much as 73% of the variance in quality of life. Most sex workers rated their quality of life as either good or very good.ConclusionOur results underscore the importance of professional agency to sex workers' well‐being, explaining a substantial proportion of the variance in quality of life. Promoting agency should therefore be at the heart of sex work policymaking. However, as most of the respondents were Finnish‐born cis women, our results might not generalize to foreign‐born, male, and gender diverse sex workers. Future studies should prioritize reaching these populations to ensure broader representativeness.

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Finding what works: Predicting health or social service linkage in drug using, African American, female sex workers in Miami, FL

Cited by 3 publications

References 41 publications

Methodological quality of systematic reviews referenced in clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of opioid use disorder

Methodological quality of systematic reviews referenced in clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of opioid use disorder

Methodological quality, completeness of reporting and use of systematic reviews as evidence in clinical practice guidelines for paediatric overweight and obesity

Sex workers' professional agency, quality of life, and problematic substance use in Finland

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