A5064274988- Reproductive tract infections research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Feminist Theory and Gender Studies
- Genital Health and Disease
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Alabama Department of Public Health
2024
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2018-2023
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2022-2023
University of North Texas
2022
University of North Texas Health Science Center
2022
University of Alabama
2022
Yale University
2018
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is routinely recommended for adolescents aged 11 or 12 years but can begin at age 9. On-time HPV by the thirteenth birthday has proven to be effective in preventing cancer and pre-cancer. However, coverage rates continue lag behind other vaccinations adolescents. A promising approach improving start This been endorsed American Academy of Pediatrics Cancer Society. Benefits this include increased time complete series birthday, additional spacing...
Background: COVID-19 vaccination rates remain suboptimal among Black Americans who disproportionately experience higher hospitalization and death than White Americans. Methods: We conducted a multi-method (interviews surveys) study 30 (n = 16 vaccinated, n 14 unvaccinated) to explore factors related hesitancy, decision-making processes, communication uptake. Participants were recruited by using community-driven approaches, including partner collaborations. Thematic analysis was used analyze...
Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) is the preferred method to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, but information regarding performance of currently available assays needed. This study evaluated Aptima Combo 2, GeneXpert, cobas4800, ProbeTec Q (CTQ/GCQ) chlamydia gonorrhea in pharyngeal, rectal, urine specimen.Adult male patients seen at an urban human immunodeficiency virus clinic Birmingham, Alabama who reported sex with men (men have men) no antibiotic use past...
Black men in the Deep South have been disproportionally affected by high HIV and hepatitis C virus infection rates. Conventional clinic-based screening approaches had limited success reaching those with undiagnosed or infection. The purpose of this study was to evaluate acceptability, feasibility, best practices an integrated community-based health approach.
Background A strong recommendation from a clinician is one of the best predictors human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescents, yet many clinicians do not provide effective recommendations. The objective this study was to understand how lack school entry requirements for HPV influences clinicians’ Design and Methods Semi-structured interviews with purposive sample 32 were conducted in 2015 Connecticut USA. Data analysed using an iterative thematic approach 2016-2017. Results Many...
Effective mentoring of underrepresented scholars in the biobehavioral and health sciences is vital for future scientific inquiry, as well clinical public applications. Through process, both mentee mentor can benefit by broadening their knowledge, skills, perspectives relative to professional goals interests mentee. Establishing a trusting nurturing relationship allows identify short- long-term goals, accompanied strategies designed maximize mentee's success. Many relationships from...
The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association has, for several years, been conducting a cross-sector workshop to bring together variety of stakeholders develop ideas collaboratively improving the sexually transmitted infection control efforts in United States. In this summary, we share content discussions and fourth annual future research potential changes practice with focus on diagnostic capacity.
Background Chlamydia vaccination is a potentially important strategy to prevent infections and reduce the global burden of disease. Ideally, chlamydia immunization programs would require vaccinating adolescents before they engage in sexual activity. Communication by health care providers (HCPs) has been shown have an impact on vaccine acceptance. Therefore, it imperative understand their opinions vaccines factors that promote strong recommendations patients uptake. Methods Semi-structured...
Background Chlamydia vaccines are currently under development and have the potential to lower incidence of infection disease, which highest among adolescents young adults. Ideally, a chlamydia vaccine would be administered before sexual debut, time when parents primary decision makers. This study explores parent opinions about an adolescent understand barriers facilitators uptake. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescents. Topics included conversations their children...
In this paper, we describe: (a) our experiences and accomplishments in the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) Research Scholars Mentoring Program; (b) current state mentorship field sexually transmitted infections (STIs); (c) fundamental factors successful mentoring, including alignment with personal values, transparency, intentionality, respect, equity, empathy, emotional intelligence. The authors have reviewed their mentoring receiving collectively identified concepts they valued...