Background: Although teen pregnancy rates decreased dramatically in the United States
over the past decade, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents …

Background: Early adolescent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection
prevention are significant public health challenges in the United States. Parental influence …

Background Sexual education has become increasingly important as unhealthy sexual
practices and subsequent health risks become more prevalent during adolescence …

Background: Globally, 3 out of 20 children experience sexual abuse before the age of 18
years. Educating children about sexual abuse and prevention is an evidence-based strategy …

Background Sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies among young
people remain public health concerns in many countries. To date, interventions that address …

Background: Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) have the potential to maximize positive
impact on communities. However, despite the quantity and quality of EBIs for prevention, the …

Background: Sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY; eg, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender youth) experience myriad substance use and mental health disparities …

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ongoing concerns. The best method
for preventing the transmission of these infections is the correct and consistent use of …

Background: Overall, 75% of health care practitioners are women, but half of all females do
not play digital games of any kind. There is no consensus in the literature regarding optimal …

Background: Different theoretical frameworks support the use of interactive websites to
promote sexual health. Although several Web-based interventions have been developed to …