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The Baylor Teen Health Clinic has increasingly turned to technology to communicate important messages about teen sexuality. Its latest tool is a series of videos for the Internet designed to increase awareness of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
The videos, called webisodes, are a collaboration of the Teen Health Clinic and the University of Houston’s Valenti School of Communication. They can be viewed on the Baylor Teen Health Clinic website at www.teenhealthclinic.org.
The webisodes, called “Caught Off Guard,” offer lessons in the importance of using protection and communicating with your partners as well as information about HIV and STIs, including Chlamydia and gonorrhea. They also offer information about the Teen Health Clinic, and what people can expect when they make an appointment there.
The videos follow two young people, Brandon and Ashley, portrayed by UH students, who are dealing with issues related to sexually transmitted infections. Brandon is concerned that he has an STI, and a friend urges him to visit the clinic. Meanwhile, Ashley tests negative for HIV and STIs but is prompted to start discussions with other young people about protecting themselves and getting tested.
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV are significant problems among teens and adolescents, according to Dr. Peggy Smith, director of the Baylor Teen Health Clinic.
The Baylor Teen Health Clinic has increasingly turned to technology to communicate important messages about teen sexuality. Its latest tool is a series of videos for the Internet designed to increase awareness of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
The videos, called webisodes, are a collaboration of the Teen Health Clinic and the University of Houston’s Valenti School of Communication. They can be viewed on the Baylor Teen Health Clinic website at www.teenhealthclinic.org.
The webisodes, called “Caught Off Guard,” offer lessons in the importance of using protection and communicating with your partners as well as information about HIV and STIs, including Chlamydia and gonorrhea. They also offer information about the Teen Health Clinic, and what people can expect when they make an appointment there.
The videos follow two young people, Brandon and Ashley, portrayed by UH students, who are dealing with issues related to sexually transmitted infections. Brandon is concerned that he has an STI, and a friend urges him to visit the clinic. Meanwhile, Ashley tests negative for HIV and STIs but is prompted to start discussions with other young people about protecting themselves and getting tested.
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV are significant problems among teens and adolescents, according to Dr. Peggy Smith, director of the Baylor Teen Health Clinic.
