What Teens Know and Don't (But Should) About Sexually Transmitted Diseases [STD]: A National Survey of 15-17 Year-olds

Abstract:
This report highlights a National survey of 15-17 year olds regarding their knowledge and awareness of STD's. National estimates state that approximately four million teens get a sexually transmitted disease every year. The survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, MTV, and Teen People found that despite these estimates, 67% of 15-17 year olds say they consider themselves "not at much" or "not at all" at risk of getting and STD, and 55% have not discussed STD's with their partners. This Report discusses why it is that teens do not see themselves at risk, and what they can do to protect themselves from the growing STD epidemic. Categories such as "Awareness and Knowledge", "Attitudes Toward STDs", "Talking About Sexual Issues", and "Sexual Behavior" are all covered in the report.

Author(s): Kaiser Family Foundation, MTV, Teen People


Date Published: 3/1/1999

Pages: 51

Comments:
A copy of the report can be obtained by calling the Kaiser Family Foundation's publication request line at (800) 656-4533, or online at www.kff.org

Location Code: 6427