Join DA Health Connect as we talk about condom responsibilities, sex amongst our youth, and overall misinformation regarding how sex is presented to our youth.
Episode Notes:
Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) are at a record high in the United States. While they can impact anyone, black adolescents are at increased risk of contracting HIV and other STIs and experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
In this episode, we discuss current sexual interventions to decrease these risky behaviors, STIs health impacts, prevention strategies, the critical role we play in the black community to spread awareness, and more.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
[01:32] Dr. Des gives an overview of the article and the importance of discussing sexual health with the black youth.
[04:07] Dr. Des provides statistics on sexual health among black adolescents compared to white counterparts.
[06:20] Ms. Tae discusses thoughts on the article and current generation of youth and why interventions are needed more than ever.
[10:04] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss and reflect on the fashion of having particular condom brands (Magnums vs. Lifestyle)
[16:03] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss whose responsibility it is to carry condoms, and why is it negative perceptions of women carrying condoms.
[18:00] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae explain why most adults are afraid to discuss sex with their children.
[26:05] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae discuss future recommendations.
[43:03] Dr. Des and Ms. Tae provide recommendations and possible interventions to start in your community.
The article mentioned in this episode: Association of Sexual Health Interventions with Sexual Health Outcomes in Black Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Evans R, Widman L, Stokes MN, Javidi H, Hope EC, Brasileiro J. Association of Sexual Health Interventions With Sexual Health Outcomes in Black Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr. 2020;174(7):676-689. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0382
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