While gender-affirming hormones (GAH) may impact the fertility of transgender and gender diverse (TGGD) youth, few pursue fertility preservation (FP). The objective of this study is to understand youth and parent attitudes toward FP decision-making. This study is a cross-sectional…

BACKGROUND: As the prevalence and burden of asthma continues to grow, so does the need to identify and invest resources in effective interventions. Asthma self-management education (AS-ME) packages facilitate knowledge and self-care for asthma patients and families. Many AS-ME…

PolicyLab’s solutions-oriented Evidence to Action brief assesses the fragmented system for children’s coverage in the United States, explores barriers to families accessing adequate, affordable coverage, and proposes a spectrum of policy options for state…

This memo provides a staged strategy for how to safely reopen society following the initial peak of COVID-19 in the U.S. based on emerging knowledge that this virus is not as fatal as previously thought, but still remains highly contagious. The recommendations offered emphasize the…

The United States has been on the brink of reaching universal health coverage for children, a potential stepping stone to achieving it for the population as a whole. Yet, recent trends in the insurance and policy landscapes have led to rising numbers of uninsured children since 2017,…

Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise for the last several years, especially among teens who account for half of all new STIs reported annually. Despite the availability of treatment, adolescents’ sexual health needs often go unmet. As health…

On behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, PolicyLab conducted an assessment and review of school health services offered by the district in 2019. Using this evaluation, we aimed to identify strengths and opportunities for enhanced coordination and efficiency of health service…

OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between neighborhood poverty and ADHD severity among children in a large metropolitan area. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of data collected April 2016 to July 2017 at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Care Network. We attributed…

Abusive head injuries in infants may be occult but clinically or forensically important. Data conflict regarding yield of neuroimaging in detecting occult head injuries in infants evaluated for physical abuse, with prior studies identifying yields of 4.3-37.3 %. OBJECTIVES: 1) To…

The aim of the study was to characterize perceived social support for young men and transgender women who have sex with men (YM/TWSM) taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). METHODS: Mixed-methods study of HIV-negative YM/TWSM of color prescribed oral PrEP. Participants…