Feb 23, 2022 10:13 PM
How Walmart got the hesitant vaccinated
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/...ccinations
EXCERPT: . . . The NCRI, with cooperation from Walmart, examined vaccination rates in hesitant communities. The data revealed that Walmart has over-performed in vaccine distribution across different communities and moral concerns — not through using moral reprove or coercion, but by meeting people where they are.
In fact, a high score on the CVAC index for vaccine reluctance, usually a prediction of low rates of vaccination, predicts success for Walmart’s distribution. In other words, Walmart is successfully delivering vaccines to people in counties with high levels of reluctance.
And although the more politically “conservative” (as defined by the CVAC index) are less likely to be vaccinated, Walmart, which has made it a priority to reach people who “did not have a trusted relationship with healthcare," succeeds at delivering vaccinations across all the dimensions captured by moral foundations theory.
Even those who don’t trust the government, pharmaceutical companies, or public health experts, are willing to listen to people they do trust. What makes Walmart a trusted institution? A Walmart representative confirmed that those at Walmart who distribute vaccine information and provide vaccines do not dismiss individuals’ concerns. They do not demean or belittle the unvaccinated. They do not treat them as ignorant, arrogant, selfish, stupid, or crazy. They approach them with concern and compassion, and treat them with dignity and respect. And they don’t just talk; they also listen.
In the virtual worlds of news and social media, pundits have called for a national divorce. Rather than seeing one another as fellow citizens engaged in a mutual project of perfecting our very imperfect union, pundits on the Left view those on the Right as fascist conspiracy theorists and enemies of the state, while pundits on the Right see those on the Left as fascist authoritarians and enemies of the people.
In the real world, the story looks very different... (MORE - missing details)
FDA approves first condom designed for anal sex
https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-news...8fb6d59126
INTRO: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first condoms specifically indicated to help reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal intercourse. The condoms, which will be marketed as the One Male Condom, are also indicated as a contraceptive to help reduce the risk of pregnancy and the transmission of STIs during vaginal intercourse.
Before today’s authorization, the FDA had not cleared or approved condoms specifically indicated for anal intercourse. Unprotected anal intercourse carries the greatest sexual exposure risk of HIV transmission. Consistent and correct condom use has the potential to significantly help decrease the risk of STIs.
While today’s authorization underscores the public health importance of condoms tested and labeled specifically for anal intercourse, all other FDA-cleared condoms can continue to be used for contraception and STI prevention. It’s important to continue to use condoms consistently and correctly to reduce the risk of STI transmission, including HIV, and to prevent pregnancy.
“The risk of STI transmission during anal intercourse is significantly higher than during vaginal intercourse. The FDA’s authorization of a condom that is specifically indicated, evaluated and labeled for anal intercourse may improve the likelihood of condom use during anal intercourse,” said Courtney Lias, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology Devices in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “Furthermore, this authorization helps us accomplish our priority to advance health equity through the development of safe and effective products that meet the needs of diverse populations. This De Novo authorization will also allow subsequent devices of the same type and intended use to come to the market through the 510k pathway, which could enable the devices to get on the market faster.”
The One Male Condom is a natural rubber latex sheath that covers the penis. It has three different versions: standard, thin and fitted. The fitted condoms, available in 54 different sizes, incorporate a paper template to aid in finding the best condom size for each user. When used during anal intercourse, the One Male Condom should be used with a condom-compatible lubricant.
The safety and efficacy of the One Male Condom was studied in a clinical trial comprised of 252 men who have sex with men and 252 men who have sex with women. All participants were between 18 through 54 years old... (MORE - details)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/...ccinations
EXCERPT: . . . The NCRI, with cooperation from Walmart, examined vaccination rates in hesitant communities. The data revealed that Walmart has over-performed in vaccine distribution across different communities and moral concerns — not through using moral reprove or coercion, but by meeting people where they are.
In fact, a high score on the CVAC index for vaccine reluctance, usually a prediction of low rates of vaccination, predicts success for Walmart’s distribution. In other words, Walmart is successfully delivering vaccines to people in counties with high levels of reluctance.
And although the more politically “conservative” (as defined by the CVAC index) are less likely to be vaccinated, Walmart, which has made it a priority to reach people who “did not have a trusted relationship with healthcare," succeeds at delivering vaccinations across all the dimensions captured by moral foundations theory.
Even those who don’t trust the government, pharmaceutical companies, or public health experts, are willing to listen to people they do trust. What makes Walmart a trusted institution? A Walmart representative confirmed that those at Walmart who distribute vaccine information and provide vaccines do not dismiss individuals’ concerns. They do not demean or belittle the unvaccinated. They do not treat them as ignorant, arrogant, selfish, stupid, or crazy. They approach them with concern and compassion, and treat them with dignity and respect. And they don’t just talk; they also listen.
In the virtual worlds of news and social media, pundits have called for a national divorce. Rather than seeing one another as fellow citizens engaged in a mutual project of perfecting our very imperfect union, pundits on the Left view those on the Right as fascist conspiracy theorists and enemies of the state, while pundits on the Right see those on the Left as fascist authoritarians and enemies of the people.
In the real world, the story looks very different... (MORE - missing details)
FDA approves first condom designed for anal sex
https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-news...8fb6d59126
INTRO: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first condoms specifically indicated to help reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal intercourse. The condoms, which will be marketed as the One Male Condom, are also indicated as a contraceptive to help reduce the risk of pregnancy and the transmission of STIs during vaginal intercourse.
Before today’s authorization, the FDA had not cleared or approved condoms specifically indicated for anal intercourse. Unprotected anal intercourse carries the greatest sexual exposure risk of HIV transmission. Consistent and correct condom use has the potential to significantly help decrease the risk of STIs.
While today’s authorization underscores the public health importance of condoms tested and labeled specifically for anal intercourse, all other FDA-cleared condoms can continue to be used for contraception and STI prevention. It’s important to continue to use condoms consistently and correctly to reduce the risk of STI transmission, including HIV, and to prevent pregnancy.
“The risk of STI transmission during anal intercourse is significantly higher than during vaginal intercourse. The FDA’s authorization of a condom that is specifically indicated, evaluated and labeled for anal intercourse may improve the likelihood of condom use during anal intercourse,” said Courtney Lias, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology Devices in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “Furthermore, this authorization helps us accomplish our priority to advance health equity through the development of safe and effective products that meet the needs of diverse populations. This De Novo authorization will also allow subsequent devices of the same type and intended use to come to the market through the 510k pathway, which could enable the devices to get on the market faster.”
The One Male Condom is a natural rubber latex sheath that covers the penis. It has three different versions: standard, thin and fitted. The fitted condoms, available in 54 different sizes, incorporate a paper template to aid in finding the best condom size for each user. When used during anal intercourse, the One Male Condom should be used with a condom-compatible lubricant.
The safety and efficacy of the One Male Condom was studied in a clinical trial comprised of 252 men who have sex with men and 252 men who have sex with women. All participants were between 18 through 54 years old... (MORE - details)