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Ntchs© Health Literacy Intervention Pilot Study, Genevieve Evenhouse
Ntchs© Health Literacy Intervention Pilot Study, Genevieve Evenhouse
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This pilot study explored the effectiveness of a validated curriculum called, “Navigating the Health Care System” (NTHCSÓ) in improving the health literacy of high school-aged adolescents in response to the national call to promote knowledge and skills in all ages, and socio-economic and cultural groups to achieve healthier lives. Low health literacy has been shown to greatly affect the quality of lives, health outcomes, and health spending of individuals with and without health conditions across social demographics. High school-aged adolescents are the population of interest of this study due to their developmental milestones which allows for knowledge and skill building …
Adolescent Sexual Health: Provider Evaluation Of A Sexual History Tool At A School-Based Health Clinic, Gillian Marie Williams
Adolescent Sexual Health: Provider Evaluation Of A Sexual History Tool At A School-Based Health Clinic, Gillian Marie Williams
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There is a growing concern within the United States in regard to sexual behavior within our adolescent population. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have always been a concern, however, there has been a steady increase since 2014 in the three nationally reportable diseases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. According to the CDC (2017), 15-24 years old account for half of all the new STI s. There is a need to provide more sexual health to adolescents during their health visits. It is also imperative to understand the beliefs and attitudes of providers with providing these types of exams and asking questions …