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Perceptions of HPV vaccination: a qualitative study with adolescents, parents, school staff, and pharmacists.

BACKGROUND: Despite its proven efficacy in preventing HPV-related cancers, HPV vaccine uptake remains suboptimal in France (i.e., coverage reached 54.6% for girls and 15.8% for boys in 2023). Understanding stakeholder perspectives across key dimensions related to vaccination perceptions, HPV-related representations, barriers, facilitators, and communication dynamics is essential. This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators related to HPV vaccination among four stakeholder groups: adolescents, parents, school staff, and pharmacists. METHODS: A total of 63 semi-…

Clinician Perceptions of the Impact of Switching HPV Vaccine Initiation to 9-10 Years.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although HPV vaccine initiation as early as aged 9 years has been recommended, most clinicians initiate at ages 11 to 12 years. We assessed clinician-reported impact of early initiation on parental responses and vaccine discussions. METHODS: As part of an ongoing cluster randomized pragmatic trial across 31 Colorado and California pediatric practices, we allocated practices to switch HPV vaccine initiation to ages 9 to 10 years or to enhanced usual care (initiation at ages 11 to 12 years). All clinicians received online training on improving HPV vaccination; interve

Parent-teenager sexuality education communication: Teenagers' perceptions of barriers to parental access.

Sexuality education communication between parents and teenagers plays a significant role in delaying sexual debut for teenagers, helping in the prevention of teenage pregnancy and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. Studies report that sexuality education communication between teenagers and parents is minimal, uncoordinated, and ineffective. This exposes teenagers to negative sexual behaviours, which could lead to HIV and unplanned teenage pregnancy. The purpose of the study was to explore the views and perceptions of teenagers in the rural KwaZulu-Natal on barriers to sexuality…

Perceptions and experiences of patients and clinicians of anal cancer screening: a hermeneutic phenomenological study.

BACKGROUND: Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a well-recognised precursor to invasive anal squamous cell carcinoma. The prevalence of anal cancer is increasing in people living with HIV. This hermeneutic phenomenology study explored the perceptions and experiences of patients and clinicians in anal cytology screening and high resolution anoscopy in sexual health clinics in the UK. METHODS: The study was conducted using the interpretative paradigm using hermeneutic phenomenology informed by Heidegger. A purposive sample comprising 14 patients and 8 clinicians was recruited. In-depth unst…

Mediated Urgency: Exploring GBTQ+ Perceptions of Antibiotic-Resistant Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Often, research takes place once a health issue is already at 'crisis' point. However, health professionals and populations can have differe … ry GBTQ+ (gay, bisexual, trans and queer+) understandings of antibiotic-resistant STIs and people's perceptions of urgency. Findings reveal that urgency is shaped by pre-existing understandings of resistance, spatial-temporal dimensions, histories and experiences of pleasure. We conceptualise this as a relation of mediated urgency, which centres the multidim …

Observer Ratings of Leader Empathy, Openness, and Perceptiveness: The Impact of Timing on Group Climate.

The current study explored observer rated leadership empathy, perceptiveness, and openness, session number, and their associations with group climate during a 12-week group therapy randomized controlled trial (RCT) to treat perfectionism. Seventy group members from ten psychodynamic-interpersonal psychotherapy groups completed the Group Climate Questionnaire at the third and ninth treatment sessions and trained observers rated the co-leaders' empathy, perceptiveness, and openness at the second and sixth treatment sessions. Higher combined leader perceptiveness was positively associated with gr

Water safety perceptions and practices across tourist sites in West Bengal, India.

OBJECTIVES: Water-based tourism in India has grown rapidly, yet limited research has examined how tourists, operators, and local communities … interviews were transcribed, translated, and analyzed using iterative thematic analysis to identify perceptions of risk, safety practices, and barriers and enablers to implementation. RESULTS: Operators and locals perceived greater concern for water safety than tourists, largely due to lived experience and prior exposure to incidents. Risk perception was sh …

Linking Ecosystem-Service Perceptions and Wool Valorisation in Alpine Sheep Farming Systems.

Wool is often regarded as a low-value by-product of Alpine sheep farming, despite its potential to convey the ecosystem services (ESs) generated by these systems. This study examines how awareness and perception of these services are associated with consumer attitudes towards locally produced wool in the Lanzo Valleys in Northwestern Italy. A convenience sample of 400 adults familiar with the study area completed an online questionnaire. Principal Component Analysis identified two orientations towards wool products-Sustainability Orientation and Product-Value Orientation-which together explain…

Portuguese nurses' perceptions of how educational models influence professional identity and practice.

OBJECTIVES: to understand how the Traditional and Social Constructivist models used by nurse educators influence Portuguese nurses' professional identity formation and clinical practice. METHODS: descriptive, qualitative study guided by the ego-ecological theory of Zavalloni and Louis-Guérin. Data were generated by exploring responses to the Psychosocial Identity Inventory in representational units of identification with and differentiation from nurse educators, complemented by interviews conducted using recommended techniques. RESULTS: nurses identified with educators aligned with the Socia

Ожирение, диета и физическая активность в педиатрическом множественном склерозе: восприятие пациента и ухаживающего за ним.

ЦЕЛЬ: Уяснить представления и мнения относительно веса, питания, физической активности и времени просмотра у подростков, живущих с педиатрическим множественным склерозом (POMS). Выяснить, совпадают ли взгляды опекуна с представлениями пациента. ПРИВОД: Риск для НР может зависеть от рациона питания и ожирения в раннем возрасте, при этом накапливаются доказательства того, что ожирение, питание и физическая неактивность могут повлиять на состояние болезни. Несмотря на это, большинство молодых людей с избыточным весом, охваченных ПОМС, не понимают, что они имеют избыточный вес.DESIGN/METHODS. Моло

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OBJECTIVE: To understand the perceptions and opinions regarding weight, dietary intake, physical activity, and screen time in youth living with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS). To identify if caregiver perceptions align with those of the patient. BACKGROUND: Risk for MS may be impacted by dietary habits and early life obesity, with accumulating ev…

The moderating role of gender in the effect of gender perceptions on the sexual satisfaction of married individuals.

BACKGROUND: Turkish society is characterized by a dominant traditional and patriarchal cultural structure. As a result, sexuality is generally considered taboo, and sexual matters are not openly discussed. The aim of this research was to examine the moderating role of gender in the effect of the gender perceptions of married individuals on their sexual satisfaction. METHODS: The current research employed a cross-sectional survey. The Demographic Information Form, Gender Perception Scale, and New Sexual Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection tools. A total of 527 validly completed ins…

How Does Mobile Technology Shape the Perceptions of People with Type 2 Diabetes?

We conducted a randomised clinical trial involving 43 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. For four weeks, participants used the forDiabetes: diabetes self-management mobile app. Using a questionnaire to assess perceptions of the disease, we observed how the use of mobile technology affects perceptions of the disease. We found that participants in the mobile app group viewed their disease as more threatening after four weeks of use.

Community perceptions and willingness to donate biospecimen for Alzheimer's disease research in Nairobi, Kenya.

BackgroundBiomarkers play a critical role in understanding disease mechanisms and advancing diagnostic and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). However, in many African countries, biomarker research is limited by insufficient knowledge, infrastructure, funding, and trained personnel.ObjectiveThis study explored community perceptions and willingness to donate biospecimens for AD/ADRD research in Kenya.MethodsEight focus group discussions were conducted in the informal settlements of Mathare and Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya, stratified by age and gender (n = 81)…

Individuals' perceptions of Long Covid: a phenomenological approach to an online health community narratives.

BACKGROUND: In 2023, it was estimated that at least 65 million individuals had Long Covid (LC). Yet the literature reveals a lack of knowledge on how individuals perceive and experience LC symptoms. This study aims to explore how individuals with Long Covid describe their symptoms across physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural dimensions, and to analyse these experiences through the lens of the Symptom Management Theory (SMT) using a phenomenological and netnographic approach to spontaneous patient narratives. METHODS: A netnographic study was conducted on 63 selected participa

Early orthodontic treatment practices and perceptions: A cross-sectional survey of AAO members.

OBJECTIVE: To explore early treatment practices and perceptions among members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS: Members of the AAO. METHODS: An electronic questionnaire was pre-piloted and circulated via email to members of the AAO. The survey questions covered respondent demographics, clinical experience, preferred timing of intervention, treatment approaches and clinicians' perceptions with regard to early interceptive treatment. Descriptive statistics were performed. RESULTS: A total of 228 responses were obtained (response…

Qualitative exploration of consumers' experiences and perceptions of telehealth for allied health services in Australia.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption, offering remote consultations via phone and video. Allied health services are one part of the healthcare system where telehealth, in specific teleconsultations, has been applied and has shown promising results in improving healthcare access by breaking down financial, logistical and geographic barriers. However, more insight is needed into the consumer's perspective. A consumer is anyone who has used, currently uses or will use telehealth for allied health services. Therefore, this study explores consumer experiences and pref

Perceptions of Healthcare Quality in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Patient Experience Exploratory Study.

BACKGROUND: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, a decline in quality of life, and premature mortality. This study aims to evaluate the perceived quality of healthcare and the experience of DMD patients and their caregivers in Mexico, comparing governmental and non-profit healthcare institutions using a newly designed assessment instrument. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, data were gathered from 91 participants through an online self-administered questionnaire informed by the Donabedian model and six dimensions of healthcar

Indirect experiences and storm risk perceptions: Case study - Texas, United States.

Understanding public risk perception of hurricanes and flooding is critical for shaping effective mitigation and adaptive behaviors amid escalating climate change impacts. Hurricanes have caused over one trillion dollars in damages in the U.S. since 1980, largely due to flood-related storm surges-risks heightened by sea level rise and warmer ocean temperatures, especially along the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard. While direct experiences with hazards are known to influence perception, the role of indirect experiences-information from experts, political narratives, and social networks-is less …

Perceptions of the Learning Environment Among Medical Students With Disabilities and the Impact of Program Access.

PURPOSE: Negative learning environment experiences may contribute to burnout for medical students with disabilities (MSWD). This study explores MSWD's perceptions of the learning environment and the effects of program access (having received or not needing accommodations). METHOD: The authors analyzed the Association of American Medical Colleges Year Two Questionnaire data from 2019 and 2020, comparing nondisabled students, MSWD with program access, and MSWD without program access (having not received or requested an accommodation, despite a need). Three learning environment measures were exa…

Visual perceptive functioning in Japanese schoolchildren born with very low birth weight.

BACKGROUND: We aimed to use the Wide-range Assessment of Vision-related Essential Skills (WAVES) to evaluate the visual perception of Japanese schoolchildren born weighing < 1500 g, who did not need support class and had a normal IQ score. METHODS: The very-low birth weight infant group (VLBWI group) included 38 (17 male, 21 female) first-grade elementary schoolchildren born between April 2009 and March 2013 at Osaka Medical College Hospital and Saiseikai Suita Hospital. The scores for the 10 subtests and 4 indices of WAVES were calculated for all participants and compared to the WAVES normat…