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Item Assessing and Expanding Gynecological Knowledge(2021-04-01) Pham, KalaSeveral adolescent gynecology clinics and local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), it has become clear there is a lack of adequate access to helpful gynecologic information in Houston for adolescent girls. Gynecologic issues can have a significant impact on a girl’s upbringing, and studies reveal that many girls miss multiple days of school due to gynecologic-related issues. We have the potential to improve school attendance and empower adolescent girls with knowledge about their bodies, helping to break down the sense of taboo surrounding women’s health, thereby building their confidence.This research project aims to better understand the scope of the lack of accurate gynecologic information for girls in the Greater Houston community by learning from various health care teams that care for them. By initially assessing the needs from those with whom young girls seek care for a variety of health-related issues and preventive care, this research will contribute to an improved understanding of adolescent gynecologic knowledge deficits which will aid future research and community outreach. By understanding this issue more, we can begin to understand which topics are most important to disseminate into communities and begin to acquire ideas for improvement or innovation in methods of communication with adolescent girls and their caregivers. Based on the proposal, the project aims to improve the health of young girls and to empower them with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lifetime.Item Assessing and Expanding Gynecological Knowledge in Houston Communities(2022-04-14) Pham, KalaAssess the perceived gap in gynecological health knowledge for adolescent girls, determine what medical resources are commonly used by adolescent girls, and determine what type of health education is most effective to potentially help promote access to accurate information regarding adolescent gynecologic concerns based on our analysis. The overall goal of this work is to contribute to an improved understanding of adolescent gynecologic knowledge deficits and create a community program that can provide health education and change health behaviors for adolescent girls.Item Identifying Perceptions and Intent Surrounding the HPV Vaccine(2022-04-14) Pham, KalaThis research analyzed the reasons contributing to Texas' low vaccination rate for HPV. By evaluating data from the CDC National Immunization Survey, I found major trends regarding attitudes and perceptions of the HPV vaccine in Texas. This will contribute to understanding why there is a low completion rate on the patient side, as well as to barriers on the physician side, such as institutional issues or minimal time available for recommending/explaining the HPV vaccine. The research showed county-level differences in differences in HPV vaccine coverage and the concerns patients had about the HPV vaccine. Thus, this research makes the effort to understand the differing attitudes and rationales in the different parties involved in the HPV vaccine, and how these play a role in completion of the vaccine. The results obtained from this study will support possible future interventions to carry out successful programs and possible policies in Texas.Item Speak It Into Existence: Empowering Women Through Public Speaking(2022-04-14) Euceda, Anayeli; Green, Alyssa; Nguyen, Michelle; Pham, Kala; Vu, TracyAddress the challenge of girls not speaking as frequently as their male counterparts in situations such as school activities, school or job interviews, and even at home among family members. Evaluation is conducted to determine the impact of the amplifyHER public speaking curriculum among middle school girls. The main objective of amplifyHER is to teach girls the importance of public speaking by building up their confidence and providing them with the tools to improve their speaking abilities. The purpose of this is to encourage girls to own their voices and speak up for themselves and become the individuals they aspire to be all while confronting a culture that often oppresses women.