What to expect from this course...?
I. Introduction STIs
We will break down the reasons why it is so important to teach accurate information about STIs, with a particular focus on youth in NYC. We cover what STIs are, transmission, and symptoms to look out for.
II. STI Types
We discuss the three different categories and what STIs you can find in each category.
III. STI Prevention and Treatment
This section will cover various methods in prevention, and the different types of treatment based on STI type.
IV. STI Stigma
We will wrap up the course by discussing how we discuss STIs with students is important in avoiding perpetuating stigma.
Course Curriculum
Some information about us...
New York City Teens Connection brings together youth, parents, community-based organizations, schools, clinics, and citywide agencies in a comprehensive effort to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections and unintended teen pregnancy. NYC Teens Connection supports evidence-based sexual health programs in schools, helps link schools to nearby quality clinics for teens, and increases community awareness about teen sexual health.
A program of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), we are funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Population Affairs (OPA), and work closely with the New York City Department of Education (DOE). We started as a comprehensive effort in the Bronx in 2010. In 2015 we expanded to all five boroughs. Since our origin, we have provided over 75,000 youth with quality, comprehensive sexual health education.
