Melissa Wong
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Gynecologic Oncology | 2018
Jeanine Staples; Melissa Wong; B.J. Rimel
OBJECTIVES Misinformation and lack of formal education about cervical cancer may contribute to disparities. The objective of this study was to assess the role of an educational intervention in improving knowledge about Human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer among African American female college students. METHODS We completed a total of 5 lectures at 4 different historically Black Colleges in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each 60min lecture reviewed basic female anatomy, HPV pathogenesis, cervical dysplasia, cervical cancer, HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. Participants completed pre- and post-lecture surveys assessing knowledge, attitudes and beliefs related to cervical cancer screening, HPV, and the HPV vaccine. RESULTS A total of 72 students attended the lectures and 57 students completed the surveys. 96% of students reported knowledge of the HPV vaccine, however only 52% reported receiving the vaccine, and 42% completed the 3-shot series. About 77% of students over 21years of age reported having a Pap smear. Of the 16 knowledge-based questions, correct response rates significantly increased (74% v. 91%, p=0.005) with the intervention. At the completion of the intervention, 94% affirmed plans to get regular Pap smears and 87% affirmed plans to get the HPV vaccine. CONCLUSIONS Primary prevention and early detection are key interventions for reducing disparities in cervical cancer incidence and treatment. Community outreach efforts play an important role in reducing inequities in cancer among high-risk groups. The educational intervention utilized in this study was successful in improving knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2016
John A. Ozimek; Rhonda M. Eddins; Naomi Greene; Daniela Karagyozyan; Sujane E. Pak; Melissa Wong; Mark I. Zakowski; Sarah J. Kilpatrick
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2015
Yalda Afshar; Jenny Mei; Melissa Wong; Kimberly D. Gregory; Sarah J. Kilpatrick; Tania F. Esakoff
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2015
Jenny Mei; Yalda Afshar; Melissa Wong; Kimberly D. Gregory; Sarah J. Kilpatrick; Tania F. Esakoff
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2018
Melissa Wong; Naomi Greene; Kimberly D. Gregory
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2018
Melissa Wong; Naomi Greene; Kimberly D. Gregory
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2018
Meenal Misal; Melissa Wong; Naomi Greene; Paola Aghajanian
Gastroenterology | 2018
Melissa Wong; Nirupama Bonthala
Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2017
Jeanine Staples; Melissa Wong
Gastroenterology | 2017
Nirupama Bonthala; Melissa Wong; Sarah J. Kilpatrick; Gil Y. Melmed