scholarly journals Column on Telebehavioral Health Education, Training, and Competency Development: Current and Future Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth P. Drude
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Telebehavioral Health ◽  
Education Training

scholarly journals A qualitative assessment of the sexual-health education, training and service needs of young adults in Tehran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Sheikhansari ◽  
Charles Abraham ◽  
Sarah Denford ◽  
Mehrdad Eftekhar
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Education Training

Abstract Background: Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHRE) provides individuals with the knowledge and skills set which helps them to manage risky behaviors and take informed decisions and to protect themselves against STIs, risky behavior and unintended pregnancy. Such education is minimally provided in Iranian schools and universities and previous research has indicated demand and need for SHRE among different social groups. This study explored Iranian young adults’ sexual health education, training and service needs and ways to improve or augment the existing provision.Design and methods: A qualitative design was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 25 young adults who lived in Tehran, Iran and have volunteered to participate in our study. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.Results: Participants explained their need and demand for sexual health education and healthcare. They highlighted existing barriers such as lack of reliable resources, taboo and cultural barriers and lack of trust and protected confidentiality to gaining sexual health information and seeking related advice and healthcare. This has resulted in ambiguities and misconceptions, including those regarding the cause and transmission of STIs and correct use of contraceptions.They unanimously expressed their dissatisfaction with the limitedly available sexual health education and provided recommendations for an improved provision, including holding mixed gender extracurricular workshops with a comprehensive approach to sexual health and relationships education.Conclusions: There is a clear need and demand for provision of relevant and reliable sexual health and relationships education to young adults, which needs to be addressed in order for young adults to make informed choices and limit their risky sexual behavior.

scholarly journals The future of global health education: training for equity in global health

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa V. Adams ◽  
Claire M. Wagner ◽  
Cameron T. Nutt ◽  
Agnes Binagwaho
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Global Health Education ◽  
The Future ◽  
Education Training

scholarly journals A qualitative assessment of the sexual-health education, training and service needs of young adults in Tehran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Sheikhansari ◽  
Charles Abraham ◽  
Sarah Denford ◽  
Mehrdad Eftekhar
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Education Training

Abstract Background: Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHRE) provides individuals with the knowledge and skills set which helps them to manage risky behaviors and take informed decisions and to protect themselves against STIs, risky behavior and unintended pregnancy. Such education is minimally provided in Iranian schools and universities and previous research has indicated demand and need for SHRE among different social groups. This study explored Iranian young adults’ sexual health education, training and service needs and ways to improve or augment the existing provision.Design and methods: A qualitative design was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 25 young adults who lived in Tehran, Iran and have volunteered to participate in our study. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants explained their need and demand for sexual health education and healthcare. They highlighted existing barriers such as lack of reliable resources, taboo and cultural barriers and lack of trust and protected confidentiality to gaining sexual health information and seeking related advice and healthcare. This has resulted in ambiguities and misconceptions, including those regarding the cause and transmission of STIs and correct use of contraceptions.They unanimously expressed their dissatisfaction with the limitedly available sexual health education and provided recommendations for an improved provision, including holding mixed gender extracurricular workshops with a comprehensive approach to sexual health and relationships education.Conclusions: There is a clear need and demand for provision of relevant and reliable sexual health and relationships education to young adults, which needs to be addressed in order for young adults to make informed choices and limit their risky sexual behavior.

Innovations for Tomorrow: Summary of the 2016 Disaster Health Education Symposium

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-162
Author(s):  
Kelly Gulley ◽  
Kandra Strauss-Riggs ◽  
Thomas D. Kirsch ◽  
Craig Goolsby
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
Public Health Preparedness ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Health Community ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Education Training ◽  
Education Symposium

AbstractIn an effort to enhance education, training, and learning in the disaster health community, the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) gathered experts from around the nation in Bethesda, Maryland, on September 8, 2016, for the 2016 Disaster Health Education Symposium: Innovations for Tomorrow. This article summarizes key themes presented during the disaster health symposium including innovations in the following areas: training and education that saves lives, practice, teaching, sharing knowledge, and our communities. This summary article provides thematic content for those unable to attend. Please visit http://ncdmph.usuhs.edu/ for more information. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:160–162)

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