Publications by authors named "Imani Wilson-Shabazz"
Introduction: Populations at risk for HIV infection-including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) and transgender/gender diverse people (TGD)-are at disproportionate risk for anal cancer. Most anal cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and are preventable with HPV vaccination and screening. Engaging at-risk populations who are already receiving HIV preventive care (eg, pre-exposure prophylaxis [PrEP]) may be an effective implementation strategy.
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- Cancer providers often neglect discussing fertility preservation with reproductive-aged SGM (sexual and gender minority) patients, which can be affected by bias and societal norms.
- In a 2020 survey, only 32.6% of SGM cancer patients reported having discussions about fertility preservation, with lesbian, pansexual, and queer individuals less likely to have these conversations compared to bisexuals.
- The study highlights the need for further research to understand the barriers SGM patients face regarding fertility preservation counseling and emphasizes potential improvements over the past decade.
Background: Underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy could significantly affect successful uptake of the SARS-CoV2 vaccine booster doses during new waves of COVID-19. Booster rates among US adults are far below what is needed for immunity, but little is known about booster hesitancy among fully vaccinated adults and whether medical mistrust exacerbates barriers to uptake.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed among 119 adults in Philadelphia, PA who reported having received the primary SARS-CoV2 vaccine series but not a booster dose.