The transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents with sickle cell disease is marked by increased disease complexity. The effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) application in supporting transition was evaluated in the COMETS (Community Health Worker and Mobile Health…

AbstractIn the United States, youth are disproportionately affected by HIV and have poorer health outcomes than adults. Health care transition (HCT) from pediatric/adolescent- to adult-oriented HIV care is associated with disruptions to youths’ care retention, medication adherence, and…

Importance Young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience challenges transitioning from pediatric to adult care, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.Objective  To evaluate the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) support or a mobile health…

BackgroundTransitioning from pediatric to adult sickle cell disease (SCD) care is challenging for emerging adults (aged 17-25 years). This period is marked by a 7-fold increase in mortality rates and has the highest rates of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and hospital…

Adolescence, marked by rapid growth and development, is a critically important life stage for health and well-being. The health and well-being youth experience during this period have a lasting impact, shaping an individual’s overall health into adulthood. Members of our …

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) are vital links between communities and health systems, with CHW models facilitating positive health and life outcomes. However, little is known about CHWs’ experiences serving in these roles or their potential to support the transition to…

Although every youth in pediatric/adolescent HIV care will need to transition to adult-oriented care, there are no existing evidence-based interventions to optimize health through this process. Healthcare transition poses a persistent challenge to the health of youth living with HIV,…

Objective: This paper outlines the design and implementation of iManage SCD, a self-management mobile health application for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with sickle cell disease (SCD) during transition from pediatric to adult health care.Methods: The Integrate, Design,…

Purpose: Youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasingly common and is often diagnosed shortly before transition from pediatric to adult care. Little is known about the experience of emerging adults (EAs) with T2D and the readiness, barriers, and facilitators to transition. This…

College campuses are ripe for the spread of infectious diseases. But many students haven't received all recommended vaccines, making robust vaccination programs critical for higher education institutions. In a recent brief, experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP)…