Results: 73
Research Facts and Findings
Somjen Frazer and Melissa Dumont
2016
LGBT youth in New York State go beyond male and female, straight and gay when asked about their own gender and sexual orientation identities. In this article, the authors discuss the fluid nature of identity labelling and provide examples.
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adolescent health, lgbtq, adolescent sexual health
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Formatted for Screen ReadersPractice 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, contraceptionResearch Facts and Findings
Karen Schantz
2015
In adolescence, when sex is new, many people engage with both same- and opposite-sex partners. This article summarizes the pregnancy involvement risk of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens, and includes recommendations from researchers.
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adolescent sexual health, teen pregnancy, lgbtqTaylor Starr, DO, MPH
2015
This presentation provides an overview of common STDs, including statistics for the U.S. and New York State, modes of transmission, symptoms, testing, treatment, long-term complications, and prevention strategies.
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adolescent sexual health
PowerPoint PresentationPractice Matters
Elizabeth Schroeder
2015
In this article, Elizabeth Schroeder discusses the need for conversations about consent "early and often," and offers tips for educating children and youth on the topic.
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adolescent sexual health, dating violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, romantic relationshipsPractice Matters
Deb Levine
2015
In this article, Deb Levine offers an update on how sexual health educators can reach adolescents using technology and social media. Levine is a nationally recognized authority in the field of technology and sexual health.
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Internet, communications, social networks, sex education, sexual health education, program planningPractice Matters
Lori A. Rolleri
2014
In this edition of Practice Matters, Lori Rolleri discusses strategies and resources to help practitioners transform inequitable and unhealthy gender norms.
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program planning, adolescent sexual health, gender-seriesACT for Youth Center of Excellence
2013
Made by and for youth, this video depicts how to use condoms and dental dams, and dispels common myths.
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adolescent sexual health, contraception, STD, STI, videos
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Research Facts and Findings
Lori A. Rolleri
2013
In Part One of the Gender and Sexual Health series, Lori Rolleri discusses the meaning and theories of gender, and defines the components of gender equality.
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adolescent development, sexual health, gender-seriesResearch Facts and Findings
Lori A. Rolleri
2013
Part Two of the Gender and Sexual Health series focuses on how boys and girls are socialized to adopt gendered attitudes and behaviors, and how rigid norms affect sexual risk-taking behavior.
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adolescent development, sexual health, gender-series