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A Qualitative Exploration of Community-Based Organization Programs, Resources, and Training to Promote Adolescent Sexual Health

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McCarthy, M.
Fisher, Christopher
Zhou, J.
Zhu, H.
Kneip Pelster, A.
Schober, D.
Baldwin, K.
Fortenberry, J.
Goldsworthy, R.
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2015
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McCarthy, M. and Fisher, C. and Zhou, J. and Zhu, H. and Kneip Pelster, A. and Schober, D. and Baldwin, K. et al. 2015. A Qualitative Exploration of Community-Based Organization Programs, Resources, and Training to Promote Adolescent Sexual Health. American Journal of Sexuality Education. 10 (4): pp. 316-332.
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American Journal of Sexuality Education
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Youth development professionals (YDPs) working at community-based organizations (CBOs) can promote adolescent sexual health through programs. This study explored the programs and resources that youth access at CBOs and training YDPs receive. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with YDPs. Qualitative content analyses were conducted using NVivo. The study found that most YDPs described sexuality-related programs for youth. Many YDPs provided informal information and/or referrals for youth. Few YDPs were trained to address adolescent sexuality, but many sought outside resources. Also, YDPs have a unique opportunity to improve adolescent sexual health and sexuality. Five considerations for organizations that develop programs and training for CBOs are suggested.