This paper employs the social ecological model to examine changes in the association of demographic, relationship, and school-level environmental variables in predicting youth uptake of …
HPV is prevalent among U.S. adults and is linked to several types of cancers. One preventive measure for such cancers and other HPV-associated health conditions …
This paper employs the social ecological model to examine changes in the association of demographic, relationship, and school-level environmental variables in predicting youth uptake of …
Background: The emergency authorization of Sars Cov-2 (COVID-19) vaccines in December 2020 required clinicians, public health leaders, and policymakers to rapidly understand the science of …
Background & Aims Social-Emotional competence in youth and adolescents promotes physical and mental health, and positive lifetime outcomes. These skills include coping with stress and …
Background: Several studies have reported an increased risk of abnormal Pap smears and cervical cancer in populations of women with immunocompromised health, such as in …
In 2014, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) was awarded a five-year Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rape Prevention and Education grant. …
Tobacco smoking rates and exposure to secondhand smoke have serious consequences on health outcomes. Public health policies to limit tobacco use have been implemented at …
Background: The effects of the pandemic on tobacco and smoking cessation trends proved to be a worldwide public health concern. Despite a decrease in overall …
Background Intimate partner violence is recognized as a serious public health concern that negatively impacts the victim’s mental, physical, and emotional health. Studies on police …
Background: In 2018, there were an estimated 4 million military-connected children in the United States. Children of military families have unique mental health needs and …
Maternal mortality and morbidity are higher in the United States than in other high-income countries, especially among Black individuals and Medicaid recipients in the U.S. …
Maternal mortality and morbidity are higher in the United States than in other high-income countries, especially among Black individuals and Medicaid recipients in the U.S. …
Background: Adverse perinatal mental health is a prevalent issue during pregnancy, often leading to negative outcomes for both mother and child. An estimated 10 to …
