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Personal profile
Research Interests
HPV, vaccination, contraception, Women’s health
URL
https://www.unthsc.edu/school-of-public-health/dr-erika-l-thompson/
https://www.unthsc.edu/school-of-public-health/hpv-chat/
Area of Expertise
My research interests address sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and child health issues. Most of my research is centered on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and prevention. HPV prevention is critical for reducing cancer morbidity and mortality, specifically cervical, anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Using mixed-methods approaches, I have examined HPV vaccine decision-making among adults, reasons for non-vaccination among parents, school-entry policies, and alternative health care providers and settings for HPV prevention. Similarly, I study reproductive health issues, such as contraceptive needs and access among women experiencing homelessness. Finally, my work involves examining social determinants for maternal and child health issues in our community, such as housing insecurity, early childhood education and violence.
In addition to my primary areas of research, I am involved in interdisciplinary national initiatives through HSC’s Institute for Health Disparities. I am the Multiple PI for the NIH-funded Texas Community Engaged Alliance (CEAL) Consortium. I am also a Co-Investigator for NIH-funded National Research Mentoring Network Resource Center and the AIM-AHEAD Consortium. My collaboration in this space aims to promote health equity through diversifying the biomedical workforce and engaging the community in developing sustainable solutions.
Techniques
Social Behavioral Sciences, Mixed methods, Evaluation
Education/Academic qualification
BS in Health Science, University of Florida
MPH in Epidemiology, University of Florida
Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics, University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate in Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology , University of South Florida
PhD in Public Health, University of South Florida
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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ELA Kindergarten Entry Assessment and Pre-Kindergarten Progress Monitoring
7/05/19 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Health Advocacy Project for Interpersonal Violence Victims
Spence, E., Fulda, K., Walters, S. & Thompson, E.
1/10/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Health Advocacy Project for Interpersonal Violence Victims
Spence, E., Fulda, K., Walters, S. & Thompson, E.
Office of the Gov - Criminal Justice Div
1/10/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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Exploring college students’ sexual and reproductive health literacy
Vamos, C. A., Thompson, E. L., Logan, R. G., Griner, S. B., Perrin, K. M., Merrell, L. K. & Daley, E. M., 2 Jan 2020, In: Journal of American College Health. 68, 1, p. 79-88 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contraceptive Use Effectiveness and Pregnancy Prevention Information Preferences Among Heterosexual and Sexual Minority College Women
Blunt-Vinti, H. D., Thompson, E. L. & Griner, S. B., 1 Jul 2018, In: Women's Health Issues. 28, 4, p. 342-349 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perceptions of Zika Virus Prevention Among College Students in Florida
Thompson, E. L., Vamos, C. A., Jones, J., Liggett, L. G., Griner, S. B., G. Logan, R. & Daley, E. M., 1 Aug 2018, In: Journal of Community Health. 43, 4, p. 673-679 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human papillomavirus risk perceptions and relationship status: a barrier to HPV vaccination?
Thompson, E. L., Vamos, C. A., Piepenbrink, R., Kadono, M., Vázquez-Otero, C., Matthes, S. & Daley, E. M., 1 Oct 2019, In: Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 42, 5, p. 991-997 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contextual factors influencing the implementation of the obstetrics hemorrhage initiative in Florida
Vamos, C. A., Thompson, E. L., Cantor, A., Detman, L., Bronson, E., Phelps, A., Louis, J. M., Gregg, A. R., Curran, J. S. & Sappenfield, W., 1 Feb 2017, In: Journal of Perinatology. 37, 2, p. 150-156 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review