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Parental Intentions and Perceptions toward COVID-19 Vaccination Among Children Aged 4 Months to 4 Years — PROTECT Cohort, Four States, July 2021–May 2022
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Parental intent to vaccinate children younger than five has declined over time as parents were less likely to think the vaccine was effective and safe.

COVID-19’s Impact on State, Federal Prisons
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A new report documents a sharp decline in prison populations in the U.S. during the pandemic and the number of COVID-19 related infections and deaths.

Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model Evaluation: Report 1
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Abt is evaluating CMS’s InCK Model to understand how the program helps healthcare providers improve integrated services to kids with complex health challenges.

The Public Health Impact of Marijuana Legalization
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This brief summarizes expert interviewee observations on marijuana legalzation’s public health effects and notes how they align with other study findings.

Longitudinal Patterns of Military Spouse Alcohol Consumption: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Family Study
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Most military spouses don’t engage in risky drinking, but one in five did, with about half having moved into the risky drinking category over time.

Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of and Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among Pregnant Individuals in the United States
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A new study found that nine percent of pregnant women contracted COVID-19, highlighting the importance of vaccination for those who are pregnant.

Where Women Access Contraception in 36 Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Why It Matters
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Relying on both the public and private sectors is key for meeting women’s contraceptive needs in low- and middle-income countries.

Detection and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Three Self Collected Specimen Types: flocked mid-2 turbinate swab (MTS) in viral transport media, foam MTS, and saliva
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Abt study shows accuracy of multiple COVID-19 specimen collection approaches, which can provide options during pandemic supply shortages.

A New Handbook to Support Health IT for Quality Improvement
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Abt helped the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) develop a handbook to support coaches using Health IT for quality improvement in primary care.

Improving Private Pharmacy Provision of Injectable Contraceptives in Nepal
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An Abt-led Nepal private pharmacy chain adhered to injectable contraceptive counseling guidelines but had gaps between knowledge and practice, a study said.