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Division of HIV & STD Programs December 18, 2018

Division of HIV & STD Programs December 18, 2018 . Kristin Meyer, PhD Director, Youth Prevention Programs Co-PI, Keeping It Real Together (KIR-T). Teens & Sex: What’s Going On?. 10 Million Infections/Year. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Adolescents.

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Division of HIV & STD Programs December 18, 2018

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  1. Division of HIV & STD ProgramsDecember 18, 2018 Kristin Meyer, PhD Director, Youth Prevention Programs Co-PI, Keeping It Real Together (KIR-T)

  2. Teens & Sex: What’s Going On?

  3. 10 Million Infections/Year CDC.org

  4. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Adolescents • Disproportionate impact on minorities • Asymptomatic • Consequences of untreated infection • Infertility; problems in pregnancy • Increased HIV risk • Increased risk of transmitting HIV • Eyes and joints can be affected

  5. What Keeps Youth From Services? • Intimidated or insecure

  6. What Keeps Youth Away? • Intimidated or insecure • Worried • $$ for services • Being infected or pregnant • Seeing someone they know

  7. What Keeps Youth Away? • Intimidated or insecure • Worried • Unsure what to expect at the clinic

  8. What Keeps Youth Away? • Intimidated or insecure • Worried • Unsure what to expect • Transportation

  9. What Keeps Youth Away? • Intimidated or insecure • Worried • Unsure what to expect • Transportation • Concerns about privacy • Will others find out?

  10. LA County Initiatives

  11. PocketGuideLA.org Launched in July 2018

  12. Pocket Guide LA

  13. PocketGuideLA.org • Resource Guide for Youth • Clinics across LA County • Every listed clinic • Visited & assessed for: • Care quality • Range of services • Youth-friendliness

  14. Clinic Assessment • Site Evaluation • Front Desk survey • Clinic Manager survey

  15. Clinic Assessment • Site Evaluation • Front Desk survey • Clinic Manager survey

  16. Clinic Assessment • Site Evaluation • Front Desk survey • Clinic Manager survey

  17. CA Minor Consent Laws • STD/HIV Testing • STD/HIV Treatment • HPV Vaccine & PrEP • Abortion • Family Planning • No Parental Involvement Needed AGE 12+ ANY AGE Confidential Medical Release

  18. Using PocketGuideLA.org From www.pocketguidela.org: Enter zipcode

  19. Using PocketGuideLA.org Or click Select Services A list of options appears

  20. PocketGuideLA.org Can search for Basic Services

  21. PocketGuideLA.org 3. Or select Specialty Services by scrolling down

  22. PocketGuideLA.org • 4. Or search by • Languages spoken • Walk-in or same-day appointments • Clinic hours

  23. Clinic List Appears Each listing shows: Clinic Address Services & Hours Phone

  24. Clinic List Appears Clinics appear on map

  25. Users can zoom in on the map Click on a specific site to highlight it

  26. PocketGuideLA.org • Site Also Includes • Information on: • Youth Rights • Payment Options • Confidentiality • Typical visit details • FAQs

  27. Please contact us for more information Kristin Meyer, PhD Director of Youth Prevention Services (213) 744-3287; kmeyer@ph.lacounty.gov Division of HIV and STD Programs Thank you!

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