Improving Sexual Health Programs for Young People
Disseminating Effective Reproductive and Sexual Health Programs
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-11182519
This project helps schools offer better sexual health programs to young people in South Texas to reduce teen pregnancies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11182519 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on increasing the availability of effective sexual health programs in South Texas schools, where teen birth rates are particularly high. It will use an innovative strategy called iCHAMPSS 2.0 to help school and district leaders gain the knowledge and skills needed to select and maintain these programs. By making these proven programs more accessible, the goal is to help adolescents make safer choices regarding sexual health. Ultimately, this work aims to reduce risky sexual behaviors and lower the number of teen births in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adolescents attending schools in South Texas, particularly those aged 15-19, are the target population for the programs this grant aims to implement.
Not a fit: Individuals outside of the targeted South Texas school systems or those not in the adolescent age range may not directly benefit from this specific program dissemination.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to fewer unintended pregnancies and better overall sexual health outcomes for adolescents in South Texas.
How similar studies have performed: Evidence-based sexual health programs are known to reduce risky sexual behaviors, but their widespread implementation in schools, especially in Texas, has been limited.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HERNANDEZ, BELINDA FLORES — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
- Study coordinator: HERNANDEZ, BELINDA FLORES
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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