@article{4b8bcf3e3a8e4494b722985c1ad82de6,
title = "The Future of Sexually Transmitted Infection Research: Understanding Adolescent Perspectives for Implementation of a Chlamydia Vaccine",
abstract = "Purpose: Despite advancements in developing a vaccine for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), vaccine hesitancy has historically limited the adoption of sexually transmitted infection immunization. This report investigates adolescent perspectives toward a potential CT vaccine and vaccine research. Methods: As part of the Technology Enhanced Community Health Nursing (TECH-N) study, conducted from 2012–2017, we surveyed 112 adolescents and young adults aged 13–25 years who presented with pelvic inflammatory disease regarding their perspectives on a CT vaccine and willingness to participate in vaccine research. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted. Results: Most participants were African American (95%), on Medicaid (89%), and sexually experienced (100%). Most respondents would accept a vaccine (95%) and preferred a provider's recommendation (86%) over parents, partners, or friends. A majority (70%) would not be embarrassed to participate in research. Discussion: Respondents showed favorable attitudes toward CT vaccination and research in this high-risk study population.",
keywords = "Adolescents, Chlamydia trachomatis, STI, Vaccination, Vaccine hesitancy",
author = "Michelle Recto and Charlotte Gaydos and Jamie Perin and Yusuf, {Hasiya E.} and Jacquelyn Toppins and Maria Trent",
note = "Funding Information: This is an active study funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research R01NR013507 (PI: Trent). These findings were first presented at the 2016 International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections in Morocco. We are grateful to the patients who participated in the project and have trusted us to do this work. Funding Information: Conflicts of interest: Dr. Trent receives funding from the National Instiutes of Health. She also receives access to research supplies through Speedx, LLC through a material transfer agreement with Johns Hopkins University. Funding Information: This is an active study funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research R01NR013507 (PI: Trent). These findings were first presented at the 2016 International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections in Morocco. We are grateful to the patients who participated in the project and have trusted us to do this work. Conflicts of interest: Dr. Trent receives funding from the National Instiutes of Health. She also receives access to research supplies through Speedx, LLC through a material transfer agreement with Johns Hopkins University. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine",
year = "2023",
month = jul,
doi = "10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.01.021",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "73",
pages = "198--200",
journal = "Journal of Adolescent Health",
issn = "1054-139X",
publisher = "Elsevier USA",
number = "1",
}