Multilevel factors impact HPV vaccine series initiation and completion among adolescents in
the US Synthesis of these factors is needed to inform intervention development and to direct …

Background The burden of functional GI disorders and their associations with psychological
distress in women veterans is unclear. Aim To examine 1‐year prevalence of irritable bowel …

Abstract Objective Hispanic women in Texas have among the highest rates of cervical
cancer incidence and mortality in the country. Increasing regular Papanicolaou test …

Methods We conducted 7 focus groups with young women aged 16 to 24 (n= 21) and their
mothers (n= 9) to assess knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to cervical cancer, HPV …

Physician recommendation is a strong predictor of vaccine uptake, however their perceived
barriers may prevent vaccination. Therefore, we determined the association between …

Background Research is needed to understand parental factors influencing human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, particularly in groups with a higher burden of cervical …

A multi-site study was conducted to assess HPV vaccine initiation and correlates of initiation
among Latina adolescents. The study was a collaboration of the CDC/NCI-funded Cancer …

Cancer prevention and control (CPC) behaviors, such as cancer screening, human
papillomavirus vaccination, and smoking cessation, are critical public health issues …

Purpose Hispanic women experience a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer morbidity
and mortality compared to non-Hispanic women. Increasing HPV vaccination among …

Parent hesitancy contributes to reduced HPV vaccination rates. The HPVcancerfree app
(HPVCF) was designed to assist parents in making evidence-based decisions regarding …