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Findings from the Adolescent Sexual Health Research Study
Amanda Purington and Jane Powers
2020
These slides briefly describe findings from the surveys, focus groups, and interviews with New York State youth and youth-serving agencies that comprised the Adolescent Sexual Health Research Study.
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STI, STD, ashrp, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention
What Are They Thinking? Social and Personal Pressures on Young People's Sexual Decisions
Karen Schantz, Vanessa Amankwaa, and Betty Lam
2020
What do adolescents and young adults have to say about the norms, attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs that impact their risk of STIs? ACT for Youth reviewed interview, focus group, and survey research to find out.
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adolescent sexual health, qualitative literature review, STD, sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS, ashrp
What Do Black Youth Tell Us about Rising STI Rates?
Research Facts and Findings
Vanessa Amankwaa
2020
In this article, Vanessa Amankwaa focuses on how heterosexual Black American youth, who comprise one of the groups disproportionately affected by STIs, describe factors that influence their sexual health.
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STD, ashrp, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention
The Case for Condom Education
Practice Matters
Karen Schantz
2016
Despite widespread support for sex education, condom demonstrations are often skipped for fear of controversy. This article makes the case for condom demonstrations and practice.
Additional Keywords
adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, contraception, STD, STI, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, safe sex, safer sex, dental dams
Contraceptive Counseling and Methods in Brief
Practice Matters
Karen Schantz
2015
When considering birth control, youth may have priorities beyond effectiveness rates. Part One of this article points to issues for contraceptive counselors and educators to consider. Part Two is a reference for methods currently available.
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adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, family planning, contraception
A New Vision for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Research Facts and Findings
John Santelli and Amy Schalet
2009
Why are U.S. teens far more likely than teens in the Netherlands to give birth? In this article, the authors review historical and cultural contexts — particularly adult attitudes toward adolescent sexuality — to point us toward healthier outcomes.
Additional Keywords
adolescent sexual health, SRH, adolescent sexuality, teen sexuality, adolescent development, romantic relationships, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, STDs, STIs, STD/HIV, STI/HIV, adolescent development, parents, parent-child communication, family, families, family communication, John S. Santelli, Europe, European approaches, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, protective factors
Proceedings of the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium
ACT for Youth Center of Excellence
2009
In 2009, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence convened a symposium of experts and stakeholders in the field of adolescent sexual health. This report highlights issues raised, selected comments by participants, and resources offered at the event.
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adolescent sexual health, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, pregnancy prevention, adolescent pregnancy, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, health disparities, family planning services, sexual health services, sexual health care, access to services, clinical practice, service delivery, sexual minority youth, best practices, sex education, sexual health education, technology, community sectors, community involvement, community engagement, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum, evidence-based programs
Adolescents and Risk: Helping Young People Make Better Choices
Research Facts and Findings
Eric Wargo
2007
Drawing on the research of Valerie Reyna and colleagues, this article explores how adolescents consider risk, offering suggestions for new intervention strategies.
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risk behaviors, brain development, adolescent development, adolescence, adolescent brain, pregnancy prevention, health, teen growth, adolescent growth, teenage brain development, teen brain development, risky behaviors, brain development in teenagers
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