Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have become the second in the global rating of
infectious diseases after respiratory infections. Globally, over 1 million, new STI is diagnosed …

Disproportionate rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, and
unintended pregnancy among adolescents persist and might have been affected by the …

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and
disproportionately affect Black adolescents and young adults (AYAs). Less is known about …

Objective A new monthly virtual education curriculum on sexual healthcare was launched in
2021. This is an analysis of the pilot education series designed to increase primary care …

Specific areas of focus to address the STI epidemic among AYA include reducing stigma
surrounding sexual health, screening, and treatment of STIs, especially with the global rise …

Abstract Background Regular HIV and STI testing remain a cornerstone of comprehensive
sexual health care. In this study, we examine the efficacy of Get Connected, a WebApp that …

Abstract Adolescents in the United States (US) continue to be disproportionately impacted
by HIV and STIs. We investigated the associations between sexual health and substance …

Background: Adolescent voices are frequently excluded from sexual and reproductive health
(SRH) research. Despite progressive policies and access to SRH care, adolescents in New …

OBJECTIVE Adolescents who use the emergency department are more likely to engage in
high-risk sexual activity and are at an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. We …

Background Sexually transmitted infections are a significant, and growing, public health
problem in this country–particularly among youth. Innovative strategies are needed to …