We discussed our group paper, and who would be responsible for each particular section of the paper that needs to be addressed. The group also discussed ways we can narrow down our approach to this topic, and we decided on only focusing on HPV and Chlamydia among adolescents and teens because that national rates of pregnancy are currently declining.
Roxane is going to be researching how abstinence-only programs compare to comprehensive sex education programs with regard to delaying sexual experimentation, STI rates, and pregnancy among teens. Debra is going to be researching nationwide stats on
chlamydia and HPV. Janet is looking into public programs that
address and support STI and HPV and Vaccines. Alexandra is currently researching how Utah ranks
nationally on HPV and Chlamydia, and stigma as well as cultural problems associated with these two diseases. Sarah is looking into stakeholders and advocates
in Utah who support sex education for adolescents and teens. And Amanda is looking into the current curriculum being
used in Utah, which we found is called "Healthy Relationships" and why it is concerning to us.
Whoa, that "Healthy Relationships" curriculum is bonkers! You all are right on track with your final paper, and I look forward to reading it. I encourage you to start thinking about how you will "assess" the problem among adolescents or parents of adolescents in spring semester. It isn't super pressing, but I would like you to think about it, so you can hit the ground running in spring with plans of a focus group, interviews, or a community meeting. Also, do you plan to partner with a specific organization. If so, I recommend keeping in contact with them regularly, so they know you still plan to collaborate. Finally, I see the possibility of your project taking many forms. Are you more interested in community outreach and education? Legislative action? Something else? Again, this will form in spring semester, but I encourage you to think about this. Keep up the good work.
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