Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Denny Fe Agana-Norman, Abbey B. Berenson, Mihyun Chang
Summary: The uptake of the HPV vaccine in the US was initially low, especially among adolescent males. To address this issue, the CDC partnered with a communications development company to launch a national campaign. Research shows that this campaign had a positive impact on improving HPV vaccine uptake among adolescent males.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Madhura S. Rane, Libby C. Page, Emma McVeigh, Kaetlin Miller, David Baure, M. Elizabeth Halloran, Jeffrey S. Duchin
Summary: The study found that implementing an HPV vaccine promotion campaign in a school setting can increase adolescent vaccine uptake, particularly in schools that received more active intervention activities. While HPV vaccine uptake increased after the implementation of the campaign, the increase was not statistically significant.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Paul L. Reiter, Michael L. Pennell, Glenn A. Martinez, Mira L. Katz
Summary: This study found that healthcare provider recommendation is crucial for HPV vaccination among Hispanic/Latinx adolescents, but there are differences in how parents receive provider recommendations across different Hispanic/Latinx subgroups. Efforts are needed to improve communication and recommendations for HPV vaccination among the Hispanic/Latinx population, as well as to ensure language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Stephanie M. Wang, Emma A. Keegan, Katherine M. Bryan, Jamil Kazma, Kirsten J. H. Das, Beverly J. Long, Anna BuAbbud
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes of patients with a history of cervical dysplasia towards HPV vaccination and the counseling patterns of healthcare providers. The results showed that a small proportion of patients received the HPV vaccine, with a higher vaccination rate among White patients. The study also found that only a small number of patients received counseling regarding vaccination during their visits.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lydia Patrick, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, Joseph Rujumba, Oliver Ombeva Malande
Summary: The study aimed to determine the completion rate of the second dose of HPV vaccine among girls attending the adolescent clinic in Uganda and the factors associated with timely completion. The results showed a low rate of timely completion, but an increase compared to previous reports. Knowledge about HPV infection and vaccine benefits, positive peer influence, and healthcare worker recommendation were found to positively influence timely completion.
Article
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Yuliang Yun, Dexin Ma, Meihong Yang
Summary: Human-computer interaction plays a crucial role in modern intelligent systems, especially in decision-making processes within decision support systems. This paper introduces a novel visual decision-making system suitable for industrial applications, achieving good performance through the application of data mining techniques. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of this approach in terms of effectiveness and robustness compared to other methods.
FUTURE GENERATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ESCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joseph Rujumba, Mathias Akugizibwe, Nicole E. Basta, Cecily Banura
Summary: The study identified barriers at individual, health facility, and community levels that prevent initiation and completion of HPV vaccination among adolescent girls in Oyam District, Northern Uganda. Key barriers included lack of knowledge about the vaccine, mobility between vaccine doses, fear of injection pain, inadequate healthcare workers, limited social mobilization, rumors and misconceptions, mistrust in government intentions, and gendered care work. Strengthening HPV vaccination programs requires providing appropriate information to stakeholders, addressing cold chain challenges, and ensuring adequate training of vaccinators to respond to rumors.
Review
Pediatrics
Chi-Fang Wu, Linda Highfield, John M. Swint, David R. Lairson
Summary: This systematic review aimed to assess the effects and costs of provider-based interventions to increase HPV vaccination coverage. The study found that interventions such as provider training, reminders, and assessment and feedback were effective in improving HPV vaccine initiation rate and the percentage of patients receiving the next needed dose. However, due to limited studies and high heterogeneity, there is still insufficient evidence to compare the outcomes of different provider-based approaches. Sustainability and continuous implementation are crucial for intervention success.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Mateen, Seung Yeob Nam, Muhammad Ali Haider, Abdul Hanan
Summary: In recent years, the cloud computing model has gained increasing attention in the field of information technology. Selecting an appropriate cloud storage provider is a complex problem involving technical and organizational aspects. A dynamic Decision Support System (DSS) was proposed to aid in selecting the right cloud storage provider.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Guangxia Yang, Zeqin Ren, Kai Wang
Summary: This study suggests that HPV infection is positively associated with the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults, while HPV immunization can reduce the prevalence of RA in adults. However, more powerful prospective studies are needed to prove these associations.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abraham Aragones, Francesca Gany, Andrea Kaplan, Denise Bruno
Summary: This study evaluated potential opportunities for discussing the HPV vaccine during a recent primary care provider visit for Latino parents of 9-10-year-old children in New York City. The majority of parents reported not discussing or receiving a recommendation for the vaccine during that visit. Lowering the recommended age for routine HPV vaccination to 9-10 years old could be an important strategy to increase vaccination rates among Latino populations.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Robine Donken, Dirk van Niekerk, Jeremy Hamm, John J. Spinelli, Laurie Smith, Manish Sadarangani, Arianne Albert, Deborah Money, Simon Dobson, Dianne Miller, Marette Lee, Sheona Mitchell-Foster, Mel Krajden, Monika Naus, Gina Ogilvie
Summary: The HPV vaccination program in British Columbia, Canada has led to a significant decrease in CIN 2 and 3 rates among women aged 16-23, but no decline was observed in women aged 24-28. This suggests a successful population impact of the school-based HPV vaccination program.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Trevor Christensen, Sherri Zorn, Kathy Bay, Katherine Treend, Chrystal Averette, Nicole Rhodes
Summary: Although the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine HPV vaccination at age 11-12, the vaccination rates for HPV are lower compared to Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY). Research suggests that children who start HPV vaccination at age 9 are more likely to complete the series on time. Washington state implemented a provider reminder through its immunization information system (WAIIS) to increase HPV vaccine initiation at 9 years old.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
E. Karafillakis, P. Peretti-Watel, P. Verger, T. Chantler, H. J. Larson
Summary: Mothers often make vaccination decisions in households, but in some countries, such as France, confidence in certain vaccines like HPV is decreasing. This study explores the role of maturity in HPV vaccination decision-making in France through qualitative interviews and focus groups with adolescent girls and their mothers. The research found that adolescent girls' involvement in HPV decision-making is a process that evolves with maturity, with many expressing a desire for more information and involvement in discussions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric P. F. Chow, Christopher K. Fairley, Rebecca Wigan, Jane S. Hocking, Suzanne M. Garland, Alyssa M. Cornall, Sepehr N. Tabrizi, Marcus Y. Chen
Summary: The study examined self-reported HPV vaccination status among gay and bisexual adolescent males in Australia, finding that it underestimated actual vaccination rates and may be inaccurate for clinical and research purposes.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jill M. Ferdinands, Suchitra Rao, Brian E. Dixon, Patrick K. Mitchell, Malini B. DeSilva, Stephanie A. Irving, Ned Lewis, Karthik Natarajan, Edward Stenehjem, Shaun J. Grannis, Jungmi Han, Charlene McEvoy, Toan C. Ong, Allison L. Naleway, Sarah E. Reese, Peter J. Embi, Kristin Dascomb, Nicola P. Klein, Eric P. Griggs, I-Chia Liao, Duck-Hye Yang, William F. Fadel, Nancy Grisel, Kristin Goddard, Palak Patel, Kempapura Murthy, Rebecca Birch, Nimish R. Valvi, Julie Arndorfer, Ousseny Zerbo, Monica Dickerson, Chandni Raiyani, Jeremiah Williams, Catherine H. Bozio, Lenee Blanton, Ruth Link-Gelles, Michelle A. Barron, Manjusha Gaglani, Mark G. Thompson, Bruce Fireman
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines against moderate and severe covid-19 in adults, taking into account the time since vaccination, age, and immunocompromised status. The results showed that the effectiveness of the vaccines decreased over time, but increased after receiving a fourth dose.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stephanie J. Schrag, Jennifer R. Verani, Brian E. Dixon, Jessica M. Page, Kristen A. Butterfield, Manjusha Gaglani, Gabriela Vazquez-Benitez, Ousseny Zerbo, Karthik Natarajan, Toan C. Ong, Victoria Lazariu, Suchitra Rao, Ryan Beaver, Sascha R. Ellington, Nicola P. Klein, Stephanie A. Irving, Shaun J. Grannis, Salome Kiduko, Michelle A. Barron, John Midturi, Monica Dickerson, Ned Lewis, Melissa S. Stockwell, Edward Stenehjem, William F. Fadel, Ruth Link-Gelles, Kempapura Murthy, Kristin Goddard, Nancy Grisel, Nimish R. Valvi, Bruce Fireman, Julie Arndorfer, Deepika Konatham, Sarah Ball, Mark G. Thompson, Allison L. Naleway
Summary: This study found that maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, including booster doses, provided protection against medically attended COVID-19. Vaccine effectiveness estimates were higher for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations compared to emergency department/urgent care visits, and lower for the Omicron variant than the Delta variant. Protection decreased over time, especially during the Omicron predominance.
Article
Nursing
Natalie A. DiPietro A. Mager, Terrell W. Zollinger, Jack E. E. Turman Jr, Jianjun Zhang, Brian E. Dixon
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the preconception/interconception health and behaviors of reproductive-age women in the rural Midwest of the United States and compare them with statewide estimates. The results showed that there were high-risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes, and heavy alcohol use, among young women. Additionally, significant differences were found among subpopulations in terms of smoking, folic acid intake, normal weight, physical activity, and contraception use. Therefore, interventions are needed to improve the preconception/interconception health of these women and enhance data collection and analysis methods.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brian E. Dixon, William F. Fadel, Thomas J. Duszynski, Virgina A. Caine, Joeseph F. Meyer, Michele Saysana
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed data from the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and found that only a few cases of SARS-CoV-2 were detected in a controlled environment with strict mitigation protocols. These findings support the guidelines provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for large indoor sporting events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Monica L. Kasting, Jonathan T. Macy, Shaun J. Grannis, Ashley J. Wiensch, Juan M. Lavista Ferres, Brian E. Dixon
Summary: This study explores COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy by comparing those who have received 1 vaccine to those who have received none, using the Health Belief Model and reasoned action approach. The results reveal that factors such as age, attitudes, self-efficacy, concerns about side effects, and trust in the vaccine are associated with vaccine uptake and intent. Race and political ideology are not significant predictors when attitudes and beliefs are considered.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Catherine H. Bozio, Kristen A. Butterfield, Melissa Briggs Hagen, Shaun Grannis, Paul Drawz, Emily Hartmann, Toan C. Ong, Bruce Fireman, Karthik Natarajan, Kristin Dascomb, Manjusha Gaglani, Malini B. DeSilva, Duck-Hye Yang, Claire M. Midgley, Brian E. Dixon, Allison L. Naleway, Nancy Grisel, I. Chia Liao, Sarah E. Reese, William F. Fadel, Stephanie A. Irving, Ned Lewis, Julie Arndorfer, Kempapura Murthy, John Riddles, Nimish R. Valvi, Mufaddal Mamawala, Peter J. Embi, Mark G. Thompson, Edward Stenehjem
Summary: This study shows that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and/or prior SARS-CoV-2 infection provide protection against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations and emergency department/urgent care encounters during both Delta and Omicron predominance periods.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Brian E. Dixon, Catherine Staes, Jessica Acharya, Katie S. Allen, Joel Hartsell, Theresa Cullen, Leslie Lenert, Donald W. Rucker, Harold Lehmann
Summary: The American College of Medical Informatics focused on rebuilding the nation's public health informatics infrastructure as a response to the weaknesses exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies discussed by experts included policy, education, research, and development to strengthen the US public health information infrastructure. Policy recommendations for the biomedical informatics community postpandemic were summarized, emphasizing the need for perceiving health data infrastructure as a matter of national security, investing more in its development and education, and enhancing health data utilities.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jessica C. Acharya, Catherine Staes, Katie S. Allen, Joel Hartsell, Theresa A. Cullen, Leslie Lenert, Donald W. Rucker, Harold P. Lehmann, Brian E. Dixon
Summary: This article presents the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities identified by public health and informatics leaders at the annual ACMI symposium on national PHIS infrastructure. The findings highlight the need for sustainable funding, leveraging existing infrastructure and processes, and preparing the public health workforce to benefit from available resources. The study recommends considering possible actions and leveraging informatics expertise for future preparedness.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amanda I. I. Okolo, Seethal A. A. Jacob, Brian E. E. Dixon, Nimish R. R. Valvi, Isaac A. A. Janson, Brandon R. R. Hardesty
Summary: The Indiana Sickle Cell Data Collection (IN-SCDC) program aims to provide timely, reliable, and locally relevant information on the sickle cell disease (SCD) population in Indiana to inform public health interventions, research, and policy development. Using an integrated data collection approach, the program identified 1695 people living with SCD in Indiana during the study period, with a prevalence of 24.7 cases per 100 000 people and a higher prevalence among Black or African American individuals.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amadea Britton, Peter J. Embi, Matthew E. Levy, Manjusha Gaglani, Malini B. DeSilva, Brian E. Dixon, Kristin Dascomb, Palak Patel, Kristin E. Schrader, Nicola P. Klein, Toan C. Ong, Karthik Natarajan, Emily Hartmann, Anupam B. Kharbanda, Stephanie A. Irving, Monica Dickerson, Margaret M. Dunne, Chandni Raiyani, Shaun J. Grannis, Edward Stenehjem, Ousseny Zerbo, Suchitra Rao, Jungmi Han, Chantel Sloan-Aagard, Eric P. Griggs, Zachary A. Weber, Kempapura Murthy, William F. Fadel, Nancy Grisel, Charlene McEvoy, Ned Lewis, Michelle A. Barron, Juan Nanez, Sarah E. Reese, Mufaddal Mamawala, Nimish R. Valvi, Julie Arndorfer, Kristin Goddard, Duck-Hye Yang, Bruce Fireman, Sarah W. Ball, Ruth Link-Gelles, Allison L. Naleway, Mark W. Tenforde
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nimish Valvi, Hetvee Patel, Giorgos Bakoyannis, David A. Haggstrom, Sanjay Mohanty, Brian E. Dixon
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and all-cause mortality among recently diagnosed adults with cancer. The results suggested that SARS-CoV-2 infection was significantly associated with increased mortality rates during the COVID-19 period, especially for adults aged 65 and older, male individuals, and those with chronic conditions.
Meeting Abstract
Infectious Diseases
Katie S. Allen, Christine L. Heumann, Melissa K. Titus, Nimish R. Valvi, Ashley Wiensch, Thomas J. Duszynski, Brian E. Dixon
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruth Link-Gelles, Matthew E. Levy, Manjusha Gaglani, Stephanie A. Irving, Melissa Stockwell, Kristin Dascomb, Malini B. DeSilva, Sarah E. Reese, I-Chia Liao, Toan C. Ong, Shaun J. Grannis, Charlene McEvoy, Palak Patel, Nicola P. Klein, Emily Hartmann, Edward Stenehjem, Karthik Natarajan, Allison L. Naleway, Kempapura Murthy, Suchitra Rao, Brian E. Dixon, Anupam B. Kharbanda, Akintunde Akinseye, Monica Dickerson, Ned Lewis, Nancy Grisel, Jungmi Han, Michelle A. Barron, William F. Fadel, Margaret M. Dunne, Kristin Goddard, Julie Arndorfer, Deepika Konatham, Nimish R. Valvi, J. C. Currey, Bruce Fireman, Chandni Raiyani, Ousseny Zerbo, Chantel Sloan-Aagard, Sarah W. Ball, Mark G. Thompson, Mark W. Tenforde
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karthik Natarajan, Namrata Prasad, Kristin Dascomb, Stephanie A. Irving, Duck-Hye Yang, Manjusha Gaglani, Nicola P. Klein, Malini B. DeSilva, Toan C. Ong, Shaun J. Grannis, Edward Stenehjem, Ruth Link-Gelles, Elizabeth A. Rowley, Allison L. Naleway, Jungmi Han, Chandni Raiyani, Gabriela Vazquez Benitez, Suchitra Rao, Ned Lewis, William F. Fadel, Nancy Grisel, Eric P. Griggs, Margaret M. Dunne, Melissa S. Stockwell, Mufaddal Mamawala, Charlene McEvoy, Michelle A. Barron, Kristin Goddard, Nimish R. Valvi, Julie Arndorfer, Palak Patel, Patrick K. Mitchell, Michael Smith, Anupam B. Kharbanda, Bruce Fireman, Peter J. Embi, Monica Dickerson, Catherine H. Bozio, Sue Reynolds, Jill Ferdinands, Jeremiah Williams, Stephanie J. Schrag, Jennifer R. Verani, Sarah Ball, Mark G. Thompson, Brian E. Dixon, Jonathan M. Davis, Ousseny Zerbo, Alexandra F. Dalton, Mehiret H. Wondimu, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zheng Z. Milgrom, Tyler S. Severance, Caitlin M. Scanlon, Anye T. Carson, Andrea D. Janota, John L. Burns, Terry A. Vik, Joan M. Duwve, Brian E. Dixon, Eneida A. Mendonca
Summary: To enhance cancer prevention and survivorship care, a school of public health introduced an innovative telelearning continuing education program using the ECHO model. The study found that while participants acknowledged the benefits of the program, there is a need for more adaptability to fit providers' busy schedules.
