Challenges in Reach with Online Sexual Health Information Among African American Youth: Assessing Access and Engagement

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Margaret Dolcini ◽  
Joseph A. Catania ◽  
Coral Cotto-Negron ◽  
Jesse A. Canchola ◽  
Jocelyn Warren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Sexual Health Information

scholarly journals Information Age: Do Urban African-American Youth Find Sexual Health Information Online?

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Margaret Dolcini ◽  
Jocelyn Warren ◽  
Senna L. Towner ◽  
Joseph A. Catania ◽  
Gary W. Harper
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Age ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Sexual Health Information

scholarly journals Sexual Health Information Networks: What are Urban African American Youth Learning?

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Margaret Dolcini ◽  
Joseph A. Catania ◽  
Gary W. Harper ◽  
Cherrie B. Boyer ◽  
Kimberly A. M. Richards
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Information Networks ◽  
Sexual Health Information

scholarly journals AFRICAN AMERICAN FAITH LEADERS IN FLINT, MICHIGAN, FACILITATING ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S617-S617
Author(s):  
Charles R Senteio
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Medically Underserved ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Underserved Communities ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Faith Leaders

Abstract In 2006, to respond to the HIV pandemic, the Flint-based YOUR Center collaborated with the National Coalition of Pastors’ Spouses to create an HIV Awareness and Prevention manual for African American faith communities. In 2006 this manual was transformed into Your Blessed Health (YBH), a community-level education and prevention intervention that provides HIV/STI health information to medically underserved communities throughout Michigan. Since then, YBH has trained over 200 faith leaders across 9 denominations in over 80 FBOs across Michigan to help disseminate information concerning the community-level impact of HIV. The YBH impact on congregants and community members has been detailed in peer-reviewed articles and presentations; however, the involvement of the faith leaders themselves has not been described. To address this gap in the literature, we conducted semi-structured interviews with African American faith leaders representing 20+ congregations in Flint who participated in YBH and welcomed the intervention into their congregations. Preliminary results show that faith leaders, whose median age is 65, embraced their role as conduits to health information in the interest of ministering to the “whole person”. They remain committed to educating themselves, and their congregants, to providing health information for various health and wellness issues. Detailing this impact is critical because community-health education and promotion literature suggests that older adult faith leaders can facilitate access to sexual health information through faith-based organizations, and may possess untapped potential as sources of health information across various health conditions. Older adult faith leaders are vital sources of information for medically underserved communities.

The “Be All and End All”? Young People, Online Sexual Health Information, Science and Skepticism

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110035
Author(s):  
Adrian Farrugia ◽  
Andrea Waling ◽  
Kiran Pienaar ◽  
Suzanne Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Science Society ◽  
Online Sources

In this article, we investigate young people’s trust in online sexual health resources. Analyzing interviews with 37 young people in Australia using Irwin and Michael’s account of science–society relations and Warner’s conceptualization of “publics,” we explore the processes by which they assess the credibility of online sexual health information. We suggest that when seeking medical information, young people opt for traditionally authoritative online sources that purport to offer “facts.” By contrast, when seeking information about relationships or sexual practices, participants indicated a preference for websites presenting “experiences” rather than or as well as “facts.” Regardless of content, however, our participants approached online sexual health information skeptically and used various techniques to appraise its quality and trustworthiness. We argue that these young people are productively understood as a skeptical public of sexual health. We conclude by exploring the implications of our analysis for the provision of online sexual health information.

Sexual Experiences and Perspectives of Adolescents and Young Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2021 ◽  
pp. 074355842110282
Author(s):  
Elizabeth K. Schmidt ◽  
Megan Dougherty ◽  
Natalie Robek ◽  
Lindy Weaver ◽  
Amy R. Darragh
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Sexual Experiences ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Sexual Health Information

The purpose of this study is to understand the sexual experiences and perspectives of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with intellectual or developmental disabilities, how they are receiving sexual education, and how sexual education can be tailored to their needs. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured focus groups and interviews with eight AYA with intellectual or developmental disabilities from January 14 to May 7, 2019. Data were analyzed using a constant comparative approach. Participants reported a diverse range of sexual experiences and an interest in marriage and parenting in the future. Two themes emerged for how AYA are learning about sexual health information: through formal (school, doctors’ visits, or from caregivers) and informal education (peers, siblings, self-exploration, or Pop Culture). Sexual education can be tailored to this population by addressing educational gaps (pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, intimacy, and sexual activity) and by implementing specific participant recommendations (proactive, inclusive education with real-life examples). With a growing emphasis on disability rights to sexual education among individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, it is vital to understand AYA’s experiences, perspectives, and current understanding of sexual health information so that we can design a program specifically tailored to meet their unique needs.

‘Most young men think you have to be naked in front of the GP’: a qualitative study of male university students’ views on barriers to sexual health

Sexual Health ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron Ewert ◽  
Archibald Collyer ◽  
Meredith Temple-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Male University Students

Background In Australia, 15- to 29-year-olds account for 75% of all sexually transmissible infection (STI) diagnoses. STI rates among young men are rising, with most diagnosed in general practice. Young men less frequently attend general practice than young women, and rarely present with sexual health issues, making it difficult for general practitioners (GPs) to offer opportunistic STI education and screening. Little is known of the barriers preventing male university students accessing general practice for sexual health care, or what would facilitate this. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with young men aged 18–24 years attending university between 2012 and 2014. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using content and thematic analysis. Results: Twenty-eight interviews of 26–50 min duration found self-imposed views of masculinity, privacy and embarrassment as key barriers to accessing GPs for sexual health care. This was compounded by poor STI knowledge and not knowing when or where to go for care. Participants, except if they were international students, acknowledged school as an important source of sexual health education. The need for sexual health education at university was identified. While the Internet was a popular source, there were mixed views on the benefits of social media and text messaging for sexual health promotion. Conclusions: Current expectations of young male university students to seek sexual health care or acquire sexual health information from medical care may be misplaced. Universities have an excellent opportunity to provide young men with appropriate sexual health information and could offer novel strategies to help young men look after their sexual health.

Making epistemic citizens: Young people and the search for reliable and credible sexual health information

2021 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 113817
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fraser ◽  
David Moore ◽  
Andrea Waling ◽  
Adrian Farrugia
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Sexual Health Information

How Does the Internet Fill the Sexual Health Information Gap for Teens?

2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. S9-S10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel K. Jones ◽  
Ann E. Biddlecom ◽  
Ruth M. Milne
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Information Gap
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