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Megan McCool Myers

  • SOM: GYN OB: VCF 2nd MD
    Adjunct Assistant Professor
  • megan.mccool-myers@emory.edu
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  • Emory University | School of Medicine
    Gynecology and Obstetrics | Jane Fonda Center
    46 Armstrong Street SE
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Overview

With international, post-graduate degrees in public health (MPH, PhD) and over 10 years of project management expertise, my goal is to implement evidence-based research to improve sexual and reproductive health in the Southeast.

Areas of expertise: implementation science, health services research, sexual medicine, reproductive health, women's health, health communication, gender inequality, healthcare consulting

Skills: quantitative and qualitative research, study design, survey design, synthesis/analysis of complex data, project management, team coordination, multilingual presentation skills, grant writing, graduate teaching, in-depth interviews with medical personnel and patients, quality control and optimization of services, editing, academic writing

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Emory University, Emory University

Education

Degrees

  • PhD in Medical Sociology | "Epidemiology and Care of Female Sexual Dysfunction" from University of Regensburg, Regensburg
  • MPH | "Optimizing services for young families at Planned Parenthood" from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich
  • BA in Communications | Minors in French and Spanish from Auburn University, Auburn

Research

Focus

  • Sexual and reproductive health of women and young adults

    In light of Atlantas escalating rates of sexually transmitted infections among young adult populations, she leverages implementation science to introduce novel condom distribution methods and increase uptake of expedited partner therapy for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Publications

  • A 3-year Retrospective Review of Contraceptive Initiation, Continuation, Switching, and Pregnancy Among Adolescents and Young Adults.
    J Adolesc Health Volume: 74 Page(s): 794 - 800
    04/01/2024 Authors: Kottke MJ; Aiyedipe SF; Goedken P; Lyles RH; McCool-Myers M
  • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing Patterns Among Women with and Without Serious Mental Illness.
    Community Ment Health J Volume: 59 Page(s): 1490 - 1497
    11/01/2023 Authors: Karlow SL; Levano SR; von Esenwein SA; Ward MC; McCool-Myers M; Lawley ME
  • The COVID-19 pandemic's intersectional impact on work life, home life and wellbeing: an exploratory mixed-methods analysis of Georgia women's experiences during the pandemic.
    BMC Public Health Volume: 22 Page(s): 1988
    10/31/2022 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Grasso D; Kozlowski D; Cordes S; Jean V; Gold H; Goedken P
  • The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sexual and reproductive health in Georgia, USA: An exploration of behaviors, contraceptive care, and partner abuse.
    Contraception Volume: 113 Page(s): 30 - 36
    09/01/2022 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Kozlowski D; Jean V; Cordes S; Gold H; Goedken P
  • Trends in Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing and Positivity Rates in a Safety Net Hospital in Georgia: 2014 to 2017.
    Sex Transm Dis Volume: 49 Page(s): 29 - 37
    01/01/2022 Authors: Karlow SL; McCool-Myers M; Henn MC; Sheth AN; Owens S; Kottke MJ
  • Finding the Gaps in Retesting for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Differences Across High-Volume Testing Departments in an Urban Health Care Setting.
    Sex Transm Dis Volume: 48 Page(s): 819 - 822
    11/01/2021 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Turner D; Henn MC; Sheth AN; Karlow SL; Kottke MJ
  • Analysis of Postpartum Uptake of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Before and After Implementation of Medicaid Reimbursement Policy.
    Matern Child Health J Volume: 25 Page(s): 1361 - 1368
    09/01/2021 Authors: Smith M; McCool-Myers M; Kottke MJ
  • Who Is Practicing Expedited Partner Therapy and Why? Insights From Providers Working in Specialties With High Volumes of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
    Sex Transm Dis Volume: 48 Page(s): 474 - 480
    07/01/2021 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Goedken P; Henn MC; Sheth AN; Kottke MJ
  • Exploring real-world experiences of early PrEP adopters in southern Germany.
    AIDS Care Volume: 33 Page(s): 754 - 759
    06/01/2021 Authors: Plomer A-S; McCool-Myers M; Apfelbacher C
  • Supporting breastfeeding of small, sick and preterm neonates.
    Semin Perinatol Volume: 45 Page(s): 151387
    03/01/2021 Authors: Theurich MA; McCool-Myers M; Koletzko B
  • Perspectives on HIV PrEP care in Germany: qualitative insights from primary care physicians and specialists.
    AIDS Care Volume: 32 Page(s): 994 - 1000
    08/01/2020 Authors: Plomer A-S; McCool-Myers M; Apfelbacher C
  • Knowledge and practice of induction of lactation in trans women among professionals working in trans health.
    Int Breastfeed J Volume: 15 Page(s): 63
    07/16/2020 Authors: Trautner E; McCool-Myers M; Joyner AB
  • A Comparison of Sexual Reproductive Health Knowledge Between Transgender Men and Cisgender Women
    Volume: 135 Page(s): 19S - 19S
    05/01/2020 Authors: Liu YX; Joyner AB; McCool-Myers M
  • Guidance on Expedited Partner Therapy: A Content Analysis of Informational Materials for Providers, Pharmacists, Patients, and Partners.
    Sex Transm Dis Volume: 47 Page(s): 136 - 142
    02/01/2020 Authors: Carman-McClanahan M; McCool-Myers M
  • Expert Interviews on Multilevel Barriers in Implementing Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia.
    J Public Health Manag Pract Volume: 26 Page(s): 585 - 589
    01/01/2020 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Smith AD-Y; Kottke MJ
  • Barriers to Purchasing Condoms in a High HIV/STI-Risk Urban Area.
    J Community Health Volume: 44 Page(s): 836 - 843
    08/01/2019 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Myo A; Carter JA
  • Implementing condom distribution programs in the United States: Qualitative insights from program planners.
    Eval Program Plann Volume: 74 Page(s): 20 - 26
    06/01/2019 Authors: McCool-Myers M
  • Food safety considerations for commercial complementary foods from global operational guidance on infant and young child feeding in emergencies.
    Nutr Rev Volume: 77 Page(s): 350 - 362
    05/01/2019 Authors: Theurich MA; Humphreys AL; Gosselin LB; McCool-Myers ME
  • Predictors of female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and qualitative analysis through gender inequality paradigms.
    BMC Womens Health Volume: 18 Page(s): 108
    06/22/2018 Authors: McCool-Myers M; Theurich M; Zuelke A; Knuettel H; Apfelbacher C
  • Revisiting Ray Moynihan.
    J Sex Med Volume: 14 Page(s): 1492 - 1493
    12/01/2017 Authors: McCool-Myers M
  • Moving National Breastfeeding Policies into Practice: A Plea to Integrate Lactation Education and Training into Nutrition and Dietetics Programs in the United States.
    J Hum Lact Volume: 32 Page(s): 563 - 567
    08/01/2016 Authors: Theurich MA; McCool ME
  • Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Sex Med Rev Volume: 4 Page(s): 197 - 212
    07/01/2016 Authors: McCool ME; Zuelke A; Theurich MA; Knuettel H; Ricci C; Apfelbacher C
  • Diagnosing and treating female sexual dysfunction: a survey of the perspectives of obstetricians and gynaecologists.
    Sex Health Volume: 13 Page(s): 234 - 240
    06/01/2016 Authors: McCool ME; Apfelbacher C; Brandstetter S; Mottl M; Loss J
  • HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: A SURVEY OF OBGYNS IN BAVARIA
    Volume: 12 Page(s): 269 - 269
    05/01/2015 Authors: McCool M; Brandstetter S; Apfelbacher C
  • THE PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
    Volume: 12 Page(s): 206 - 206
    05/01/2015 Authors: McCool M; Zuelke A; Theurich M; Apfelbacher C
  • [Patient-centredness in health services research].
    Gesundheitswesen Volume: 77 Page(s): 200 - 205
    03/01/2015 Authors: Brandstetter S; Curbach J; McCool M; Koller M; Loss J; Apfelbacher C
  • Evaluating Written Patient Information for Eczema in German: Comparing the Reliability of Two Instruments, DISCERN and EQIP.
    PLoS One Volume: 10 Page(s): e0139895
    01/01/2015 Authors: McCool ME; Wahl J; Schlecht I; Apfelbacher C
  • Pain severity, social support, and depressive symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis patients: an analysis of the buffer effect of social support
    Volume: 77
    01/01/2015 Authors: Brandstetter S; Bartsch N; Riedelbeck G; Steinmann M; Loss J; Ehrenstein B; Apfelbacher C
  • Prevalence and predictors of female sexual dysfunction: a protocol for a systematic review.
    Syst Rev Volume: 3 Page(s): 75
    07/11/2014 Authors: McCool ME; Theurich MA; Apfelbacher C
  • Australian health promotion practitioners' perceptions on evaluation of empowerment and participation.
    Health Promot Int Volume: 29 Page(s): 70 - 80
    03/01/2014 Authors: Brandstetter S; McCool M; Wise M; Loss J
  • Empowerment in Nutrition in rural Communities: a Framework for Research and practical Application
    Volume: 74 Page(s): 548 - 548
    08/01/2012 Authors: Brandstetter S; Curbach J; McCool M; Rueter J; Loss J
  • Epidemiology and care of female sexual dysfunction

    Authors: McCool M
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