Publications by authors named "Meredith Smalls"
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- * The researchers identified sixty-six potential EBPs, but only six met all seven inclusion criteria, pointing to challenges such as inconsistent terminology and hidden requirements for healthcare provider involvement.
- * The findings emphasize the need for EBPs to be accessible and culturally relevant for FBOs, advocating for community and FBO member involvement in the design and dissemination of these programs to effectively address health disparities.
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- HPV vaccination rates are low among African American adolescents, and although provider recommendations are thought to be effective, there's limited understanding of parent-child experiences during these discussions.
- A study involving interviews with African American parents and children explored their perspectives based on the children’s vaccination status, revealing different themes related to attitudes, communication, and informational needs.
- The findings showed that while provider recommendations positively influenced vaccination rates, many families were dissatisfied with the communication about the HPV vaccine and sought ongoing discussions even after vaccination completion.
Background: COVID-19 vaccination rates remain suboptimal among Black Americans who disproportionately experience higher hospitalization and death rates than White Americans.
Methods: We conducted a multi-method (interviews and surveys) study among 30 Black Americans ( = 16 vaccinated, = 14 unvaccinated) to explore factors related to vaccination hesitancy, decision-making processes, and communication related to uptake. Participants were recruited by using community-driven approaches, including partner collaborations.