Publications by authors named "E A Andrus"
Article Synopsis
- - STIs are increasingly affecting older age groups, highlighting a gap in research that has traditionally focused on younger populations and their risk behaviors.
- - The study utilized multi-group latent class analysis to identify sexual activity and substance use behaviors, finding six overall profiles and five unique profiles in each of four age groups, suggesting complex relationships between age and STI risk factors.
- - The research indicates that while behavior profiles are similar across age groups, the experience of belonging to these profiles differs significantly by age, suggesting that STI risk assessments should consider peer comparisons rather than general population norms.
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people assigned female at birth (AFAB) face numerous barriers to preventive care, including for cervical cancer screening. At-home human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may expand access to cervical cancer screening for TGD people AFAB. This study assessed the perceptions of TGD individuals AFAB who self-collected cervicovaginal and anal samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervicovaginal, oral, and anogenital cancer, and cervical cancer screening options include HPV testing of a clinician-collected sample. Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people assigned female at birth (AFAB) face many barriers to preventive care, including cancer screening. Self-sampling options may increase access and participation in HPV testing and cancer screening.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe human papillomavirus (HPV) carries a significant health risk for people with a cervix. Among transgender and nonbinary people, however, testing and treatment for HPV can pose difficulties, and even be traumatic at times. This current study is part of a larger mixed methods study conducted in Michigan in 2020, and it explores the experiences of transmasculine and nonbinary people with at-home self-swabbing HPV test kits and knowledge of HPV transmission/screenings.
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- Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) often struggle to access preventive healthcare like HPV and cervical cancer screenings, highlighting the potential need for self-sampling options.
- A study involving 101 TGD AFAB participants showed that most found cervicovaginal self-swabs comfortable and easy to use, with a high willingness to continue using them, while anal swabs were less comfortable but still deemed manageable by most.
- Overall, the findings suggest that TGD AFAB individuals prefer self-sampling methods for HPV testing, indicating that such options could improve access to necessary healthcare for this population.