Publications by authors named "Joanne Snider"
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes nearly all cervical cancer cases and is a cause of anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. The incidence of HPV-associated cancers is inequitable, with an increased burden on marginalized groups in high-income countries. Understanding how immunization status varies by material and social deprivation, health system, and geospatial factors is valuable for prioritizing and planning HPV immunization interventions.
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- Over 1,300 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, which could be largely prevented through HPV immunization, but current vaccination rates fall below the desired 90%.
- The Urban Public Health Network is collaborating with Alberta Health Services to investigate perceived barriers and enablers affecting youth HPV immunization as part of a school-based program in Alberta.
- The study will utilize surveys and interviews with parents and stakeholders, employing both quantitative and qualitative analyses to better understand and enhance vaccine uptake among hesitant populations.
Background: Negative experiences with school-based immunizations can contribute to vaccine hesitancy in youth and adulthood. We developed an evidence-based, multifaceted and customizable intervention to improve the immunization experience at school called the CARD™ (C-Comfort, A-Ask, R-Relax, D-Distract) system. We evaluated the feasibility of CARD™ implementation for school-based immunizations in Calgary, Canada.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreasing the comfort of vaccine delivery at school is needed to improve the immunization experience for students. We created the CARD™ (C-Comfort, A-Ask, R-Relax and D-Distract) system to address this clinical care gap. Originally designed for grade 7 students, this study examined the perceptions of grade 9 students of CARD™.
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