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Annie Coriolan Ciceron; Carla J. Berg; Michelle Clausen; Min Jeong Jeon; Lorien C. Abroms; Daisy Le – Health Education Research, 2023
Cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are critical for those immunocompromised due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Health education programs, including text messaging, can effectively improve knowledge of cervical cancer and recommended screening. This paper describes the data-driven development of a 4-week…
Descriptors: Cancer, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Screening Tests
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Kino, Shiho; Kawachi, Ichiro – Health Education & Behavior, 2020
Background: Health insurance access and health literacy are critical components of "enabling resources" to encourage uptake of services. We sought to test whether health literacy boosts health services utilization in the context of expanded access to health insurance stemming from the Affordable Care Act. Method: We used individual-level…
Descriptors: Health Insurance, Knowledge Level, Literacy, Access to Health Care
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Wilson, Kelly L.; Smith, Matthew Lee; Rosen, Brittany L.; Pulczinski, Jairus C.; Ory, Marcia G. – Journal of School Nursing, 2017
The purpose of this study was to describe college-aged females' human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge and beliefs, perceptions and perceived benefits of the HPV vaccine, and identify characteristics associated with vaccination status and support for HPV vaccine mandates. Data were collected from 1,105 females by an Internet-delivered questionnaire…
Descriptors: Cancer, Immunization Programs, School Nurses, Females
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Lee, Haeok; Kiang, Peter; Watanabe, Paul; Halon, Patricia; Shi, Ling; Church, Daniel R. – Journal of American College Health, 2013
Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, exposure, and immunity among Asian American college students as a basis for evaluating HBV screening and vaccination policy. Participants and Methods: Self-identified Asian American college students aged 18 years or older were examined. Serological tests of HBV surface…
Descriptors: Incidence, Diseases, Asian Americans, College Students
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Sweeney, Jocelyn Brineman; McAnulty, Richard D.; Reeve, Charlie; Cann, Arnie – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2015
The goal of the study was to examine the effectiveness of a group intervention in reducing risks of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) among college-aged women. Using a randomized design, the study examined the effectiveness of an HPV educational group intervention guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. The intervention was provided in a…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Risk Management, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
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Buchwald, Dedra; Muller, Clemma; Bell, Maria; Schmidt-Grimminger, Delf – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Background: American Indian women in the Northern Plains have a high incidence of cervical cancer. We assessed attitudes on vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) in this population. Method: In partnership with two tribal communities, from 2007 to 2009, we surveyed women 18 to 65 years old attending two reservation clinics ("n" =…
Descriptors: Females, Cancer, Immunization Programs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases