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Learning Objective:
By the end of the presentation participants will have the knowledge necessary to integrate a Hepatitis Prevention/Education program into various existing youth services.
By the end of the presentation participants will learn how to utilize (nursing, medical students and residents) as a resource in Hepatitis prevention/education dissemination.
Background:
The Adolescent Medicine division at the University of Miami (UM) was established in 1981. It incorporates a multidisciplinary team approach to adolescent health. Due to growing numbers of HIV infected adolescents the Special Adolescent Clinic (SAC) was established. Other prevention efforts, such as STI and Hepatitis have surrounded this initiative.
Setting:
We are housed in an academic medical center with strong ties to several community school clinics and youth programs. The UM/Jackson Medical Center is located in dowtown Miami and abuts the poorest areas of urban Miami-Dade County.
Population e.g. API Youth, MSM, IDU:
We serve a great variety of high risk youth ages 12-24. Juvenile delinquents, MSM, patients with history of rape, sexual abuse,and substance abusers are among the most commonly seen youth in our clinic.
Project Description:
1. Integrate Hepatitis screening and vaccination into existing clinical services.
2. Train health professionals and students on Hepatitis screening.
3. Integrate Hepatitis prevention education outreach into already existing STI/HIV outreach efforts.
Results/Lessons Learned:
1. Integration of Hepatitis education component to pre-existing STI programs can be done easily.
2. Integration of the Hepatitis program is facilitated by strong collaborations with community partners especially the department of Health.
3. Knowledge of Hepatitis among providers and patients in general is poor. This is especially true for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C.
4. In this age group visual presentations delivered in an adolescent friendly style is one of the most effective educational tools.
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