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Displaying records 41 through 60 (164 total).

Act for Youth. 2009. Proceedings of the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium. Ithaca, NY: Act for Youth, 39 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights issues raised; selected comments by community experts, stakeholders, and youth; and resources offered at the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium, held on February 3 and 4, 2009, In New York City. General topic areas include selected trends; clinical practice and service delivery; information, education, and curriculum-based programming; positive youth development approach; research; and advocacy.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Advocacy, Conference proceedings, Education, Health care, Programs, Research, Service delivery, Trends, Youth development

Sabatiuk L, Flores R. 2009. Toward a common future: Latino teens and adults speak out about teen pregnancy. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 32 pp.

U.S. Government Accountability Office. 2008. Abstinence education: Assessing the accuracy and effectiveness of federally funded programs. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 22 pp.

Annotation: This report on the oversight of federally funded abstinence-until-marriage education programs discusses efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), states, and researchers (1) to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in abstinence-until marriage education programs and (2) to assess the effectiveness of abstinence-until-marriage education programs. The report also provides background and discusses factors limiting the conclusions that can be drawn about the effectiveness of matierals, as well as the applicability to abstinence-until-marriage education programs of a federal statutory provision requiring that educational materials prepared by DHHS's grantees, among others, that are specifically designed to address sexually transmitted diseases, contain medically accurate information on the effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of condoms in preventing the diseases the materials are designed to address.

Keywords: Abstinence, Condoms, Contraception, Educational materials, Federal programs, Legislation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2008. Providers' perspectives: Perceived barriers to contraceptive use in youth and young adults—Final report. Washington DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 21 pp.

Annotation: This report outlines five key barriers to contraceptive use among adolescents and young adults and provides action steps that the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy could take to overcome these barriers. The information in the report is based on a literature review as well as on two advisory group meetings in which reproductive, pediatric, and family health professionals expored (1) barriers faced by health professionals and their clients related to preventing unintended pregnancy and using contraception consistently and (2) potential real-life solutions to overcome these barriers. The report provides background and current statistics and then presents information on the five barriers: (1) insufficient education for health professionals, (2) Insufficient opportunities for continuing education among health professionals, (3) high costs, difficulties with reimbursement, and lack of quality assurance, (4) Insufficient broad-based messages and information for consumers, and (5) confusion caused by shifting gender roles, coupled with limited access to reproductive health services for men. References are included for each section.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Barriers, Continuing education, Contraceptive use, Costs, Education, Health care services, Literature reviews, Prevention, Quality assurance, Reimbursement, Reproductive health, Young adults

Kay JF, Jackson A. 2008. Sex, lies and stereotypes: How abstinence-only programs harm women and girls. New York, NY: Legal Momentum, 62 pp.

Annotation: This report explores issues from a roundtable meeting of experts from a range of disciplines to discuss abstinence-only programs and their particular impact on women and girls. In addition, broader academic research and original research contributed to the report. Topics include reviews of abstinence-only funding and history; domestic abstinence-only programs in practice; specific harm to women and girls, such as reinforcing stereotypes, increasing health risks, and violating human rights; how exporting the abstinence-only agenda fails women and girls internationally; and issues in looking ahead.

Keywords: Abstinence, Federal initiatives, Female children, Reproductive health, Sexual behavior, Sexual health, Sexuality education, Women's health, Women's rights

Card JJ, Benner T. 2008. Model programs for adolescent sexual health: Evidence-based HIV, STI, and pregnancy prevention interventions. New York, NY: Springer, 394 pp.

Annotation: This book provides a directory of effective sexual education programs in the United States, all of which are aimed at a variety of age groups, and ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations. Each program description contains the following: an abstract, program rationale and history, schedule, materials, a description of implementation steps, and an evaluation section. Sites of the programs include schools, community settings, and medical clinics.

Keywords: Sexuality education, Adolescents, Cultural beliefs, Ethnic groups, Homosexuality, Model programs, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases

Alford, S. 2008. Science and success, second edition: Sex education and other programs that work to prevent teen pregnancy, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections. Washington, DC: Advocates for Youth, 112 pp.

Trenholm C, Devaney B, Fortson K, Quay L, Wheeler J, Clark M. 2007. Impacts of four Title V, Section 510 abstinence education programs: Final report. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 64 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This report presents the behavioral impact findings of four selected programs that received funding through Title V, Section 510 abstinence education grants. The report examines the impacts of these programs on adolescents' sexual abstinence, their risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and other behavioral outcomes. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following chapters: (1) introduction, (2) focal programs, (3) design and methods for the final impact evaluation, (4) impacts on sexual abstinence and teen risk behaviors, (5) knowledge and perceptions of risks associated with teen sex, (6) predictors of sexual abstinence, and (7) conclusions. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the text. The report includes five appendices: (1) supporting tables, (2) outlines of curricula, (3) survey questions, (4) estimated impacts for selected subgroups, and (5) program mediators of teen sexual activity.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Federal programs, Financing, MCH research, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Kirby D, Rolleri LA, Wilson MM. 2007. Tool to assess the characteristics of effective sex and STD/HIV education programs. [Washington, DC]: Healthy Teen Network, 68 pp.

Annotation: This assessment tool is an organized set of questions designed to help practitioners assess whether curriculum-based sex and sexually transmitted disease and HIV programs have incorporated the common characteristics of effective programs. The tool is divided into six sections. The first three sections describe the three categories of effective programs: (1) characteristics describing the process of developing the effective curricula, (2) characteristics describing the contents of effective curricula, and (3) characteristics describing the process of implementing the curricula. These three sections are followed by section 4: a characteristics summary table; section 5, a list of potentially useful resources; and section 6: a glossary. It is available in both English and Spanish.

Keywords: HIV, Curricula, Forms, Outcome and process assessment, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, Spanish language materials

Peters A. 2007. Sex education in Washington public schools: Are students learning what they need to know?. [Seattle, WA]: Healthy Youth Alliance, 55 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on a research project conducted for the purpose of learning more about sexuality education and prevention programs that are in place in Washington's public schools. The report provides analysis with respect to the following four objectives: (1) to learn more about what is being taught at each grade level and how many hours of instruction students receive, (2) to identify who is teaching HIV/AIDS and sexuality education programs and their level of training, (3) to assess how many districts are aware of new guidelines pertaining to sexuality education programs and what (if anything) districts have done to change their curricula accordingly, and (4) to determine which topics related to sexual health and family life are being discussed, and why. Most of the information in the report is presented in tables and charts. The report also includes an executive summary, a description of the methodology, and a glossary of terms. The report includes one appendix, which contains a list of participating districts, the survey instrument, guidelines, and a list of Healthy Youth Alliance members.

Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent health, Child health, Curricula, Guidelines, HIV, Prevention programs, Research, School health education, Sexuality education, Washington

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. 2007. One in three: The case for wanted and welcomed pregnancy. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 14 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on the high rate of unwanted pregnancy among adolescents and young adults and the promotion of responsible behavior and policies that can help reduce unwanted pregnancy and the need for abortion in America. It discusses and promotes education about a range of topics on unwanted pregnancy among adolescents and young adults including work with leaders, policymakers, and program leaders at the national and state levels; the careful and consistent practice of family planning by all who are sexually active and not seeking pregnancy; the role of men in pregnancy prevention and planning; the engagement of entertainment media, faith communities, peers and others; and the support of practical, evidence-based policies. Statistical data are provided in charts and graphs throughout the report. Reference sources are provided along with a list of individuals on the National Campaign advisory groups.

Keywords: Adolescents, Family life planning, Family planning, Family planning education, Prevention programs, Sexual behavior, Sexuality education, Unplanned pregnancy, Unwanted pregnancy, Young adults

Rideout V. 2007. Parents, children, and media: A Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Menlo Park, CA: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 38 pp.

Annotation: This report is based on a national survey of 1,008 parents of children and adolescents ages 2-17, along with information gleaned from a series of focus groups held with parents across the country. The survey explores such issues as media content, media ratings and the V-Chip, media monitoring, educational media, and the Internet. The report discusses the survey methodology and provides information about survey findings in the following categories: (1) inappropriate content in the media, (2) advertising, obesity, and attention deficit disorder, (3) educational media, (4) media monitoring and influence, (5) media ratings and the V-Chip, and (6) the Internet.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent sexuality, Advertising, Attention deficit disorder, Child behavior, Educational materials, Focus groups, Mass media, Obesity, Parents, Surveys, World wide web

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2007. Information on state abstinence from abstinence-only education (Section 510) funding. Arlington, VA: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, 7 pp. (MCH technical assistance)

Annotation: This document is a response to a member's information reequest. It provides a chart showing which states declined Section 510 Abstinence funds in 2007, whether they had received funding in 2006, which state applied for funding in 2007 but not in 2006, and the amounts these states were eligible to receive. It also provides links to media reports, organizational policy statements on sex education, state program evaluations, and other evaluations.

Keywords: Abstinence, Legislation, Prevention programs, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, State programs

National Consensus Process on Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior. 2006. The National Consensus Process on Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior: Interim report. [Atlanta, GA]: National Consensus Process on Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior, 50 pp.

Annotation: This interim report focuses on the National Consensus Process (NCP) on Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior, a process on sexual health in which leaders of major constituency organizations with interest in sexual health participated. The goal of the NCP is to improve sexual health and responsible sexual behaviors in America. The report includes a letter from the former U.S. Surgeon General; an executive summary; a call to action; background; and a statement of agreement covering the following topics: vision, goal, sexuality, sexual health, individual responsibility, community responsibility, outcomes, and normative differences. Also included is a discussion of NCP areas of agreement and non-agreement and supporting documents; areas for further discussion; participant observations; commentary; and NCP's future. The report includes eight appendices: (1) best practices; (2) research recommendations; (3) HIV, AIDS, STDs, and STIs; (4) education and discussion of sexual health and responsible sexual behavior for youth by parents or caregivers; (5) sexual abstinence; (6) responsible and irresponsible social behavior; (7) sexual orientation; (8) NCP ground rules and meeting dates and locations.

Keywords: AIDS, Abstinence, Adolescent sexuality, Caregivers, HIV, Individual responsibility, Parents, Sexual behavior, Sexual health, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, Social responsibility

Monson N. 2006. Your six-week postpartum check-up: A health care guide for new mothers. Washington, DC: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2 pp.

Annotation: This handout, which is geared toward new mothers, provides information that can help readers prepare for the 6-week postpartum visit. The handout provides information about diet, nutrition, and exercise and about physical, emotional, and sexual needs. For each category, goals are presented, along with a list of specific topics and space for the reader's notes. The document is available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Emotions, Goals, Nutrition, Pamphlets, Physical activity, Postnatal care, Reproductive health, Sexuality, Spanish language materials, Women's health

Crosse M, Peterson K, DeMots K, Dooley P, Friday K, Klazkin J, Shefrin A. 2006. Abstinence education: Efforts to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of federally funded programs. Washingtonm, DC: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 57 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the oversight of federally funded abstinence-until-marriage education programs. The report provides information on (1) efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and states to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in these programs and (2) efforts by DHHS, states, and researchers to assess the effectiveness of these programs. The report also includes results in brief, background, conclusions, and recommendations for executive action. The report includes four appendices: (1) the Health Resources and Services Administration's technical assistance contract for abstinence education, (2) method for identifying and reviewing research studies, (3) comments from DHHS, and (4) Government Accountability Office contact and staff acknowledgments. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report.

Keywords: Marriage, Abstinence, Federal programs, Financing, Program evaluation, Sexuality education

Kempner ME. 2006. Toward a sexually healthy America: Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs that try to keep our youth "scared chaste". New York, NY: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 70 pp.

Annotation: This report is based on a review conducted by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States of nine of the most widely available abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula designed for junior and senior high school students that emphasize the negative consequences of premarital sexual activity, portray sexual behavior as universally dangerous, and deny young people information about pregnancy and disease prevention. The report discusses the educational philosophy of these curricula and their scope and context. Topics covered include sexuality and abstinence, religion and morality, fear and shame, sexual pressure, sexual arousal, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and AIDS, condoms and contraception, marriage and family structure, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy options and abortion, teaching methods, curricula strong point, and the future of sexuality education. Brief reviews of the curricula are provided. A list of abstinence-education curricula that do not include messages of fear or shame is included. The report includes references.

Keywords: AIDS, Abortion, Abstinence, Adolescent sexuality, Condoms, Contraception, Curricula, Families, HIV, Marriage, Moral values, Pregnancy, Prevention, Religion, Sexual identity, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Hendricks K, Thickstun P, Khurshid A, Malhotra S, Thiele H. 2006. The attack on abstinence education: Fact or fallacy? (Upd. ed.). Austin, TX: Medical Institute for Sexual Health, 24 pp.

Annotation: This paper critiques a review article titled Abstinence and Abstinence-Only Education and a second article titled Abstinence-Only Education Policies and Programs: A Position Paper of the Society of Adolescent Medicine. Both were published by the Journal of Adolescent Health. The paper, which includes an executive summary, discusses the articles' methodologies, the way they define abstinence, their treatment of (1) the physical and psychological health outcomes of adolescent sexual behaviors and of public support for abstinence and comprehensive sexuality education; (2) currrent federal policy and local programs; (3) concepts of efficacy for abstinence in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections; (4) abstinence-only education and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents; (5) the human right to sexual health information; (and 6) ethical obligations of health professionals and health educators. References are incluced.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Human rights, Local programs, Pregnancy, Prevention, Public policy, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Summerville G, Canova K. 2006. The power of Plain Talk: Exploring one program's influence on the adolescent reproductive health field. Philadelphia, PA: Public/Private Ventures, 34 pp.

Annotation: This monograph compiles the results of interviews with 15 leaders of prominent adolescent reproductive health organizations about the impact of the Plain Talk program, a community-based program that helps adults communicate with youth to reduce sexual risk taking. The monograph describes the Plain Talk program and examines the program's impact on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and on the field in general.

Keywords: Adolescents, Model programs, Program evaluation, Reproductive health, Sexuality education, Youth

Kempner ME, Batchelder M, Trevor C. [2005]. Community action kit to support comprehensive sexuality education. New York, NY: Sex Information and Education Council of the United States, 1 v.

Annotation: This kit on comprehensive sexuality education in schools is divided into eight sections: (1) getting started, (2) learning the basics, (3) understanding abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, (4) getting ready to advocate, (5) working with key players, (6) getting your message out, (7) knowing the opposition, and (8) finding more information. Information is provided on countering misleading statements, communication methods, sample formats for press releases, letters, surveys, and organizations active on both sides of the issue of comprehensive sexuality education.

Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Community programs, Health promotion, Outreach, Sexual health, Sexuality education
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