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A Study On The Efficacy Of A Naloxone Training Program, Gillian A. Beauchamp Md, Hoonani M. Cuadrado, Seth A. Campbell Pa-C, Bennie Eliason Chw, Chase Jones Do, Aaron Fedor Do, Lauren Grantz Pharmd, Csp, Paige Roth Lsw, Marna Greenberg
A Study On The Efficacy Of A Naloxone Training Program, Gillian A. Beauchamp Md, Hoonani M. Cuadrado, Seth A. Campbell Pa-C, Bennie Eliason Chw, Chase Jones Do, Aaron Fedor Do, Lauren Grantz Pharmd, Csp, Paige Roth Lsw, Marna Greenberg
Department of Emergency Medicine
Introduction: The use of naloxone to reverse a potentially fatal opioid overdose is a harm reduction strategy that reduces mortality and increases the potential for referral to substance use treatment for affected individuals. In the setting of outreach performed by a street medicine team, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention involving distribution of naloxone accompanied by a brief instructive session about opioids, opioid overdose, and medication administration. Methods: Our street medicine outreach team distributed 200 naloxone kits to clinicians and volunteers involved in caring for patients on ‘street rounds,’ as well as in shelters, soup kitchens, …
Relationship Between Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Utilization And Biopsychosocial Characteristics Among Homeless Shelter Adolescents., Brittney A Gaudet, Nina Liu, Allison N Kayne, Taylor L Jarvill, Cecilia Zemanek, Jeffrey M Downen, Hoonani M Cuadrado, Amy B Smith, Marna R Greenberg, Jessica L Jacoby, Joanne N Quinones
Relationship Between Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Utilization And Biopsychosocial Characteristics Among Homeless Shelter Adolescents., Brittney A Gaudet, Nina Liu, Allison N Kayne, Taylor L Jarvill, Cecilia Zemanek, Jeffrey M Downen, Hoonani M Cuadrado, Amy B Smith, Marna R Greenberg, Jessica L Jacoby, Joanne N Quinones
Department of Emergency Medicine
Objective: To determine whether biopsychosocial factors are associated with sexual activity and contraceptive utilization among homeless shelter adolescents. Methods: A retrospective study of 440 adolescents at a shelter in Pennsylvania between February 2015 and September 2019 was conducted. The cohort was evaluated to determine what relationship age, gender identity, substance use, and trauma history have with sexual activity and contraceptive utilization. Results: Sexual activity was significantly related to age (mean 15.8+1.4 years in sexually active vs. 14.7+1.6 years in abstinent youth, p<0.001); remote history of self-harm behavior (relative risk ratio (RR) 1.23 [95% CI 1.03-1.46]; p=0.02), history of aggressive behavior (RR 1.21 [95% CI 1.01-1.46]; p=0.04), history of trauma (RR 1.24 [95% CI 1.04-1.48]; p=0.03), and substance use (RR 2.27 [95%CI 1.86-2.77]; p<0.001). There were 55.7% sexually active females vs. 42.50% males reporting contraception use (p=0.01). After adjustment, older age and substance use remained significantly associated with sexual activity (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.58 [95% CI 1.36-1.83]; p<0.001 and AOR 5.18 [95% CI 3.28-8.18]; p<0.001, respectively). Conclusions: Females self-reported sexual activity using contraception more than males. After adjustment, older age and substance use were associated with sexual activity. By better understanding the impact these factors can have on contraceptive utilization, informed policy and practice interventions can be developed and implemented to help increase safe sex practices in spaces where homeless adolescents access healthcare.
Impact Of Supportive Housing Program Services On Loneliness And Well-Being Among Previously Homeless Individuals, Michelle Wagner Mph, Ashwini Kamath Mulki Md, Mph, Hoonani M. Cuadrado Mspas, Pa-C, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, Susan E. Hansen Ma
Impact Of Supportive Housing Program Services On Loneliness And Well-Being Among Previously Homeless Individuals, Michelle Wagner Mph, Ashwini Kamath Mulki Md, Mph, Hoonani M. Cuadrado Mspas, Pa-C, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, Susan E. Hansen Ma
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