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View article: Perspectives of HPV vaccine decision-making among young adults: A qualitative systematic review and evidence synthesis
Perspectives of HPV vaccine decision-making among young adults: A qualitative systematic review and evidence synthesis Open
Background Despite the demonstrated safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV-related cancers, global vaccine coverage remains low. The suboptimal adolescent HPV vaccine coverage rate leaves many young adults at increased …
View article: Supreme Court Impacts in Public Health Law: 2023-2024
Supreme Court Impacts in Public Health Law: 2023-2024 Open
In a “mixed bag” 2023-2024 session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of decisions both favorable and antithetical to public health and safety. Taking on tough constitutional issues implicating gun control, misinformation, and homeles…
View article: Policy Recommendations for Improving Rural Cancer Services in the United States
Policy Recommendations for Improving Rural Cancer Services in the United States Open
Compared with urban residents, rural Americans have seen slower declines in cancer deaths, have lower incidence but higher death rates from cancers that can be prevented through screening, have lower screening rates, are more likely to pre…
View article: Midterm Maelstrom: Public Health Legal Impacts of Election 2022
Midterm Maelstrom: Public Health Legal Impacts of Election 2022 Open
Among the morass of critical issues impacting the results of the midterm elections in 2022 were core public health issues related to health care access, justice, and reforms. Collectively, voters’ communal health and safety concerns domina…
View article: Consequences of COVID-19 on adolescents in Arizona: A longitudinal study protocol
Consequences of COVID-19 on adolescents in Arizona: A longitudinal study protocol Open
Introduction The long-term impact of COVID-19 is unknown. We developed a 5-year prospective cohort study designed to generate actionable community-informed research about the consequences of COVID-19 on adolescents ages 12–17 years in Ariz…
View article: The association between breast cancer capacity and resources with incidence and mortality in Arizonaâs low populous counties
The association between breast cancer capacity and resources with incidence and mortality in Arizonaâs low populous counties Open
While Arizona's sparsely populated rural counties may have more physical infrastructure per capita, these services are dispersed over vast geographic areas. They lack specialists providing cancer services. Non-physician clinical providers …
View article: Design of the Arizona CoVHORT: A Population-Based COVID-19 Cohort
Design of the Arizona CoVHORT: A Population-Based COVID-19 Cohort Open
This study is a prospective, population-based cohort of individuals with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and those without past infection through multiple recruitment sources. The main study goal is to track health status over time, with…
View article: Outcome of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on School Vaccination Policies for 2020-2021
Outcome of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on School Vaccination Policies for 2020-2021 Open
In 2019, the US experienced a record number of measles cases, the most since 1992. 1 Most cases were seen in individuals who had not received vaccinations. 1Vaccinations, especially those targeted to childhood infectious diseases, have bee…
View article: Immunization Laws and Policies Among U.S. Institutes of Higher Education
Immunization Laws and Policies Among U.S. Institutes of Higher Education Open
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View article: Innovative Law and Policy Responses to the Opioid Crisis
Innovative Law and Policy Responses to the Opioid Crisis Open
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View article: Legal and Policy Responses to Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks
Legal and Policy Responses to Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks Open
Laws and policies are vital tools in preventing outbreaks and limiting the further spread of disease, but they can vary in content and implementation. This manuscript provides insight into challenges in responding to recent vaccine-prevent…
View article: Practice-Based Research Networks and the Mandate for Real-World Evidence
Practice-Based Research Networks and the Mandate for Real-World Evidence Open
The 21 st Century Cures Act encourages the Food and Drug Administration to consider “real-world evidence” in its regulation of the safety and efficacy of drugs and devices. Many have interpreted this mandate to focus on non-randomized obse…
View article: More Research Needed to Increase Policies for HPV Vaccine Uptake
More Research Needed to Increase Policies for HPV Vaccine Uptake Open
AffiliationsBoth authors are with the Department of Community, Environment and Policy, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson.
View article: Regulations and policies regarding e‐cigarettes
Regulations and policies regarding e‐cigarettes Open
Electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes) are a growing public health concern because of a dramatic increase in use by adolescents and the uncertainty of potential health impacts. These health concerns and lack of an established federal regulat…
View article: The Latest in Vaccine Policies: Selected Issues in School Vaccinations, Healthcare Worker Vaccinations, and Pharmacist Vaccination Authority Laws
The Latest in Vaccine Policies: Selected Issues in School Vaccinations, Healthcare Worker Vaccinations, and Pharmacist Vaccination Authority Laws Open
This paper discusses recent changes to state legal frameworks for mandatory vaccination in the context of school and healthcare worker vaccination. It then discusses state laws that allow pharmacists the authority to vaccinate.
View article: Legal Regulation of Sodium Consumption to Reduce Chronic Conditions
Legal Regulation of Sodium Consumption to Reduce Chronic Conditions Open
In the United States, tens of thousands of Americans die each year of heart disease, stroke, or other chronic conditions tied to hypertension from long-term overconsumption of sodium compounds. Major strides to lower dietary sodium have be…
View article: Efficacy in Emergency Legal Preparedness Underlying the 2014 Ebola Outbreak
Efficacy in Emergency Legal Preparedness Underlying the 2014 Ebola Outbreak Open
From its relative obscurity over the past three decades, Ebola viral disease (“EVD”) emerged as a substantial global biothreat in 2014 and 2015. The current outbreak of varied strains of Ebola, beginning in March 2014 in Guinea, is project…