Rachel Galvao, MD
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Accuracy of administrative claims prescription fill data to estimate glucocorticoid use and dose in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Galvao R, Curtis J, Harrold L, Wu Q, Xie F, George M. Accuracy of administrative claims prescription fill data to estimate glucocorticoid use and dose in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Pharmacoepidemiology And Drug Safety 2023, 32: 1271-1279. PMID: 37345649, PMCID: PMC10543479, DOI: 10.1002/pds.5660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucocorticoid usePrescription fillsExposure misclassificationRheumatoid arthritisInfection riskRisk estimatesAdjusted risk ratioPhysician-reported measuresDeterministic sensitivity analysesRisk ratioMedicare studyRegistry dataClaims dataAverage doseNPV 93.6Sensitivity 88.1DoseArthritisPatientsPrescriptionRiskDosesSame periodPrior studiesMisclassification
2023
Exploring technology-based interventions to improve oral contraceptive pill adherence: a cross-sectional survey
Flynn A, Galvao R, Joslin I, McAllister A, Koelper N, Sonalkar S. Exploring technology-based interventions to improve oral contraceptive pill adherence: a cross-sectional survey. The European Journal Of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care 2023, 28: 173-176. PMID: 37013727, DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2023.2191763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransforming medical education in Liberia through an international community of inquiry
Talbert-Slagle K, Ajami I, Currey B, Galvao R, Hadush J, Li S, Flowers J, Ziah M, Amuh D, Rabb M, Ilesanmi O, Allen N, Martin M, Miller M, Yaman A, Nuthulaganti T, Plyler C, Kumeh O, Sieka J, Ogbuagu O, Marsh R, Rastegar A, Sherman L, Adams Z, Benson A, Dahn B. Transforming medical education in Liberia through an international community of inquiry. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0001610. PMID: 36963025, PMCID: PMC10021565, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity of inquiryOnly medical schoolMedical educationPhysician workforceUndergraduate medical educationEvidence-informed practiceU.S. academic institutionsInquiry approachMedical schoolsMutual learning processGlobal health partnershipsEducationAcademic institutionsBuilding capacityInquirySchoolsOrganizational transformationFacultyInstitutional affiliationHealth partnershipsPartnershipMethod assessmentSector stakeholdersNon-governmental organizationsStrategic planning
2022
Preexposure Prophylaxis Implementation in a Reproductive Health Setting: Perspectives From Planned Parenthood Providers and Leaders
Wilbourn B, Ogburn DF, Safon CB, Galvao RW, Kershaw TS, Willie TC, Taggart T, Caldwell A, Kaplan C, Phillips N, Calabrese SK. Preexposure Prophylaxis Implementation in a Reproductive Health Setting: Perspectives From Planned Parenthood Providers and Leaders. Health Promotion Practice 2022, 24: 764-775. PMID: 35414273, PMCID: PMC9589894, DOI: 10.1177/15248399221086616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrEP implementationInner settingClinical care team membersReproductive health care settingsDelivery of PrEPReproductive health settingsHIV prevention servicesPatient-provider communicationCare team membersReproductive health careHealth care settingsProphylaxis implementationPreexposure prophylaxisPrEP knowledgePatient levelCare settingsPrevention servicesHealth settingsConsolidated FrameworkPrEP trainingPrEPHealth careImplementation researchOptimal venueCisgender women
2021
Electronic Dissemination of a Web-Based Video Promotes PrEP Contemplation and Conversation Among US Women Engaged in Care at Planned Parenthood
Calabrese SK, Lane SB, Caldwell A, Kaplan C, Dovidio JF, Galvao RW, Ogburn DF, Safon CB, Tekeste M, Taggart T, Modrakovic D, Wilbourn BC, Blackstock O, Kershaw TS. Electronic Dissemination of a Web-Based Video Promotes PrEP Contemplation and Conversation Among US Women Engaged in Care at Planned Parenthood. AIDS And Behavior 2021, 25: 2483-2500. PMID: 33704618, PMCID: PMC7947376, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03210-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Birth Control Sabotage as a Correlate of Women's Sexual Health Risk: An Exploratory Study
Willie TC, Alexander KA, Caplon A, Kershaw TS, Safon CB, Galvao RW, Kaplan C, Caldwell A, Calabrese SK. Birth Control Sabotage as a Correlate of Women's Sexual Health Risk: An Exploratory Study. Women's Health Issues 2020, 31: 157-163. PMID: 33218751, PMCID: PMC8005431, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2020.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBirth control sabotageSexual health risksWomen's sexual riskSexual riskMultivariable logistic regression modelPlanned Parenthood centersMultiple sexual partnersCross-sectional online surveyLogistic regression modelsHealth centersGreater oddsSexual partnersExchange sexReproductive coercionWomenRiskHealth risksRegression modelsAssociationOnline surveyInfectionSociodemographicsMonthsThe changing perception and knowledge of obstetric fistula: a qualitative study
Chen C, Jiao J, Mbabazi G, Long A, Galvao R, Rwabizi D, Dushimiyimana B, Ngoga E. The changing perception and knowledge of obstetric fistula: a qualitative study. International Urogynecology Journal 2020, 31: 2419-2425. PMID: 32789811, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04448-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup of womenObstetric fistulaHealth workersStigmatizing beliefsCesarean sectionGenitourinary complaintsUrinary incontinenceVaginal deliveryGenitourinary conditionsUnaffected womenUrban hospitalWomen's knowledgeWomenAxial techniqueFistulaConstant comparative methodAwareness campaignsFocus groupsQualitative studyGroupSemi-structured interviewsPrior studiesParticipantsIncontinenceHypothesisToRacial and ethnic differences in women’s HIV risk and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the context of the substance use, violence, and depression syndemic
Willie TC, Kershaw TS, Blackstock O, Galvao RW, Safon CB, Tekeste M, Ogburn DF, Wilbourn B, Modrakovic D, Taggart T, Kaplan C, Caldwell A, Calabrese SK. Racial and ethnic differences in women’s HIV risk and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the context of the substance use, violence, and depression syndemic. AIDS Care 2020, 33: 219-228. PMID: 32408837, PMCID: PMC7666028, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1762067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-exposure prophylaxisSyndemic conditionsPrEP attitudesNon-Hispanic blacksHIV riskHispanic womenMultiple male sexual partnersEffect of racePrEP-eligible womenMale sexual partnersHIV sexual riskMore syndemic conditionsWomen's HIV riskNon-Hispanic whitesCo-occurring epidemicsHIV acquisitionPrEP uptakeHigher oddsElevated riskSexual partnersSexual riskWhite womenSubstance useWomenEthnic differencesContraception as a Potential Gateway to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: US Women's Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Modality Preferences Align with Their Birth Control Practices
Calabrese SK, Galvao RW, Dovidio JF, Willie TC, Safon CB, Kaplan C, Caldwell A, Blackstock O, Phillips NJ, Kershaw TS. Contraception as a Potential Gateway to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: US Women's Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Modality Preferences Align with Their Birth Control Practices. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2020, 34: 132-146. PMID: 32202930, PMCID: PMC7087409, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2019.0242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrEP modalitiesDaily pillContraception practicesHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisPre-exposure prophylaxisLow uptakePlanned Parenthood centersWomen ages 18Non-Hispanic blacksWomen's preferencesExposure prophylaxisPrEP acceptabilityPrEP uptakeHIV incidenceBirth control practicesActive womenVaginal ringHigher oddsCommon reasonSexual healthReproductive healthSociodemographic characteristicsAge 18WomenPills
2019
Current US Guidelines for Prescribing HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Disqualify Many Women Who Are at Risk and Motivated to Use PrEP.
Calabrese SK, Willie TC, Galvao RW, Tekeste M, Dovidio JF, Safon CB, Blackstock O, Taggart T, Kaplan C, Caldwell A, Kershaw TS. Current US Guidelines for Prescribing HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Disqualify Many Women Who Are at Risk and Motivated to Use PrEP. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2019, 81: 395-405. PMID: 30973543, PMCID: PMC6594908, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-HIV AgentsFemaleGuidelines as TopicHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHIV SeropositivityHumansMaleMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CarePre-Exposure ProphylaxisRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisPrEP eligibilityPre-exposure prophylaxisIndication criteriaPrEP accessHIV riskWomen's knowledgeDisease controlHigh self-perceived riskHIV-risk indicatorsPrevention clinical guidelinesHIV-negative womenCurrent US guidelinesSelf-perceived riskPlanned Parenthood centersMultiple sex partnersNon-Hispanic whitesPartners' HIV riskVersion of CentersPrEP useHIV protectionOwn risk behaviorsClinical guidelinesPrevention criteriaCurrent guidelines