Youth-Serving Professionals’ Perspectives on HIV Prevention Tools and Strategies Appropriate for Adolescent Gay and Bisexual Males and Transgender Youth

Cahill, Seán; Geffen, Sophia R.; Fontenot, Holly B.; Wang, Timothy M.; Viox, Melissa Heim; Fordyce, Erin; Stern, Michael; Harper, Christopher R.; Johns, Michelle M.; Avripas, Sabrina; Michaels, Stuart; Mayer, Kenneth H.; Dunville, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2019.09.003

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“… 14–18 20 23 32–35 They reported a need for web-based and downloadable teaching resources, with the suggestion that sexual health websites have links to offline materials and supports. 15 16 19 20 33–35 There was a lack of awareness on the part of facilitators as to the best sources of information online, with an emphasis placed on the need to be able to download and transfer these resources to the education setting. 16 20 33 34 Akin to LGBTI+ youth, facilitators also highlighted the need for trustworthy resources and online sources of information online, suggesting the need for a one stop website for all sexual health enquiries and training.…”

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“… 16 20 33 34 Akin to LGBTI+ youth, facilitators also highlighted the need for trustworthy resources and online sources of information online, suggesting the need for a one stop website for all sexual health enquiries and training. 15 16 20 34 …”

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“… 17 34 In fact, LGBTI+ students in particular were shown to learn more from online than in school. 15 16 18–20 24 27 33–35 …”

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“… 23 Nine studies referenced the need for an online site to provide links to offline materials and supports, along with free resources disseminated in a variety of formats such as downloadable. 15 16 18 20–23 26 35 Two studies suggested using existing sites used by LGBTI+ youth such as YouTube, as a way of offering information online that would reach specified groups, providing them with accessible and equitable access to information. 15 25 35 However, two studies noted caution surrounding online sexual health education due to the propensity of some to use pornography as a form of education tool.…”

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“… 14–20 23 26 27 29–34 Topics identified for inclusion into LGBTI+ inclusive sexual health included same sex relationships, LGBTI+ terminology, aspects of LGBTI+ questioning and signposting to services. 14 16–20 25–30 36 There is also a need to provide information regarding sexual orientation, gender identity and approaches for STIs, 15 19 20 25 29 30 34 36 37 barrier protection methods 16 18 21–23 28 31 and HIV risk reduction. 16 21 22 33 36 Twelve studies proposed that physical and emotional aspects of sexual health need to be discussed with young people to provide a holistic approach to sexual health education.…”

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Examining LGBTI+ inclusive sexual health education from the perspective of both youth and facilitators: a systematic review

O'Farrell¹,

Corcoran²,

Davoren

2021

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesTo critically appraise and synthesise the evidence in relation to both the receipt and delivery of LGBTI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) inclusive sexual health education.DesignA systematic review and narrative synthesis.Data sourcesA systematic search of three online databases (EMBASE, PsychINFO and SocINDEX) from January 1990 to May 2021 was conducted.Eligibility criteriaStudies included were (1) peer-reviewed; (2) English; (3) quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; that evaluated (4) inclusive sexual health in an educational or online setting and (5) focused on training or educating. Studies were excluded if (1) the population was not LGBTI+ inclusive; (2) the studies did not focus on original data or (3) the study was not available in full text.Data extraction and synthesisThe studies that met the inclusion criteria were assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A narrative synthesis was then completed employing content analysis focusing on the results section of each article.ResultsOf the 5656 records retrieved, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria. The majority of studies noted that both LGBTI+ youth and those who facilitate sexual health education are turning to online sources of information. Current sexual health education programmes operate mainly from a heterosexual perspective, creating a sense of exclusion for LGBTI+ youth. This is compounded by a lack of training, or provision of an inclusive curricula, resulting in facilitators feeling ill equipped or inhibited by their personal biases.ConclusionsLGBTI+ youth are not experiencing inclusive and comprehensive sexual health education. In parallel, educators report poor access to information, training and resources remain the primary reasons. There is a need to standardise sexual health curricula, making them LGBTI+ inclusive and incorporate holistic aspects of health such as pleasure and healthy relationships. Online approaches should be considered in the future, as they represent equality of access for both sexual health education professionals and LGBTI+ youth alike.

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confidence: 99%

“… 17 34 In fact, LGBTI+ students in particular were shown to learn more from online than in school. 15 16 18–20 24 27 33–35 …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%