What is it about?
This article describes one community based organization's effort to present a sexual health program to young people in a way that makes sense to them. This was accomplished by taking into consideration how young people learn and what interests them. It also describes how instructors can better relate to youth in delivering a highly structured program manual without compromising the main message of the curriculum.
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Why is it important?
Evidence based programs are considered very valuable in influencing behavior change. Often we do not have a clear understanding of how community based programs practically apply an evidence based intervention to the communities that they serve. This article delves into some of the critical decisions and challenges that are encountered in this quest.
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This page is a summary of: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Improving Replication of a Youth Sexual Health Program, Health Promotion Practice, September 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1524839916667382.
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