Publications and Presentations

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

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Rowley J, Vander Hoorn S, Korenromp E, Low N, Unemo M, Abu-Raddad LJ, Chico RM, Smolak A, Newman L, Gottlieb S, Thwin SS, Broutet N, Taylor MM. (2019). Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis and syphilis: global prevalence and incidence estimates, 2016. Bull World Health Organ. PMID: 31384073.  DOI: 10.2471/BLT.18.228486.

 

Chemaitelly H, Weiss HA, Smolak A, Majed E, Abu-Raddad LJ. (2019). Epidemiology of Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, and herpes simplex virus type 2 among female sex workers in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review and meta-analytics.  J Glob Health. PMID: 31360448.  DOI: 10.7189/jogh.09.020408. 

 

Smolak, A., Chemaitelly, H., Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2019). The epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.  Lancet Global Health.  PMID: 29136161.  DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix975.

 

Smolak, A., Rowley, J., Nagelkerke, N., Kassebaum, N.J., Chico, R.M., Korenromp, E.L., Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2018).  Trends and predictors of syphilis prevalence in the general population: Global pooled analyses of 1103 prevalence measures including 136 million syphilis tests.  Clinical Infectious Diseases.  PMID: 29136161.  DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix975 

 

Bennani, A., Al-Kettani, A., Hançali, A., El-Rhilani, H., Alami, K., Youbi, M., Rowley, J., Abu-Raddad, L.J., Smolak, A., Taylor, M.,  Mahiané, G., Stover, J., Bennani, A., Korenromp, E.  (2017). The prevalence and incidence of active syphilis in women in Morocco, 1995-2016: model-based estimation and implications for STI surveillance.  PLoS One.  12(8).  PMID: 28837558.  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181498

 

Al-Kettani, A., Mahiané, G., Bennani, A., Abu-Raddad, L.J., Smolak, A., Rowley, J., Nagelkerke, N., El-Rhilani, H., Alami, K., Hançali, A., Korenromp, E. (2017). Trends in adult chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence, incidence and urethral discharge case reporting in Morocco over 1995-2015 – estimates using the Spectrum-sexually transmitted infection model. Sexually Transmitted Diseases.  44(9).  PMID: 28806354.  DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000647

 

Smolak, A., El-Bassel, N., Malin, A., Terlikbayeva, A., & Samatova, S.  (2015).  Sex workers, condoms, and mobility among men in Uzbekistan: implications for HIV transmission.  International Journal of STD & AIDS.  PMID: 25838298.  27(4).  DOI: 10.1177/0956462415578953

 

Smolak, A.  (2014).  The association of HIV status and sexual behavior with female circumcision in Mali.  JAIDS.  65(5). PMID: 24378725.  DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000099

 

Smolak, A & El-Bassel, N.  (2013). Multilevel stigma as a barrier to HIV testing in Central Asia: a context quantified.  AIDS & Behavior.  17(8).  PMID: 23904147.  DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0571-4. 

 

Smolak, A.  (2013).  A meta-analysis and systematic review of HIV risk behavior among fishermen.  AIDS Care.  26(3).  PMID: 23941609.  DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2013.824541. 

 

Smolak, A.  (2013).  White slavery, whorehouse riots, venereal disease, and saving women: historical context of prostitution interventions and harm reduction in New York City during the progressive era. Social Work in Public Health. 28(5).  PMID: 23805804.  DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2011.592083. 

 

Smolak, A., Gorroochurn, P., Kamarulzaman, A., Janjua, N.  (2012).  Asian public concern over the ethics of scientists: predictors and implications for research ethics.  Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance. 19(6). PMID: 23074993.  DOI: 10.1080/08989621.2012.728912. 

 

Smolak, A., Gearing, R., Alonzo, D., McHugh, K., Harmon, S., & Baldwin, S.  (2012).  Social support, coping, and religion:  Implications for help: seeking and engagement of persons with schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal.  49(4).  PMID: 22855264.  DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9536-8

 

Gearing, R., Alonzo, D., Smolak, A., McHugh, K., Harmon, S., & Baldwin, S.  (2011).  Association of religion with delusions and hallucinations in the context of schizophrenia: Implications for engagement and adherence. Schizophrenia Research, 03(126).  PMID: 21131180.  DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2010.11.005

 

Smolak, A.  (2010).  Contextual factors influencing HIV risk behavior in Central Asia.  Culture, Health and Sexuality. 12(5). PMID: 20301020.  DOI: 10.1080/13691051003658135

 

Williams, M. & Smolak, A. (2007).  Integrating faith matters in social work education.  Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 26(3).

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INVITED PUBLICATIONS

 

Smolak, A. (2013).  Evidence should form the basis of HIV policies in MENA.  Nature Middle East; Invited Commentary.  doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.230

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Al-Kettani, A., Mahiané, G., Bennani, A., Abu-Raddad, L.J., Smolak, A., Rowley, J., Nagelkerke, N., El-Rhilani, H., Alami, K., Hançali, A., Korenromp, E. (2017). Trends in adult chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence, incidence and urethral discharge case reporting in Morocco over 1995-2015 – estimates using the Spectrum-STI model. STI and HIV World Congress. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

Smolak, A., & Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2016). The epidemiology of trichomoniasis in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis. 17th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections World Congress.  Marrakech, Morocco.

 

Smolak, A., Chemaitelly, H., Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2016). Explaining the heterogeneity in the prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis across the Middle East and North Africa: meta-regression analyses.  17th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections World Congress.  Marrakech, Morocco.

 

Smolak, A., Zarrabian, B., Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2015). The epidemiology of chlamydia in the Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis preliminary findings. Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar Annual Research Retreat.  Doha, Qatar.

 

Smolak, A., Mohamoud, Y.A, Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2014).  The epidemiology of gonorrhea in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 18th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections, Asia Pacific Conference.  Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Smolak, A. & Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2014).  The epidemiology of chlamydia in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 18th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections, Asia Pacific Conference.   Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Smolak, A.  (2013). Relationship between individual, family, and community stigma and male circumcision in India: Implications for HIV social work practice and policy.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA.  

 

Choo, M., Kamarulzaman, A., El-Bassel, N., Smolak, A., Gilbert, L., Wu, E., West., B. S.  (2012).  Prevalence and predictors of injection drug use among Malaysian fishermen: implications for HIV prevention.  International AIDS Conference.  Washington DC.

 

Diaz, K., Smolak, A., Bulic, S., Linden, C., Janjua, N.  (2012).  Modified "ABC/2" method for diffusion-weighted imaging stroke measurement has good inter-rater reliability.  American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting.  New York, New York

 

Smolak, A.  (2012). The association of education and religion with public concern over the ethics of scientists: a study of Asia.  Quest for Research Excellence.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A.  (2012). The association of HIV status and HIV risk behavior with female genital cutting in Mali.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A.  (2012).  Multilevel HIV stigma as a barrier to HIV testing uptake and receipt of HIV test results: a context quantified.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A., Choo, M., Kamarulzaman, A., El Bassel, N., West, B., & Gilbert, L.  (2011). A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on HIV risk among fishermen.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A., El Bassel, N., Malin, A., Terlikbayeva, A., & Gilbert, L.  (2011). Mobility and sex trading with female sex workers among men in Uzbekistan.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A., Malin, A., El Bassel, N., Terlikbayeva, A., & Gilbert, L. (2011). Depression and HIV risk among injection drug users in Kazakhstan.  Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A.  (2011). Association of Female Circumcision and HIV in Mali.  Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting.  Washington, DC.

 

Smolak, A. (2010).  Molecular epidemiology of HIV type 1 in Jordan: implications for intervention.  

NIH National CTSA Predoctoral Meeting.  St Louis, MO. 

 

Smolak, A.  (2009).  Molecular epidemiology of HIV type I in Jordan: implications for intervention. 

Columbia University CTSA Research Day.  New York, NY.

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

Smolak, A.  (2014).  Multilevel social determinates and biomedical HIV interventions in Central Asia and Mali.  Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar.  Doha, Qatar.

 

Smolak, A.  (2007).  Culturally competent psychotherapy.  Department of Psychology at Ferdowsi University.  Mashhad, Iran