Category: 2024 Publications

Needs and Opportunities for Anal Cancer Prevention in Patients Engaged With PrEP Care: Development of Conceptual Model

Published October 29, 2024

View the Article Abstract Introduction: Populations at risk for HIV infection—including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) and transgender/gender diverse…

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Psychosocial Impact of Suspected Xylazine-Associated Skin Wounds Among People Using Fentanyl, Philadelphia, 2022 to 2023

Published October 27, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background: The United States opioid crisis has been worsened by the emergence of fentanyl adulterated or associated with the veterinary sedative…

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Exploring Racial Disparities in Awareness and Perceptions of Oncology Clinical Trials: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Baseline Data From the mychoice Study

Published September 30, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background: Black/African American adults are underrepresented in oncology clinical trials in the United States, despite efforts at narrowing this disparity. Objective:…

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Disparities in Fertility Preservation Discussions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Patients and Their Cancer Care Providers

Published September 11, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background Cancer providers are advised to inform their reproductive aged patients about fertility preservation given the potential for treatment-related infertility. How…

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Using Cluster Analysis to Explore COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy by Levels of Medical Mistrust in Fully Vaccinated US Adults

Published September 11, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background Underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy could significantly affect successful uptake of the SARS-CoV2 vaccine booster doses during new waves of…

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Perceptions of Vaccine Requirements Among Students at Four Pennsylvania Universities

Published July 17, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background University students have a unique perspective on vaccination because of their recent or perhaps newly acquired autonomy and ability to make health-related…

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Using Health Belief Model Constructs to Understand the Role of Perceived Disease Threat and Resilience in Responding to COVID-19 Among People Who Use Drugs: A Cluster Analysis.

Published July 8, 2024

View the Article Abstract Introduction: The Health Belief Model (HBM) has been successfully applied to understanding adherence to COVID-19 prevention practices. It has not, however, been…

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Oncologists’ Perceptions of Tumor Genomic Profiling and Barriers to Communicating Secondary Hereditary Risks to African American Cancer Patients

Published April 2, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background Tumor genomic profiling (TGP) identifies targets for precision cancer treatments, but also secondary hereditary risks. Oncologists are poorly trained to…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Perspectives and Uptake Among University Students Three Years into the Pandemic

Published March 7, 2024

View the Article Abstract Background University students have been uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for the past three years (2020–2023). Understanding their COVID-19 perspectives,…

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Understanding Perceptions of Tumor Genomic Profile Testing in Black/African American Cancer Patients in a Qualitative Study: The Role of Medical Mistrust, Provider Communication, and Family Support

Published February 16, 2024

View the Article Abstract Peer advice can provide emotional, social and practical assistance for the sustained self-management of chronic conditions. For stigmatised diseases such as…

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