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Findings from the Adolescent Sexual Health Research Study

Amanda Purington and Jane Powers

2020

These slides briefly describe findings from the surveys, focus groups, and interviews with New York State youth and youth-serving agencies that comprised the Adolescent Sexual Health Research Study.

Additional Keywords

STI, STD, ashrp, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention

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.

Additional Keywords

adolescent sexual health, qualitative literature review, STD, sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS, ashrp

What Do Black Youth Tell Us about Rising STI Rates?

Research Facts and Findings

Vanessa Amankwaa

2020

In this article, Vanessa Amankwaa focuses on how heterosexual Black American youth, who comprise one of the groups disproportionately affected by STIs, describe factors that influence their sexual health.

Additional Keywords

STD, ashrp, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention

Birth Control Methods in Brief

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2017

Intended as a reference for sexual health educators, this document covers basic information about currently available contraceptive methods. Updated in August 2017.

Additional Keywords

adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, family planning, contraception

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

Contraceptive Counseling and Methods in Brief

Practice 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.

Additional Keywords

adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention, family planning, contraception

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.

Additional Keywords

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

A New Vision for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Research Facts and Findings

John Santelli and Amy Schalet

2009

Why are U.S. teens far more likely than teens in the Netherlands to give birth? In this article, the authors review historical and cultural contexts — particularly adult attitudes toward adolescent sexuality — to point us toward healthier outcomes.

Additional Keywords

adolescent sexual health, SRH, adolescent sexuality, teen sexuality, adolescent development, romantic relationships, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, STDs, STIs, STD/HIV, STI/HIV, adolescent development, parents, parent-child communication, family, families, family communication, John S. Santelli, Europe, European approaches, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, protective factors

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.

Additional Keywords

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.

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