STD/STI

This manual is a comprehensive guide to help teen pregnancy prevention program managers employ science-based approaches as they (1) plan and set goals for prevention programs, (2) develop and conduct process and outcome evaluations of programs, and (3) learn ways to improve and sustain programs that are reaching outcomes.

Using data from the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth, this report updates nationally representative estimates and trends for HIV testing among the U.S. household population aged 15-44. Patterns of reported HIV testing in 2011-2013 are shown by age, race and Hispanic origin, education, and selected sexual behaviors that may be related to an elevated risk of HIV infection.

This data brief provides information on the percentages of teenagers aged 15-19 who had sexual activity, contraceptive use and methods, and probability of childbearing.

This information sheet provides information and guidelines for talking with young people with disabilities about their sexuality and sexual health. Selected recommended resources for educators are included.

This audience profile provides a broad overview of the sexual health of youth in the United States, including a brief demographic profile, trends in relationships and communication, and a summary of sexual health knowledge and behaviors, physical health, and use of sexual health care services.

This information sheet provides a brief overview on sexual health education scope and sequence. The sexual health education scope and sequence identifies what students should know and when it should be taught for each grade or grade group to lower students’ risk of STDs and teen pregnancy.

This online tool allows those working in adolescent sexual health settings to analyze national, state, and local Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data from 1991 to 2015. Data from high school and middle school surveys are included. Data can be filtered and sorted based on race/ethnicity, sex, grade, or site; customized tables and graphs can be created, and statistical tests can be performed by site and health topic. Topics include sexual behaviors, HIV testing, alcohol and drug use, and more.