BACKGROUND
Certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical and other cancers. A vaccine that protects against HPV types responsible for 70% of cervical cancers is available to females… (More)
Men enrolled in an urban university participated in focus groups (k=6; n=45) to explore knowledge about human papillomavirus and attitudes toward prophylactic vaccine. Results suggest that regardless… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To examine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates, including initiation and completion of the vaccine series, and barriers to vaccination in a sample of male college students.
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Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal…
2007
This article reviews research on the adaptation and transition to motherhood for women who adopt children, with the goal of identifying implications for clinical practice. Relevant articles focusing… (More)
PURPOSE
The purpose of the study was to explore parents' attitudes and beliefs about the nine-valent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV9).
METHODS
Online focus groups were conducted in January,… (More)
Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal…
2015
OBJECTIVE
To examine reproductive coercion and partner violence among college women.
DESIGN
Cross-sectional, descriptive.
SETTING
A large public university in the Northeast United States.
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Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, if broadly implemented, has the potential to significantly reduce global rates of… (More)
BACKGROUND
Partner violence may interfere with a woman's ability to maintain continuous contraception and therefore contribute to increased risk of pregnancy among childbearing women.
STUDY DESIGN… (More)
BACKGROUND
There is a disparity in HPV vaccination rates in particular among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and until very recently there has been a dearth of research examining factors… (More)