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Adolescent STI/HIV Prevention Programs

Research Facts and Findings

Jessica M. Sales and Ralph J. DiClemente

2010

Why are STI rates so high among adolescents? What strategies can program providers use to help adolescents reduce their risk? Sales and DiClemente explore these questions, summarizing results from their systematic review of prevention programs.

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adolescent sexual health, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, risk behaviors, risky behaviors, program effectiveness, program development, program strategies, evidence-based programs, EBP, science-based programs, research-based programs, practice, best practices, clinical services, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum

Linking Evidence-Based Programs to Health Education Standards

Beth Mastro

2010

In this presentation, Beth Mastro of New York State Center for School Safety demonstrates how evidence-based programs can help schools achieve their health education objectives.

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tools, evidence-based programming, EBP, program planning, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum

Programs to Prevent Pregnancy, STIs, and HIV Among Adolescents: Selection Worksheet for Evidence-Based Programs

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2010

This worksheet is designed to help sexual health program providers review available evidence-based programs. Programs match those selected by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health for its 2010 request for proposals.

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adolescent sexual health, teen pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted diseases, STD/HIV, STI/HIV, evidence-based programming, program planning, program selection, tool, program effectiveness, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum

Impact of Programs: No Complete Answers - Many Partial Answers

Douglas Kirby

2009

These slides are from a presentation that was delivered at the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium convened by ACT for Youth Center of Excellence in February 2009.

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sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum, evidence-based programs, evidence based programs, EBP, science-based programs, research-based programs, risk factors, protective factors, program effectiveness

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

Linking Research with the Practice of Youth Development

Practice Matters

Mary Agnes Hamilton and Stephen F. Hamilton

2007

In this essay, Mary Agnes Hamilton and Stephen F. Hamilton offer recommendations for strengthening connections between research and practice in youth development.

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positive youth development, community youth development, evidence-based programs, EBP, evidence based programs, evidence-based practice, program planning, program development, best practices