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Using perceptual mapping methods to understand gender differences in perceived barriers and benefits of clinical research participation in urban minority HIV+ patients

Published November 17, 2015

View the Article Abstract: Minority participation in HIV clinical trials research is critical to understanding the impact of medications or behavioral interventions, but little is…

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Correlates to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Willingness to Vaccinate in Low-Income Philadelphia High School Students

Published August 1, 2015

View the Article Abstract: Background: Little is known about the correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination or willingness to be vaccinated in urban, minority adolescents. Methods: Using…

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Attitudes towards Living Donor Kidney Transplantation among Urban African American Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

Published August 1, 2015

View the Article Abstract: While living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) is the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD), the potential barriers to…

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African-American Parents’ Knowledge and Perceptions About BMI Measurements, School-Based BMI Screening Programs, and BMI Report Cards: Results from a Qualitative Investigation and Implications for School-to-Parent Communication

Published July 24, 2015

View the Article Abstract: School-based body mass index (BMI) screenings can help parents make informed decisions about their child’s health, but schools have questioned parents’…

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Correlates to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Willingness to Vaccinate in Low‐Income Philadelphia High School Students

Published July 7, 2015

View the Article Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination or willingness to be vaccinated in urban, minority adolescents.…

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Urban African Americans of a “Dirty Bomb” Radiological Terror Event: Results of a Qualitative Study and Implications for Effective Risk Communication

Published January 22, 2015

View the Article Abstract:  Objectives: Radiological terror presents a real threat, but little is known about how low-income, urban African Americans may respond to such…

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