For students who ARE sexually active.


Mediator

Learning objectives covered in IYG-Tech

5: Students will get tested and counseled for HIV, STDs, and Pregnancy

Knowledge of…

Types of STDs & modes of transmission/Types of tests available (different procedures; home/clinic)/Time taken to get test results. /Limitations of tests (e.g., timing premature to detect HIV, pregnancy; false negative/positive; no counseling with home tests)./Places to get testing & counseling (incl. business hours, phone numbers)/Healthcare needs addressed & appropriate provider/Making an appointment (time & date)/Obtaining results (e.g. phone, in person)/Way to contact partners you have had (e.g. phone #, address).

Skills and self-efficacy to…

Decide to get tested and rationale for decision./Make and keep an appointment/Obtain test results/Cope with results/Engage in conversation w/your healthcare provider & get healthcare/Notify partner(s)/Plan ahead (use reminders)/Maintain testing behavior.

Perceived susceptibility that…

Any sexually active teen can get HIV/STD or become pregnant/impregnate partner/Current absence of symptoms does not ensure that you are not infected or pregnant/If you continue to be sexually active, you need to maintain testing behavior/Teens have a certain prevalence of HIV/STD & pregnancy.

Perceived severity of…

Consequences of teen pregnancy, STDs, & HIV/Consequences of particular STDs if you don’t obtain healthcare follow up.

Perceived norms that…

It is normal, expected, and responsible for teens who have sex to get tested for HIV/STD and pregnancy/People who are sexually active maintain testing behavior over time./ Individuals who have HIV/STD or who are pregnant obtain healthcare/It is an individual’s responsibility to make past & future partners aware of their status.

Perceived benefits of…

The importance of knowing your status (& overcoming barriers such as denial or not wanting to know)/That getting tested outweighs barriers/That knowing your status is beneficial for health & peace of mind of self & partner, can result in early treatment (if positive results), & helps to reduce progression of symptoms (HIV/STD) or to have a healthier baby (if pregnant)/That taking responsibility for health of self & partner by getting tested over time is helpful, worthwhile, useful, the mature thing to do./ Feeling mature and responsible for keeping the appointment, getting the test results, and notifying partner(s).

Perceived barriers to…

Getting tested that include cost, access, confidentiality, type of test, stigma, and embarrassment/Develop mitigating strategies/List free or low-cost testing sites (cost)/Recognize that testing is not a one-time occurrence/List your available times for testing/Be aware of your schedule (don’t double book)/Notify past and future partners/Identify ways to overcome barriers.

Social support to…

Your decision to get tested/Helping you make appointment, keep the appointment, and accompany you to get the results/Accompanying you to get treatment/Help you cope with treatment/Help and support you to notify partners/Help and support continued testing behavior.