The focus of this review is to highlight health care disparities and trends in several common
diseases in selected populations while offering evidence-based approaches to mitigating …

To reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD), it is
imperative that vaccination programs are implemented and prioritized throughout all stages …

Background: Uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is low in Appalachian Ohio
and areas with high cervical cancer rates. Methods: We conducted a group-randomized trial …

Purpose Uptake and completion of the 3‐dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is
important for the primary prevention of cervical cancer. However, HPV vaccination rates …

Cervical cancer (CC) incidence and mortality rates are increased, and CC screening rates
are low among Appalachian Ohio women. Mailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-tests to …

The Appalachian region experiences higher incidence and mortality due to cervical cancer
compared with other regions of the United States. The goal of the Ohio State University …

There is a higher rate of HPV infection and cervical cancer incidence and mortality in
underserved US population who reside in Appalachian mountain region compared to …

Purpose To determine if differences in screening and vaccination patterns across the
population may accentuate ethnic and geographic variation in future burden of disease …

Although many have sought to understand cervical cancer screening (CCS) behavior, little
research has examined worry about cervical cancer and its relationship to CCS, particularly …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing is an emerging cervical cancer screening strategy,
yet efforts to educate healthcare providers and staff about HPV self-testing are lacking. We …