Churchgoing African American Parents' Perceptions of Teen Sexuality and Their Role and the Role of the Church in Sexual Health Education

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin W. Moore ◽  
Jannette Y. Berkley-Patton ◽  
Starlyn M. Hawes
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
African American Parents ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Teen Sexuality ◽  
The Church

scholarly journals Assessment of a Culturally-Tailored Sexual Health Education Program for African American Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany Zellner Lawrence ◽  
Tabia Henry Akintobi ◽  
Assia Miller ◽  
Elaine Archie-Booker ◽  
Tarita Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Education Program ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Culturally Tailored

scholarly journals Engaging African American Youth in the Development of a Serious Mobile Game for Sexual Health Education: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loral Patchen ◽  
Lindsey Ellis ◽  
Tony Xuyen Ma ◽  
Corilyn Ott ◽  
Katie H K Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Sexual Health Education

BACKGROUND Although teen pregnancy rates decreased dramatically in the United States over the past decade, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young adults increased. STI rates disproportionately affect African American youth and young adults. Innovative, accessible, and culturally relevant sexual health interventions are urgently needed. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the optimal modality for a game-based sexual health intervention; develop the educational, entertainment, and technological aspects of the serious game; and demonstrate its usability and acceptance by the target population. METHODS This project was grounded in formative data collection with community-based participatory research principles and practices combined with a user-centered design and development approach. Sexually Active Adolescent–Focused Education (SAAFE) was developed using input and feedback from African American youths aged 15 to 21 years who participated in a youth advisory board and focus group discussions to inform the co-design and cocreation of the serious game. The process was highly iterative with multiple sessions for user input following design changes. It proceeded in 3 stages. Social cognitive theory and problem-solving theory were leveraged to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed education through a serious game. Usability testing assessed the quality of user experience with the prototype. RESULTS Across all 3 stages, a total of 86 self-identified African American males and females aged 15 to 21 years from the District of Columbia and Birmingham, Alabama, participated. Participants requested a dating simulation game. They wanted SAAFE to be customizable, realistic, entertaining, educational, modern, and experiential, linking consequences to their gameplay decisions. Usability testing resulted in an initial System Usability Survey score of 77.7, placing the game in the 82nd percentile and above average for usability. CONCLUSIONS Initial results suggest that the SAAFE prototype is a promising intervention to engage African American youth in sexual health education using a role-playing game. If proven efficacious, the game has the potential to meet the need for sex education, counterbalance unhealthy portrayals of sex in popular media, and respond to the disparities in the STI epidemic.

scholarly journals Engaging African American Youth in the Development of a Serious Mobile Game for Sexual Health Education: Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/16254 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e16254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loral Patchen ◽  
Lindsey Ellis ◽  
Tony Xuyen Ma ◽  
Corilyn Ott ◽  
Katie HK Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Sexual Health Education

Background Although teen pregnancy rates decreased dramatically in the United States over the past decade, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young adults increased. STI rates disproportionately affect African American youth and young adults. Innovative, accessible, and culturally relevant sexual health interventions are urgently needed. Objective This study aimed to identify the optimal modality for a game-based sexual health intervention; develop the educational, entertainment, and technological aspects of the serious game; and demonstrate its usability and acceptance by the target population. Methods This project was grounded in formative data collection with community-based participatory research principles and practices combined with a user-centered design and development approach. Sexually Active Adolescent–Focused Education (SAAFE) was developed using input and feedback from African American youths aged 15 to 21 years who participated in a youth advisory board and focus group discussions to inform the co-design and cocreation of the serious game. The process was highly iterative with multiple sessions for user input following design changes. It proceeded in 3 stages. Social cognitive theory and problem-solving theory were leveraged to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed education through a serious game. Usability testing assessed the quality of user experience with the prototype. Results Across all 3 stages, a total of 86 self-identified African American males and females aged 15 to 21 years from the District of Columbia and Birmingham, Alabama, participated. Participants requested a dating simulation game. They wanted SAAFE to be customizable, realistic, entertaining, educational, modern, and experiential, linking consequences to their gameplay decisions. Usability testing resulted in an initial System Usability Survey score of 77.7, placing the game in the 82nd percentile and above average for usability. Conclusions Initial results suggest that the SAAFE prototype is a promising intervention to engage African American youth in sexual health education using a role-playing game. If proven efficacious, the game has the potential to meet the need for sex education, counterbalance unhealthy portrayals of sex in popular media, and respond to the disparities in the STI epidemic.

The Role of Policy on Sexual Health Education in Schools: Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen Rabbitte ◽  
Maithe Enriquez
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Teen Pregnancy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Abstinence Only

Teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are leading public health problems in the United States. While abstaining from sexual intercourse is the best way to avoid these conditions, abstinence only education (AOE) programs in schools have been shown ineffective in delaying sexual initiation or decreasing the teen pregnancy rate. Conversely, comprehensive sex education (CSE) programs have demonstrated the ability to decrease teen pregnancy and delay initiation into sex. However, federal funding continues to primarily support AOE programs, and a majority of states favor AOE in schools, rather than CSE. The purpose of this review was to examine the role of policy on sexual health education, which can have an impact on the health and well-being of adolescents. The review provides school nurses with information to help them educate parents and administrators to the negative repercussions of AOE, so they can advocate for policy change.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Important Field ◽  
Specific Skill ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Religious Aspect

Sexual Health Education must be is on important field of education. The purpose of our article is to synthesize the diverse aspects founded in the literature of sexual health education. We conducted a search of the literature on sexual health education and specific results of subject. We synthetized there information about standards and specific skill elements, teaching sexual health education, pedagogical, methodological and theoretical approach. During the workshops organized with teachers, students and parents, the topic of sex education was debated, the topic giving rise to controversy, especially due to the religious aspect. Important is the role of parents in sexual health education and finally is important to know the perceptions of adolescents.

Improving practice: Giving voice to the experiences of sexual health education teachers

2021 ◽  
pp. 001789692110296
Author(s):  
Carol A Cummings ◽  
Christine M Fisher ◽  
Rosemary Reilly-Chammat
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
K 12

Objective: To explore teachers’ beliefs, experiences and barriers influencing teaching related to sexual health education. Methods, Design and Setting: Descriptive, cross-sectional study design. Rhode Island certified health teachers ( n = 190) completed an online sexual health education survey. Teacher perceptions about the need and benefits of teaching this subject, coverage of essential topics, their experiences and the barriers they faced were gathered. Qualitative questions were analysed using open, axial and selective coding. Constant comparative approach was used to identify themes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative items. Results: Findings indicated that 98% of teachers felt that sexual health education should be taught. Less than 50% agreed that coverage for topics identified in the national sexuality education standards for grades K-12 should begin at each grade level. Two common themes – prevention and access to accurate information – emerged as reasons for teaching the subject. Themes generated from teacher experiences revealed the use of a risk reduction approach to sexual health education. Healthy sexual development, gender identity, inclusive education and all components of a comprehensive approach were not identified. Perceived barriers to teaching included teacher comfort, time, parents’ likely responses and lack of training. Conclusion: Findings signal the need for ongoing professional development to broaden teachers’ understanding of comprehensive sex education and address the beliefs and barriers that hinder inclusive and comprehensive teaching approaches. Good quality training in which teachers reflect on their beliefs and develop proficiency in the use of effective pedagogies can strengthen educator capacity and self-efficacy.

The State of Sexual Health Education in U.S. Medicine

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Criniti ◽  
M. Andelloux ◽  
M. B. Woodland ◽  
O. C. Montgomery ◽  
S. Urdaneta Hartmann
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
The State ◽  
Sexual Health Education
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