2022
Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States
Trant AA, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Kisanga EP, Lundsberg L, Sheth SS, Fan L. Menstrual Health and Hygiene among Adolescents in the United States. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2022, 35: 277-287. PMID: 34999229, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenstrual health educationHealth educationSurvey response rateHealth careResponse rateMenstrual healthTertiary academic centerAdolescent medicine clinicMedicine clinicPatient interviewsPatient surveyGynecology practiceProvider surveyAcademic centersPatientsThematic saturationProvider perspectivesThematic content analysisProvider rolesAnonymous surveyCarePediatric facultyDescriptive statisticsMenstrual productsHealth
2019
HPV Vaccine in Adolescents.
Braverman P. HPV Vaccine in Adolescents. Pediatric Annals 2019, 48: e71-e77. PMID: 30747983, DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20190118-02.ChaptersConceptsHuman papillomavirusHPV vaccineVaccination ratesMeningococcal conjugate vaccineHPV vaccination ratesProphylactic HPV vaccinesAge 15 yearsAdolescent vaccinesHPV prevalenceAcellular pertussisFirst doseConjugate vaccineOropharyngeal cancerAnogenital cancersCervical cancerUS registryClinician recommendationsViral infectionDisease endpointsYounger ageVaccineHigh titersCancerCausative agentVaccination
2017
Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services in the Pediatric Setting
Marcell A, Burstein G, Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Hornberger L, Levine D. Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services in the Pediatric Setting. Pediatrics 2017, 140: e20172858. PMID: 29061870, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2858.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsUnintended pregnancyHealth care servicesYoung adultsCare servicesReproductive health care servicesPreventable health outcomesSerious permanent sequelaeHealth careReproductive health careReproductive health needsHealth service deliveryReproductive health informationPermanent sequelaePediatric settingProfessional medical organizationsClinical reportsHealth outcomesHIVPregnancyAmerican AcademyHealth needsHealth informationCareAdultsPediatriciansCare of the Adolescent After an Acute Sexual Assault
Crawford-Jakubiak JE, Alderman EM, Leventhal JM, Flaherty E, Idzerda S, Legano L, Leventhal J, Lukefahr J, Sege R, Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. Care of the Adolescent After an Acute Sexual Assault. Pediatrics 2017, 139: e20164243. PMID: 28242861, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-4243.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAdolescentContraception, PostcoitalCrime VictimsDisabled PersonsFemaleForensic MedicineForensic ToxicologyHumansMandatory ReportingPhysical ExaminationPost-Exposure ProphylaxisPregnancyPregnancy, UnwantedSex OffensesSexually Transmitted DiseasesSubstance Abuse DetectionSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAcute sexual assaultThe Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion
Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion. Pediatrics 2017, 139: e20163861. PMID: 28115537, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-3861.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2016
Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents
Adelman W, Braverman P, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents. Pediatrics 2016, 138: e20161347. PMID: 27432849, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-1347.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMenstrual Management for Adolescents With Disabilities
Quint E, O’Brien R, Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. Menstrual Management for Adolescents With Disabilities. Pediatrics 2016, 138: e20160295. PMID: 27325636, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-0295.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMenstrual cyclePrimary health care providersOnset of mensesSubsequent menstrual cycleUse of medicationsHealth care providersMenstrual managementIrregular bleedingCare providersPremenstrual symptomsClinical reportsPhysical disabilityAdolescent femalesPubertal transitionAbnormal cyclesIntellectual disabilityDisabilityPediatriciansAdolescentsAdditional concernsCycle regulationAmenorrheaBleedingDysmenorrheaMedications
2015
The Impact of Health Education Counseling on Rate of Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents
In-iw S, Braverman P, Bates J, Biro F. The Impact of Health Education Counseling on Rate of Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2015, 28: 481-485. PMID: 26220351, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2015.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth education counselingInitial diagnosisIntervention groupEducation counselingRecurrent STIsRetrospective chart reviewRate of recurrentUrban adolescent clinicSignificant protective factorAdolescent medicine clinicActive adolescent girlsInfection interventionIncident infectionsUsual careChart reviewCT infectionPartner notificationMedian timeRecurrent infectionsMedicine clinicTrichomonas infectionAdolescent clinicControl groupSurvival analysisCondom use
2014
Contraception for Adolescents
Ott M, Sucato G, Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. Contraception for Adolescents. Pediatrics 2014, 134: e1257-e1281. PMID: 25266435, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-2300.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsContraceptive useContraceptive methodsOlder contraceptive methodsHeavy menstrual bleedingSexual health historyComplex medical conditionsUse of contraceptivesSexual health promotionNew contraceptive methodsSexual history takingKnowledge of contraceptionAdolescent visitsMenstrual bleedingGynecologic problemsAdolescent patientsMedical conditionsHealth promotionHistory takingAnticipatory guidanceSide effectsMedical indicationsHealth historyEvidence baseAdolescent contraceptive useContraceptionContraception for Adolescents
Braverman P, Adelman W, Alderman E, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, O’Brien R. Contraception for Adolescents. Pediatrics 2014, 134: e1244-e1256. PMID: 25266430, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-2299.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsContraceptive methodsNew contraceptive methodsAdolescent pregnancy ratesNegative health consequencesKnowledge of contraceptionUnintended pregnancyPregnancy rateAmerican AcademyHealth consequencesContraceptionEvidence baseSpecial populationsAccompanying technical reportAdolescentsPediatriciansPregnancyPediatricsPreface. Hot Topics in Adolescent Health.
Braverman P, Holland-Hall C. Preface. Hot Topics in Adolescent Health. Adolescent Medicine Clinics 2014, 25: xvii-xviii. PMID: 27132310.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsUpdate on the Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Patterson-Rose S, Braverman P. Update on the Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Adolescent Medicine Clinics 2014, 25: 294-315. PMID: 27132315.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsScreening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults
Murray P, Braverman P, Adelman W, Breuner C, Levine D, Marcell A, Murray P, O’Brien R, Burstein G. Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults. Pediatrics 2014, 134: e302-e311. PMID: 24982099, PMCID: PMC8194454, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-1024.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2012
Adolescents’ agreement to test for HIV when different testing methods are offered
Mullins T, Braverman P, Dorn L, Kollar L, Kahn J. Adolescents’ agreement to test for HIV when different testing methods are offered. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2012, 23: 173-176. PMID: 22581869, DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2009.009035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingRate of testingRapid oral fluid HIV testingOral fluid HIV testingCurrent HIV infectionRapid HIV testingRates of HIVAdolescent HIV testingUrban adolescent clinicTheory-based surveyHIV infectionMale genderAdolescent clinicHIVRoutine testingParental completionAdolescentsTestingClinicInfectionCliniciansVenipuncture
2010
Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting
Braverman P, Breech L. Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting. Pediatrics 2010, 126: 583-590. PMID: 20805151, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-1564.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsGynecologic examinationPelvic examinationPrimary careOffice settingAbnormal uterine bleedingPrimary care cliniciansPrimary care officesHealth carePediatric office settingWomen's health careUterine bleedingBimanual examinationCare cliniciansMenstrual disordersGynecologic issuesCare officesPhysical findingsMedical homeAmerican AcademyPubertal developmentPubertal statusMost adolescentsInternal examinationCareExaminationInfectious diseases and immunizations. Preface.
Braverman P, Frenck R, Holland-Hall C. Infectious diseases and immunizations. Preface. Adolescent Medicine Clinics 2010, 21: xii. PMID: 21047022.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2009
Adolescent Preferences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Methods and Impact of Rapid Tests on Receipt of Results
Mullins T, Braverman P, Dorn L, Kollar L, Kahn J. Adolescent Preferences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Methods and Impact of Rapid Tests on Receipt of Results. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2009, 46: 162-168. PMID: 20113922, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingRapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testsAdolescent primary care clinicHuman immunodeficiency virus testRapid oral fluid testingUrban primary care settingTraditional HIV testingRapid testPrimary care clinicsPrimary care settingHIV testing methodsLogistic regression modelingReceipt of resultsOral fluid testingHalf of participantsCare clinicsBlood testsAdolescents' preferencesCare settingsVirus testHealthcare providersFluid testingOral fluidDemographic characteristicsFingerstick testing
2008
Menstrual Symptoms in Adolescent Girls: Association with Smoking, Depressive Symptoms, and Anxiety
Dorn L, Negriff S, Huang B, Pabst S, Hillman J, Braverman P, Susman E. Menstrual Symptoms in Adolescent Girls: Association with Smoking, Depressive Symptoms, and Anxiety. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2008, 44: 237-243. PMID: 19237109, PMCID: PMC2667342, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.07.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenstrual symptomsSmoking statusDepressive symptomsMenstrual Symptom QuestionnaireDepression InventoryEffect of smokingQuality of lifeState-Trait Anxiety InventoryGirls ages 11Children's Depression InventoryGynecological ageMenstrual cycleSymptom questionnaireSmokingSmoking behaviorSymptomsDysmenorrheaMSQ scoresPostmenarcheal girlsAdolescent girlsAnxiety InventorySmokersAge 11Longitudinal analysisAnxiety
2007
Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Braverman P. Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2007, 20: 3-12. PMID: 17289510, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2006
Body art: piercing, tattooing, and scarification.
Braverman P. Body art: piercing, tattooing, and scarification. Adolescent Medicine Clinics 2006, 17: 505-19; abstract ix. PMID: 17030277, DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements