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2. Generating Einstein$\unicode{x2013}$Podolsky$\unicode{x2013}$Rosen correlations for teleporting collective spin states in a two dimensional trapped ion crystal

Author

Khan, Muhammad Miskeen, Chaparro, Edwin, Sundar, Bhuvanesh, Carter, Allison, Bollinger, John, Molmer, Klaus, and Rey, Ana Maria

Subjects
Quantum Physics
Abstract

We propose the use of phonon$\unicode{x2013}$mediated interactions as an entanglement resource to engineer Einstein$\unicode{x2013}$Podolsky$\unicode{x2013}$Rosen (EPR) correlations and to perform teleportation of collective spin states in two$\unicode{x2013}$dimensional ion crystals. We emulate continuous variable quantum teleportation protocols between subsystems corresponding to different nuclear spin degrees of freedom. In each of them, a quantum state is encoded in an electronic spin degree of freedom that couples to the vibrational modes of the crystal. We show that high fidelity teleportation of spin-coherent states and their phase-displaced variant, entangled spin-squeezed states, and Dicke states, is possible for realistic experimental conditions in arrays from a few tens to a few hundred ions., Comment: 9 pages, 7 figure

Published
2024

6. Fast photon-mediated entanglement of continuously-cooled trapped ions for quantum networking

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O'Reilly, Jameson, Toh, George, Goetting, Isabella, Saha, Sagnik, Shalaev, Mikhail, Carter, Allison, Risinger, Andrew, Kalakuntla, Ashish, Li, Tingguang, Verma, Ashrit, and Monroe, Christopher

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Physics - Atomic Physics
Abstract

We entangle two co-trapped atomic barium ion qubits by collecting single visible photons from each ion through in-vacuo 0.8 NA objectives, interfering them through an integrated fiber-beamsplitter and detecting them in coincidence. This projects the qubits into an entangled Bell state with an observed fidelity lower bound of F > 94%. We also introduce an ytterbium ion for sympathetic cooling to remove the need for recooling interruptions and achieve a continuous entanglement rate of 250 1/s., Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures

Published
2024

8. Bilayer crystals of trapped ions for quantum information processing

Author

Hawaldar, Samarth, Shahi, Prakriti, Carter, Allison L., Rey, Ana Maria, Bollinger, John J., and Shankar, Athreya

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Condensed Matter - Quantum Gases, Physics - Atomic Physics, Physics - Plasma Physics
Abstract

Trapped ion systems are a leading platform for quantum information processing, but they are currently limited to 1D and 2D arrays, which imposes restrictions on both their scalability and their range of applications. Here, we propose a path to overcome this limitation by demonstrating that Penning traps can be used to realize remarkably clean bilayer crystals, wherein hundreds of ions self-organize into two well-defined layers. These bilayer crystals are made possible by the inclusion of an anharmonic trapping potential, which is readily implementable with current technology. We study the normal modes of this system and discover salient differences compared to the modes of single-plane crystals. The bilayer geometry and the unique properties of the normal modes open new opportunities, in particular in quantum sensing and quantum simulation, that are not straightforward in single-plane crystals. Furthermore, we illustrate that it may be possible to extend the ideas presented here to realize multilayer crystals with more than two layers. Our work increases the dimensionality of trapped ion systems by efficiently utilizing all three spatial dimensions and lays the foundation for a new generation of quantum information processing experiments with multilayer 3D crystals of trapped ions., Comment: 21+10 pages, 12 figures, 3 supplementary videos; Updated to version submitted to journal

Published
2023
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9. Ion Trap with In-Vacuum High Numerical Aperture Imaging for a Dual-Species Modular Quantum Computer

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Carter, Allison L., O'Reilly, Jameson, Toh, George, Saha, Sagnik, Shalaev, Mikhail, Goetting, Isabella, and Monroe, Christopher

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Physics - Atomic Physics
Abstract

Photonic interconnects between quantum systems will play a central role in both scalable quantum computing and quantum networking. Entanglement of remote qubits via photons has been demonstrated in many platforms; however, improving the rate of entanglement generation will be instrumental for integrating photonic links into modular quantum computers. We present an ion trap system that has the highest reported free-space photon collection efficiency for quantum networking. We use a pair of in-vacuum aspheric lenses, each with a numerical aperture of 0.8, to couple 10% of the 493 nm photons emitted from a $^{138}$Ba$^+$ ion into single-mode fibers. We also demonstrate that proximal effects of the lenses on the ion position and motion can be mitigated., Comment: 9 pages, 6 figures, published version

Published
2023
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10. Towards Improved Quantum Simulations and Sensing with Trapped 2D Ion Crystals via Parametric Amplification

Author

Affolter, Matt, Ge, Wenchao, Bullock, Bryce, Burd, Shaun C., Gilmore, Kevin A., Lilieholm, Jennifer F., Carter, Allison L., and Bollinger, John J.

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Physics - Atomic Physics
Abstract

Improving coherence is a fundamental challenge in quantum simulation and sensing experiments with trapped ions. Here we discuss, experimentally demonstrate, and estimate the potential impacts of two different protocols that enhance, through motional parametric excitation, the coherent spin-motion coupling of ions obtained with a spin-dependent force. The experiments are performed on 2D crystal arrays of approximately one hundred $^9$Be$^+$ ions confined in a Penning trap. By modulating the trapping potential at close to twice the center-of-mass mode frequency, we squeeze the motional mode and enhance the spin-motion coupling while maintaining spin coherence. With a stroboscopic protocol, we measure $5.4 \pm 0.9$ dB of motional squeezing below the ground-state motion, from which theory predicts a $10$ dB enhancement in the sensitivity for measuring small displacements using a recently demonstrated protocol [Science $\textbf{373}$, 673 (2021)]. With a continuous squeezing protocol, we measure and accurately calibrate the parametric coupling strength. Theory suggests this protocol can be used to improve quantum spin squeezing, limited in our system by off-resonant light scatter. We illustrate numerically the trade-offs between strong parametric amplification and motional dephasing in the form of center-of-mass frequency fluctuations for improving quantum spin squeezing in our set-up., Comment: 11 pages, 6 figures

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2023
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11. Comparison of Spontaneous Emission in Trapped Ion Multiqubit Gates at High Magnetic Fields

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Carter, Allison L., Muleady, Sean R., Shankar, Athreya, Lilieholm, Jennifer F., Bullock, Bryce B., Affolter, Matthew, Rey, Ana Maria, and Bollinger, John J.

Subjects
Quantum Physics, Physics - Atomic Physics
Abstract

Penning traps have been used for performing quantum simulations and sensing with hundreds of ions and provide a promising route toward scaling up trapped ion quantum platforms because of the ability to trap and control up to thousands of ions in 2D and 3D crystals. A leading source of decoherence in laser-based multiqubit operations on trapped ions is off-resonant spontaneous emission. While many trapped ion quantum computers or simulators utilize clock qubits, other systems rely on Zeeman qubits, which require a more complex calculation of this decoherence. We examine theoretically the impacts of spontaneous emission on quantum gates performed with trapped ions in a high magnetic field. We consider two types of gates -- light-shift and Molmer-Sorensen gates -- and compare the decoherence errors in each. We also compare different detunings, polarizations, and required intensities of the laser beams used to drive the gates. We show that both gates can have similar performance at their optimal operating conditions and examine the experimental feasibility of various operating points. By examining the magnetic field dependence of each gate, we demonstrate that when the $P$ state fine structure splitting is large compared to the Zeeman splittings, the theoretical performance of the Molmer-Sorensen gate is significantly better than that of the light-shift gate. Additionally, for the light-shift gate, we make an approximate comparison between the fidelities that can be achieved at high fields with the fidelities of state-of-the-art two-qubit trapped ion quantum gates. We show that, with regard to spontaneous emission, the achievable infidelity of our current configuration is about an order of magnitude larger than that of the best low-field gates, but we also discuss alternative configurations with potential error rates that are comparable with state-of-the-art trapped ion gates., Comment: Main text: 19 pages, 13 figures, Appendix: 7 pages, 1 figure, updated to improve presentation

Published
2022
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12. Syphilis testing, incidence, and reinfection among gay and bisexual men in Australia over a decade spanning HIV PrEP implementation: an analysis of surveillance data from 2012 to 2022

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Traeger, Michael W., Guy, Rebecca, Taunton, Caroline, Chow, Eric P.F., Asselin, Jason, Carter, Allison, Aung, Htein Linn, Bloch, Mark, Fairley, Christopher K., McNulty, Anna, Cornelisse, Vincent J., Read, Phillip, Owen, Louise, Ryder, Nathan, Templeton, David J., O'Donnell, Darryl, Donovan, Basil, Hellard, Margaret E., and Stoové, Mark A.

Published
2024
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14. Teaching Sexual Consent to Young People in Education Settings: A Narrative Systematic Review

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Burton, Olivia, Rawstorne, Patrick, Watchirs-Smith, Lucy, Nathan, Sally, and Carter, Allison

Abstract

The recent outpouring of testimonies about teenage sexual assault has reinvigorated calls for improved education on sexual consent. Better understanding of the approach, content and delivery of these programmes is key to informing best practice. In this paper, we systematically searched for peer-reviewed articles on programmes in education settings for young people aged 15-29 that purport to teach sexual consent, with 18 meeting the inclusion criteria. Nearly all reviewed programmes were implemented in the USA (n = 16) in university settings (n = 15), with short-term duration (1-2-hour sessions), with varied facilitators and interactive teaching strategies. Thematic analysis identified four main approaches to sexual consent education, some of which were interwoven within programmes: risky behaviour, sex-positive, life skills, and socioculturally adapted. In line with existing research into best practice sex and relationship education, we recommend that consent education programmes take a sex-positive and whole-school approach, are interactive and inclusive, and facilitate critical analysis of how experiences of consensual and non-consensual sexual activity are connected to socio-structural forces within socio-cultural contexts. Future research should evaluate a larger number of programmes and ensure consistent measurement of programme outcomes, whilst taking account of complex social systems and their shifting influence on consent.

Published
2023
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15. The Character of Motional Modes for Entanglement and Sympathetic Cooling of Mixed-Species Trapped Ion Chains

Author

Sosnova, Ksenia, Carter, Allison, and Monroe, Christopher

Subjects
Quantum Physics
Abstract

Modular mixed-species ion-trap networks are a promising framework for scalable quantum information processing, where one species acts as a memory qubit and another as a communication qubit. This architecture requires high-fidelity mixed-species entangling gates to transfer information from communication to memory qubits through their collective motion. We investigate the character of the motional modes of a mixed-species ion chain for entangling operations and also sympathetic cooling. We find that the laser power required for high-fidelity entangling gates based on transverse modes is at least an order of magnitude higher than that based on axial modes for widely different masses of the two species. We also find that for even moderate mass differences, the transverse modes are much harder to cool than the axial modes regardless of the ion chain configuration. Therefore, transverse modes conventionally used for operations in single-species ion chains may not be well suited for mixed-species chains with widely different masses., Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures

Published
2020
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17. Tolerance

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Carter, Allison, Tognetti, Mara, Section editor, and Maggino, Filomena, editor

Published
2023
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19. The Network Solution: How Rural District Networks Can Drive Continuous Improvement

Author

Stanford University, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), Pivot Learning Partners, Timar, Thomas, Carter, Allison, and Ford, Nicodemus

Abstract

Rural school districts face unique challenges in procuring funds, recruiting staff, and obtaining high-quality technical assistance. This environment creates problems in identifying high-quality instructional materials and implementing best practices. A collaborative learning network can address these challenges by providing access to professional development, collaborative time with peer districts, and economies of scale. This report discusses rural networks, specifically Pivot Learning's Rural Professional Learning Network, can cost-effectively provide expertise and build a professional culture.

Published
2018

20. Scoping Review on Sex Education for High School-Aged Students with Intellectual Disability and/or on the Autism Spectrum: Parents', Teachers' and Students' Perspectives, Attitudes and Experiences

Author

Strnadová, Iva, Danker, Joanne, and Carter, Allison

Abstract

Sex education is critical for the development of healthy sexual identity and relationships. However, students with intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum often receive less holistic sex education in comparison to their neurotypical counterparts. A scoping review was undertaken to determine parents', teachers' and students' perspectives, attitudes and experiences related to sex education for high school-aged students with intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum. Findings revealed that only a few studies consulted students themselves, while most sought only parents' and teachers' perspectives. Teachers and parents had generally positive attitudes towards sex education for students with intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum. However, teachers' beliefs may prevent them from delivering sex education as intended. Furthermore, parents reported a lack of confidence in discussing sexuality with their children. Well-designed, disability-inclusive education programmes that prioritise safety, assertiveness and self-determination can support positive outcomes. Removing barriers to sex education in schools, and learning from students with intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum what they think could improve things for themselves and peers, is key to supporting them with their needs.

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2022
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22. Fostering Innovation: How User-Centered Design Can Help Us Get the Local Control Funding Formula Right. Policy and Practice Brief

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California Collaborative on District Reform, Pivot Learning Partners, Knudson, Joel, Ramanathan, Arun, Carter, Allison, and O'Day, Jennifer

Abstract

The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) has introduced positive and much-needed change to California's approach to K-12 education funding by allocating resources according to student need and freeing districts to make decisions that address local priorities. For all of LCFF's advantages, however, the Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) in which districts articulate their programmatic and spending decisions have received criticism for being archaic, cumbersome, difficult to complete, opaque, and incoherent. This brief, written in partnership with Pivot Learning, is the fifth in a series from the California Collaborative exploring key issues of LCFF implementation, and it describes an alternative approach to solving policy problems. The brief shares four prototypes that emerged from a November 2016 design sprint as new approaches to achieving LCFF goals. By embracing user-centered design, California's education leaders have an opportunity to overcome flaws in the LCAP, fulfill the potential of LCFF, and preserve the funding system through the upcoming statewide elections and into the future.

Published
2017

23. Surprising Strengths and Substantial Needs: Rural District Implementation of Common Core State Standards

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Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), Timar, Thomas, and Carter, Allison

Abstract

In August 2010, the California State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Three years later, the president of the State Board, Dr. Michael Kirst, noted that CCSS "changes almost everything," including what teachers teach, how they teach, and what students are expected to learn (Kirst, 2013). Echoing his sentiments, Dr. Milbrey McLaughlin argued that "the practices and activities that faithful implementation of the CCSS would require are a long stretch for most California educators, and run contrary in many respects to deep-rooted features of teaching and learning in the United States" (McLaughlin, 2014). The adoption of ambitious new standards marked a dramatic change after many years of stability in state education policy. With over six million students, California is the nation's largest education system. The sheer number of districts (1,000) and schools (10,000) militates against one-size-fits-all policy implementation strategies. In addition, standards implementation is invariably influenced by a long list of community-, district-, and school-level contextual factors including geography, history, demographics, location, local politics, teacher capacity, human resources, and wealth. In California, moreover, implementation of the CCSS has been further complicated by the recent adoption of two other major policy initiatives--the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The simultaneous implementation of CCSS, LCFF, and LCAP continues to pose significant capacity challenges to local educational agencies (LEAs). These reforms demand major changes in districts, schools, and classrooms, while shifting the primary responsibility for decision-making and resource allocation to local actors. This is a radical change in a governance system that was previously highly centralized, and it is clear that not all LEAs are fully prepared to meet their new responsibilities. The successful implementation of CCSS needs to be anchored in mutually agreed norms as well as in common practices, purposes, methods, and language. Establishing this level of shared understanding and uniform practice within and across districts requires a complex and demanding skill set--one that neither County Offices of Education (COEs) nor school and district practitioners have had to possess prior to the implementation of these ambitious state initiatives. Not surprisingly, therefore, several studies of CCSS implementation have found a great deal of variation in access to the ongoing district, school, and classroom supports necessary to enable changes in instruction. In a 2016 WestEd survey, all groups of educators--teachers, administrators, and support personnel--complained of a lack of high-quality CCSS-aligned instructional materials, especially for English Language Arts (ELA). Teachers also confirmed a need for more consistent and coherent job-embedded professional development to assist them in their implementation efforts. In the absence of these supports, teachers often relied on their peers as a primary source of support for curriculum development (Makkonen & Sheffield, 2016). All California school districts face obstacles in their efforts to implement CCSS, and virtually all will need support if the new standards are to be implemented successfully. In general, however, suburban and urban districts are likely to have readier access to all kinds of supports, as compared to their counterparts in isolated and under-resourced parts of the state. The purpose of this paper is to assess whether small and rural districts in California face unique challenges in CCSS implementation because of their size and location. The authors seek to answer the following questions: (1) Do capacity limitations related to central office staffing, budget, and geography limit the ability of small and rural districts to provide comprehensive support for principals and teachers?; (2) Do rural districts have access to the same kinds of support services as other districts?; (3) Are rural districts limited by size and sparseness of services?; and (4) Are the implementation challenges of rural districts sufficiently different from those of suburban and urban districts to require special attention? The answers are based on the work with the nine districts in the Rural Professional Learning Network (RPLN), which brought the districts together to work on shared problems in CCSS implementation. Tools Reported by Districts for Primary Use Categories is appended.

Published
2017

24. High Purity Single Photons Entangled with an Atomic Memory

Author

Crocker, Clayton, Lichtman, Martin, Sosnova, Ksenia, Carter, Allison, Scarano, Sophia, and Monroe, Christopher

Subjects
Quantum Physics
Abstract

Trapped atomic ions are an ideal candidate for quantum network nodes, with long-lived identical qubit memories that can be locally entangled through their Coulomb interaction and remotely entangled through photonic channels. The integrity of this photonic interface is generally reliant on purity of single photons produced by the quantum memory. Here we demonstrate a single-photon source for quantum networking based on a trapped $^{138}\mbox{Ba}^+$ ion with a single photon purity of $ g^{2}(0)=(8.1\pm2.3)\times 10^{-5} $ without background subtraction. We further optimize the tradeoff between the photonic generation rate and the memory-photon entanglement fidelity for the case of polarization photonic qubits by tailoring the spatial mode of the collected light., Comment: 5 pages

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2018
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25. Real-world trends in incidence of bacterial sexually transmissible infections among gay and bisexual men using HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia following nationwide PrEP implementation: an analysis of sentinel surveillance data

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Asselin, Jason, Bastian, Lisa, Bateson, Deborah, Bowden, Scott, Boyd, Mark, Callander, Denton, Carter, Allison, Cogle, Aaron, Costello, Jane, Dimech, Wayne, Dittmer, Jennifer, Donovan, Basil, El-Hayek, Carol, Ellard, Jeanne, Fairley, Christopher, Franklin, Lucinda, Guy, Rebecca, Hellard, Margaret, Hocking, Jane, Kim, Jules, McGill, Scott, Nolan, David, Patel, Prital, Pendle, Stella, Polkinghorne, Victoria, Nguyen, Long, Nguyen, Thi, O'Connor, Catherine, Reed, Philip, Roth, Norman, Ryder, Nathan, Selvey, Christine, Stoové, Mark, Traeger, Michael William, Vickers, Toby, Walker, Melanie, Watchirs-Smith, Lucy, West, Michael, Traeger, Michael W, Wright, Edwina J, Grulich, Andrew, McManus, Hamish, Fairley, Christopher K, Chow, Eric P F, McNulty, Anna, Finlayson, Robert, Bell, Charlotte, Owen, Louise, Marshall, Lewis, Russell, Darren, O'Donnell, Darryl, Hellard, Margaret E, and Stoové, Mark A

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2022
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27. Reproductive experiences and outcomes among a representative sample of women: the Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships

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Richters, Juliet, Carter, Allison, Caruana, Theresa, Bateson, Deborah, De Visser, Richard, Rissel, Chris, Yeung, Anna, Guy, Rebecca, and Mcgeechan, Kevin

Subjects
Women -- Health aspects, Human reproduction -- Health aspects -- Forecasts and trends -- Statistics, Market trend/market analysis, Health
Abstract

: Objective: To enumerate pregnancy outcomes for a representative sample of women in Australia surveyed in 2012?2013 (primary aim) and compare these with women surveyed in 2001?2002 (secondary aim). Methods: Computer?assisted telephone interviews with over 10,000 women aged 16?69 years (participation rate 68.4%). Results are weighted for chance of selection and to reflect the population as a whole. Results: Of women with experience of vaginal intercourse, 75.1% had ever been pregnant, 18.4% reported difficulties getting pregnant and 10.0% had had fertility treatment. Of those who had been pregnant, 91.3% had ever had a live birth, 34.3% a miscarriage, 22.8% an abortion and 2.3% a stillbirth; 0.9% had relinquished a child for adoption. The proportion first pregnant in their 30s was 11% among women aged 60?69 and 26% among those aged 40?49. Fewer older women reported difficulties getting pregnant. Of the 21,882 pregnancies reported, 70% led to live births and 10% were terminated. Compared with our 2001?2002 survey, fewer women reported ever having been pregnant. Giving up newborns for adoption has become very rare. Conclusions: Falling fertility since the 1960s reflects greater access to contraception and abortion and higher opportunity costs of childbearing. Implications for public health: These findings on women's lifetime reproductive experiences complement routine annual data collections., Over the last few decades several shifts have occurred in the pattern of births in Australia.[sup.1-4] The total fertility rate since 1976 has been lower than the level of 2.1 [...]

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2022
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30. Sexual Health Promotion

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Carter, Allison, Fulcher, Karyn, Lachowsky, Nathan, Gahagan, Jacqueline, Gahagan, Jacqueline, editor, and Bryson, Mary K., editor

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2021
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31. Working together with people with intellectual disability to make a difference: a protocol for a mixed-method co-production study to address inequities in cervical screening participation

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Bateson, Deborah, primary, Ussher, Jane, additional, Strnadová, Iva, additional, Loblinzk, Julie, additional, David, Michael, additional, Chang, Ee-Lin, additional, Carter, Allison, additional, Sweeney, Sally, additional, Winkler, Lauren, additional, Power, Rosalie, additional, Basckin, Caroline, additional, Kennedy, Elizabeth, additional, and Jolly, Heather, additional

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2024
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32. Effect on genital warts in Australian female and heterosexual male individuals after introduction of the national human papillomavirus gender-neutral vaccination programme: an analysis of national sentinel surveillance data from 2004–18

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Chow, Eric P F, Carter, Allison, Vickers, Tobias, Fairley, Christopher K, McNulty, Anna, Guy, Rebecca J, Regan, David G, Grulich, Andrew E, Callander, Denton, Khawar, Laila, Machalek, Dorothy A, and Donovan, Basil

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2021
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33. Measurement of the scalar polarizability of the indium $6p_{1/2}$ state using two-step atomic-beam spectroscopy

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Augenbraun, Benjamin L., Carter, Allison, Rupasinghe, P. M., and Majumder, P. K.

Subjects
Physics - Atomic Physics
Abstract

We have completed a measurement of the Stark shift within the $^{115}$In $6s_{1/2} \rightarrow 6p_{1/2}$ excited-state transition using two-step laser spectroscopy in an indium atomic beam. Combining this measurement with recent experimental results we determine the scalar polarizability, $\alpha_{0}$, of the $6p_{1/2}$ state to be $7683 \pm43 \,a_{0}^{3}$ in atomic units, a result which agrees very well with recent theoretical calculations. In this experiment, one laser, stabilized to the $5p_{1/2} \rightarrow 6s_{1/2}$ 410~nm transition, was directed transversely to the atomic beam, while a second, overlapping laser was scanned across the 1343~nm $6s_{1/2} \rightarrow 6p_{1/2}$ transition. We utilized two-tone frequency-modulation spectroscopy of the infrared laser beam to measure the second-step absorption in the interaction region, where the optical depth is less than 10$^{-3}$. In the course of our experimental work we also determined the hyperfine splitting within the $6p_{1/2}$ state, improving upon the precision of an existing measurement., Comment: 9 pages, 10 figures

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2016
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34. Safety, uptake, and use of a dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV-1 prevention in African women (HOPE): an open-label, extension study

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Aanyu, Dorothy, Abima, John, Abullarade, Janne, Agarwal, Priyanka, Ahluwalia, Surabhi, Akasiima, Simon Africa, Akello, Carolyne Agwau, Albert, Samuel, Alphale, Motsamai, Alphonse, Calins, Apeduno, Lucy, Aranda, Sara, Aridor, Orly, Arnolds, Shakeera, Asiimwe, Prossy, Atujuna, Millicent, Atwebembere, Didas, Baboolall, Lakshmi, Badana, Kiran, Baeten, Jared M., Balamusani, David, Balán, Iván C., Banda, Gabriel, Banda, Towera Whitney, Baugh, Jennifer, Baziira, James Amos, Beamer, May, Bebeza, Sivuyisiwe Asanda, Bekker, Linda-Gail, Bell, Ian, Bemer, Meagan, Berman, Richard, Berthiaume, Jennifer, Bezak, Linda, Bhagwandin, Yashveer, Bhayat, Hassen Anwar, Bhengu, Nokulunga, Bhengu, Sonto, Bhoola, Aruna, Biira, Florence Asiimwe, Bittoni, Daniel, Black, Roberta, Blose, Nombuso Jacqueline, Boks, Pearl, Bolton, Stephen Gordon, Botya, Phathiswa, Brown, Amanda, Brown, Elizabeth, Brown, Helen, Bruce, Robyn Helen, Bukenya, Luke Erismus, Bukirwa, Aidah, Bunge, Katherine, Bunts, Lisa, Buthelezi, Fezile, Buthelezi, Mbongeleni William, Buthelezi, Samkelisiwe Dumisile, Byogero, Rose, Byroo, Samiksha, Byuma, Robert, Carstens, Johanna Albertha, Carter, Allison, Cassim, Nazneen, Cebekhulu, Busisiwe, Cele, Bongekile, Cele, Dolly Judith, Cele, Phindile, Cele, Simangele, Cele, Sithabile, Chadza, Mary, Chakhtoura, Nahida, Chapdu, Claire, Chareka, Gift Tafadzwa, Chasakara, Charles, Chatani-Gada, Manju, Chetty, Diana, Chidanyika, Mary, Chifambi, Tafadzwa Tariro Lisa, Chihota, Emelder, Chikono, Sungano, Chikonyora, Anesu, Chikukwa, Brett Dzidzai, Chin, Craig, Chindevu, Mary, Chinula, Lameck, Chinyanda, Tendai Blessing, Chirenda, Thandiwe Hilda, Chirenje, Zvavahera Mike, Chirisa, Chiedza, Chisale, Patience, Chishanga, Angela, Chitambo, Tobias, Chitema, Fred, Chithila, Flora, Chitowa, Tinei Helen, Chitsinde, Catherine, Chitsulo, Gladys, Chitukuta, Miria, Chiveso, Spiwe, Chome, Nelecy, Chonco, Phumelele Fortune, Christopher, Emily, Chunderduri, Kerusha, Cibi, Vutomi, Cleland, Naana, Coba, Thobeka, Cobbing, Mandy Rae, Collins, Clare, Comer, Kim, Cozzi, Shameen, Crida, Danielle, Dadabhai, Sufia, Daki, Thembakazi, Danster, Nwabisa, Dassaye, Reshmi, David, Renita, Davis, Jontraye M., Dawood, Sumaya, Deb, Pallabi, Degnam, Leslie, Derrick, Tiffany Sharron, Devlin, Bríd Teresa, Dezzutti, Charlene, Dhlakama, Patricia Mae, Dias, Lorna, Dimairo, Jean Chivoniso, Dinnie, Elaine, Dlabanta, Avile, Dladla, Msizi, Dladla, Thandeka Immaculate, Dlungele, Andile Princess, Dolezal, Curtis, Donaty, Kristine, Dott, Clare, Dubbs, Jenna, Dubula-Majola, Vuyiseka, Dukwe, Pamella, Duma, Cebo Ivan, Duma, Portia Ignatia Makhosazana, Duma, Promise, Duncan, Vimbai Kudzanai, Duran, Luis, Dyabeni, Lindelwa, Edwards, Andrew, Etikala, Radhika, Etima, Juliane, Fairlie, Lee, Fischer, Henry, Fitzpatrick, Jacqueline, Fleurs, Llewellyn, Fowler, Mary Glenn, Freeman, Lester, Gaffoor, Zakir, Gama, Lizzy, Garcia, Morgan, Garg, Anita, Gatsi, Vanesa Margret, Gcwensa, Clifford, Gebashe, Emmanuel Lwandile, Geduld, Samantha, Gelant, Jennipher, Germuga, Donna, Ggita, Joseph, Giguere, Rebecca, Godo, Lucy, Goetz, B. Jay, Gogo, Litha, Goliati, Esther, Gondwe, Daniel Kondwani, Gordon, Kelley C., Goreraza, Rodney, Gounden, Jayandree, Govender, Dhevium, Govender, Justin Sivalingum, Govender, Nerusha, Govender, Subramonien, Govender, Vaneshree, Gqwara, Nonkululeko Nosipho, Gravelle, Anisa (Tracy), Guga, Phindile, Guma, Victor, Gumede, Delisile Zilungile, Gumede, Sibusiso, Gumede, Thembelihle, Gumede, Thobeka Winifred, Gundani, Orgrah, Gunnam, Ravi, Gupta, Rahul, Gwande, Mirriam, Gxako, Xolani, Hall, Kim, Hall, Wayne, Hargrave, Perry, Harkoo, Ishana, Harrell, Tanya, Heaps, Amy L., Hendricks, Simone Lara, Hendrix, Craig W., Hlabisa, Bongeka, Hlabisa, Lungile Bongeka, Hlahla, Kudzai, Hlela, Thulebona Martin, Hobongwana, Thandiwe, Horn, Eva, Howard, Ridley, Huang, Haixiao, Hunidzairia, Portia, Hurbans, Nivriti, Husnik, Marla, Hwehwe, Tendai Doreen, Imamdin, Rabia, Ismail, Amina, Jacobs, Ebrahiema, Jacobson, Cindy, Jacques, Ashleigh Catherine, Jamabya, Jane, James, Grace, Janse van Rensburg, Karla, Jaya, Ziningi Nobuhle, Jeenarain, Nitesha, Jennings, Lauren, Jiang, Haoping, Jiang, Ning, Jiao, Yuqing, Jijana, Nwabisa Laurianne, Jokoniya, Godfrey, Jones, Judith, Kabasonga, Mildred, Kabenge, Daniel Kizza, Kabwigu, Samuel, Kachale, Evans, Kachenjera, Lonely, Kachingamire, Fiona, Kachipapa, Emma, Kadiwa, Mary, Kadyamusuma, McLoddy, Kafufu, Bosco, Kagwa, Mary Mukasa, Kajura-Manyindo, Clare, Kakayi, Brenda Catherine, Kaliwo, Victoria, Kalonji, Dishiki Jenny, Kamanga, Nyasha Elizabeth, Kamira, Betty, Kampangire, Zerif, Kamwana, Getrude, Kamya, Justine, Kapa, La-Donna, Karugaba, Patrick, Kasambara, Khumbo, Kassim, Priya, Kassim, Sheetal, Katana, Milly, Katongole, Francis, Katongole, Sulaiman, Katsis, Alexis, Katumbi, Chaplain, Katz, Ariana W.K., Kawanje, Edmore, Kawuma, Caroline Nassozi, Kayongo, Sowedi, Kekana, Emily, Kemigisha, Doreen, Khanyile, Siphosihle, Khanyisile, Nombuso Happiness, Khaya, Babalwa, Khiya, Noluthando, Khoza, Norah Ntombikayise, Khumalo, Thembisile, Khwela, Christina, Khwela, Zamo, Kibiribiri, Edith, Kibirige, Ismael, Kiiza, Beatrice, Kikonyogo, Florence Sempa, Kin, Melissa, Kirkwood, Catherine, Kistnasami, Girisha, Kiweewa, Flavia Matovu, Kiweewa, Max, Konatham, Deepika, Kubheka, Lungile, Kufakunesu, Terrence, Kumwenda, Phaleda, Kumwenda, Wiza Wisdom Isaac, Kush, Maura, Kutner, Bryan A., Kwatsha, Ntomboxolo, Kwedza, Rosper, Kyomukama, Erinah, Lands, Debra, Langa, Phumelele Nokuthula, Lebeta, Kalkidan, Lentz, Cody, Leremi, Brendley Tebogo, Leszczewski, Michelle, Levy, Lisa, Livant, Edward, Livant, Ted, Lukas, Irene, Mabanga, Lungile Pearl, Mabaso, Nomusa, Machisa, Vimbainashe, Maddox, Toni M., Madlala, Bernadette, Magobiane, Nocwaka, Magolela, Melda, Maguramhinga, Fungai, Magwaza, Phumzile Desiree, Maharaj, Keshnee, Mahed, Ferial, Mahlase, Tankiso Vuyiswa, Maila, Moshukutjoane Lebogang, Makala, Yvonne, Makamure, Patrick, Makanani, Bonus, Makgoka, Kgabo Phineas, Makhamba, Pamela, Makhanya, Nompumelelo, Makondo, Rulani, Makoni, Rujeko, Makooka, Henry, Makunganya, Jennie, Makwenda, Sibongile, Malan, Gakiema, Malemia, Agnes, Malherbe, Mariette, Malunga, Faith, Mamba Nhassengo, Temantfulini, Mampa, Mogau, Mamvura, Tendai Karen, Manengamambo, Elmah, Mangove, Loreen Zandile, Mangxilana, Nomvuyo Thelma, Manjera, Tsungai Patience, Mans, Winifred Elizabeth, Mansoor, Leila, Maoko, Memory, Mapfunde, Annie, Maphumulo, Nonhlanhla Yvonne, Martinson, Francis E.A., Maruwo, Abel, Marx, Emmerentia Yvonne, Marzinke, Mark A., Masango, Moira, Mashego, Mmathabo Nnana, Mashinini, Gwendoline Thotele Refilwe, Masuko, Shingirayi Irene, Matambanadzo, Kudzai Viviana, Mathebula, Florence Tintswalo, Mathipa, Matheus, Matsa, Jacob Munyaradzi, Matta, Eleanor Agnes, Matubu, Allen Taguma, Mavundla, Ayanda Comfort, Mavundla, Sandile, Mawindo, Billy, Mayani, Josiah, Mayanja, Emmanuel, Mayekiso, Nombongo, Mayisela, Nonkululeko Precious, Mayo, Ashley J., Mbabali, Mary Speciosa, Mbanjwa, Nonhlakanipho Masibonge Gciniwe, Mbatha, Constance Seanokeng, Mbatha, Nomcedo Janice, Mbewe, Dorica, Mbichila, Tinkhani, Mbilizi, Yamikani Rose, Mbokazi, Sithokoza, Mbwerera, Mwandifitsa, Mchunu, Zethu, McKinstry, Laura, Mdlongwa, Bongiwe, Mellors, John W., Meyiwa, Sihle Perfect, Mgodi, Nyaradzo Mavis, Mhizha, Erasmus Samuel, Mhlanga, Felix, Mhlanga, Nomsa Sibongile, Mirembe, Brenda Gail, Mirembe, Dorothy, Mkandawire, Fumbani, Mkhabela, Ntombizethu Hazel, Mkhize, Baningi, Mkhize, Princess Hlengiwe, Mkhize, Zaba, Mlangeni, Elizabeth Gugu, Mlingo, Margaret, Mngqebisa, Bukiwe, Mngxekeza, Noluxolo, Mninzi, Anele, Mnqonywa, Nonzwakazi, Mogkoro, Mammekwa, Mogodiri, Thembisile Wilmah, Mohuba, Rebone Frengelina, Mokoena, Maseponki Cecilia, Mona, Noxolo, Montoya, Deidra, Monyethabeng, Willie, Moodley, Jayajothi, Moodley, Jeeva, Moodley, Kerushini, Moonsamy, Suri, Morar, Neetha Shagan, Morudu, Sophie Nomsa, Mpekula, Angela, Mphisa, Gerald Thsepo, Mpofu, Jayne, Mposula, Hlengiwe Theodora, Mqadi, Avril, Msiska, Emmie, Msumba, Lusungu, Mtambo, Nana, Mthalane, Emmanuel Sinothi, Mthembu, Thabisile Susan, Mthethi, Zanoxolo, Mthethwa, Magdeline Judith, Mthethwa, Ntokozo Zabathethwa, Mthimkhulu, Sicelo Samuel, Mtlokoa, Itsepheng, Mubiru, Michael Charles, Mudavanhu, Mary, Mufumisi, Anna Zvirevo, Mugagga, Agnes Mary, Muganga, Joanita, Mugava, Michelle, Mugenyi, Margaret, Mugocha, Caroline, Mugodhi, Faith, Mugwagwa, Norma, Muhlanga, Felix Godwin Sivhukile, Mukaka, Shorai, Mukasa, Dick, Mukasa, Restituta, Mukatipa, Mathews, Mukova, Shedina, Mulebeke, Sarah, Mulima, Joyce, Muller, Julio, Mulumba, Faith, Mupamombe, Tsitsi, Murandu, Constance, Murefu, Tarisai, Murewa, Fungai, Muringayi, Kudakwashe, Murombedzi, Caroline, Musara, Petina, Musisi, Jane Nsubuga, Musisi, Mary Maria, Musoke, Philippa, Mutebo, Joseph, Mutero, Prisca, Mutiti, Kudzai Santana, Mutizira, Shadreck, Mutsvunguma, Sharon, Muungani, Netsai, Muvunzi, Tariro, Muwawu, Rosemary, Mvelase, Samkelisiwe, Mvinjelwa, Priscilla Pamela, Mvuyane, Goodness Zoh, Mwafulirwa, Liness, Mwagomba, Pokiwe, Mwakhwawa, Thoko Gift, Mwebaza, Deborah, Mwenda, Wezi Longwe, Myeni, Nqobile, Mzolo, Angeline Doreen Nonhlanhla, Nabatanzi, Regina Bukenya, Nabisere, Joselyne, Nabukeera, Josephine, Nagawa, Christine Valerie, Naicker, Cherise, Naicker, Kumari, Naicker, Vimla, Naidoo, Ishana, Naidoo, Jason, Naidoo, Jayganthie, Naidoo, Kalendri, Naidoo, Logashvari, Naidoo, Renissa, Naidoo, Sandy, Naidu, Nalini, Nair, Gonasagrie Lulu, Nakabiito, Clemensia, Nakacwa, Susan, Nakakande, Joyce Gladys, Nakalega, Rita, Nakalema, Maria Gorreti, Nakibuka, Jesca, Nakyanzi, Teopista, Nakyeyune, Justine, Nalusiba, Stella, Namakula, Rhoda, Namalueso, Felix, Namayanja, Paula Mubiru, Nampala, Christine Tapuwa, Nampiira, Suzan Nkalubo, Namuddu, Agnes, Nandundu, Norah, Nansamba, Winnie, Nanyonga, Stella, Nanziri, Sophie Clare, Nassoma, Zainab Nakivumbi, Ncube, Duduzile Ethel, Ncube, Eva, Ncube, Sithabile, Ndadziyira, Pepukayi, Ndamase, Pamella Pumla, Nderecha, Walter Seth Taurayi, Ndhlovu-Forde, Zanele, Ndimande, Thembelihle Cynthia, Ndlovu, Bukekile, Ndlovu, Grecenia, Ndlovu, James, Ndlovu, Nontokozo Happiness, Ndlovu, Thakisile Nontokozo, Ndlovu, Zodwa, Ndovie, Margret, Nel, Annalene, Nemasango, Beauty, Neradilek, Blazej, Ngani, Susan, Ngcebethsha, Nokwanda Queeneth, Ngcobela, Lizbon, Ngcobo, Nolwazi, Ngcobo, Nompumelelo, Ngcobo, Sindisiwe Promise, Ngcukana, Nidleka, Ngo, Julie, Ngqabe, Nontshukumo, Ngqame, Siyabonga, Ngubane, Mduduzi Dawood, Ngure, Kenneth, Ngwenya, Nancy Nokuthula, Nhkoma, Mugowe, Nhlapho, Bongiwe Ntombizodwa, Nhleko, Sibusiso, Nkwanyana, Hlengiwe, Noble, Heather, Nobula, Lumka Lucia, Nolan, Monica, Nompondwana, Mluleki, Notshokovu, Busiwe, Ntanzi, Vukani Sandile, Nursaye, Nishi, Nutall, Jeremy Peter, Nyabadza, Omega, Nyaka, Evelesi, Nyakudya, Sandra, Nyakura, Envioletta Chiedza, Nyamadzawo, Shingayi, Nyamuzihwa, Tsitsi, Nyanzi, Zubayiri, Nyathi, Angel Tinny, Nyirenda, Fadire, Nyirenda, Makandwe, Nyirenda, Mary, Nzama, Sinqobile Charity, Nzuza, Lamec Sbongisomi, O'Byrne, Bhavesha, Okello, Fabian, Okumu, Eunice, Oluka, Emmanuel, Onen, Francis, Onyango, Carolyne Peris, Ostbye, Katherine, Padayachee, Kerusha, Palanee-Phillips, Thesla, Palichina, Victor, Pan, Zhenyu, Pappajohn, Colin, Paramanund, Levanya, Parikh, Urvi M., Patterson, Karen, Pearce, Nazmie, Peda, Melissa, Penrose, Kerri J., Phahlamohlaka, Bathandekile Molly, Phidane, Nokulunga Ruth, Pillay, Omisha, Premrajh, Anamika, Prosad, Nikita, Rabe, Lorna, Rajman, Alishka, Ramjee, Gita, Rampai, Keneoe Maphuti, Rampyapedi, Hlalifi Sylvia, Randhawa, April, Rasmeni, Sabelo, Rausch, Dianne, Reddy, Avanita, Reddy, Isayum, Reddy, Jerusha, Reddy, Krishnaveni, Rees, Vera Helen, Repetto, Andrea, Richards, Cheryl, Riddler, Sharon, Rini, Nobubele, Roeber, Brendon, Rohan, Lisa, Romer, Zachary, Rose, Matthew, Rosenberg, Zeda Fran, Rossi, Lisa, Ruch, Aviva, Rullo, Christine, Runeyi, Sinazo, Rupemba, Olivia, Rushwaya, Chenai, Russell, Marisa, Ruzive, Patience Sharai, Rwanzogyera, Godfrey, Saava, Margaret Nakato, Sagela, Tshepo Jimmy, Sakwa, Rebecca, Sayed, Fathima, Scheckter, Rachel, Schille, Jennifer, Scotch, Nokwayintombi, Scott, William, Scoville, Caitlin, Sebagala, Richard, Sebastian, Elaine, Sedze, Natasha Tina, Seedat, Nasreen Hoosen, Semakula, Joseph, Senn, Teri, Serugo, Francis, Seyama, Linly, Shabalala, Bhekanani Khumulani, Shangase, Charlotte Phumzile, Shanhinga, Pamela Caroline, Shaver, Jeremy, Shen, Hanjie, Shogole, Mogobalale Corlett, Shonhiwa, Rachel, Shozi, Claudia, Sibanda, Marvelous, Sibeko, Sylvia Sibongile, Sibisi, Ncamisile Teressa, Sibisi, Samuel Siphelele, Sibiya, Brighty Zweni, Sibiya, Happiness, Sichali, Dorothy, Sikosana, Phumzile Yvonne, Silva, Craig, Simelane, Ayanda Purity, Simon, Melissa, Sing, Triesha, Singh, Devika, Singh, Nishanta, Sithole, Hailey Virginia, Sitima, Edith, Siva, Samantha, Siyasiya, Alex, Sizane, Vuyane, Siziba, Bekezela, Slezinger, Edward, Smolinski, Daria, Snapinn, Katie, Sogoni, Olwethu, Soko, Dean, Solai, Leonard Nichiren, Somga, Mandiphumle, Song, Mei, Song, Xiaoling, Soobryan, Devarani, Soto-Torres, Lydia, Spence, Patrick Lawrence, Spooner, Elizabeth, Sseguya, Vincent, Ssentongo, Augustine, Ssenyonga, Mark, Sseremba, Lawrence Lollian, Stais, Michael, Steytler, John, Stockton, Sharon, Stofel, Julie, Stuurman, Tinyiko Reginah, Sukazi, Sizakele, Sukdao, Jasmin Lynn, Swarna, Kranthi, Szydlo, Daniel, Tagliaferri Rael, Christine, Taguta, Dorothy Rumbidzai, Taha, Taha, Tahuringana, Eunice, Tamale, Joshua, Tambama, Penelope, Taulo, Edna, Taulo, Frank, Tauya, Thelma Tonderai, Tegha, Gerald, Tembe, Sindisiwe Lucia, Tembo, Tchangani, Thatelo, Constance Lebo, Thobela, Pinky Mery, Thom, Annie, Thompson, Christine, Thompson, Monica, Thusi, Linda, Tock, Lauri, Tofile, Thandokazi, Torjesen, Kristine, Tranfaglia, Carol, Tseng, Jenny, Tshabalala, Themba, Tshongoyi, Nomvuselelo, Tsidya, Mercy, Tsikiwa, Wendy Rufaro, Tuswa-Haynes, NoCamagu, Tutshana, Bomkazi Onini, Twala, Andile Premrose, Udith, Ashvir Viren, Unten, Christine, van der Straten, Ariane, van Niekerk, Neliette, Varela, Amanda, Vatsha, Nangamso, Vijayendran, Gayathri, Vuma, Amukelani California, Wabwire, Deo Ogema, Walani, Madalo, Wanda, Bhekisisa, Wasberg, Lisa, White, Rhonda R., Windle, Kathleen Marie, Woeber, Kubashni, Wright, Danica, Wright, Tiffanee, Xaba, Thembalethu Nontokozo, Yambira, Makanaka Jean Savie, Yola, Ntando, Zaca, Sindisiwe Lydia, Zalwango, Aisha, Zemanek, Jullian, Zimba, Chifundo, Zinyengere, Tsitsi, Zinyongo, Margaret, Zondi, Thabile Goodness, Zou, Chun, Zuma, Jabulisile, Zungu, Nokuthula Princess, Zungu, Nompumelelo, Baeten, Jared M, Mgodi, Nyaradzo M, Mayo, Ashley J, Szydlo, Daniel W, Gati Mirembe, Brenda, Hunidzarira, Portia, Mansoor, Leila E, Nair, Gonasagrie, Parikh, Urvi M, Mellors, John W, Balán, Iván C, Hendrix, Craig W, Chirenje, Zvavahera M, Taha, Taha E, Rosenberg, Zeda, Soto-Torres, Lydia E, Hillier, Sharon L, and Brown, Elizabeth R

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35. Safety, adherence, and HIV-1 seroconversion among women using the dapivirine vaginal ring (DREAM): an open-label, extension study

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Nel, Annalene, van Niekerk, Neliëtte, Van Baelen, Ben, Malherbe, Mariëtte, Mans, Winél, Carter, Allison, Steytler, John, van der Ryst, Elna, Craig, Charles, Louw, Cheryl, Gwetu, Thando, Mabude, Zonke, Kotze, Philip, Moraba, Robert, Tempelman, Hugo, Gill, Katherine, Kusemererwa, Sylvia, Bekker, Linda-Gail, Devlin, Brid, and Rosenberg, Zeda

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36. Cervical screening participation and access facilitators and barriers for people with intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Power, Rosalie, David, Michael, Strnadová, Iva, Touyz, Lauren, Basckin, Caroline, Loblinzk, Julie, Jolly, Heather, Kennedy, Elizabeth, Ussher, Jane, Sweeney, Sally, Ee-Lin Chang, Carter, Allison, and Bateson, Deborah

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EARLY detection of cancer, PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities, INTELLECTUAL disabilities, CINAHL database, SCREEN time
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Background: The World Health Organisation's vision of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem is achievable, but elimination must be achieved equitably, including for people with intellectual disability. A better understanding of cervical screening within the context of the lives of people with intellectual disability is needed. This study systematically reviewed research on the rates of cervical screening participation among people with intellectual disability, and facilitators and barriers that affect participation. Method: Six electronic databases were systematically searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, Embase and Pro-Quest Central Social Sciences Collection. Empirical studies published between 1986 and 2023, in English language peer-reviewed journals were eligible for inclusion. Further articles were identified through forward and backward citation tracking, and hand-searching the index lists of two key journals. Two authors screened the studies, extracted the data and collated study outcomes using a standardised software program. Ametaanalysis was performed using the DerSimonian and Laird method to estimate pooled effect sizes in prevalence rates and odds ratios (ORs). The socio-ecological model (SEM) was used as a framework to thematically analyse facilitators and barriers impacting participation in cervical screening. Results: Sixty-three articles met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 42 reported on rates of cervical screening participation and 24 reported on facilitators or barriers to cervical screening for people with intellectual disability. Overall, the studies reported a screening prevalence of 35% (95% CI: 26% to 45%), indicating that just over a third of people with intellectual disability have had cervical screening. The pooled odds ratio of 0.30 (95% CI: 0.23 to 0.41) indicated that people with intellectual disability are significantly less likely to have a cervical screening test compared with people without intellectual disability. Most studies examined individual and interpersonal factors impacting cervical screening. These included: (i) fear and anxiety among people with intellectual disability, (ii) misassumptions preventing screening participation, (iii) the role of support people, (iv) the need for education, (v) accessible information, and time to prepare for screening, (vi) patient-provider communication including challenges obtaining informed consent, and (vii) healthcare provider lack of confidence. Conclusion: Future research, policy and practice efforts must address barriers to cervical screening participation among people with intellectual disability and ensure these efforts are co-produced and community-led. This is critical to ensuring equity in global and local efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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37. "I Thought It Was Better to Be Safe Than Sorry": Factors Influencing Parental Decisions on HPV and Other Adolescent Vaccinations for Students with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism in New South Wales, Australia.

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Carter, Allison, Klinner, Christiane, Young, Alexandra, Strnadová, Iva, Wong, Horas, Vujovich-Dunn, Cassandra, Newman, Christy E., Davies, Cristyn, Skinner, S. Rachel, Danchin, Margie, Hynes, Sarah, and Guy, Rebecca

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HEALTH attitudes, YOUNG adults, HUMAN papillomavirus, VACCINE hesitancy, PARENT attitudes
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The uptake of human papilloma virus (HPV) and other adolescent vaccinations in special schools for young people with disability is significantly lower than in mainstream settings. This study explored the factors believed to influence parental decision making regarding vaccine uptake for students with intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum attending special schools in New South Wales, Australia, from the perspective of all stakeholders involved in the program. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with 40 participants, including parents, school staff, and immunisation providers. The thematic analysis identified two themes: (1) appreciating diverse parental attitudes towards vaccination and (2) educating parents and managing vaccination questions and concerns. While most parents were described as pro-vaccination, others were anti-vaccination or vaccination-hesitant, articulating a marked protectiveness regarding their child's health. Reasons for vaccine hesitancy included beliefs that vaccines cause autism, concerns that the vaccination may be traumatic for the child, vaccination fatigue following COVID-19, and assumptions that children with disability will not be sexually active. Special school staff regarded the vaccination information pack as inadequate for families, and nurses described limited educational impact resulting from minimal direct communication with parents. More effective communication strategies are needed to address vaccine hesitancy among parents with children with disability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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42. Diagnosis threat and injury beliefs after mid traumatic brain injury

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Carter-Allison, Samantha Natalie and Rimes, Katharine Amber

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150
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Background: Diagnosis threat is a form of stereotype threat, where individuals with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have shown performance decrements on cognitive tasks, owing to negative expectancies around cognitive ability elicited by cues in the environment. This study systematically reviews experimental studies to gauge the presence/absence of an effect of diagnosis threat on neuropsychological task performance in mTBI. It also investigates whether methodological variation and methodological quality contribute to variation in study findings. Method: A systematic search of four online databases (Medline, PyscINFO, SportDISCUS, PsycEXTRA) was conducted to identify diagnosis threat studies that employed an experimental paradigm. Neuropsychological test outcomes were extracted, along with information on inclusion criteria, mTBI diagnostic criteria, participant characteristics and study design. Methodological quality was assessed using modified Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) criteria. Results: A total of nine studies were identified. Evidence for diagnosis threat was found, although there was considerable heterogeneity across study results. The most robust finding was the impact of diagnosis threat on the cognitive domain of attention/working memory. No clear associations between methodological variation, methodological quality and study outcome were noted. Conclusions: The review found evidence for diagnosis threat, although the strength of this effect may be smaller than previously thought. Although there was heterogeneity across elements of study design, there was no obvious relationship between these factors and outcome. However, the substantial variation makes comparison difficult. These issues are similar to findings in other examinations of stereotype threat. Further research is needed to replicate findings and add clarity to the impact of diagnosis threat on both objective and subjective measures, and to further investigate the role of possible moderating variables. A more formal meta-analysis in the area may also be helpful to clarify findings in the research field. Future studies should aim to create established operational definitions and outcomes to improve consistency and comparability between studies.

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2015

43. Chlamydia retesting remains low among young women in Australia: an observational study using sentinel surveillance data, 2018–2022

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Munari, Stephanie C., primary, Wilkinson, Anna L., additional, Asselin, Jason, additional, Owen, Louise, additional, Read, Phillip, additional, Finlayson, Robert, additional, Martin, Sarah, additional, Bell, Charlotte, additional, O’Connor, Catherine C., additional, Carter, Allison, additional, Guy, Rebecca, additional, McNulty, Anna, additional, Varma, Rick, additional, Chow, Eric P. F., additional, Fairley, Christopher K., additional, Donovan, Basil, additional, Stoove, Mark, additional, Goller, Jane L., additional, Hocking, Jane, additional, and Hellard, Margaret E., additional

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44. Researching With Lived Experience: A Shared Critical Reflection Between Co-Researchers.

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Dembele, Lula, Nathan, Sally, Carter, Allison, Costello, Jane, Hodgins, Michael, Singh, Rose, Martin, Bianca, and Cullen, Patricia

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CRITICAL thinking, DRUG addiction, DOMESTIC violence, SEXUAL assault, CAPACITY building, STRENGTH training
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This paper draws together critical learnings from diverse qualitative health research projects in Australia that sought to shift power and focus on the strengths and expertise of people with lived experience who are involved as co-researchers. These projects have included exploring and challenging identities, understanding experiences in treatment programs, critiquing and designing/re-designing services, and sharing experiences with the wider community in novel and innovative ways. Lived experiences included alcohol and other drug dependency, mental health, domestic, family or sexual violence, and living with HIV. This paper provides important learnings and actions about partnering with co-researchers with lived experience. In this paper we draw on a process of reflective discussions that occurred over six months with fortnightly online meetings between co-researchers, including co-authors with lived experience external to academia and university-based researchers, some of whom also have lived-experience that intersects with their research. From this, we distilled key learnings across seven themes: (1) the ethics of ethics, which highlights a need for constant reflection on the ethical issues in co-research; (2) recruiting co-researchers, which focuses on ensuring and integrating a diversity of voices; (3) creating safety for all, which must be a priority of engagement and support self-determination; (4) supporting different ways of partnering, which emphasises the need for diverse roles and ways to contribute on research teams; (5) capacity building and training, which requires ongoing evaluation of needs and tailored responses; (6) positioning, which highlights the need to transition from the idea of vulnerability to a strengths-based perspective of lived experience; and (7) power plays, reflecting the need to disrupt the dynamics and established hierarchies of privileging certain forms of knowledge and expertise. The paper includes recommendations for action against these seven themes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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46. Supporting the Sexual Rights of Women Living With HIV : A Critical Analysis of Sexual Satisfaction and Pleasure Across Five Relationship Types

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Angela Kaida on behalf of the CHIWOS Research Team, Carter, Allison, Greene, Saara, Money, Deborah, Sanchez, Margarite, Webster, Kath, Nicholson, Valerie, Brotto, Lori A., Hankins, Catherine, Kestler, Mary, Pick, Neora, Salters, Kate, Proulx-Boucher, Karène, O’Brien, Nadia, Patterson, Sophie, de Pokomandy, Alexandra, and Loutfy, Mona

Published
2018

47. Love with HIV: A Latent Class Analysis of Sexual and Intimate Relationship Experiences Among Women Living with HIV in Canada

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Carter, Allison, Greene, Saara, Money, Deborah, Sanchez, Margarite, Webster, Kath, Nicholson, Valerie, Brotto, Lori A., Hankins, Catherine, Kestler, Mary, Pick, Neora, Salters, Kate, Proulx-Boucher, Karène, O’Brien, Nadia, Patterson, Sophie, de Pokomandy, Alexandra, Loutfy, Mona, Kaida, Angela, and the CHIWOS Research Team

Published
2019
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49. Envisioning Women-Centered HIV Care: Perspectives from Women Living with HIV in Canada

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Anema, Aranka, Becker, Denise, Brotto, Lori, Carter, Allison, Cardinal, Claudette, Colley, Guillaume, Ding, Erin, Duddy, Janice, Gataric, Nada, Hogg, Robert S., Howard, Terry, Jabbari, Shahab, Jones, Evin, Kestler, Mary, Langlois, Andrea, Lima, Viviane, Lloyd-Smith, Elisa, Medjuck, Melissa, Miller, Cari, Money, Deborah, Nicholson, Valerie, Ogilvie, Gina, Patterson, Sophie, Pick, Neora, Roth, Eric, Salters, Kate, Sanchez, Margarite, Sas, Jacquie, Sereda, Paul, Summers, Marcie, Tom, Christina, Wang, Clara, Webster, Kath, Zhang, Wendy, Abdul-Noor, Rahma, Angel, Jonathan, Barry, Fatimatou, Bauer, Greta, Beaver, Kerrigan, Benoit, Anita, Bertozzi, Breklyn, Borton, Sheila, Bourque, Tammy, Brophy, Jason, Burchell, Ann, Carlson, Allison, Cioppa, Lynne, Cohen, Jeffrey, Conway, Tracey, Cooper, Curtis, Cotnam, Jasmine, Cousineau, Janette, Desbiens, Marisol, Fraleigh, Annette, Gagnier, Brenda, Gasingirwa, Claudine, Greene, Saara, Hart, Trevor, Islam, Shazia, Kaushic, Charu, Kennedy, Logan, Kerr, Desiree, Kwaramba, Gladys, Leonard, Lynne, Lewis, Johanna, Logie, Carmen, Margolese, Shari, Muchenje, Marvelous, Ndung'u, Mary (Muthoni), O’Brien, Kelly, Ouellette, Charlene, Powis, Jeff, Quan, Corinna, Raboud, Janet, Rachlis, Anita, Ralph, Edward, Rourke, Sean, Rueda, Sergio, Sandre, Roger, Smaill, Fiona, Smith, Stephanie, Tigere, Tsitsi, Tharao, Wangari, Walmsley, Sharon, Wobeser, Wendy, Yee, Jessica, Yudin, Mark, Bakombo, Dada Mamvula, Baril, Jean-Guy, Boucher, Marc, Boucoiran, Isabelle, Burke, Nora Butler, Clément, Pierrette, Côté, José, Dayle, Janice, Dubuc, Danièle, Fernet, Mylène, Gagnon, Marilou, Groleau, Danielle, Hot, Aurélie, Kiboyogo, Maxime, Klein, Marina, Lacasse, Gary, Lamarre, Valérie, Martin, Carrie, Massie, Lyne, Ménard, Brigitte, Monteith, Ken, O'Brien, Nadia, Otis, Joanne, Peltier, Doris, Pierre, Alie, Proulx-Boucher, Karène, Rouleau, Danielle, Rouleau, Geneviève, Savoie, Édénia, Tremblay, Cécile, Trottier, Benoit, Trottier, Sylvie, Tsoukas, Christos, Gahagan, Jacqueline, Hankins, Catherine, Masching, Renee, Ogunnaike-Cooke, Susanna, Kaufman, Elaina, Ennabil, Nourane, Andersson, Neil, Loutfy, Mona, de Pokomandy, Alexandra, and Kaida, Angela

Published
2017
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