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I expected these results! So some weeks ago, I created a poll This is the question: What current public health issues are you specialized in and why? (1) Sexual and Reproductive Health (2) Gender Based Violence (3) HIV and Tuberculosis (4) Malaria Gender Based Violence recorded the highest percentage…… It’s no more news that this is prevalent in our communities . . . . . What we can do… ??For every project implementation in this category, incorporate sensitization to women and girls against GBV ?? Incorporate empowerment for women and girls such as skill acquisition, digital training and so on ??Advocate for the female gender against GBV to community leaders…. ?? Organize trainings or sensitizations for women and girls in your community on how to speak up when they experience GBV… No matter how little, be a voice as a public health worker in your community. PS: Its Saturday, how is your weekend going?? #gbv #violence #industrytrends #120daylinkedinspree

Today we received two cases of HIV among women from the community health center. The two cases, one pregnant woman aged 24 years and another woman aged 28 years have entered the AIDS phase, if we look at the background of both of them are the same, namely, married at the age of 16 years and pregnant before marriage, have been married about 2 to 3 times, without official papers, If we look at the age of adolescence or school age, and we dig deeper information, what are the things that encourage them to have sexual intercourse, at a young age, "they mentioned that starting from socialization, lack of information related to reproductive health, lack of support from family and closest people, economic burden, for example they feel obliged to help the family's economy that is lacking. The lesson learned from these 2 cases is the importance of the role of family and government in providing information that is still considered taboo, especially in rural areas it is very important to provide information related to reproductive health from an early age.

June is #PrideMonth. ????? ????? Mounting evidence indicates that sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations have less access to #healthcare and higher burdens of certain diseases, such as #depression, #cancer, and #HIV #AIDS. Harvard Medical School reports these inequities are driven by social determinants of health (#SDoH), such as income, ethnicity, insurance status, education, etc. There is more to be done to promote health among SGM, such as: ? Making clinical environments more inclusive ? Ensuring that all clinicians receive adequate LGBT-related training ? Increasing access to practitioners with expertise in sexual minority healthcare ?? More from Harvard Medical School: https://hubs.ly/Q02z_fjL0 ?? View our poster on The Association Between Race, SDoH, and Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): https://hubs.ly/Q02z_dJr0

?? New paper out that I co-authored with spectacular intersectional feminist researcher Sahnah Lim, PhD, MPH, MIA We do a deep dive into the role of gender inequity as an important factor in Latina women’s PrEP decision making, pointing to a need to address partner-driven HIV risk, gender norms, and power imbalance in relationships. You can check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/edEBm-6T -------------------------------- ???Hi, I’m Andrea Mantsios, Founder & Principal Consultant of Public Health Innovation & Action (Phia). Phia is a public health consultancy focused on amplifying community voices to promote equity in health research, programs, and policy. ??Please visit our website phiaconsulting.org to learn more about what we do! #qualitativeresearch #qualitativedata #publichealthresearch #hivresearch

?? New Blog Post Alert! ?? “One size fits all” doesn’t work for sexual health! Our latest post dives into why diverse approaches are key to sexual health education, prevention, and care. People have different needs, and it's time we stop pretending one method works for everyone. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gp-_QM-Q

NEW publication! The POEMS study quantitatively examined factors related to young men who have sex with men (YMSM)'s decisions to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by their history of PrEP use and qualitatively elicited their perspectives on PrEP options. Overall, our findings suggest that future interventions may consider tailoring PrEP messaging to YMSM's history of PrEP use, which may ultimately increase PrEP uptake and adherence. https://buff.ly/48x52fn #digitalhealth #mHealth #PrEP #HIVprevention #HIVresearch #research #FSUnursing

There are some great insights into how young adults (18 to 29) use digital and data technologies to improve their sexual, gender and reproductive health in Professor Kath Albury's (Swinburne University of Technology) latest report. One way young adults use these mechanisms is to support their self-advocacy with clinicians ahead of appointments: "Participants who had experienced discrimination or felt dismissed in the past, sought support online to prepare for clinical appointments. This included guidance on appropriate vocabulary. They built confidence through information, shared experiences and evidence via peers (ie. chat forums, social media posts) and more ‘formal’ channels (ie. academic articles, government/non-government health websites)." https://lnkd.in/gu-ghriV #womenshealth

This #IDAHOBIT, we want to highlight Prism Health's behavioral health services! Whether someone is facing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, HIV stigma, or other challenges, culturally-affirming mental health support can bring meaningful and lasting improvement. To learn more about behavioral health at Prism Health, visit https://lnkd.in/gKPSEnX2

Ever wondered why social support is such a key ingredient in behaviour change? Social Cognitive Theory and Diffusion of Innovation show us that social support helps because it: ? Builds trust ? Fosters confidence ? Inspires communities to adopt positive behaviors Take, for example: ?? Coach Mpilo in South Africa by Population Services International Helping men with HIV stay on treatment by offering personalized coaching and emotional support. ?? ?? Bak Bak Gang in India by Girl Effect Empowering young girls to discuss sensitive topics like reproductive health through safe conversations. ??? ??Mentor Mothers by mothers2mothers Mentor Mothers providing emotional and practical support for better maternal and child health. ???? The key ingredients for effective social support? 1. Trust and empathy 2. Clear, actionable advice 3. Practical help 4. Positive feedback 5. Long-term, continuous support Do you add an element of social support to your projects? Share your experience in the comments! ?? Found this post useful? Save it for future reference and share it with your network! For more insights and practical advice, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/d7MvwDuP. ?? And don't forget to join Sarah's mailing list for exclusive content and offers! https://lnkd.in/d9bHvHWM #behaviourchange #behaviorchange #behaviouralscience #socialchange #sbcc #interventionmapping #internationaldevelopment

The latest Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study report reveals significant challenges in adolescent sexual health across Europe, Central Asia, and Canada ?? Key findings include: ?? 20% of 15-year-old boys and 15% of 15-year-old girls reported having had sexual intercourse ?? A decline in condom use since 2014, with 30% of sexually active boys and 36% of girls not using a condom at last sexual intercourse ?? Only 26% of sexually active girls reported using the contraceptive pill at last sexual intercourse These findings underscore the need for comprehensive policies and programmes to address these issues. Schools, healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities must collaborate to create environments that support healthy sexual behaviours and empower adolescents to make positive choices. This is especially important for countries progressing towards global commitments such as Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs. For instance, SDG target 3.7 urges countries to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health services by 2030 ?? Read the full report and consider how you can contribute to improving adolescent sexual health in your field: bit.ly/hbsc-vol5 #adolescenthealth