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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

HIV Basics for Health Educators

Taylor Starr, DO, MPH

2017

This presentation provides an overview of HIV among adolescents, covering modes of transmission, epidemiology, screening recommendations, prevention strategies (including PrEP and PEP medications), and informed consent law in NYS.

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adolescent sexual health, HIV/AIDS, STDs, sex education, videos, CAPP and PREP webinars

HIV Basics: Informed Consent in NYS

Taylor Starr, DO, MPH

2017

In this clip from the presentation "HIV Basics for Health Educators," Dr. Starr discusses minors' legal ability to consent to HIV and STD screening, prevention (PrEP and PEP), and treatment in New York State.

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adolescent sexual health, HIV/AIDS, STDs, sex education, videos, CAPP and PREP webinars

HIV Basics: Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Taylor Starr, DO, MPH

2017

In this clip from the presentation "HIV Basics for Health Educators," Dr. Starr briefly describes the use of PEP and how to locate providers in New York State.

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adolescent sexual health, HIV/AIDS, STDs, sex education, videos, CAPP and PREP webinars

HIV Basics: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Taylor Starr, DO, MPH

2017

In this clip from the presentation "HIV Basics for Health Educators," Dr. Starr describes the 6-point PrEP program, PrEP effectiveness, NYS Department of Health guidance regarding candidates for PrEP, and patient education.

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adolescent sexual health, HIV/AIDS, STDs, sex education, videos, CAPP and PREP webinars

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

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

Preliminary Findings: Adolescent Sexual Health Focus Group Study

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2009

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence conducted the Adolescent Sexual Health Focus Group study to learn how young people get information about sexual health, where they go for services, their experiences in getting care, and their unmet needs.

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youth voice, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, family planning, contraception, birth control, pregnancy prevention, adolescent pregnancy, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, research, ACT for Youth

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