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Investigation Of The Influences Of Planned Exercise On Food Choices In School-Age Children, Carol Frances Holt, Dan Cooper, Gwen Van Servellen, Lynn Doering, Andria Pontello

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This investigation explored the influence of a single bout of planned intense exercise on food choices (calories and macronutrients) in a controlled laboratory setting, in normal-weight school-age children. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2022) reports that 1 in 5 children have obesity. Yet, research on the effect of exercise on children is limited. Studies often lack controls for environmental, social, or behavioral influences that may impact food choices. Also, studies often provide limited food options to identify macronutrient choices. (Donnelley et al., 2014) (Fearnbach, et al., 2016) (Kristina, et al., 2021) (Noll, et al., 2017).

A quasi-experimental …

Mental Health Awareness For Carers And Parents Of Young People With Migrant Backgrounds In Australia, Bindu Anna Joseph, Robeena Emmanuel

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Australia is a multicultural nation with 30% of people born overseas (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2023). Mental illness is highly prevalent among migrants with delayed help-seeking (World Health Organisation, 2021). Addressing the unique mental health care needs of these communities is paramount for improving inclusive and timely mental health care. ). Indian – born population is the second largest migrant community in Australia (Department of Health and Aged Care). Addressing the unique mental health care needs of these communities is paramount for improving inclusive and timely mental health care. The current phase of this research focused on Indian migrants.

This …

Substance Use In Nursing: Barriers And Facilitators In Returning To Work Under Monitoring, Jordan Ferris, Marian Wilson, Janessa M. Graves, Victoria Sattler

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Background: The US is currently experiencing a substance use epidemic, with overdose deaths rising significantly. Substance use disorders (SUD) affect 17.3% of individuals aged 12 or older, including nurses (RNs) who face unique occupational stressors. RNs with SUD pose risks to both personal & patient safety. Regulatory bodies often impose monitoring & disciplinary actions on RNs with SUD, creating challenges for their return-to-work (RTW). Little is known about what supports & hinders successful return-to-work for RNs after substance use discipline

Methods: This study used Group Concept Mapping (GCM) to identify & prioritize facilitators and barriers in the RTW process for …

Navigating Interpersonal Connections: Relationships Of Pregnant Women Following Hiv Diagnosis, Andile Glodin Mokoena-De Beer, Sister Vanessa Mahlangu, Eugene Musiiwa Makhavhu

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HIV remains a complex and public health concern in South Africa. The country’s population by mid-year 2024 was 63,02 million with 8,0 million estimated to be living with HIV. The prevalence rate of HIV in the country is approximately 12,7% with 4 900 00 women living with HIV by 2023, of these women 257 171 were pregnant women receiving antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) to prevent mother to child transmission^1,2. Pregnancy is a complex phenomenon linked to heighted anxiety about the birth processes and safety of the unborn baby. An HIV diagnosis at this time could worsen the mental wellbeing …

Losing All Faith In Women’S Healthcare: Women’S Experience With Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Pain, Sarah E. Patel, Sarah Mary George, Mercedez Dowah Boateng, Mei R. Fu

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Purpose: Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is an underdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain, which accounts for nearly 30% of gynecological visits. Chronic pelvic pain due to PCS is often exacerbated from long periods of standing or walking, sexual intercourse, and menstruation. Research on PCS mainly uses quantitative approaches that focused on evaluating the effects of pharmacological or medical procedures for PCS and associated pain and symptoms. There is limited evidence that provides deep understanding of the experiences of chronic pelvic pain from the women’s perspectives. Using a qualitative, descriptive phenomenological design, the purpose of this study was to describe …

Experience Of Bowel Dysfunction In Rectal Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review And Mmeta-Synthesis, Min Jeong Kim, Eun Young Kim, Young Man Kim

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Purpose: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a common and distressing outcome for many rectal cancer patients following low anterior resection (LAR), significantly affecting their quality of life. Numerous studies have explored patient experiences with bowel dysfunction; however, due to varying results, there are limitations to understanding these experiences comprehensively. Therefore, this study aims to synthesize diverse qualitative research findings to reveal a more comprehensive perspective.

Methods: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies was performed through a rigorous and thorough systematic review, encompassing databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Additional studies were identified …

Effects Of Digital Interventions On Sleep Among College Students And Young Adults: A Meta-Analysis, Yi-An Lu, Pei-Shan Tsai

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Background: College students and young adults (aged 18 to 25) frequently experience poor sleep quality, with insomnia being particularly prevalent in this population. Given the widespread use of digital devices, electronic device-based sleep interventions may provide a promising solution for improving sleep outcomes. However, the effects of these digital interventions on sleep in this group have not been fully evaluated. This study aims to review the current evidence on the effectiveness of electronic device-based interventions in enhancing sleep outcomes among college students and young adults.

Methods: A comprehensive search of five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of …

The Art Of Nursing, A Retention And Recognition Program Evaluation, Nadine Rosenblum, Heather Watson

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Purpose: This presentation will describe an evaluation of a nurse retention and rewards program using a mixed methods research design.

Introduction: Recognition and reward programs may support retention and engagement while encouraging staff investment in hospital outcomes1, 2, 3. Hospital leaders developed an innovative strategy; The Achieving Professionally, Recognizing Contributions and Talent Sharing (ARTs) program to recognize clinical nurses for work beyond their defined job duties, while encouraging professional investment in the organization. Participants are matched with a coach to complete an annual portfolio and obtain a monetary reward.

Design: This study used a convergent mixed methods design supported by …

Interventions To Optimize Dietary Patterns In Black Pregnant Individuals: An Integrative Review, Katherine Erbe, Anne Thorndike, Melissa Nelson, Melis Lydston, Sara Looby

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Black pregnant individuals bear an inequitable burden of maternal morbidity and mortality and adverse fetal outcomes.¹ Behavioral factors including dietary patterns² and adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) influence these disparities. Nutrition and diet quality are modifiable risk factors that can reduce pregnancy-related complications including cardiometabolic disease.¹ The objective of this integrative review is to identify and evaluate research exploring interventions to optimize dietary patterns in Black pregnant individuals.

This review was reported based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses. A comprehensive electronic database search was conducted. Inclusion criteria: full-text articles on intervention …

Primary Care Dietary Program To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk In South Asian Americans, Saranya Elena Wallooppillai, Amy Giles

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Background: South Asian Americans (SAAs) living in the United States face a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)-related events compared to their European counterparts due to genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors. While community-level lifestyle and dietary interventions show promise in ASCVD risk reduction, specific dietary guidelines for SAAs are not established in primary care settings. This quality improvement project aimed to assess the impact of SAA-specific dietary counseling on weight and self-perceptions of diet and health quality, with the goal of improving eating habits and lowering ASCVD risk.

Methodology: Data were collected pre- and post-intervention through surveys and physical …

Leveraging Resources For A Safety Net Hospital Through Academic Practice Partnerships, Sharon Stahl Wexler, Kathleen Karsten, Susan Iovino, Lin J. Drury, Vivekanand Singh, Robert Pryce

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This project describes the collaboration of a safety net hospital with two academic partners (a private University and a Community College). Safety net hospitals strive to provide high quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes in a resource constrained environment.

This innovative model, based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing/American Organization of Nurse Leaders statement on Academic Practice Partnerships assists in achieving this goal. Nurse scientists are registered nurses with advanced education and expertise in nursing research, who advance nursing practice. Two PhD prepared Nurse Scientists, who are employed by both the hospital and their respective universities, collaborate …

Impact Of Advanced Beginner Nurses’ Self-Monitoring While Multitasking, Chihiro Mizuhiki, Yasuko Hosoda

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Purpose: Self-monitoring refers to recognizing and evaluating one’s situation in relation to available information and assessing personal limitations (Mizuhiki et al., 2021). This is particularly important for advanced beginner nurses in their first and second years, as they need to develop the foundation for multitasking, and require support to do so (Mizuhiki & Hosoda, 2024). This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the improvement of clinical nursing competence through self-monitoring while multitasking, using a conceptual framework where self-monitoring impacts clinical nursing competence via self-regulated learning strategies.

Methods: Questionnaires were administered to 3,191 first- and second-year nurses in Japanese healthcare …

Factors Affecting Korean Nursing Students’ Perception Of Family-Centered Care, A-Young Jo, Sujeong Kim, Haeyoung Min

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Purpose: Family-centered care is a core philosophy in pediatric nursing that emphasizes recognizing family individuality, facilitating family involvement, building partnerships and sharing information. There is evidence of several benefits of family-centered care, such as improved parent-child bonding, enhanced infant brain development, and reduced length of hospital stays. Despite the emphasis on the importance of family-centered care in undergraduate pediatric nursing education in Korea, there is a lack of research on nursing students' perceptions of it. The aim of this study was to assess nursing students' perceptions of family-centered care and to examine the factors affecting these perceptions in Korea.

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Family Understanding Of Intensive Care Unit Rounds: A Qualitative Research Study, Mary E. Lough, Linda Ottoboni

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PURPOSE: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore whether families who attended rounds in the adult intensive care unit (ICU) understood the daily plan of care. National ICU societies support family attendance at ICU-rounds so families are fully informed.(Allum et al., 2022; Au et al., 2021; Calderone et al., 2022) Family satisfaction imay increase by attending rounds.(Blakeney et al., 2023; Debay et al., 2023) Yet little is known about how families use the information they hear.

PARTICIPANTS: Family surrogate decision makers were invited. The setting was a medical-surgical ICU in a university-affiliated hospital in the United States. Local …

Using The Introduce-Present-Reinforce-Debrief Model In International Nursing Leadership Education, Lu-Yen Anny Chen, Michelle King-Okoye, Cheng-Pei Lin

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Introduction: Taiwanese Students have found it challenging to engage in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) course, due to English not being their native language, particularly in leadership courses. Many students experience difficulties in comprehending the course content thoroughly before participating in discussions, which affects their ability to express themselves clearly. To address this, the I(ntroduce)-P(resent)-R(einforce)-D(ebrief) teaching model, as proposed by Lai (2023), was implemented in an international leadership course. This four-stage cyclic model incorporates multimodal inputs and interactive activities to enhance students' understanding and application of nursing leadership.

Methods: This study employed semi-structured face-to-face interviews to explore students' experiences pre- and post-the …

The Impact Of Removing Concepts Of Health Equity From Us Nursing Education: A Scoping Review, Michael Mosley, Felesia Bowen

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Purpose: Racial bias contributes to health disparities. Efforts to increase awareness of principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are needed to reduce health disparities. Increasing diversity of the U.S. population highlights an imperative that student nurses graduate with the skills necessary to care for all patients. Proliferation of anti-DEI laws has meant that in some states, faculty are not able to teach about diversity and the root causes of health disparities. Some faculty have reported they are removing content related to social determinants of health from their lectures and readings for fear of losing their jobs. The purpose of …

Combating Bedside Burnout With Research For Retention: An Innovative Fellowship Model, Morgan Tallo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kathryn Shady, Hannah Rackie, Briana Abernathy, Kati Patel, Susan Smith Birkhoff

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Burnout is a pervasive and international “occupational phenomenon” in nursing, negatively impacting patient safety, quality of care, provider wellbeing, and nurse retention. A 2022 survey revealed nearly half of surveyed nurses experienced burnout, with over 600,000 expected to leave the workforce by 2027 due to stress and burnout (NCSBN).

A nursing research fellowship in robotics and innovation was built as an investment in the growth, creativity, and professional development of clinical nurses, enhancing bedside retention and satisfaction.

Launched mid-2024, the fellowship has promoted networking opportunities, interdisciplinary partnerships, and professional development for clinical nurses. Fellows spend 4 hours per week away …

Impacts Of Covid-19 Pandemics On Hiv Care Delivery In Thailand: Healthcare Providers Perspectives, Natawan Khumsaen

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted global health, with particularly significant implications for healthcare delivery to vulnerable populations, including people living with HIV (PLHIV). In Thailand, pandemic restrictions have disrupted HIV health services. This study aimed to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care delivery in rural areas of Thailand.

Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews focusing on the shifts in HIV care in response to the pandemic. Twenty healthcare providers (14 nurses and 6 physicians) were interviewed. Participants were primarily selected from ART clinics housed in hospitals of the 5th health service …

Mixed-Methods Evaluation Of A Digital Resource For Interdisciplinary Delirium Education In Ireland, Gary Mitchell, Christine Brown Wilson

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Background: Delirium is a common, underdiagnosed symptom of acute illness that can be prevented through early recognition and intervention. There is limited understanding of effective delirium education for pre-registration health students, and no evidence-based interdisciplinary digital resources exist. Using mixed methods, this study evaluates a co-designed digital tool for health students in Ireland to enhance their ability to prevent, identify, and manage delirium collaboratively [1-3].

Methods: Phase 1 assessed health profession students’ knowledge and self-efficacy in managing delirium through validated pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, including the Delirium Knowledge Questionnaire and a self-efficacy measure. Usability was evaluated using the System Usability …

Improving Student’S Attitudes, Perceptions, And Comfort Caring For Patients With Disabilities, Tina Truong, Elise Thompson

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Purpose statement: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of a two-week intensive curriculum on the perception, attitudes, and comfort of medical students towards people with disabilities (PWD).

Background: PWD represent the largest legally protected minority that experiences health disparities in the United States (US)⁽¹⁾. Healthcare providers (HCP) receive inadequate education to support this growing population⁽²⁾. In 2021, only 40.7% of surveyed physicians (MDs) reported confidence in their ability to provide the same quality of care to PWD as to those without and only 56.5% strongly agreed that PWD were welcome to seek …

Creation, Implementation, And Evaluation Of Authentic Virtual Reality Interprofessional Simulations, Kathleen Huun, Linda Mcquiston, Renee Bauer, Andreas Kummerow

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Creating and implementing interprofessional (IP) simulations in undergraduate healthcare education fashions opportunities for students to understand their roles in a collaborative team and enhance their confidence (Kleib et al., 2021). Disciplines may coalesce their knowledge, skill sets, and collective evidence-based practice to address multifaceted patient care.

An effective simulation modality to heighten practice readiness is virtual reality (VR) (Phillips et al., 2023). Immersion through a 3D platform provides visualization and interaction in a supposed real world (Cieslowski, 2023) for students to maneuver in while void of distractions. This intense focus facilitates critical thinking and clinical decision-making (Baysan et al., 2023). …

Validity And Reliability Of The Mongolian Version Of Functional Assessment Of Cancer Therapy, Gelegjamts Gelgersuren, Gaalan Khulan, Kim Jin Sun

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Background: The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important indicator for determining the health outcomes of cancer treatment. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) scale, which was developed in the USA and validated in many countries, is widely used to measure the HRQOL in cancer patients. In Mongolia, there is no valid and reliable instrument to measure HRQOL for cancer patients. The purposes of this study was to empirically validate the FACT-G scale with Mongolian cancer patients.

Methods: This study was a methodological study. The English version of FACT-G was translated into the Mongolian language using the Functional …

The Effect Of Trauma-Informed Care (Tic) Training Among Trauma Staff And Patient Satisfaction, Cristal Vieyra-Poston

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Background: Patients and staff have unique pasts, often consisting of adverse childhood events and/ or current social challenges that affect how people, interactions, and events are processed. Increasing staff complaints were observed about challenging patients’ behaviors, resulting in some staff not wanting to care for these patients. There was a lack of awareness and understanding not only about the nature of traumatization and how it manifests in people with maladaptive coping, but also staff’s own trauma triggers that can lead to secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, and even depression (Stokes et al., 2017).

Method: The project used the evidence-based 8A’s …

A Pilot Acceptability Trial Of A Prototype Robotic Assistive Device In An Acute Care Setting, Mimia Cynthia Logsdon, Irina Kondaurova, Payman Sharafianardakani, Mandi Walker, Heather Mitchell, Nancy Zhang, Branden Shay, Daniel O. Popa

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BACKGROUND: If acceptable to users, technological innovations including robotic assistive devices have the potential to promote patient safety (fall prevention) and enhance nurse’s time management. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) explains how users accept new technology;¹ two primary constructs, Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use (EU), predict Behavioral Intentions (BI) and eventual use of technology with Satisfaction (S) added later as an outcome variable.²

Purpose: Guided by TAM, conduct a pilot acceptability trial of a prototype robotic assistive device (ARNA).

METHODS: Using convenience sampling in US urban acute care setting, study participants included patients …

Cloud-Based Hybrid Training: Bridging International Nurses' Competency For Us Healthcare, Jose Arnold Tariga, Lisa Mceathron, Christian Striggow

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Background: The increasing global migration of internationally educated nurses (IEN) underscores the need for effective transition programs to bridge competency gaps across international nursing standards. IENs preparing to enter the US healthcare system face challenges in adapting to new practices and technologies. To address these gaps, a hybrid International Transition to Practice Program was developed, integrating cloud-based simulation technology and immersive learning to enhance clinical readiness.

Methods: This 16-week hybrid program combined didactic instruction, skill-based training, and simulation-based education (SBE). A cloud-based simulation platform enabled real-time interaction between US-based educators and learners in the Philippines. In 2024, 39 immersive simulations …

Faculty-Led Student Mentoring: Student And Faculty Perspectives, Stephanie Dunn, Jill Johnson, Halie J. Hansen, Francine Jensen

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Purpose Statement: This presentation shares nursing student and faculty perspectives on faculty-led mentoring for prelicensure students. Results of a student needs assessment survey, combined with faculty feedback, informed program components and can guide other nursing schools globally in starting mentoring programs.

Abstract: The demands on prelicensure nursing students in today’s fast-paced and often stressful academic environment can feel overwhelming. Students must adapt to new educational phases and prepare to provide exceptional patient care. Mentoring has been widely recognized in educational literature as an effective strategy to enhance performance, improve retention, and foster overall student success (5). While extensive …

Impact Of Technology On Physical Activity Levels Of Pediatric Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review, Aylin Akca Sumengen, Eysan Hanzade Savas, Ayse Ay, Ilcim Ercan Koyuncu, Munevver Erkul, Remziye Semerci

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Background: Pediatric cancer survivors often face long-term health challenges such as muscle weakness and obesity [1, 2, 3]. Physical activity is essential for lessening these effects, and technological interventions have been suggested to promote physical activity among pediatric cancer survivors [3, 4].

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to evaluate technological interventions' impact on pediatric cancer survivors' PA levels.

Methods: The systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines [5] and included studies published until May 2024 from various databases. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools were used to assess study quality. The study was registered in PROSPERO under registration …

Float Nurses’ Association With Nurse Sensitive Indicators: A Cross-Sectional Study, Catherine Stephens, M. Terese Verklan, Juanita Norton, Danielle Walker

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Nurse staffing plans that are flexible and adaptable can enhance the resilience of healthcare organizations, ensuring that they are better equipped to meet the fluctuating needs of patients.¹ Floating is a common flexible nurse staffing strategy, yet its effects on nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs) remain largely unexplored. Nurses have expressed concerns about floating and patient safety.^2-3 Floating unit-based nurses are associated with increased occupational stress^2-6 and burnout,⁵ which can act as mental distractions impacting NSIs.⁶ The study aimed to evaluate the effects of two distinct forms of floating: nurses from dedicated float pools and unit-based nurses …

Transition To Home For Children With Medical Complexity: Insights From A Scoping Review, Christine Rae Platt, Emily F. Moore, Cara Gallegos, Mia Waldron, Barbara Giambra, Stacee Lerret, Danielle Sarik, Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Nesibe Sumeyye Kutahyalioglu, Pamela Gampetro, Susan L. Groshong, Marianne Weiss, Terri Hernandez, Sandra Staveski

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Purpose: Discharge readiness for the transition from hospital to home for medically complex children (MCC) involves both clinical stability of the child and comprehensive preparation of parents. This challenging period can be marked by significant risk and stress. Nursing teams play a critical role in providing discharge planning, teaching, and care coordination during this pivotal time. We aimed to identify key nurse-driven components of effective discharge preparation, and gaps requiring further research, to improve the transition from hospital to home in MCC.

Methods: Team members, including 12 PhD prepared nurses from the National Pediatric Nurse Scientist Collaborative, undertook a systematic …

Delivery Of Expedited Partner Therapy For Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women In Kenya, Jerusha Nyabiage Mogaka, Tessa Concepcion, Felix Abuna, Eunita Akim, Melissa Mugambi, Helen Aketch, Sarah Obatsa, John Kinuthia, Kenneth Ngure, Kristin M. Beima-Sofie, Grace C. John-Stewart, Jillian Pintye

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Background: Expedited partner treatment (EPT) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) prevents re-infection and is recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce STI transmission.^1,2 Yet, limited data exist on women’s experiences with EPT and their STI outcomes following EPT dispensation. We evaluated EPT outcomes and perspectives among women with recent STIs who were offered EPT in Kenya.

Methods: Women enrolled in a randomized trial at 5 antenatal clinics in Western Kenya (NCT04472884) were tested for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in pregnancy and/or postpartum as part of study procedures. ^3-5 Women testing positive were offered …