Results: 76
Research Facts and Findings
Mary Maley
2017
Summarizing six systematic reviews, Mary Maley outlines what is known -- and not yet known -- about the effectiveness of peer education in the field of adolescent sexual health.
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sex education
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Formatted for Screen ReadersJanis Whitlock and Jane Powers
2016
This webinar on technology-mediated sexuality (TMS) was presented to CAPP and PREP providers on October 4, 2016.
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CAPP and PREP webinarsPractice 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.
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adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, contraception, STD, STI, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, safe sex, safer sex, dental damsResearch 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 healthPractice 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-series