Sexual transmitted diseases within the adolescents population

 

 

You will choose a topic based on current literature in the field of sexual
education/sex health issues research. You will write a 5 page paper including 5
relevant (reviewed journals, academic websites, textbook) resources. The paper
should include the following:
1) Background of the issue (historical perspective, any controversy? research
being conducted, interesting facts)
2) Current news story related to the issue
3) Population in the world most impacted by the issue
4) Type of organizations educating/intervening about the issue
5) Best ways to deal with the issue (Best practices for prevention, intervention
and/or treatment) Make sure to include a theory where applicable
6) Your own ideas about ways to make a difference with the issue

 

Sexually transmitted diseases within the adolescent population

Of approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year in the United States, half of cases occur among adolescents age 15-24 years. It is estimated that 1 out of 4 sexually active adolescent females have an STI, most commonly Chlamydia trachomatis infection and human papillomavirus infection. STI rates in the United States are on the rise, in both males and females, and much of this increase is occurring in adolescents (Workowski KA, Bolan GA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Adolescents are uniquely at risk for STIs from both behavioral and biological perspectives. Behaviorally, adolescents are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior such as concurrent partners or sex without a condom (Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2016). Prevention efforts, ranging from HPV vaccination to social media awareness campaigns, are important to confront the epidemic from a population perspective. Meanwhile, provider-based screening and timely patient and partner treatment are essential to improve adolescent clinical care.

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