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Pamphlet Of Preventative Immunization And Screening Recommendations For Adult Women, Annie Glessner-Fischer
Pamphlet Of Preventative Immunization And Screening Recommendations For Adult Women, Annie Glessner-Fischer
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project seeks to consolidate common immunization recommendations and preventative screening recommendations for adult women 18 years and older, based on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. This resource should be offered to patients of the primary care office, with the goal of providing information in a concise and approachable manner that allows patients to review general recommendations on their own, generate questions or express concerns about their health, and encourage patients to advocate for their own health and well-being. With this intervention, the broader goal is to increase immunization rates and …
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.
Community Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccination, John P. O'Keefe
Community Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccination, John P. O'Keefe
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vaccination is a very valuable tool in combating the public health crisis of COVID-19 and will be essential in reducing transmission rates and deaths due to the pandemic. Public willingness to receive the vaccination in large polls has stayed well below the ~95% of the population needed to achieve herd immunity against the virus. Here were survey Vermonters to determine their attitudes towards receiving the vaccine and what sources of information patients use to inform themselves about the different vaccines available.
Promoting Measles Prevention And Awareness, Elizabeth P. Lanata
Promoting Measles Prevention And Awareness, Elizabeth P. Lanata
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
Educating Patients On The Covid-19 Vaccination, Jenna Wells, Sara Brennan
Educating Patients On The Covid-19 Vaccination, Jenna Wells, Sara Brennan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Patients are frequently coming into clinics with misinformation and frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal of this project was to address these frequently asked questions by educating patients and sparking conversation regarding the vaccine when patients came to their clinic appoints. This was accomplished via a handout that was given to patients on arrival.
Covid-19 Vaccine Information And Patient Opinions, Faith E. Wilson, Zeynep Tek, Claudia Russell
Covid-19 Vaccine Information And Patient Opinions, Faith E. Wilson, Zeynep Tek, Claudia Russell
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in Vermont, many patients have questions about the safety and efficacy, who it will be available for, when they can expect to get the vaccine, if their doctor would recommend it for them. These important questions are taking valuable time during already short patient visits, and as information is constantly evolving it is difficult to give a concise answer to many questions. This project outlined the basics of the vaccine and answered many FAQs.
Addressing Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Aram S. Garewal
Addressing Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Aram S. Garewal
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the United States is a major roadblock in the fight against a raging pandemic. Education on mRNA vaccine technology, efficacy, and safety may help reduce public hesitancy. An educational handout was created and distributed at the Brookfield Family Practice to help alleviate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the local community.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Educating Patients On Vaccine Availability And Distribution Plans In Lewiston, Me, Erick Maclean
Covid-19 Vaccination: Educating Patients On Vaccine Availability And Distribution Plans In Lewiston, Me, Erick Maclean
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In December 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorizations for two COVID-19 vaccines. Many patients at the Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency clinic had questions related to the vaccines and the plans for vaccine distribution in Maine. With the prevalence of misinformation related to the COVID-19 vaccines on the internet, there existed a need for accurate, easily understandable information to assist with patient education about the vaccines.
Assessing Perspectives And Targeting Education About The Covid-19 Vaccine Within The Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Malla K. Keefe
Assessing Perspectives And Targeting Education About The Covid-19 Vaccine Within The Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Malla K. Keefe
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
COVID-19 continues to be a significant health threat and has caused significant disease and mortality in the fall 2021 wave largely driven by the Delta Variant and complicated by unvaccinated patients. In the state of NY, approximately 40 patients died per day (7 day moving average) from serious COVID-19 illness during this time period. During this time, approximately 35% of Clinton County’s population is not vaccinated for COVID-19 and is subsequently unprotected from serious COVID-19 illness. This work discusses reasons for non-vaccination and strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, it includes a pamphlet for local distribution as well as a …
Hepatitis A Vaccination In Adults, Francesca Garofalo
Hepatitis A Vaccination In Adults, Francesca Garofalo
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
Addressing Common Concerns About Hpv Vaccination, Gia R. Eapen
Addressing Common Concerns About Hpv Vaccination, Gia R. Eapen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The HPV vaccine is the only vaccine that can prevent the formation of cancer, and yet it is sometimes refused by parents due to misconceptions and misinformation. This project addresses some of the common barriers to HPV vaccination and provides information about why the HPV vaccination is an essential part of adolescent preventative medicine.
Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee
Educating Patients On Flu Shot Importance In The Covid-19 Era, Nicole Delgado, Shayan Mcgee
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
As fall approaches in 2020, it is even more important than previous years for patients to receive the influenza vaccine. The CDC believes that influenza and Covid-19 will both be spreading in the fall and winter of 2020. For this project, educational pages were designed for display in patient exam rooms at Milton Family Practice in Milton, Vermont. Information included the symptom overlap of Covid-19 and influenza, the distinct features of Covid-19, an epidemiological comparison of 2019 influenza statistics vs. Covid-19 statistics, and an emphasis on the importance of getting a flu shot to prevent a dangerous co-infection with both …
Migrant Farm Workers Flu Clinic, Alice Peng
Migrant Farm Workers Flu Clinic, Alice Peng
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vermont's dairy industry relies heavily on migrant workers. These migrant farmworkers are mostly Latino and undocumented thus ineligible for health insurance. The Open Door Clinic in collaboration with UVM Extension Bridges to Health and Colchester Family Practice provided free satellite flu clinics to Northern Vermont Latino dairy farmworkers. This project served 12 dairy farms and vaccinated 48 farmworkers.
Perceived Barriers And Trends In Hpv Vaccination Among Young Men In Newtown, Ct, Alexander D. Karabachev
Perceived Barriers And Trends In Hpv Vaccination Among Young Men In Newtown, Ct, Alexander D. Karabachev
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Although the HPV vaccine has been proven to be effective and safe, the vaccination rates are significantly less compared to other vaccines. In males, HPV infection may lead to the development of numerous forms of cancer including oropharyngeal, anal and penile cancer, however, the HPV vaccination rate for males is significantly less than it is for females. This project aims to highlight various medical providers' opinions on the barriers to HPV vaccination for young men in Newtown, Connecticut, as well as, address methods for improvement including …
Shingrix: Educating Patients On The New Shingles Vaccine, Sarah Natasha Jost
Shingrix: Educating Patients On The New Shingles Vaccine, Sarah Natasha Jost
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a viral infection that results in a painful rash and has a myriad of long-term complications, including post-herpetic neuralgia- chronic pain that does not resolved despite resolution of the rash. Over the last 20 years, incidence of shingles has increased by nearly 50% and now there are 2 vaccines available to prevent shingles. Shingrix was approved by the FDA in 2017 and has garnered public attention for its efficacy. I developed a brochure that gives patients information about shingles, Shingrix, and answers some frequently asked questions.
Routine Immunizations In Chester, Vt, Wyll T. Everett
Routine Immunizations In Chester, Vt, Wyll T. Everett
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
Shingles & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Recommendations For Older Adults, Benjamin Flinn
Shingles & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Recommendations For Older Adults, Benjamin Flinn
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
As the immune system tends to weaken over time, patients aged 50+ begin having increased risk for certain potentially preventable diseases, especially shingles and pneumonia. Although there are vaccinations to protect against these diseases, there are many significant barriers preventing patients from receiving the vaccines that they need, including potentially confusing guidelines, concerns over risks, and recent changes to vaccine recommendations. This project aims to produce a clear and concise educational brochure to help overcome some of these barriers, and to drive patient-provider conversation about their vaccine recommendations.
Patient Education About Influenza Vaccination, Michael Rodriguez
Patient Education About Influenza Vaccination, Michael Rodriguez
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Only 37% of adults in the US received the influenza vaccine in 2017-18. Clearly there is a gap between the known benefits of the influenza vaccine, the risks of influenza, and the number of patients obtaining influenza vaccine. An educational flyer was created to address common concerns or myths about the influenza vaccine in order to encourage vaccination at Brookfield Family Practice.
Attitudes Toward Influenza Vaccination, Miles W. Grunvald
Attitudes Toward Influenza Vaccination, Miles W. Grunvald
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Influenza contributes to millions of dollars in healthcare expenses, lost economic productivity and morbidity and mortality of the Chittenden County, VT population. Despite the dire costs of influenza illness, yearly vaccination rates remain low in Vermont and Chittenden County. This study utilized a survey that aimed to gauge the attitudes toward influenza vaccination of patients at the Hinesburg Family Practice. Results of this study suggest that patients under 35 have lower attitude scores (p= 0.035) and that patients with high school level education or bachelor’s level education are more likely to have a negative attitude towards influenza vaccination. Only 60 …
Increasing Awareness Of The Hpv Vaccine, Jonathan M. Hernandez
Increasing Awareness Of The Hpv Vaccine, Jonathan M. Hernandez
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Increasing the public awareness and knowledge of HPV complications and prevention through vaccination is an effective intervention to increase vaccination rates and reduce overall public health cost and burden.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases And Foreign-Born Populations, Marc Altshuler, Md, Giang Nguyen, Md
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases And Foreign-Born Populations, Marc Altshuler, Md, Giang Nguyen, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers
Foreign-born individuals account for over 12% of the U.S. population, according to the most recent census data. Since many vaccine-preventable outbreaks in the U.S. have been correlated with disease importation, Congress has mandated vaccinations for numerous immigrant populations. It is essential for primary care physicians to be knowledgeable on the unique immunization-related needs of foreign-born individuals, to recognize some of the cultural and linguistic challenges that immigrants have accessing healthcare, and remember to use each medical encounter as an opportunity to provide necessary vaccinations.