Browsing by Subject "Health behaviors"

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    Differences in cervical cancer screening knowledge, practices, and beliefs: An examination of survey responses
    (Elsevier, 2016-12-21) Kasting, Monica L.; Wilson, Shannon; Zollinger, Terrell W.; Dixon, Brian E.; Stupiansky, Nathan W.; Zimet, Gregory D.; Department of Epidemiology, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
    Among the identified barriers to HPV vaccination is the concern that women may compensate for their reduced susceptibility to cervical cancers by reducing cervical cancer screening. This exploratory study examined the relationship between cervical cancer screening rates and HPV vaccination. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a convenience sample of women aged 21-35 attending a local minority health fair in July 2015. Data were analyzed in 2015-2016. Outcomes assessed were: receiving a Pap test within the last three years, awareness and comfort with current Pap test recommendations, and knowledge regarding the purpose of a Pap test. A total of 291 women were included in the analyses. Mean age was 28.5 years and 62% were non-Hispanic black. 84% had received a Pap test in the last three years and 33% had received at least one HPV vaccine. Logistic regression results showed that women who had been vaccinated did not have lower odds of having a Pap test in the past three years (OR = 1.32; 95% CI = 0.66-2.65). In an adjusted regression model controlling for age and race, vaccinated women were significantly more likely to have had a Pap test (AOR = 3.06; 95% CI = 1.37-6.83). Yet only 26% of women knew the purpose of a Pap test and the proportion who answered correctly was higher among non-Hispanic white women. Women who have been vaccinated for HPV are more likely to have been screened for cervical cancer. These results suggest areas for more robust studies examining pro-health attitudes, behaviors, and communication regarding vaccination and preventive screening.
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    Parental Decision Making Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines for Children under Age 5: Does Decision Self-Efficacy Play a Role?
    (MDPI, 2023-02-18) Allen, Jennifer D.; Matsunag, Masako; Lim, Eunjung; Zimet, Gregory D.; Nguyen, Kimberly H.; Fontenot, Holly B.; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    Background: COVID-19 vaccines are now available under Emergency Use Authorization for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We examined parents' intentions to vaccinate their children under the age of 5 years and assessed whether their confidence in making an informed decision about vaccination (decision self-efficacy) was associated with these intentions. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey of U.S. parents between 23 March and 5 April 2022. We examined associations between parental intention to vaccinate their young children (
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    Prevention of youth health risk behaviors: the importance of context
    (Indiana Public Health Training Center, 2014-04-08) Snyder, Frank J
    A presentation regarding the research and implementation of interventions for risky youth behavior. Behaviors discussed will include substance abuse, violence, academics, health, obesity, and home environments.