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Navas-Iannini, Ana Maria; Pedretti, Erminia – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2017
In this article, we explore how visitors engage with a science museum exhibit that displays controversial topics. Through a case study methodology, we focus on the Brazilian exhibit "Preventing Youth Pregnancy" that delves into teen pregnancy, sexual practices, and sexually transmitted diseases. Using the lens of science communication…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Adolescents, Exhibits, Museums
Kalke, Kerstin M.; Ginossar, Tamar; Shah, Sayyed Fawad Ali; West, Andrew J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
Mobile applications ("apps") designed for sexual health education have the potential to reach teens and young adults that are hard to reach through traditional platforms; however, little is known about availability of these apps and their adherence to existing guidelines. Following a search on the two major app stores, data from 2,693…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Content Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices
Bruce, Elizabeth R. – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2018
The "Ministerial Commitment on Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Young People in Eastern and Southern Africa" ("ESA"), or the ESA Commitment, was affirmed December 7, 2013, by 21 countries located across this region during the 17th International Conference on AIDS…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Health Services, Sexuality, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Davies, Cristyn; Skinner, Susan Rachel; Stoney, Tanya; Marshall, Helen Siobhan; Collins, Joanne; Jones, Jane; Hutton, Heidi; Parrella, Adriana; Cooper, Spring; McGeechan, Kevin; Zimet, Gregory – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2017
The National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program in Australia commenced in 2007 for girls and in 2013 for boys, using the quadrivalent HPV [4vHPV] vaccine. In Australia, students are primarily vaccinated en masse, on school grounds, after parental/ guardian consent is obtained. Students most often receive little, or no, education at…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Foreign Countries, Randomized Controlled Trials
Kantor, Leslie; Levitz, Nicole; Holstrom, Amelia – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2020
Support for sex education in middle and high school and for the inclusion of a variety of topics in sex education programmes is strong among likely voters in the USA. This survey was conducted with a diverse sample of 965 adults who were invited from the largest probability-based panel in the USA. In addition to supporting sex education in…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Middle Schools, High Schools, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Kelly, Stacy M.; Kapperman, Gaylen – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: Little research has been reported on all aspects of sexuality as it pertains to individuals with visual impairments. This article analyzes data on the sexual experiences of young adults who are visually impaired and young adults without disabilities. Methods: The authors conducted a secondary analysis of the National Longitudinal…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Disease Control, Sex Education
Montgomery, Brooke E. E.; Marshall, S. Alexandra; Sanders, Sharon E.; Phillips, Martha M.; Cline, Michelle; Snowden, Max – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2018
There is a strong relationship between experiencing violence and participating in behaviors that increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections. Sexual health education (SHE) tailored to the unique needs of female survivors of violence is needed. This paper presents findings from 40 surveys and 33 accompanying interviews with…
Descriptors: Barriers, Sex Education, Health Education, Females
Colarossi, Lisa G.; Dean, Randa; Balakumar, Kavitha; Stevens, Alexandra – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
We present an organizational capacity building program that is a systemic approach to training professionals, creating organizational policies and practices, and enhancing the physical environment with materials about sexual and reproductive health. The evaluation of four different organizations showed increases over six months in: staff reports…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Sexuality, Health Promotion, Sex Education
Kershner, Sarah H.; Corwin, Sara J.; Prince, Mary S.; Robillard, Alyssa G.; Oldendick, Robert W. – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
A telephone survey was administered to residents of a historically conservative southern state to assess resident's level of support for comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools and support for the availability of condoms and contraception to reduce unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Data were obtained from 841…
Descriptors: Telephone Surveys, Comprehensive School Health Education, Sex Education, Attitude Measures
Martos, Alexander J. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2016
Over 30 years after HIV was first recognised in the USA, the epidemic continues to pose a disproportionate threat to vulnerable and marginalised populations. Increasing HIV incidence among young men who have sex with men has spurred debate around the content and approach to HIV prevention interventions directed towards this vulnerable population.…
Descriptors: Health Education, Sex Education, Homosexuality, Special Needs Students
Bolander, Eva – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2015
The condom plays a vital part in safe sex, the ideal outcome of mainstream Swedish sex education. As researchers have pointed out, however, the condom is not a neutral object; rather, it plays a part in shaping, in different ways, both sexual practices and the idea of what sex is. This paper focuses on sex education television programmes produced…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Prevention, Health Behavior, Sex Education
Griner, Stacey B.; Thompson, Erika L.; Vamos, Cheryl A.; Logan, Rachel; Vázquez-Otero, Coralia; Daley, Ellen M. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2017
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be prevented through the use of barrier methods, but rates of use among US college students are low. Previous research focuses on individual-level factors influencing barrier method use, but few studies consider community-level influences. This study examined consistency of barrier use by college…
Descriptors: College Students, Institutional Characteristics, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Contraception
Hoefer, Sharon E.; Hoefer, Richard – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
"Abstinence-only" sex education, which is still widely used across the United States, does not prepare students to engage in healthy adult relationships. Prior research evidence indicates that abstinence-only education is less effective at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than comprehensive sex education.…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Curriculum
Mevissen, Fraukje E. F.; van Empelen, Pepijn; Watzeels, Anita; van Duin, Gee; Meijer, Suzanne; van Lieshout, Sanne; Kok, Gerjo – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2018
This paper describes the development of a Dutch online programme called "Long Live Love+" focusing on positive, coercion-free relationships, contraception use, and the prevention of STIs, using the Intervention Mapping (IM) approach. All six steps of the approach were followed. Step 1 confirmed the need for a sexual health programme…
Descriptors: Intervention, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Sexuality
Finigan-Carr, Nadine; Steward, Rochon; Watson, Cathy – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2018
The social, economic, and environmental determinants of health include employment, housing, and education; exposure to environmental factors like lead or access to healthy food; and poverty, racism and oppression. Many of these conditions can lead to Adverse Childhood Experiences that may put children and youth at risk for abuse or maltreatment…
Descriptors: Foster Care, Sex Education, Health Promotion, Pregnancy