Youth Perceptions of Vaccination for COVID-19 in the United States.

This survey study examines opinions from a diverse sample of US youth after the initiation of mass immunization campaigns regarding COVID-19 vaccine acceptability, perceived barriers to vaccination, and anticipated changes in behavior.

Perceptions of COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives Among Adolescents and Young Adults.

Importance: Vaccine incentives have been used across the US to encourage COVID-19 vaccine uptake and include programs targeted to adolescents and young adults. However, little is known about youths' views regarding these initiatives.

Objective: To assess experiences and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine incentives in a nationwide sample of US youth.

Assessment of Sun Protection Knowledge and Behaviors of US Youth.

This survey study examines sun protection knowledge and behaviors among US youth aged 14 to 24 years.

The future of STI screening and treatment for youth: a National Survey of youth perspectives and intentions.

Background: Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the U.S., with disproportionately high rates among those aged 15-24 years.

Exploring the beliefs and perceptions of spending time in nature among U.S. youth.

Purpose: The prevalence of poor mental health continues to rise among youth; however, large-scale interventions to improve mental and physical health remain a public health challenge. Time spent in nature is associated with improved health among youth. This study aimed to assess youth experiences with nature and the self-perceived impact on their mental and physical health among a nationwide sample of US youth.

Perspectives on Telemedicine from a National Study of Youth in the United States.

Telemedicine is increasingly popular with the recent surge in use due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite youth status as "tech natives," limited data are available on their perspectives on telemedicine. Our study seeks to understand youth telemedicine knowledge, prior experiences, preferences for use, and the impact of COVID-19 on these perspectives.

National Study of Youth Opinions on Vaccination for COVID-19 in the U.S.

Purpose: This study aimed to understand the potential barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination among youth.

Methods: Open-ended questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination were posed to a national cohort of 14- to 24-year-olds (October 30, 2020). Responses were coded through qualitative thematic analysis.

A Mobile Health App to Support Patients Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Development and Feasibility Study.

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a public health crisis with more than 2 million people living with OUD in the United States. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach for the treatment of OUD that relies on a combination of behavioral therapy and medication. Less than half of those living with OUD are accessing this treatment.

Needs and Coping Behaviors of Youth in the U.S. During COVID-19.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the needs, emotions, and coping behaviors of U.S. youth during COVID-19.

Youth Perceptions of Juul in the United States.

This mixed-methods cohort study uses responses to text-messaged, open-ended questions to examine US youths’ perceptions of Juul e-cigarettes.

Long term impact of PositiveLinks: Clinic-deployed mobile technology to improve engagement with HIV care.

Background: PositiveLinks (PL) is a smartphone-based platform designed in partnership with people living with HIV (PLWH) to improve engagement in care. PL provides daily medication reminders, check-ins about mood and stress, educational resources, a community message board, and an ability to message providers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of up to 24 months of PL use on HIV viral suppression and engagement in care and to examine whether greater PL use was associated with improved outcomes.