1. Sexually Transmitted Infections & Safe Sex In Honduras
Shannon Childs & Martha Rennie
Purpose
Methods
Outcomes
To promote safe sex practices through education among young adults in the Country of Honduras in order to decrease incidences of sexually transmitted infections
Interactive health education sessions
True or false activity at the start of the session
Education session on various sexually transmitted infections, including transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention
PowerPoint Presentation when permitted
Displayed graphic images of STIs
Condom application demonstration
Condom activity in small groups to test understanding
A anonymous question box session
The creation of a safe, respectful and open learning environment
The topic was well received with students, teachers and administrators
The topic was well received as students asked questions, participated and generated thoughtful discussions
Students were surprised to see graphic images, which demonstrated that visual aids are effective tools to facilitate learning
Students were successful during the condom activity, which demonstrated knowledge transfer and their understanding of the proper steps in condom use
Setting
Urban and rural communities throughout Honduras
Transition homes for boys and girls
Reyes Irene (School for girls)
Rural high school
Future Preparedness
Target Population
The anonymous question box revealed questions that would make potential good topics for future projects. These include:
Masturbation
Sexual urges
Healthy Sexual Relations
More in depth information of HIV and AIDS
Continuing to educate young adults on sexual health in the future years will be beneficial in sustaining safe sex practices
Young Honduran adults, ages who live in rural or urban communities
Informing young adults about sexually transmitted infections and safe sex practices is essential in order to prevent the occurrences of these infections and increase overall health.