Stephanie B Wheeler

Dados Biográficos

ID5224945
NOMEStephanie B Wheeler
PRENOMESStephanie B
SOBRENOMEWheeler
ASSINATURAWHEELER S B
AFILIAÇÕESUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ORCID0000-0002-3399-9047
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS20
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES8
TOTAL COMO AUTOR20
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2012
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
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  • Lung Cancer Screening Access and Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Among American Indian and White Patients

    Open AccessBradford E Jackson, Madison Uhrin et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2026

  • Rural patients’ experiences with diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer

    Open AccessVictoria M Petermann, Brianna D Taffe et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2025

    BACKGROUND: Rural endometrial cancer (EC) patients are less likely to receive lymph node evaluation, high-quality surgical care, and adjuvant therapy compared to urban patients. Developing interventions to effectively address barriers to quality care requires understanding patient experiences across the cancer care continuum. Our objective was to understand the diagnostic and treatment experiences of rural EC patients. METHODS: We conducted semis…

  • Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening by Sexual Orientation Among Low-Income Women in North Carolina

    Open AccessJennifer C Spencer, Brittany M Charlton et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2024Referências: 32

    We sought to examine cervical cancer screening barriers by sexual orientation among low-income women in North Carolina. The MyBodyMyTest-3 Trial recruited low-income women ( n = 70) to straight/heterosexual women ( n = 683). For both LGBQ and straight respondents, the greatest barriers to screening were lack of health insurance (63% and 66%) and cost (49% and 50%). LGBQ respondents were more likely than straight respondents to report forgetting t…

  • Barriers to Covid-19 vaccine uptake among resource-limited adults diagnosed with chronic illness

    Open AccessLisa P Spees, Caitlin B Biddell et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Background: Despite the use of interventions (e.g., monetary incentives, educational campaigns, on-site workplace vaccination) to increase COVID-19 vaccination, differences in uptake persist by poverty level, insurance status, geography, race, and ethnicity, suggesting that these interventions may not be adequately addressing the barriers faced by these populations. Among a sample of resource-limited individuals with chronic illnesses, we (1) des…

  • Scale-Up of Doppler to Improve Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring in Tanzania

    Open AccessMarya Plotkin, John George et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2020

    High-quality intrapartum care, including intermittent monitoring of fetal heart rates (FHR) to detect and manage abnormalities, is recommended by WHO and the Government of Tanzania (GoT) and creates potential to save newborn lives in Tanzania. Handheld Doppler devices have been investigated in several low-resource countries as an alternative to Pinard stethoscope and are more sensitive to detecting accelerations and decelerations of the fetal hea…

  • Understanding the Relationship Between Male Gender Socialization and Gender-Based Violence Among Refugees in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Open AccessM Whitney Fry, Asheley Cockrell Skinner et al.ARTICLETrauma Violence & Abuse2019

    Gender-based violence (GBV) in humanitarian emergencies is progressively recognized as a global public health problem. Detrimental gender norms influence male perpetrated GBV against women, and social and structural contexts of forced migration and camp resettlement contribute to problematic gender norm development. The review sought to elucidate the dynamics that link gender socialization among male youth in sub-Saharan Africa with violent sexua…

  • Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Follow-Through Among Privately Insured US Patients

    Jennifer C Spencer, Noel T Brewer et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2018Referências: 21

    Objectives. To assess predictors of timely human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine follow-through among privately insured individuals initiating the 3-dose series. Methods. Using MarketScan Commercial claims data, we identified 1 332 217 privately insured US individuals aged 9 to 26 years who initiated the bivalent or quadrivalent HPV vaccine series from 2006 to 2014, with follow-up data extending through 2015. The study outcome was receipt of third H…

  • “Taking the Bull by the Horns”

    Open AccessStephanie B Wheeler, Melinda M DavisARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2017

    To urban city dwellers, rural life can seem idyllic—a slower pace, easy-to-access outdoor recreation, and close ties to family, friends, and the community. What may not be as obvious is the extent to which persistent health disparities plague rural populations. For example, recurring evidence suggests that rural Americans face greater mortality risks from multiple diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and drug-related injuries.1, 2 …

  • Examining health-related quality of life patterns in women with breast cancer

    Open AccessLaura C Pinheiro, Xianming Tan et al.ARTICLEQuality of Life Research2017

  • On the front line of HIV virological monitoring

    Sarah E Rutstein, Carol E Golin et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2016

    Scale-up of viral load (VL) monitoring for HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a priority in many resource-limited settings, and ART providers are critical to effective program implementation. We explored provider-perceived barriers and facilitators of VL monitoring. We interviewed all providers (n = 17) engaged in a public health evaluation of dried blood spots for VL monitoring at five ART clinics in Malawi. All ART clinics…

  • Timing of HIV Seroreversion Among HIV-Exposed, Breastfed Infants in Malawi

    Open AccessEmily R Smith, Michael Hudgens et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2016

    Introduction Rapid HIV serological tests are a cost-effective, point-of-care test among HIV exposed infants but cannot distinguish between maternal and infant antibodies. The lack of data on the timing of decay of maternal antibodies in young infants hinders the potential use of rapid tests in exposed infants. We aimed to determine the time to seroreversion for two commonly used rapid tests in a prospective cohort of HIV-exposed breastfeeding inf…

  • Screening for and Treating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis

    Open AccessAndra Wilkinson, Seri Anderson et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2016

  • Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Endocrine Therapy Adherence in Breast Cancer

    Megan C Roberts, Stephanie B Wheeler et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2015

    We examined the current literature to understand factors that influence endocrine therapy (ET) adherence among racial/ethnic and socioeconomic subpopulations of breast cancer patients. We searched PubMed and PsycINFO databases for studies from January 1, 1978, to June 20, 2014, and January 1, 1991, to June 20, 2014, respectively, and hand-searched articles from relevant literature reviews. We abstracted and synthesized results within a social eco…

  • Regional variation in colorectal cancer testing and geographic availability of care in a publicly insured population

    Open AccessStephanie B Wheeler, Tzy-Mey Kuo et al.ARTICLEHealth & Place2014

  • Cost-effectiveness of provider-based HIV partner notification in urban Malawi

    Open AccessSarah E Rutstein, L B Brown et al.ARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning2014Referências: 45

    Provider-initiated partner notification for HIV effectively identifies new cases of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, but is not widely implemented. Our objective was to determine whether provider-based HIV partner notification strategies are cost-effective for preventing HIV transmission compared with passive referral. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis using a decision-analytic model from the health system perspective during a 1-year period. C…

  • Effect of Village Midwife Program on Contraceptive Prevalence and Method Choice in Indonesia

    Open AccessEmily H Weaver, Elizabeth Frankenberg et al.ARTICLEStudies in Family Planning2013Citada por: 1Referências: 41

    Indonesia established its Village Midwife Program in 1989 to combat high rates of maternal mortality. The program's goals were to address gaps in access to reproductive health care for rural women, increase access to and use of family planning services, and broaden the mix of available contraceptive methods. In this study, we use longitudinal data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey to examine the program's effect on contraceptive practice. We …

  • Is Medical Home Enrollment Associated With Receipt of Guideline-Concordant Follow-up Care Among Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors

    Stephanie B Wheeler, Racquel E Kohler et al.ARTICLEMedical Care2013Referências: 28

    BACKGROUND: Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) initiated an innovative medical home program in the 1990 s to improve primary care in Medicaid-insured populations. CCNC has been successful in improving asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular outcomes but has not been evaluated in the context of cancer care. We explored whether CCNC enrollment was associated with guideline-concordant follow-up care among breast cancer survivors. METHODS: Using st…

  • Differential Receipt of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Within Practice-based Research Networks

    Anne-Marie Meyer, Katherine E Reeder-Hayes et al.ARTICLEMedical Care2013Referências: 3

    BACKGROUND: Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are promising for accelerating not only research, but also dissemination of research-based evidence into broader community practice. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is an innovation in breast cancer care associated with equivalent survival and lower morbidity, as compared with standard axillary lymph node dissection. We examined the diffusion of SLNB into practice and whether affiliation with…

  • Attitudes and Intentions Regarding Abortion Provision Among Medical School Students in South Africa

    Stephanie B Wheeler, Leah L Zullig et al.ARTICLEInternational Perspectives on…2012

    CONTEXT: Although South Africa liberalized its abortion law in 1996, significant barriers still impede service provision, including the lack of trained and willing providers. A better understanding is needed of medical students' attitudes, beliefs and intentions regarding abortion provision. METHODS: Surveys about abortion attitudes, beliefs and practice intentions were conducted in 2005 and 2007 among 1,308 medical school students attending the …

  • Community-based provision of injectable contraceptives in Madagascar

    Open AccessT H Hoke, Theresa Hoke et al.ARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning2012Citada por: 7Referências: 8

    INTRODUCTION: Injectable contraceptives are now the most popular contraceptive methods in sub-Saharan Africa. Injectables have not been an option for African women lacking convenient access to health facilities, however, since very few family planning programmes permit community-based distribution (CBD) of injectables by non-medically trained workers. Committed to reducing unmet contraceptive need among remote, rural populations, the Ministry of …