Just Look It Up Event

Background Based on the data collected through the key informant interviews conducted during Q1 and Q2 the need for teen education in the area of sexual health, specifically for HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases was identified. The data also suggested an need for education about how to evaluate online health information for accuracy. The following proposal outlines a plan to implement a focused outreach event to train Boston area leaders who work with 87 to learn about HPV and other STDs and how to evaluate online health information for accuracy. Goal of 'Just Look It Up' Event: To improve knowledge, attitude and comfort levels of Boston youth program leaders, school health 12s, 126s, community health workers, and family members in being able to talk about and provide guidance about sexual health and where to find credible answers online for questions about sexual health.

Project Details

Organization Name

Team Maureen

Organization Type
Community-based organization
Project Lead

0

Location
Massachusetts
Start Date
February 1, 2018
End Date
April 30, 2018
Funding Amount
$5522
Demographics
Student, College & Post-grad
Student, K-12
General Public
Teens (13-18 yrs.)
Blacks/African Americans
Hispanics/Latin Americans
Urban
last updated: 04/08/21 16:45