2022
Optimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals
Trant A, Espinal M, Kisanga E, Vash-Margita A, Lundsberg L, Sheth S, Fan L. Optimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare 2022, 35: 100808. PMID: 36563412, DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResponse rateSurvey response rateThematic content analysisMH screeningPatient interviewsPatient surveyPatient understandingPatient's abilityPatientsHealthcare providersHealthcare professionalsHealth practicesMedical staffMenstrual productsStaff viewsDaily activitiesMixed-method studyMenstrual healthMenstruationDescriptive statisticsHealthHygiene managementScreeningAnnual incomeQualitative interviews
2021
Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool
Brault MA, Curry LA, Kershaw T, Singh K, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D. Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 725-731. PMID: 33989800, PMCID: PMC10712738, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSRH communicationAdolescent primary care clinicPatient/provider communicationAdolescent gynecology clinicPrimary care clinicsAdolescent girlsReproductive health perspectiveMobile health toolsPatient-centered carePatient-centered communicationFacilitators/barriersClinic visitsGynecology clinicCare clinicsSRH careProvider communicationClinic settingHolistic careContraceptive choicesHealthcare providersHealth toolsReproductive careCareAdolescent SexualHealth perspective