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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedTeixeira da Silva D, Petsis D, Santos T
Chlamydia trachomatis/neisseria gonorrhea retesting among adolescents and young adults in a primary care network.
This study describes retesting following Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhea (CT/NG) diagnosis among adolescent and young adult patients at Title X and non-Title X clinics and measures the association of patient-level factors with CT/NG retesting. Findings showed that guideline-recommended retesting following CT/NG diagnosis was low in this young primary care cohort, especially among male and non-Title X clinic patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS026116.
Citation: Teixeira da Silva D, Petsis D, Santos T .
Chlamydia trachomatis/neisseria gonorrhea retesting among adolescents and young adults in a primary care network.
J Adolesc Health 2022 Nov;71(5):545-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.06.014..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases, Primary Care
Glenn BA, Nonzee NJ, Tieu L
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the transition between adolescence and adulthood.
This study looked at the barriers to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among young adults receiving care at the student health center of a large public university. The authors conducted semi-structured interviews (n=27) and four focus groups with undergraduate and graduate students (n=18) and semi-structured interviews with 6 health care providers. The interviews and focus groups explored perceived risk of HPV infection, benefits of the HPV vaccine, and motivations for and barriers to HPV vaccination. Many students cited their parents’ views and recommendations from their medical providers as influential on their decision-making process. Cervical cancer prevention was considered the main benefit of the HPV vaccine and sexual activity was a risk factor for HPV infection. Students often lacked knowledge about the vaccine’s benefit for males. Safety and side effects of the vaccine perceived as new were also cited. Providers’ vaccine recommendations were impacted by health system factors including clinical infrastructure, office visit priorities, and processes for recommending and documentation vaccination. Providers suggested various promotion strategies including improving the timing and messaging of outreach efforts on campus and bolstering clinical infrastructure.
AHRQ-funded; HS000046.
Citation: Glenn BA, Nonzee NJ, Tieu L .
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the transition between adolescence and adulthood.
Vaccine 2021 Jun 8;39(25):3435-44. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.04.019..
Keywords: Young Adults, Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases, Vaccination, Prevention, Cancer: Cervical Cancer, Cancer, Women
Jackman KP, Hightow-Weidman L, Poteat T
Evaluating psychometric determinants of willingness to adopt sexual health patient portal services among black college students: a mixed-methods approach.
The authors used mixed methods to describe perceptions of access to sexually transmitted infection test results via electronic personal health record (PHR) and correlates of willingness to adopt its use. Three qualitative themes emerged on relative advantages, barriers, and functionality of PHRs. Reliable latent factors, centering on PHR convenience and functionality, were positively associated with adoption willingness. Adoption may be boosted with tailored designs responsive to expressed service needs.
AHRQ-funded; HS023057.
Citation: Jackman KP, Hightow-Weidman L, Poteat T .
Evaluating psychometric determinants of willingness to adopt sexual health patient portal services among black college students: a mixed-methods approach.
J Am Coll Health 2021 Feb-Mar;69(2):190-97. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1660352..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Young Adults, Sexual Health, Disparities, Infectious Diseases
Skaathun B, Voisin DR, Cornwell B
A longitudinal examination of factors associated with network bridging among YMSM: implications for HIV prevention.
In this study, the investigators examined the link between social-environmental factors, network composition and HIV risk among a city-population based sample of young Black men who have sex with Men (YBMSM). The investigators found that bridging (i.e. having non-redundant contacts in one's network, indicating network instability) was associated with adverse social-environmental factors and higher HIV risk, indicating that bridging may be on the explanatory pathway.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Skaathun B, Voisin DR, Cornwell B .
A longitudinal examination of factors associated with network bridging among YMSM: implications for HIV prevention.
AIDS Behav 2019 May;23(5):1326-38. doi: 10.1007/s10461-018-2258-3..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Young Adults, Risk, Sexual Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Rice WS, Turan B, White K
Norms and stigma around unintended pregnancy in Alabama: associations with recent contraceptive use and dual method use among young women.
This study investigated the role of unintended pregnancy norms and stigma in contraceptive use among young women in Alabama. A total of 390 women aged 18-24 were surveyed from November 2014 to October 2015 at university and public health clinics. These women were considered at risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Compared to nonusers, users of contraceptives were more likely to be White, nulliparous, from the university and had higher income. Disapproval of unintended pregnancy by close family and friends was associated with greater contraceptive use.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Rice WS, Turan B, White K .
Norms and stigma around unintended pregnancy in Alabama: associations with recent contraceptive use and dual method use among young women.
Women Health 2018 Nov-Dec;58(10):1151-66. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2017.1414099.
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Keywords: Sexual Health, Pregnancy, Social Stigma, Women, Young Adults
Upadhya KK, Jalazo ER, Connor KA
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Optimizing preconception health among young women: what are we missing?
This study evaluated whether receipt of specific preconception counseling topics differs between teen, young adult, and older mothers. It found that teen mothers were less than half as likely to be counseled about taking folic acid, 4 times more likely to be counseled about vaccines, and twice as likely to be counseled about mental health before pregnancy compared with adult mothers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Upadhya KK, Jalazo ER, Connor KA .
Optimizing preconception health among young women: what are we missing?
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2016 Oct;29(5):464-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2016.02.010.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sexual Health, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women, Young Adults
Atkins DN, Bradford WD
Association between increased emergency contraception availability and risky sexual practices.
The researchers use a national survey of youth to explore the relationship between increased emergency contraception (EC) availability and the probability of risky sexual practices for women over age 18. They found that FDA approval of behind the counter sales of an EC pill was associated with a reduction in the probability of sexual activity, and in the likelihood of reporting multiple partnerships; however, there was no relationship between the new policy and unprotected sexual activity.
AHRQ-funded; HS011326
Citation: Atkins DN, Bradford WD .
Association between increased emergency contraception availability and risky sexual practices.
Health Serv Res. 2015 Jun;50(3):809-29. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12251.
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Keywords: Women, Sexual Health, Young Adults, Policy