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Shuhaiber A, Aldwairi M. The impact of CDIO's dimensions and values on IT Learner's attitude and behavior: A regression model using Partial Least Squares. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11433. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Gogineni V, Waselewski ME, Jamison CD, Bell JA, Hadler N, Chaudhry KA, Chang T, Mmeje OO. The future of STI screening and treatment for youth: a National Survey of youth perspectives and intentions. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:2006. [PMID: 34736427 PMCID: PMC8567981 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12091-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the U.S., with disproportionately high rates among those aged 15–24 years. Effective programs and policies are necessary to address this growing public health problem. The purpose of this study is to assess the perspectives of a national sample of youth on access to STI care and behaviors regarding STIs. Methods MyVoice, a national text message survey of youth, was used to pose four open-ended questions on STI screening and treatment to 1115 youth aged 14–24 in August 2018. A mixed-methods strategy was employed for the study. Qualitative data was analyzed using a modified grounded theory approach. Summary statistics were calculated for demographic data and prevalence of themes. Results Of the 800 participants who responded to at least one question (72% response rate), mean age was 19 years (SD = 3.1), 55% identified as female, 61% identified as non-Hispanic white, and 33% qualified for free/reduced lunch. A majority felt it would be easy to get screened (69%) or treated (68%) for an STI. Nearly all respondents (95%) stated they would share an STI diagnosis with their sexual partners. Conclusions Despite high rates of STIs among youth, most respondents reported that STI screening and treatment is accessible, and they would share an STI diagnosis with their partner. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-12091-y.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vinaya Gogineni
- The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, 3000 Arlington Ave, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., L4100 Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,National Clinician Scholars Program, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. .,University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., L4100 Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. .,Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Salivary Osteopontin as a Potential Biomarker for Oral Mucositis. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11040208. [PMID: 33808230 PMCID: PMC8066152 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11040208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Osteopontin (OPN), a multifunctional phosphoglycoprotein also presents in saliva, plays a crucial role in tumour progression, inflammation and mucosal protection. Mucosal barrier injury due to high-dose conditioning regimen administered during autologous and allogeneic peripheral stem cell transplantation (APSCT) has neither efficient therapy nor established biomarkers. Our aim was to assess the biomarker role of OPN during APSCT, with primary focus on oral mucositis (OM). Serum and salivary OPN levels were determined by ELISA in 10 patients during APSCT at four stages of transplantation (day -3/-7, 0, +7, +14), and in 23 respective healthy controls. Results: There was a negative correlation between both salivary and serum OPN levels and grade of OM severity during APSCT (r = -0.791, p = 0.019; r = -0.973, p = 0.001). Salivary OPN increased at days +7 (p = 0.011) and +14 (p = 0.034) compared to controls. Among patients, it was higher at day +14 compared to the time of admission (day -3/-7) (p = 0.039) and transplantation (day 0) (p = 0.011). Serum OPN remained elevated at all four stages of transplantation compared to controls (p = 0.013, p = 0.02, p = 0.011, p = 0.028). During APSCT elevated salivary OPN is a potential non-invasive biomarker of oral mucositis whereas the importance of high serum OPN warrants further studies.
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Waselewski E, Waselewski M, Harper C, Dickey S, Bell SA, Chang T. Perspectives of US Youth During Initial Month of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Ann Fam Med 2021; 19:141-147. [PMID: 33397686 PMCID: PMC7939715 DOI: 10.1370/afm.2642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Asymptomatic youth in the United States acting as "silent spreaders" during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are an ongoing public health concern, particularly given their depiction as unengaged with recommendations. Our goal was to understand the knowledge, beliefs, and experiences of US youth at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We posed 2 open-ended surveys to the national MyVoice text message cohort of youth, aged 14-24 years. On March 6, 2020, 4 questions were asked regarding knowledge and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic with 3 questions repeated on March 20, 2020. Qualitative responses were coded using thematic analysis and summarized with descriptive statistics. RESULTS Of 1,174 youth, 1,087 responded to at least 1 question (response rate of 88%). The average age of respondents was 19 (SD 2.8) years with 52% female and 56% non-Hispanic White respondents. On March 6, 2020, most (70%) respondents reported knowing about COVID-19 and primarily cited the news (46%) as their source of information. Nearly all (95%) respondents reported impact by March 20, 2020, and respondents expressing worry increased from 25% to 51%. In both surveys, worried youth primarily cited concern for others (26% and 34%). Regarding preparation, respondents primarily reported doing nothing (36%) on March 6, 2020, and practicing social distancing (50%) on March 20, 2020. CONCLUSIONS Many youths in our sample are engaged with the COVID-19 pandemic and most are feeling knowledgeable, are concerned about its impacts on others, and are practicing social distancing. Sustained public health efforts should focus on maintaining youth engagement with accurate public information and youth-centered messaging promoting prevention measures to protect the health and well-being of youth and their friends and family.
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- Eric Waselewski
- University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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