World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
70
Citations
23496
World Ranking
2241
National Ranking
1305

Overview

Torsten B. Neilands is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco in the United States. Their research primarily spans fields related to medicine, health professions, and social sciences, with over 230 publications in medicine, 136 in health professions, and 110 in social sciences. The subfields they work in include general health professions, infectious diseases, social psychology, epidemiology, and clinical psychology.

The research topics covered by Neilands include HIV/AIDS research and interventions, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQ health, identity and policy, HIV, drug use and sexual risk, poverty, education and child welfare, sex work and related issues, and HIV-related health complications and treatments.

Some of Neilands' recent published papers include:

  • Gender-related variables for health research, 2021, Biology of Sex Differences
  • Association of Race and Ethnicity With Prescription of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP1 Receptor Agonists Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in the Veterans Health Administration System, 2022, JAMA
  • Depression and Anxiety Changes Among Sexual and Gender Minority People Coinciding with Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Journal of General Internal Medicine
  • Minority Stress, Structural Stigma, and Physical Health Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals: Examining the Relative Strength of the Relationships, 2021, Annals of Behavioral Medicine
  • The syndemic effects of food insecurity, water insecurity, and HIV on depressive symptomatology among Kenyan women, 2020, Social Science & Medicine

Neilands frequently publishes in venues such as AIDS and Behavior, UNC Libraries, Journal of Adolescent Health, BMJ Open, and JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.

  • AIDS and Behavior
  • UNC Libraries
  • Journal of Adolescent Health
  • BMJ Open
  • JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

They collaborate frequently with other researchers including Mallory O. Johnson, Fred M. Ssewamala, Samantha E. Dilworth, Proscovia Nabunya, and Ozge Sensoy Bahar, with coauthorship counts ranging from 25 to 38 publications.

Best Publications

  • Best Practices for Developing and Validating Scales for Health, Social, and Behavioral Research: A Primer.

    Godfred O. Boateng;Torsten B. Neilands;Edward A. Frongillo;Hugo R. Melgar-Quiñonez

  • The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire: psychometric properties, benchmarking data, and emerging research

    John B Sexton;Robert L Helmreich;Torsten B Neilands;Kathy M. Rowan

  • A validity and reliability study of the coping self-efficacy scale

    Margaret A. Chesney;Torsten B. Neilands;Donald B. Chambers;Jonelle M. Taylor

  • The role of self-efficacy in HIV treatment adherence: validation of the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES).

    Mallory O. Johnson;Torsten B. Neilands;Samantha E. Dilworth;Stephen F. Morin

  • Out of sight, not out of mind: strategies for handling missing data.

    Eric R. Buhi;Patricia Goodson;Torsten B. Neilands

  • The effect of executive walk rounds on nurse safety climate attitudes: A randomized trial of clinical units

    Eric J Thomas;J Bryan Sexton;Torsten B Neilands;Allan Frankel

  • Continued CD4 cell count increases in HIV-infected adults experiencing 4 years of viral suppression on antiretroviral therapy.

    Peter W. Hunt;Steven G. Deeks;Benigno Rodriguez;Hernan Valdez

  • The Household Water InSecurity Experiences (HWISE) Scale: development and validation of a household water insecurity measure for low-income and middle-income countries.

    Sera L. Young;Godfred O. Boateng;Zeina Jamaluddine;Joshua D. Miller

  • I'm No Jezebel; I am Young, Gifted, and Black: Identity, Sexuality, and Black Girls:

    Tiffany G. Townsend;Anita Jones Thomas;Torsten B. Neilands;Tiffany R. Jackson

  • Impact of CD8+ T-cell activation on CD4+ T-cell recovery and mortality in HIV-infected Ugandans initiating antiretroviral therapy.

    Peter W. Hunt;Huyen L. Cao;Conrad Muzoora;Isaac Ssewanyana

  • Asset ownership and health and mental health functioning among AIDS-orphaned adolescents: findings from a randomized clinical trial in rural Uganda.

    Fred M. Ssewamala;Chang-Keun Han;Torsten B. Neilands

  • Relationship characteristics and motivations behind agreements among gay male couples: differences by agreement type and couple serostatus.

    Colleen C. Hoff;Sean C. Beougher;Deepalika Chakravarty;Lynae A. Darbes

  • Gender-related variables for health research

    Mathias W. Nielsen;Marcia L. Stefanick;Diana Peragine;Torsten B. Neilands

  • Assessment of stigma towards homosexuality in China: a study of men who have sex with men.

    Torsten B. Neilands;Wayne T. Steward;Kyung-Hee Choi

  • Use of postexposure prophylaxis against HIV infection following sexual exposure does not lead to increases in high-risk behavior.

    Jeffrey N Martin;Michelle E Roland;Torsten B Neilands;Melissa R Krone

  • Interruption of Treatment with Individual Therapeutic Drug Classes in Adults with Multidrug‐Resistant HIV‐1 Infection

    Steven G. Deeks;Rebecca Hoh;Torsten B. Neilands;Teri Liegler

  • Effects of Victimization and Violence on Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Adolescents

    Alida Bouris;Bethany G. Everett;Ryan D. Heath;Caitlin E. Elsaesser

  • Structural equation modeling: a primer for health behavior researchers.

    Eric R. Buhi;Patricia Goodson;Torsten B. Neilands

  • Retention in Care and Patient-Reported Reasons for Undocumented Transfer or Stopping Care Among HIV-Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Eastern Africa: Application of a Sampling-Based Approach.

    Elvin H. Geng;Thomas A. Odeny;Rita Lyamuya;Alice Nakiwogga-Muwanga

  • Power analysis for multivariate and repeated measures designs: A flexible approach using the SPSS MANOVA procedure

    Elizabeth J. D’Amico;Torsten B. Neilands;Torsten B. Neilands;Robert Zambarano

  • Relationship characteristics associated with sexual risk behavior among MSM in committed relationships.

    Colleen C. Hoff;Deepalika Chakravarty;Deepalika Chakravarty;Sean C. Beougher;Torsten B. Neilands

  • Effect of Economic Assets on Sexual Risk-Taking Intentions Among Orphaned Adolescents in Uganda

    Fried M. Ssewamala;Chang-Keun Han;Torsten B. Neilands;Leyla Ismayilova

  • Psychiatric risk factors for HIV disease progression: the role of inconsistent patterns of antiretroviral therapy utilization.

    Adam W Carrico;Elise D Riley;Mallory O Johnson;Edwin D Charlebois

Frequent Co-Authors

Lynae A. Darbes
Lynae A. Darbes University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Margaret A. Chesney
Margaret A. Chesney University of California, San Francisco
Judith T. Moskowitz
Judith T. Moskowitz Northwestern University
Bulent Turan
Bulent Turan University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shari L. Dworkin
Shari L. Dworkin University of Washington
Claude A. Mellins
Claude A. Mellins Columbia University
Annesa Flentje
Annesa Flentje University of California, San Francisco
Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus
Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus University of California, Los Angeles

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a career in psychology opens the door to many related degrees and professional opportunities, particularly in counseling. There is a significant demand for skilled counselors across the United States, and online programs offer flexible options for those wanting to earn a degree while balancing other commitments.

When considering online degrees, it’s essential to look for programs with strong reputations and proven value. For those interested in studying in Texas, the most valuable counseling programs in Texas highlight institutions known for their academic quality and career outcomes. Similarly, those considering Wisconsin can review the most valuable counseling degree programs ranking in Wisconsin to find programs with excellent return on investment.

Online master's degrees also create new avenues for specialization. Potential students in Florida may want to examine the best value counseling master's programs in Florida. For those looking throughout the broader Southern region, the best value counseling master's degrees in the South can help you discover reputable, affordable options.

Carefully comparing program rankings and regional strengths will help you make the most informed decision as you pursue your psychology or counseling career online.

Best Scientists Citing Torsten B. Neilands

Trending Scientists