Teen Sexuality and Pregnancy in Nevada

We begin this report by examining recent data regarding the national and Nevada specific trends in teen sexuality and pregnancy and discuss the socioeconomic determinants and disparities in teen pregnancy. Next, we focus on the national and local policies and programs designed to reduce teen pregnancy and to promote health equity among teenage youth. We conclude with a survey of programs that provide housing, case management, mental health services, life skills, career counseling and teen parenting education in Las Vegas and in Henderson, NV. Appendix provides information about local and national community resources that readers can use to further their understanding of the issues raised in this chapter and learn more about the best practices designed to prevent teen pregnancies

Stress and Coping in Women of Color

Stress and coping research has identified stress and lack of coping mechanisms as contributors to the onset of chronic disease, as well as contributing to a low quality of life among women of color in comparison to their Caucasian counterparts (Mays, Yancey, Cochran, Weber, & Felding, 2002; Andrews, Felton, Wewers, & Heath, 2004). The research examining health disparities in African American women, a subset of women of color, have found that African American women do not have the effective skills to cope with stress, which may contribute to the onset of disease (Donovan & West, 2014; Woods- Giscombé, 2010; Mullings, 2005). Understanding how stress and coping impacts the lives of women of color is paramount in order to address and/or eliminate health disparities among women of color. This study, will explore perceived stress, coping, and health outcomes among women of color aged 18 – 25 years. By using a modified version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), this study will explore to what extent are women aware of the stress in their daily lives, and how they mitigate the effects of stress

HIV/STI Risk Factors Among African-American Students Attending Predominantly White Universities

Introduction: The majority of African American college students in the U.S. attend predominantly white institutions (PWIs). However, there is minimal research examining this population’s HIV/STI risk behaviors. The purpose of this investigation was to assess HIV/STI behavioral risk factors among African American college students (aged 18 – 24years) attending PWIs. (n = 2,568) Methods: Backwards step-wise logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine factors associated with a positive HIV/STI diagnosis (past year) among sexually active African American college students who participated in the Spring, 2006 National College Health Assessment. Findings: Nine factors were significantly associated with an HIV/STI diagnosis among African American college students attending PWIs. Different risk factors were associated with having a HIV/STI diagnosis among African American male and female college students. These results may be useful to HIV/STIs prevention programs targeting African American college students attending PWIs

Game Change: What Have We Learned? Pt. 2

Share Knowledge. Change Lives. Transform our Community. Our Mission: The Lincy Institute at UNLV conducts and supports research that focuses on improving Nevada\u27s health, education, and social services. Our Research Areas: Education, Health, Social Services, Information Technolog