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Naloxone Use During Pregnancy—Data from 26 US Jurisdictions, 2019–2020
This study aims to determine the prevalence of self-reported naloxone use during pregnancy among people in the United States with a recent live birth. The study analyzes data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 26 US jurisdictions that conducted an opioid supplement survey from 2019 to 2020.
Comparison of Venous and Pooled Capillary Hemoglobin Levels for the Detection of Anemia Among Adolescent Girls
The objective of this study is to compare hemoglobin and anemia prevalence measured by venous and individual pooled capillary blood among a sample of girls aged 10–19 years from 232 schools in four regions of Ghana in 2022.
A Pilot Study of the Outcomes of Human Trafficking Survivors Assessment with Girls Who Have Experienced Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This study utilized the Outcome of Human Trafficking Survivors (OHTS) to monitor the progress of female victims of commercial sexual exploitation over a year while they were enrolled in a comprehensive treatment program.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Systematic Economic Review of Patient Navigation Services
This literature search examines the economic evidence of patient navigation services to increase breast and cervical cancer screenings among historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic populations and people with lower incomes.
Women in Coal Mining-Radiographic Findings of Women Participants in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program 1970-2022
The objective of this study is to describe the work experience and respiratory health of women coal miners in the United States using Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program data.
Building Capacity for Cervical Cancer Prevention in U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands: The Pacific Against Cervical Cancer Project
This report provides an overview of the Pacific Against Cervical Cancer (PACe) project, which aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and cost‐effectiveness of primary HPV testing-based strategies in Guam and in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia.
The Association Between Sexual Violence and Suicidal Ideation Among Transgender Women and the Role of Gender-Affirming Healthcare Providers in Seven Urban Areas in the United States, 2019 to 2020
This study analyzes cross-sectional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National HIV Behavioral Surveillance among Transgender Women to evaluate the association between sexual violence and suicidal ideation and the moderating effect of having a healthcare provider with whom transgender women were comfortable discussing gender-related issues.
Unpacking Breastfeeding Disparities: Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation Associated with Reduced In-Hospital Exclusive Breastfeeding Disparity Attributed to Neighborhood Poverty
This study examines US in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding and the associations with Baby-Friendly designation and neighborhood sociodemographic factors. The study links hospital data from the 2018 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey and hospital zip code tabulation area sociodemographic data from the 2014–2018 American Community Survey.
The Women's Health Needs Study Among Women from Countries with High Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation Living in the United States: Design, Methods, and Participant Characteristics
The Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS) collected information on the health characteristics, needs, and experiences, including female genital mutilation experiences, attitudes, and beliefs, of women aged 18 to 49 years who were born, or whose mothers were born, in a country where FGM is prevalent living in the US. The purpose of this paper is to describe the WHNS design, methods, strengths and limitations, as well as select demographic and health-related characteristics of participants.
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Due to Hemorrhage: Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, 2012-2019
Hemorrhage is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death. This study analyzes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System data from 2012 to 2019 to describe pregnancy-related deaths from hemorrhage.
