Adult Sexually Transmitted Disease Reduction (ASTDR)

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Community Helpers

par Melanie Bergenhagen

Doctor

par Blake Skinner

Bullying in schools

par Deborah Hussain

CONTENUTI MULTIMEDIALI

par Virginia Ruggeri

Adult Sexually Transmitted Disease Reduction (ASTDR)

Youth

Only ones receiving information/education on STDs

Thought to be the majority of STD rates

Myths

Help for elderly is easily available

Only youth need education about testing

Over 50 years old do not have sexual intercourse

50+ age range

Mixed Black Males have the highest STD rates

Multiple sexual partners, risky behaviors, no protection, and forced sex among women

Sexual minority women in different ethnic groups are at higher risk

Only 6% questioned by health professionals about testing

Studies

Out of 219 women, a study showed 50 started to use safe sex practice after group studies

More types of testing needed

Clinical awareness

AIDS/HIV/Diseases related to depression

Related findings

Worldwide

In 2030 70 million adults will be aged 65 years or older

Only 15/50 states had needed materials for STD testing

Sexual routine lacking in older generation

Rise of divorce rates after the age of 50

Disease Reduction

Asymptomatic screening has been a helpful addition to STD testing