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Improving Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates Among Kentucky Adolescents, Cori Arena
Improving Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates Among Kentucky Adolescents, Cori Arena
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Background: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant factor associated with the development of HPV-associated cancers in the United States. The administration of the HPV vaccination is a critical prevention strategy in reducing HPV-related cancers in the United States. The state of Kentucky has lower than average HPV vaccination rates compared to the national average. There is a significant amount of evidence exploring barriers and facilitators of the HPV vaccination administration. There are several multi-level barriers associated with low uptake of the HPV vaccination in adolescents. Multiple sources of evidence have indicated that parents who receive a provider recommendation are …
Population Assessment To Determine The Eligibility For Birth Center Care At University Of Kentucky Midwife Clinic, Dolores Polito
Population Assessment To Determine The Eligibility For Birth Center Care At University Of Kentucky Midwife Clinic, Dolores Polito
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Background: The COVID-19 crisis prompted patients to inquire about their options to avoid going to the hospital for birth. Outside of the hospital, birth center care has been identified as an evidence-based model for healthy women during pregnancy and birth, but it is not available in Kentucky.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine if there are women eligible for birth center care who have been part of a nurse midwifery service and given birth in a large, academic, tertiary care setting.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was used for this study. It involved a collection of …