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Find the NCC on Facebook!
The National Chlamydia Coalition is now on Facebook. To follow the NCC, simply visit our page and click the "like" button. Don't forget to share it with your friends and colleagues!
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NCSD is Hiring!
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The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) is expanding its Policy and Communications team and is seeking a full-time State Policy Associate. This position involves managing and implementing NCSD's state policy education initiatives. Click here to learn more about the position and how to apply.
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Dear Colleague,
Welcome to NCC News. This online newsletter was created to keep you up-to-date on all things chlamydia and related areas of interest. We hope you will find it useful and informative. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues who also may find it of use. |
 | Increasing Latina Use of Reproductive Healthcare Services |
A recent report, Reproductive Health Care through the Eyes of Latina Women: Insights for Providers, released by Child Trends, presents nine recommendations for sexual and reproductive health clinics and providers to increase young Latina women's access to and use of services and increase their use of contraceptives. Latinos, which  comprise 16 percent of the U.S. population, experience high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), teen births, and unintended pregnancy compared to their white counterparts. The recommendations included in this report are based on findings from 14 focus groups conducted in three U.S. cities with 18-24 year old Latina women.
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September is Sexual Health Month
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The American Social Health Association (ASHA) is partnering with organizations around the world in putting a special focus on sexual health during the month of September. Leading experts in the field of sexual health have contributed to the ASHA blog, including an interview with former Surgeon General of the United States. M. Joycelyn Elders, MD, an outspoken champion of public health and social justice, who shared her thoughts on sexual health, sexuality education and more. Check out ASHA's website to access all Sexual Health Month resources including blogs, fact sheets, and survey questions.
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Comparative Effectiveness of POC Tests for Chlamydia in a Clinic Setting
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In the next installment of the Research Translation Committee's Expert Commentary series, Charlotte Gaydos of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discusses a recent article, Comparative effectiveness of a rapid point-of-care test for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis among women in a clinical setting. Published online on September 14, 2012 in Sexually Transmitted Infections, this article describes the comparative effectiveness of a point-of-care (POC) test for chlamydia compared to a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for women attending an STD clinic, as well as, determined the characteristics that would make a POC test most cost-effective.
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GLSEN Study on School Climate Released
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The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) released The 2011 National School Climate Survey, the only national study that consistently examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in U.S. schools. The 2011 survey, which had 8,584 participants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, found that for the first time in over a decade, levels of biased language and victimization decreased. The survey also indicated that a safer school environment was directly related to the availability of LGBT-related school resources and support, such as inclusive curriculum, supportive school staff, and comprehensive anti-bullying policies.
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2010 Epidemiologic Profile for Asians and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Released
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The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at CDC recently released the 2010 Epidemiologic Profile for Asians and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. HIV and other STDs, viral hepatitis, and TB share common risk factors, and Asians, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders are significantly affected by each of these diseases. This profile provides information in a single report that can help maximize population-specific prevention and disease-specific control efforts.
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| Sexting Associated with Sexual Risk Among Adolescents | |
A 2011 study of 1,839 Los Angeles high school student s, recently published in Pediatrics, indicates that one of every seven has sent a sexually explicit text message or photo. The study also noted that "sexters," people who sent such messages, were more likely to be sexually active and have unprotected sex. These results are consistent with a previous study of high school students in Houston, Texas.
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| Gender Differences in What Works for Girls and Boys
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Child Trends' latest research briefs, What Works for Female Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions, and its companion brief focused on boys, What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions, examine programs and strategies that work, as well as those that don't, for each gender. Compared to boys, girls are more susceptible to sexual health risks, such as sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy. Understanding what programs and interventions have a greater impact for girls or for boys is critical to improving youth outcomes, reducing risk behaviors, and improving overall health.
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