On some tribal reservations, sexual health education is not part of standardized school curriculum. Adolescents in these communities suffer high rates of sexually transmitted infection and unintended pregnancy. Focus groups
Focus Area: Infectious Disease PreventionSexual & Reproductive HealthSubstance Use & PreventionYouth Development
American Indian adolescents and young adults ages 13-24 have the highest rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia among all minority populations in the United States. Self-management of one’s own sexual health
Focus Area: Infectious Disease PreventionSexual & Reproductive HealthSubstance Use & PreventionYouth Development
Associated Location(s): White Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ
Individuals who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse problems are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Often they don’t have skills to avoid risky sexual situations, especially when
Focus Area: Infectious Disease PreventionSexual & Reproductive HealthSubstance Use & Prevention
Rural and isolated tribal communities have limited options for sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment. In some communities with small populations, concerns about confidentiality prevent people from getting tested at
Focus Area: Infectious Disease PreventionSexual & Reproductive Health
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Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMTuba City, AZWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ