Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandi L. Pruitt, Jasmin A. Tiro, Deanna Kepka, Kevin Henry
Summary: This study investigates the disparities in vaccine coverage among U.S. adolescents and identifies the associated characteristics at individual, household, and area levels. The findings suggest that there is a need to promote and stock all the recommended vaccines, and ensure simultaneous, same-day vaccination to avoid missed opportunities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric Adjei Boakye, Oluwole A. Babatunde, Maggie Wang, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Wiley Jenkins, Minjee Lee, Minjin Kim
Summary: This study found that overall human papillomavirus vaccine uptake was low, with significantly lower rates in the Southern region compared to other regions. This highlights the need to identify barriers specific to the Southern population, which may include differences in education and insurance levels.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Kyounghae Kim, Yiming Zhang, Joochul Lee, Thomas P. Meehan, Kim Gans
Summary: The study found that most adolescents started HPV vaccination later than the recommended age, with variations among different demographic groups. Males showed a faster improvement in on-time vaccination compared to females.
JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Didem Egemen, Hormuzd A. Katki, Anil K. Chaturvedi, Rebecca Landy, Li C. Cheung
Summary: This survey study examined the self-reported status and timing of HPV vaccination among female participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011 to 2018.
Article
Immunology
Shan Qiao, Zhenlong Li, Jiajia Zhang, Xiaowen Sun, Camryn Garrett, Xiaoming Li
Summary: This study investigates the disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the United States and explores the role of social capital in explaining these disparities. The results suggest that social capital significantly contributes to the disparities in vaccination uptake, and the association between vaccination uptake and social determinants of health (SDOH) and social capital may vary depending on the level of urbanization. Thus, fostering social capital within communities could be an effective strategy to address disparities in vaccination uptake.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dongngan T. Truong, Audrey Dionne, Juan Carlos Muniz, Kimberly E. McHugh, Michael A. Portman, Linda M. Lambert, Deepika Thacker, Matthew D. Elias, Jennifer S. Li, Olga H. Toro-Salazar, Brett R. Anderson, Andrew M. Atz, C. Monique Bohun, M. Jay Campbell, Maryanne Chrisant, Laura D'Addese, Kirsten B. Dummer, Daniel Forsha, Lowell H. Frank, Olivia H. Frosch, Sarah K. Gelehrter, Therese M. Giglia, Camden Hebson, Supriya S. Jain, Pace Johnston, Anita Krishnan, Kristin C. Lombardi, Brian W. McCrindle, Elizabeth C. Mitchell, Koichi Miyata, Trent Mizzi, Robert M. Parker, Jyoti K. Patel, Christina Ronai, Arash A. Sabati, Jenna Schauer, S. Kristen Sexson Tejtel, J. Ryan Shea, Lara S. Shekerdemian, Shubhika Srivastava, Jodie K. Votava-Smith, Sarah White, Jane W. Newburger
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes of young individuals with suspected myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination. The results showed that most cases of suspected myocarditis had a mild clinical course with rapid resolution of symptoms, and abnormal findings on cardiac MRI were frequent.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ashley A. White, Brian Neelon, Renee H. Martin, James R. Roberts, Jeffrey E. Korte, Edith M. Williams, Kathleen B. Cartmell
Summary: This research contributes statistical models to predict county level HPV vaccination in Georgia. Factors such as health department clinic access, race/ethnicity, and residence were found to be associated with HPV vaccination coverage. Public health professionals and clinicians can use these models to target HPV vaccination efforts among non-Hispanic whites and rural communities at the county level.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Victor Adekanmbi, Fangjian Guo, Christine D. D. Hsu, Yong Shan, Yong-Fang Kuo, Abbey B. B. Berenson
Summary: Incomplete HPV vaccination rates remain high among individuals aged 27-45 in the United States. This study found that both individual- and neighborhood-level factors contribute to the risk of not completing the HPV vaccine series. Interventions to improve vaccination rates should address both individual and contextual factors.
Review
Nursing
Lauren Eisenhauer, Bryan R. Hansen, Vinciya Pandian
Summary: Multimodal strategies, including reminder systems, provider education, sensory incentives, and tailored messaging programs, have been shown to effectively increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents in family practice settings. Studies implementing interventions pre-, during, and post-visit were most successful in improving vaccination rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pauline Versteegen, Marta Valente Pinto, Alex M. Barkoff, Pieter G. M. van Gageldonk, Jan van de Kassteele, Marlies A. van Houten, Elisabeth A. M. Sanders, Ronald de Groot, Dimitri A. Diavatopoulos, Sagida Bibi, Raakel Luoto, Qiushui He, Anne-Marie Buisman, Dominic F. Kelly, Jussi Mertsola, Guy A. M. Berbers
Summary: The study investigated the response to acellular pertussis booster vaccination in different age groups and found that serum IgG levels increased significantly in all age groups at 28 days post-vaccination but decreased by 1 year. There was no consistent relationship between age and IgG response patterns, while IgA antibodies increased with age. Acellular boosters could be considered for older adults to reduce the burden of pertussis.
Review
Immunology
Catherine Masaquel, Katharina Schley, Kelly Wright, Josephine Mauskopf, Ronika Alexander Parrish, Jessica Vespa Presa, Dial Hewlett Jr
Summary: In the United States, there is suboptimal vaccine uptake for meningococcal conjugate and serogroup B meningococcal vaccines among adolescents and young adults, particularly among marginalized communities. Socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and geographical disparities impact vaccine coverage in this age group.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shivani Mathur Gaiha, Crystal Lin, Lauren Kass Lempert, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
Summary: This study examined the usage patterns of nonnicotine e-cigarettes among adolescents, young adults, and adults in the United States, revealing a significant proportion of individuals who reported using nonnicotine e-cigarettes and co-using them with nicotine e-cigarettes. The survey also highlighted common flavors, brands, and ingredients used.
Article
Immunology
Lara Colome-Ceballos, Josep Lluis Clua-Espuny, Jose Fernandez-Saez, Concepcion Ceballos-Garcia, Natalia Andres-Cubells, Maria Jesus Pla-Farnos
Summary: In order to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer, the WHO has set a global strategy goal for 2030. This study aims to determine the papillomavirus vaccination coverage among women aged 15-40 and identify at-risk subgroups and barriers to achieving the goal. The results show an overall vaccination coverage rate of 17.4% among the target women, with inequalities observed across regions, primary healthcare teams, and age groups.
Article
Cell Biology
Jun Ah Lee, Jiwon Lim, Hye Young Jin, Meerim Park, Hyeon Jin Park, Jong Woong Park, June Hyuk Kim, Hyun Guy Kang, Young-Joo Won
Summary: The study compared the clinical features and survival rates of osteosarcoma in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with other age groups. It found that AYA had the highest male-to-female ratio, with most tumors located in extremities. The treatment mainly consisted of local treatment and systemic chemotherapy, and the 5-year overall survival rate of AYA was closer to that of children.
Article
Infectious Diseases
James Peterson, Daniel Drazan, Hanna Czajka, Jason Maguire, Jean-Louis Pregaldien, Iikka Seppa, Roger Maansson, Robert O'Neill, Paul Balmer, Luis Jodar, Kathrin U. Jansen, Annaliesa S. Anderson, John L. Perez, Johannes Beeslaar
Summary: This study evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of the pentavalent MenABCWY vaccine compared with other vaccines for meningococcal disease, showing robust immune responses and non-inferiority in terms of immunogenicity. Reactogenicity events after vaccination were similar across groups, mostly mild or moderate, and were not affected by previous MenACWY experience.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Christopher B. Sowers, Alberto C. Carrero, John W. Cyrus, Jeremy A. Ross, Gregory J. Golladay, Nirav K. Patel
Summary: This study synthesized systematic reviews and meta-analyses on returning to sports after total hip arthroplasty (THA) to propose practice guidelines. Most patients were able to return to preoperative levels of low-impact and moderate-impact sports between 7 and 12 months after surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Kelly Cheung, Peter Tamura, Zeeshan Malik, Jason Lin, John Cyrus, Chuck Alexander, Sarah Hobgood
Summary: This systematic scoping review examines the literature on recruitment strategies, motivators, and barriers for specializing in geriatrics. The study finds that personal fulfillment is the most common motivator, while financial disincentive is the most common barrier. In addition to financial compensation, other strategies such as increasing clinical exposure and providing additional funding for academic centers can help address the motivators and barriers to pursuing geriatrics.
GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Albert J. Ksinan, Gabriela Ksinan Jiskrova, Eliska Hrezova, Lenka Andryskova, Hynek Pikhart, Martin Bobak
Summary: Many children and adolescents in the Czech Republic get their first experience with alcohol in a family setting, where parental supply of alcohol is considered a good way to introduce children to drinking. This study found that parental supply of alcohol is consistently associated with later adolescent alcohol use, suggesting that this association is not dependent on cultural context.
JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Jeanine P. D. Guidry, Carrie A. Miller, Rashelle Hayes, Albert J. Ksinan, Kellie E. Carlyle, Bernard F. Fuemmeler
Summary: This study examined how parents use Pinterest for recipe searches and meal planning, and the association between parental feeding behaviors and Pinterest engagement. The results showed that about one quarter of respondents use Pinterest daily for recipe reading, with higher engagement among Hispanic participants. Pinterest engagement was associated with parental age, income insecurity, and level of education.
Article
Pediatrics
Bernard F. Fuemmeler, Trevin E. Glasgow, Julia C. Schechter, Rachel Maguire, Yaou Sheng, Tatyana Bidopia, D. Jeremy Barsell, Albert Ksinan, Junfeng Zhang, Yan Lin, Cathrine Hoyo, Susan Murphy, Jian Qin, Xiangtian Wang, Scott Kollins
Summary: This study examines the relationship between prenatal and childhood smoke exposure and neurodevelopmental and behavioral problems in early childhood. The results show that childhood smoke exposure is associated with poorer cognitive performance, language development, and attention regulation. However, the association between childhood smoke exposure and attention problems becomes nonsignificant after adjusting for confounders. There was no significant association found for maternal smoke exposure, but an interaction was detected between prenatal and childhood smoke exposure on language development.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth K. K. Do, Kathleen Aarvig, Emily M. M. Donovan, Barbara A. A. Schillo, Donna M. M. Vallone, Elizabeth C. C. Hair
Summary: This study aimed to describe the primary sources of e-cigarettes among young people and found that a significant proportion of youth obtained e-cigarettes from retail sources, despite the legal restrictions. Comprehensive retail regulations are needed to restrict tobacco product access and reduce e-cigarette use among young people.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth K. Do, Elizabeth C. Hair, Emily M. Donovan, Carlin D. Nelson, Tatum Mckay, Donna M. Vallone, Barbara A. Schillo
Summary: This study estimates that over a million youth and young adults initiated E-cigarette use after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration missed the court-ordered deadline for evaluating electronic nicotine delivery system products. The study emphasizes the need for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to continue evaluating tobacco product applications, enforce decisions, and remove harmful E-cigarettes to address the E-cigarette epidemic among young people effectively.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Elizabeth K. Do, Kathleen Aarvig, Emily M. Donovan, Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis, Donna M. Vallone, Elizabeth C. Hair
Summary: This study examines the impact of different types of e-cigarette use on nicotine dependence behaviors among youth. The findings suggest that tank device users are more likely to exhibit behaviors associated with nicotine dependence.
SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Ioana A. A. Coman, Uyanga Bazaa, Jeanine P. D. Guidry, Carrie A. A. Miller
Summary: The study examines risk communication conversations on Twitter and Instagram during the 2019 HPV Awareness Day by analyzing the stigma associated with HPV, HPV-related cancer, and the HPV vaccine. The findings reveal the presence of self and enacted stigma in these social media discussions conducted by nonprofits, official ambassadors, and regular individuals. Additional categories related to stigma, such as reactions to stigma and appeals for societal improvement, also emerged from official and unofficial sources as well as pro and anti-vaccine discourses. While the same categories were identified across both platforms, differences were observed in terms of narratives and messaging. The practical implications of these findings are discussed.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Holly J. Thompson, Jill T. Boruff, Roy Brown, Alexander J. Carroll, John W. Cyrus, Melanie J. Norton, Katherine G. Akers
Summary: This study analyzed the number of articles aligning to each domain hub in the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) over the past decade to evaluate their consistency with the Medical Library Association's defined domains. The results showed that out of the 440 articles included in the review, they all demonstrated relevance to the various domains defined by the Medical Library Association.
JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Albert J. Ksinan, Andrea Dalecka, Lubomir Kukla, Hynek Pikhart, Martin Bobak
Summary: This study examined the long-term effect of early-life temperament on the cumulative number of injuries in adolescence. The findings suggest that highly active children have a higher risk of future injuries, indicating that these characteristics may make them more prone to engaging in novel and potentially dangerous situations.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth C. Hair, Shreya Tulsiani, Madeleine Aseltine, Elizabeth K. Do, Rebecca Lien, Daniel Zapp, Molly Green, Donna Vallone
Summary: High levels of e-cigarette use among youth highlight the need for interventions to educate and promote cessation. The Vaping: Know the Truth curriculum effectively increases students' knowledge about the dangers of e-cigarette use.
HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth K. Do, Kathleen Aarvig, Hope Muller-Tabanera, Sarah Mills, Jake Ryann Sumibcay, Howard K. Koh, Donna M. Vallone, Elizabeth C. Hair
Summary: This study examines the e-cigarette use behaviors of AANHPI youth in the United States and finds that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth have the highest rates of e-cigarette use, indicating a need for special attention to this population.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Orjola Shahaj, Gabriela Ksinan Jiskrova, Martin Bobak, Hynek Pikhart, Albert J. Ksinan
Summary: This study aims to investigate the individual and country-level characteristics associated with the presence and worsening of psychological distress among the elderly in Europe during the first wave of the pandemic. The findings suggest that female sex, low education, multimorbidity, fewer social contacts, and higher stringency of policy measures are associated with increased distress. Additionally, younger age, poor health, loss of work due to the pandemic, low social contact, and high national mortality rates from COVID-19 are associated with the worsening of distress symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Eric K. Soule, Shannon Mayne, William Snipes, Elizabeth K. Do, Travis Theall, Christoph Hochsmann, Soha Talih, Corby K. Martin, Thomas Eissenberg, Bernard F. Fuemmeler
Summary: This study aims to investigate the heterogeneity of electronic cigarette (ECIG) devices and liquids and their impact on nicotine flux, nicotine yield, and total particulate matter (TPM) emissions. The findings suggest that the diversity of ECIG devices and liquids affects the emissions of nicotine and toxicants, highlighting the need for improved measurement of device and liquid characteristics to inform health-promoting regulatory policies.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)