A5102812448- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Renal and related cancers
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
Washington University in St. Louis
2015-2023
St. Louis Children's Hospital
2015-2023
University of Bristol
2022
University of Washington
2015
Winona State University
2013-2014
University of Southern Mississippi
2013
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2011-2013
Virginia Commonwealth University
2010
University of Liverpool
2006
Pinderfields Hospital
2002
Abstract Effective vaccination is now available to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection and cause of cervical cancer. This study aimed estimate prevalence HPV among childhood cancer survivors identify factors associated with vaccine initiation completion. Mothers daughters ages 9 17 years with/without a history (n = 235, Mage 13.2 years, SD 2.69; n 70, 13.3 2.47, respectively) completed surveys querying completion along sociodemographic, medical,...
To identify correlates of risky sexual behavior among adolescents surviving childhood cancer.The Child Health and Illness Profile-Adolescent Edition (CHIP-AE) was completed by 307 survivors cancer aged 15-20 years (M age at diagnosis 1.53 years; range 0-3.76). Univariate analyses were performed using χ² Fisher's Exact tests, multivariable logistic regression models used to calculate odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (CI) for behaviors.Diagnosis central nervous system (OR = .13, CI:...
Among those 9-26 years of age, vaccination can prevent specific types genital human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection and cause cervical other cancers. The objective this study was to estimate prevalence factors associated with HPV vaccine initiation completion among females surviving childhood cancer.One-hundred fourteen young adults 230 mothers daughters cancer completed surveys querying history along medical sociodemographic potentially outcomes....
Abstract Objective To delineate the impact of treatment exposures and chronic health conditions on psychological, educational, social outcomes in adolescent survivors Wilms tumor. Methods Parent reports from Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were analyzed for 666 tumor 698 siblings. Adjusting race household income, compared to siblings Behavior Problems Index educational outcomes. Multivariable modified Poisson regression estimated relative risks (RR) therapeutic (CTCAE 4.03 graded) among...
Physical punishment of children is a prevalent practice that condemned by most medical professionals given its link with increased risk child physical abuse and other adverse outcomes. This study examined the prevalence parent-to-child hitting in settings intervention behaviors staff who witness it.Staff at children's center general completed voluntary, anonymous survey. We used descriptive statistics to examine differences experiences physicians, nurses, staff. logistic regression predict...
Effective vaccination is now available to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection and cause of cervical cancer, second cancer among women worldwide. HPV vaccine uptake particularly important for females surviving who are at high risk HPV-related complication due direct indirect effects therapy. Thus, Version 3.0 Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines Survivors Childhood, Adolescent Young Adult Cancer recommends all eligible...
Purpose: This exploratory study assessed adolescent and young adult (AYA) parent perceptions of optimism, health vulnerability, parental attachment (trust, alienation, communication), interrelations among these variables, in families with a history pediatric cancer. Patients Methods: Forty-one AYAs (20 males, 21 females, mean (M)age=16.66 years, standard deviation (SD)age=2.99) who were at least 6 months post-cancer treatment (Mtime=6.43 SD=5.14; Mage diagnosis=8.64 SD=5.51) their parents...
Young adult survivors of childhood cancer (N = 47) completed essays exploring situational coping within a mixed methods study. Data were qualitatively analyzed using consensual qualitative research-modified methodology. Five themes emerged: (1) initial reactions to cancer, (2) adjustment/coping with diagnosis and treatment, (3) provisions social support, (4) perceived effects experience, (5) reflections on the experience. Perceptions experiences appear generally positive, majority negative...
Abstract Objective To examine patient and parent understanding of infertility risk (relative to oncologists' ratings) among adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer, identify background factors related inaccurate reporting/estimating. Methods Male patients (N = 137; aged 13‐21) their parents completed self‐report questionnaires. Those who reported a fertility‐related conversation provider 102 adolescents, N 74 parents) (ie, what oncologist had communicated) all participants' estimated...
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an elective, curative treatment option for patients with sickle disease (SCD). Transplant requires extensive self-management behaviors to be successful. The purpose of this study was describe potential barriers and facilitators in a group pediatric SCD prior HCT their medical outcomes post-HCT. A multiple case approach used 4 pairs transplant recipients grouped by age, donor type, source. Each pair included minimal increased post-HCT complications....
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is recommended for all female survivors of childhood cancer; yet, it underused. Parent-child sexual communication and health care provider recommendation HPV influence familial decisions. However, caregivers may be less likely to discuss issues with as compared healthy peers. Therefore, this study mothers daughters with/without history cancer on measures communication, HPV-specific vaccination, examined the effects sociodemographic medical factors these...
PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE AND PEER ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP SELF-EFFICACY AS PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS APPROACH ADULTHOOD By Rebecca H. Foster, M.S. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree Doctor Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. University, 2010 Major Director: Marilyn Stern, Professor, Departments Psychology and Pediatrics Social acceptance peer romantic relationship self-efficacy were examined as salient factors related to social...