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The Transition Of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Pediatric To Adult Services, Irena Haghighi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The transition from pediatric to adult care in the JIA population is currently in need of refinement so that adolescents undergoing the transition may be more successful in their adult care programs. JIA has a large group of patients crossing over from pediatrics to adult care, and thus needs to have a more structured and appropriate approach to providing care in this transition.

Objectives: To understand how transition from pediatric to adult services in the JIA population is defined, and identify elements that may be implemented to facilitate better transitional programs.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using …

Use Of Beneficial Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Children With Autism And Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Adhd), Jaskirin Mand

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: In disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents are more likely to choose unreported complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies such as vitamin therapy, physical therapy, music therapy and yoga. CAM treatments are starting to become more popular in the pediatric population. However, it’s not a discussion that most parents have with their doctor.

Objective: This study is an integrative literature review looking at the effectiveness of CAM therapies on autism and ADHD. The therapies that are focused on are music therapy for autism and physical therapy and elimination diets in children with ADHD. As …

Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Title: Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents

Author: Young-Me Lee

Affiliation: School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental reluctance to vaccinate their children.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of …

Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females, potentially causing genital warts, vaginal, cervical, anal, and vulvar cancers. According to CDC guidelines, the HPV vaccine can be given to boys and girls age 9 to 26 (CDC, 2017). Although cases of HPV have dropped as the number of HPV vaccinations rise, vaccine rates are still far below the Health People 2020 target of 80% coverage. With current rates of 49.5% coverage in females, and 37.5% in males through 2017, it is evident that current routes of vaccine education are not adequate (CDC, 2017).

Objective: …

Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Aim: 1) To identify cultural influences and other barriers affecting HPV vaccination decisions, 2) To identify educational methods that can deliver HPV related information to Korean American (KA) parents effectively

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing Korean Americans, it is imperative to better understand the barriers to vaccination. Currently, there is no HPV-focused education program that considers the linguistic and cultural barriers of the KA community. Additionally, there is a lack of effective educational content and methods available to reach KA parents.

Methods: An exploratory, qualitative design was conducted. Content …