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This research study was performed to demonstrate the need for more evidence-based, sexual promotion programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) youth. A qualitative study was conducted due to the lack of evidence among the younger LGBT+ demographic regarding contributing factors that lead to engagement in risky sexual behaviors. Data was collected through a formal focus group with adolescent members of the one.n.ten program in Phoenix, Arizona. An inductive coding technique was used to analyze the data, and significant statements from participants regarding experiences in the context of family, religion, school, and previous sexual health programs were included in the results. This paper will provide a review of literature about the growing LGBT+ community, increasing HIV incidence rates among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), strategies to reduce HIV rate, and the role of parents as sexual educators during and after their child's coming out process. It will also discuss the importance of positive parent-child relationships and the need for family-based sexual education programs.
ContributorsPerez, Arsenio (Author) / Berkel, Cady (Thesis director) / Wolfersteig, Wendy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (Contributor)
Created2018-05
Description
Opioid use in the United States is skyrocketing. Overdose deaths have increased 433% in
the last decade and will continue climbing. In addition to the mortality caused by illicit
opioid misuse, morbidity rates have also risen. People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)
demonstrate higher rates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus
(HCV), Endocarditis, Persistent Abscesses, Staphylococcus Aureus (S. aureus, Staph)
and other skin infections. This thesis serves as (1) a systematic review of the differences
in health conditions experienced by PWID and (2) an examination of the trends in skin
and soft tissue infection from a small sample in Phoenix, Arizona. The author argues that
PWID suffer from an increased rate of comorbid conditions associated with substance
use. Targeted social work interventions could be useful in reducing the rates of disease
and their impact on the individual and community.
the last decade and will continue climbing. In addition to the mortality caused by illicit
opioid misuse, morbidity rates have also risen. People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)
demonstrate higher rates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus
(HCV), Endocarditis, Persistent Abscesses, Staphylococcus Aureus (S. aureus, Staph)
and other skin infections. This thesis serves as (1) a systematic review of the differences
in health conditions experienced by PWID and (2) an examination of the trends in skin
and soft tissue infection from a small sample in Phoenix, Arizona. The author argues that
PWID suffer from an increased rate of comorbid conditions associated with substance
use. Targeted social work interventions could be useful in reducing the rates of disease
and their impact on the individual and community.
ContributorsCohen, William H (Author) / Mendoza, Natasha (Thesis advisor) / Wolfersteig, Wendy (Committee member) / McLoone, Claire (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2019