Perkins Laboratory

Rebecca Perkins, MD, MSc, is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine and an Attending Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center.
In the News
CDC Warns Travelers About Uptick in Dengue Fever—What Is It, Exactly?
March 25, 2025
Ana Maria Bensaci, MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Hospital Epidemiologist at MelroseWakefield Hospital, in an article about dengue fever.

Hap Gerrish Injury Prevention Resources

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Since 1981, the Kiwanis Foundation of New England and Tufts Medical Center have partnered to provide essential injury prevention resources. Together, we work to protect children by offering families and communities the tools and education needed to prevent accidents and create safer environments for kids.
Winter safety
In the News
I Wish I Had Known How Much the Flu Sucks When You're Pregnant
March 25, 2025
Laura Baecher-Lind, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about things to know about having the flu while pregnant.
OG Workplace eye safety
Articles
Focus On: Workplace Eye Safety
March 25, 2025
Tufts Medicine ophthalmologist Kamden Kopani, MD, shares tips for protecting your eyes on the job.
In the News
What’s Causing Crohn's Symptoms When Inflammation Is Under Control?
March 21, 2025
Supriya Rao, MD, Gastroenterologist and Medical Director of the Obesity Medicine Program at Lowell General Hospital, in an article about possible causes of Crohn’s symptoms when inflammation has been controlled.
In the News
Are We More Prepared for the Next Pandemic? Or Less?
March 21, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether the U.S. is more or less prepared for the next pandemic than we were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the News
Cancer Caused by HPV Is Increasing in Some Women in the U.S.
March 22, 2025
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Investigator at the Woman, Mother and Baby Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about an increase in HPV-related cancer in some U.S. women.
Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaire - MOHL-AQ
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Characteristics
Domains: Comprehension
Specific Context: Dental Health
Validation Sample Age: Adults: 18 to 64 years
Modes of Administration: Face-to-face, Paper and pencil

Psychometrics
Number of Items: 17
Validation Sample Size: 402
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Mental Health Literacy Scale (Persian) - MHLS -P
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Characteristics
Domains: Conceptual Knowledge
Specific Context: General, Health Literacy, Mental Health
Validation Sample Age: Adults: 18 to 64 years
Modes of Administration: Computer-based, Face-to-face

Psychometrics
Number of Items: 24
Validation Sample Size: 1026
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