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December 21, 2023
Associations of COVID-19 Status with Risk for Death and Hospitalization Among Prevalent and Incident Cardiovascular Medication Users
The relationship between cardiovascular disease/injury and COVID-19 has been well described, but the use of cardiovascular medication as a proxy for cardiovascular disease and injury has not been explored. Our study used electronic health record (EHR) data in a large prospective cohort of 17,003 patients from University of Washington, Seattle, WA, to assess the risk…
Trends in Chlamydia trachomatis Treatment Prescribing Practices in King County, Washington, 2010 – 2018
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In 2021, the CDC updated its CT treatment guidelines from equally recommending either azithromycin (1 gram as a single dose) or doxycycline (100mg twice daily for 7 days) to only recommending doxycycline as first line treatment after 2021. We…
Associations between Vaginal Microbiota and Cervicitis
Cervicitis is defined as the inflammation of the cervix. Many cases of cervicitis are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs); however, a substantial portion of cervicitis cases have no known etiology. Cervicitis is also known to be associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), a clinical condition characterized by the transition of the vaginal microbiota from being…
December 20, 2023
Association of Bacterial Vaginosis With Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Among Women in Mombasa, Kenya: A Nested Case-Control Study
Objective: Evidence is mixed regarding the relationship between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) acquisition; therefore, we assessed the relationship between recent BV and subsequent CT infection. Study Design: A nested case-control study was conducted using data and samples from cisgender women who reported engaging in transactional sex and who were participating in the…
December 21, 2022
Associations of Structural Racism and Forced Sexual Intercourse Among High School Students in the United States
Background: Adverse experiences that occur during adolescence are a major public health issue given risky behaviors that begin during this period often continue into adulthood. One of the major adverse experiences that can affect a person’s well-being is experiencing sexual assault at a young age. The societal support of hypersexualized race-based stereotypes may serve as…
Preterm Birth and Cofactors of Survival Time and Time to First Hospitalization in Western Kenya
Abstract: Preterm Birth and Cofactors of Survival Time and Time to First Hospitalization in Western Kenya Olivia Dietz Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Grace John-Stewart, MD, PhD Department of Epidemiology, Medicine, Global Health, and Pediatrics BackgroundAn estimated 10.6% of all births globally are preterm, rising to an estimated12% in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the influence…
Correlates of infectious complications of injection drug use among individuals who use drugs in Washington State: An analysis of the 2021 Washington State Syringe Exchange Health Survey
Objectives: Increased use of injection drugs across the United States has likely increased the burden of complications from abscess or skin infections, blood clots or blood infections, and infectious endocarditis (IE) among people who inject drugs (PWID). Among PWID who attended syringe services programs (SSPs) in Washington State, we assessed the prevalence of complications from…
Association Between Sleep Duration and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in United States Adults and Veterans
INTRODUCTION: Adequate sleep and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. A growing body of evidence suggests an association between sleep duration and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, but it has not been well established in U.S. adults. It’s unclear if this association differs for groups at higher…
Methylation markers for anal cancer screening: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of HIV-positive individuals, 2015-2016
Background: HIV-positive individuals remain at risk for anal cancer and will likely benefit from research that prioritizes early detection of anal cancer and optimized screening practices. We assessed host deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation markers for detecting high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) versus low-grade AIN or normal samples in HIV-positive individuals in Seattle, Washington. Methods: HIV-positive…
The Association Between Experiencing Racism and Postpartum Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of Pregnant People in the United States in 2019
Background: The United States is the only high-income country with consistently high maternal mortality (MM) and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) rates, with Black pregnant people being disproportionately impacted. Racial and ethnic disparities in MM and SMM are not completely explained by social, economic, and behavioral factors suggesting that the impact of racism should be further…
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