Browsing by Author "Rosen, Barry"

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    ‘Addressing HPV vaccine hesitancy: unveiling concerns and building trust’ perspectives of adolescent girls and parents in Kisumu County, Kenya
    (eCancer Global Foundation, 2024-08-05) Ochomo, Edwin Onyango; Tonui, Philiph; Muthoka, Kapten; Amboka, Sayo; Itsura, Peter; Orang’o, Elkanah Omenge; Rosen, Barry; Loehrer, Patrick; Cu-Uvin, Susan; Medicine, School of Medicine
    Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing vaccine-targeted HPV infection. However, low HPV vaccination coverage in Kisumu County, Kenya, at about 10% for the first dose, highlights the critical issue of vaccine hesitancy, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Methods: This study explores the concerns, myths and barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among adolescent girls (aged 10-14) enrolled at human immune-deficiency virus comprehensive care clinics and their parents in Kisumu County. Focused group discussions were conducted with 48 participants. Results: Content analysis revealed limited knowledge about the HPV vaccine and widespread misconceptions regarding its safety and efficacy. Financial constraints, injection fears and negative clinic experiences emerged as additional barriers. Conclusion: The findings emphasise the role of effective communication strategies, including engaging parents through written materials and involving them in decision-making, to dispel myths, provide accurate information and encourage HPV vaccination. Collaborative efforts with community stakeholders are crucial to improve vaccine coverage and ultimately reduce the cervical cancer burden.
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    Pain Control in Breast Surgery: Survey of Current Practice and Recommendations for Optimizing Management—American Society of Breast Surgeons Opioid/Pain Control Workgroup
    (Springer, 2020-04) Rao, Roshni; Jackson, Rubie Sue; Rosen, Barry; Brenin, David; Cornett, Wendy; Fayanju, Oluwadamilola M.; Chen, Steven L.; Golesorkhi, Negar; Ludwig, Kandice; Ma, Ayemoethu; Koslow Mautner, Starr; Sowden, Michelle; Wilke, Lee; Wexelman, Barbara; Blair, Sarah; Gary, Monique; Grobmyer, Stephen; Hwang, E. Shelley; James, Ted; Kapoor, Nimmi S.; Lewis, Jaime; Lizarraga, Ingrid; Miller, Megan; Neuman, Heather; Showalter, Shayna; Smith, Linda; Froman, Joshua; Medicine, School of Medicine
    Introduction: The opioid epidemic in the United States is a public health crisis. Breast surgeons are obligated to provide good pain control for their patients after surgery but also must minimize administration of narcotics to prevent a surgical episode of care from becoming a patient's gateway into opioid dependence. Methods: A survey to ascertain pain management practice patterns after breast surgery was performed. A review of currently available literature that was specific to breast surgery was performed to create recommendations regarding pain management strategies. Results: A total of 609 surgeons completed the survey and demonstrated significant variations in pain management practices, specifically within regards to utilization of regional anesthesia (e.g., nerve blocks), and quantity of prescribed narcotics. There is excellent data to guide the use of local and regional anesthesia. There are, however, fewer studies to guide narcotic recommendations; thus, these recommendations were guided by prevailing practice patterns. Conclusions: Pain management practices after breast surgery have significant variation and represent an opportunity to improve patient safety and quality of care. Multimodality approaches in conjunction with standardized quantities of narcotics are recommended.