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Improving Knowledge Of Contraceptive Options In Teenage Male Populations, Anthony Quach
Improving Knowledge Of Contraceptive Options In Teenage Male Populations, Anthony Quach
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Despite a plethora of contraception available on the market, nearly 50% of pregnancies in Vermont are unintended. Currently, most educational initiatives aimed at improving contraceptive usage are targeted towards individuals with uteruses, and not their partners with penises. Both qualitative and quantitative data suggest that there are significant gaps in this latter population’s knowledge about contraception for various reasons like limited contraceptive education within formal sexual education in schools, lack of parental and/or physician discussions about contraception, and various complex social and cultural factors. This intervention aims to bridge the knowledge gap in this population by using an educational pamphlet. …
Bridging Cultural Barriers To Perinatal Mental Health Care In New Americans, Madeline Yvette Powell
Bridging Cultural Barriers To Perinatal Mental Health Care In New Americans, Madeline Yvette Powell
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Perinatal mental health outcomes are worse in New Americans, particularly in refugee patients. Mental health stigma and cultural differences in views on mental illness impact New Americans’ willingness to discuss mental health concerns with healthcare workers. This is in addition to language barriers, time constraints, financial barriers, and general mistrust of medical professionals.
Migrant Farmworker Health In Windham County, Shea A. Bellino
Migrant Farmworker Health In Windham County, Shea A. Bellino
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There is a significant population of migrant farmworkers, especially H2A visa holders, in Windham county with limited access to health care compared to peers in Addison and Chittenden counties. Health care is delivered to migrant farmworkers across Vermont via a volunteer-based program coordinated by the University of Vermont Extension known as Bridges to Health. Given the proximity of Grace Cottage to H2A farmworkers, it is reasonable to explore ways of increasing access for this patient population, including raising awareness of Bridges to Health.
Improving The Assessment Of Patient Dietary Choices, Jiayi Luo
Improving The Assessment Of Patient Dietary Choices, Jiayi Luo
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Asking about a patient's diet has always been a critical part of primary care wellness visits, as well as in managing chronic medical problems like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. However, patient responses when asked to recall their diet is time-consuming, subjective, and can even be uncomfortable. This project aims to create a qualitative and objective tool for patients to report back their dietary habits. This project will 1) create a short dietary questionnaire for patients in Newtown Primary care and 2) assess for patient receptiveness to sharing dietary habits through said questionnaire.
Screening For Ptsd In Veterans And Expanding Awareness Of Ptsd Resources, Audree S. Baroni, Bradford Clark
Screening For Ptsd In Veterans And Expanding Awareness Of Ptsd Resources, Audree S. Baroni, Bradford Clark
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Veterans are at an increased risk for PTSD however widespread screening is currently not being done, so disease is going unrecognized and untreated. There are many reasons for this, including stigmatization within the military, access to care, and unknown resources. We looked at PTSD screening within the veteran population in Berlin, VT and provided resources to local providers.
Alcohol Cessation Resources In Greater Danbury, Ct, Rachel M. Thompson
Alcohol Cessation Resources In Greater Danbury, Ct, Rachel M. Thompson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There is an abundance of resources available to residents of the greater Danbury, CT area looking to reduce their alcohol consumption. However, a central repository of this information is lacking, and individuals seeking local services report feeling overwhelmed and confused by their search. This project aims to simplify the journey to getting help by providing patients at New Fairfield Primary Care with a brief physical pamphlet and extensive virtual database describing alcohol abuse and the variety of services available in their region. Supports detailed include medical providers, counselors, holistic therapies, hotlines, lifestyle changes, peer support groups, treatment centers, self-assessment quizzes, …
Caring For Patients At Risk Of Suicide In Vermont, Lindsay R. Aldrich
Caring For Patients At Risk Of Suicide In Vermont, Lindsay R. Aldrich
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Vermont among all age groups. 34% of people who died by suicide had a primary care visit for their mental health within the last year. As a response to this statewide issue, I assisted Richmond Family Medicine’s application for this year’s Suicide-Safer Care Mini-Grant.