Missing men's messages: Does the reproductive health approach respond to men's sexual health needs?

The effectiveness of sexual behaviour change interventions in sexual health clinics is unknown. Risk factors for poor sexual and reproductive health such as depression, violence, alcohol and smoking in sexual health clinics are all common and can be identified easily in sexual health services. Targeting these risk factors could be as effective as traditional sexual health promotion and could have additional benefits. The authors propose a pilot to assess the cost-effectiveness and acceptability of incorporating screening and interventions for these risk factors.

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Emphasizing Choice and Autonomy in Personal Hygiene, Menstrual Health, and Sexual Health Product Distribution to People Experiencing Homelessness in Atlanta, Georgia During COVID-19

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/15248399211024996 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483992110249

Author(s):

April M. Ballard ◽

Alison T. Hoover ◽

Ana V. Rodriguez ◽

Bethany A. Caruso

Keyword(s):

Sexual Health ◽

The United States ◽

Product Distribution ◽

Health Needs ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Small Scale ◽

Support Organizations ◽

Menstrual Health ◽

Do So

The Dignity Pack Project is a small-scale, crisis-oriented supply chain in Atlanta, Georgia, designed to meet the acute personal hygiene,menstrual health, and sexual health needs of people experiencing homelessness (PEH). It was organized in response to conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic that continue to illuminate and exacerbate the distinct and complex challenges PEH face when trying to meet their basic needs and maintain their health. In addition to being particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 due to underlying conditions, crowding, and shared living spaces, the pandemic makes it harder for PEH to access already scant resources. Specifically, shelters across the United States have experienced outbreaks and, as a result, have reduced capacity or closed completely. Social support organizations have paused or restricted services. Donations and volunteering have decreased due to economic conditions and social distancing requirements. This practice note describes how we integrated feedback from PEH at the outset of the Dignity Pack project—and continue to do so—enabling the development of a pragmatic, humanistic outreach model that responds to the evolving needs of PEH as pandemic conditions and the seasons change. We detail how we established complementary partnerships with local organizations and respond to critical insights provided by PEH. We offer lessons and recommendations driven by the needs and preferences of PEH.

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Sexual health (excluding reproductive health, intimate partner violence and gender-based violence) and COVID-19: a scoping review

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

10.1136/sextrans-2020-054896 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. sextrans-2020-054896

Author(s):

Navin Kumar ◽

Kamila Janmohamed ◽

Kate Nyhan ◽

Laura Forastiere ◽

Wei-Hong Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Health Disparities ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Gender Based Violence ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Gender

ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing socioeconomic and health disparities, including disparities in sexual health and well-being. While there have been several reviews published on COVID-19 and population health disparities generally—including some with attention to HIV—none has focused on sexual health (ie, STI care, female sexual health, sexual behaviour). We have conducted a scoping review focused on sexual health (excluding reproductive health (RH), intimate partner violence (IPV) and gender-based violence (GBV)) in the COVID-19 era, examining sexual behaviours and sexual health outcomes.MethodsA scoping review, compiling both peer-reviewed and grey literature, focused on sexual health (excluding RH, IPV and GBV) and COVID-19 was conducted on 15 September 2020. Multiple bibliographical databases were searched. Study selection conformed to Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewers’ Manual 2015 Methodology for JBI Scoping Reviews. We only included English-language original studies.ResultsWe found that men who have sex with men may be moving back toward pre-pandemic levels of sexual activity, and that STI and HIV testing rates seem to have decreased. There was minimal focus on outcomes such as the economic impact on sexual health (excluding RH, IPV and GBV) and STI care, especially STI care of marginalised populations. In terms of population groups, there was limited focus on sex workers or on women, especially women’s sexual behaviour and mental health. We noticed limited use of qualitative techniques. Very few studies were in low/middle-income countries (LMICs).ConclusionsSexual health research is critical during a global infectious disease pandemic and our review of studies suggested notable research gaps. Researchers can focus efforts on LMICs and under-researched topics within sexual health and explore the use of qualitative techniques and interventions where appropriate.

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How prepared are young, rural women in India to address their sexual and reproductive health needs? a cross-sectional assessment of youth in Jharkhand

Reproductive Health ◽

10.1186/s12978-015-0086-8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sushanta K. Banerjee ◽

Kathryn L. Andersen ◽

Janardan Warvadekar ◽

Paramita Aich ◽

Amit Rawat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Rural Women ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Health Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Women In India

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From silos to buckets: a qualitative study of how sexual health clinics address their clients’ mental health needs

Can J Public Health ◽

10.17269/s41997-019-00273-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 111 (2) ◽

pp. 220-228 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stéphanie Black ◽

Travis Salway ◽

Naomi Dove ◽

Jean Shoveller ◽

Mark Gilbert

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Health Needs ◽

Mental Health Needs ◽

Health Clinics ◽

Sexual Health Clinics

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Adolescent and young adult neuro-oncology: a comprehensive review

Neuro-Oncology Practice ◽

10.1093/nop/npab001 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kee Kiat Yeo ◽

Darcy E Burgers ◽

Katelynn Brodigan ◽

Karen Fasciano ◽

A Lindsay Frazier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Tumor Biology ◽

Psychosocial Care ◽

Health Needs ◽

Adolescent And Young Adult ◽

Molecular Testing ◽

Psychosocial Needs ◽

Clinical Trials Enrollment ◽

Diagnostic Work

Abstract Adolescent and young adult (AYA; ages 15-39) patients represent a population that experiences significant challenges in cancer care and research, exemplified by poorer clinical outcomes as well as unmet psychosocial and reproductive health needs. Despite central nervous system (CNS) tumors being one of the most common malignancies diagnosed in the age group, there is a clear paucity of AYA CNS tumor-specific publications, especially those related to the unique psychosocial and reproductive health needs of this population of patients. In this review, we examine various aspects of AYA oncological care including tumor biology, clinical outcome, clinical trials enrollment rate, site of care, unique psychosocial needs, and oncofertility. We assess the current state of these issues, highlight areas of deficiencies, and outline the steps needed to address these concerns. We emphasize the importance of comprehensive molecular testing as part of the diagnostic work-up, expansion of clinical trial availability, access to psychosocial care and oncofertility expertise, and the development of AYA-specific clinical research to define best practices and advancing care for this population.

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