Promoting PrEP Among Adolescents

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In this episode, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson collaborate with Jordan Wynn to focus on expanding PrEP awareness and access for youth populations. The episode opens with a clear foundational overview of PrEP, how it works, and why early education is vital for adolescent health. The discussion moves into the unique structural barriers young people face, including complex parental consent requirements, privacy concerns, and insurance confidentiality issues.

The hosts and guest address significant gaps in formal sex education, noting the frequent absence of inclusive, evidence-based sexual health curricula for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth. To bridge these gaps, the episode highlights the effective role of trusted messengers, peer educators, and digital youth campaigns in building authentic engagement. Listeners will gain valuable approaches for crafting culturally responsive outreach that aligns with the real-world values, language, and experiences of young people.

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