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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

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

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.

Additional Keywords

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