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  • 2008 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Perry N. Halkitis is affiliated with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in the United States. Their research activity spans multiple fields including medicine, psychology, and social sciences, with a particular emphasis on social psychology, infectious diseases, general health professions, epidemiology, and sociology and political science.

The scientist's work covers significant topics such as LGBTQ health, identity, and policy; HIV/AIDS research and interventions; HIV, drug use, and sexual risk; reproductive health and technologies; vaccine coverage and hesitancy; sex work and related issues; and sexuality, behavior, and technology.

Several recent research papers by Halkitis address public health challenges and behavioral studies, including:

  • "The Burden of COVID-19 in People Living with HIV: A Syndemic Perspective" (2020) published in AIDS and Behavior
  • "Ensuring survey research data integrity in the era of internet bots" (2021) published in Quality & Quantity
  • "SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Hesitancy and Behaviors in a National Sample of People Living with HIV" (2021) published in AIDS Patient Care and STDs
  • "Employment Loss as a Result of COVID-19: a Nationwide Survey at the Onset of COVID-19 in US LGBTQ+ Populations" (2021) published in Sexuality Research and Social Policy
  • "A Nationwide Survey of COVID-19 Testing in LGBTQ+ Populations in the United States" (2021) published in Public Health Reports

Halkitis frequently collaborates with a range of co-authors, with the most frequent including Kristen D. Krause, Marybec Griffin, Caleb LoSchiavo, Richard J. Martino, and Jessica Jaiswal.

Publications appear predominantly in venues that focus on LGBTQ public health, infectious diseases, and community health. The primary journals where Halkitis has published include:

  • Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health
  • AIDS and Behavior
  • AIDS Patient Care and STDs
  • Journal of Community Health
  • Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services

Halkitis has also contributed to book publications, including a book titled Humanizing Public Health, scheduled for publication by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2025.

Among academic recognitions, Halkitis received the distinction of Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2008.

Best Publications

  • A double epidemic: crystal methamphetamine drug use in relation to HIV transmission among gay men.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Michael J. Stirratt

  • Towards a More Inclusive and Dynamic Understanding of Medical Mistrust Informed by Science.

    Jessica Jaiswal;Perry N. Halkitis

  • Sexual harm reduction practices of HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men: serosorting, strategic positioning, and withdrawal before ejaculation.

    Jeffrey T Parsons;Eric W Schrimshaw;Richard J Wolitski;Perry N Halkitis

  • The Burden of COVID-19 in People Living with HIV: A Syndemic Perspective.

    Stephanie Shiau;Kristen D. Krause;Pamela Valera;Shobha Swaminathan

  • Perceptions of the benefits and costs associated with condom use and unprotected sex among late adolescent college students

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;Perry N. Halkitis;David Bimbi;Thomas Borkowski

  • Methamphetamine Abuse and Impairment of Social Functioning: A Review of the Underlying Neurophysiological Causes and Behavioral Implications

    Bruce D. Homer;Todd M. Solomon;Robert W. Moeller;Amy Mascia

  • Barebacking among gay and bisexual men in New York City: explanations for the emergence of intentional unsafe behavior.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Leo Wilton;Leo Wilton

  • Intentional unsafe sex (barebacking) among HIV-positive gay men who seek sexual partners on the Internet

    Perry N. Halkitis;J. T. Parsons

  • Substance use and sexual transmission risk behavior of HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

    David W Purcell;Jeffrey T Parsons;Perry N Halkitis;Yuko Mizuno

  • Recreational Drug Use and HIV-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Men Frequenting Gay Social Venues

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Ensuring survey research data integrity in the era of internet bots

    Marybec Griffin;Richard J. Martino;Caleb LoSchiavo;Camilla Comer-Carruthers

  • The Meanings and Manifestations of Religion and Spirituality among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jacqueline S. Mattis;Joel K. Sahadath;Dana Massie

  • Crystal methamphetamine and sexual sociality in an urban gay subculture: An elective affinity

    Adam Isaiah Green;Perry N. Halkitis

  • Correlates of sexual risk behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

    Jeffrey T Parsons;Perry N Halkitis;Richard J Wolitski;Cynthia A Gómez

  • A holistic approach to addressing HIV infection disparities in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Richard J. Wolitski;Gregorio A. Millett

  • Longitudinal investigation of methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City: findings from Project BUMPS.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Kelly A. Green;Paris Mourgues

  • Explanations for methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Beth N. Fischgrund;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Sexual Compulsivity Among Gay/Bisexual Male Escorts Who Advertise on the Internet

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;David Bimbi;Perry N. Halkitis

  • Acceptability of PrEP Uptake Among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: The P18 Study

    Rafael E. Pérez-Figueroa;Farzana Kapadia;Staci C. Barton;Jessica A. Eddy

  • Sexual and drug-using practices of HIV-positive men who frequent public and commercial sex environments.

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;P. N. Halkitis

Frequent Co-Authors

Jeffrey T. Parsons
Jeffrey T. Parsons City University of New York
Carmen H. Logie
Carmen H. Logie University of Toronto
Bruce D. Homer
Bruce D. Homer City University of New York
Derek D. Satre
Derek D. Satre University of California, San Francisco
Eric W. Schrimshaw
Eric W. Schrimshaw Columbia University
Ann O'Leary
Ann O'Leary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Richard Saitz
Richard Saitz Boston University
Julia R. Heiman
Julia R. Heiman Indiana University
Arnold H. Grossman
Arnold H. Grossman New York University
Anthony R. D'Augelli
Anthony R. D'Augelli Pennsylvania State University

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