The rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among adolescent girls and young women have declined significantly since the release of a vaccine to prevent it
Clinically based health outcomes are objective and often used as gold standards. Yet patient-reported outcomes represent firsthand feelings and perceptions about health that reflect what
Adolescents aren’t known for oral hygiene. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 59% of 12- to 19-year-olds in the United States