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Prep Advocacy Project: Increasing The Adoption Of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In San Luis Obispo County, Leona Rajaee
Prep Advocacy Project: Increasing The Adoption Of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In San Luis Obispo County, Leona Rajaee
Journalism
The following study investigates the need for Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County in order to develop an effective health outreach and advocacy program that could increase the adoption of PrEP treatment and in turn decrease new HIV transmissions in the community studied. The sponsor of this study is the Access Support Network (ASN), a nonprofit organization that provides supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. ASN launched this study after observing the effectiveness of PrEP in metropolitan cities. At the same time, ASN also noticed a rise in new HIV transmissions, particularly among injecting drug users …
Sunsafe Health Campaign: Rationale And Planning, Jennifer Gonzales, Michelle Merritt
Sunsafe Health Campaign: Rationale And Planning, Jennifer Gonzales, Michelle Merritt
Communication Studies
In Spring 2016, a team of Communication Studies students researched, planned, and conducted a health campaign on the Cal Poly campus. The goal of the health campaign was to educate fellow students about the dangers of sun overexposure and provide information on how to take preventive measures to protect their skin. Communication theories and concepts were applied while the messages of the campaign were created and distributed.
Cal Poly Sustainability Activities Newsletter Design, Alek C. Johnson
Cal Poly Sustainability Activities Newsletter Design, Alek C. Johnson
Communication Studies
This project was designed and intended for the use of Cal Poly's Sustainability and Energy department. This project will ultimately influence the upcoming development and implementation of an official Cal Poly Sustainability Newsletter.