Publications by authors named "Jazreel Cheung"
Background And Objectives: Cefazolin, a first-generation cephalosporin, is the most commonly recommended antibiotic for perioperative prophylaxis to reduce surgical site infections. Children with a reported penicillin allergy often receive an alternative antibiotic because of a common misunderstanding of the cross-reactivity between these antibiotics. This use of alternative antibiotics in surgical populations have been associated with increased infections, antibiotic resistance, and health care costs.
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- The study evaluated the effectiveness of an HPV vaccination program for girls aged 9-14 in Haiti and identified factors influencing the completion of the two-dose series.
- Data were collected during vaccination campaigns in Port-au-Prince, analyzing 2,445 participants, with completion rates showing higher success in school-based programs compared to non-school programs.
- Factors like having started menstruation, previous visits to GHESKIO clinics, and participation in school programs significantly increased the likelihood of completing the vaccination series.