Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer November 29, 2001 Fact Sheet An overview of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. and the cause of most cervical cancer. Fact Sheet
Public Health in a Changing Health Care System: Linkages Between Public Health and MCOs In the Treatment and Prevention of STDs March 30, 2000 Report Public health agencies and managed care organizations share responsibility for the health of the populations they serve. Their relationships are particularly important in the area of STDs. This study analyzes the evolving relationships between managed care organizations and public health agencies in how they manage the prevention, treatment, and tracking…
Sex Education in America: Principals Survey – Toplines January 1, 2004 Poll Finding A new project by National Public Radio, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University’s Kennedy School examines Americans’ views on sex education in the nations public schools. The project reviews whether Americans think sex education should be taught in school, what kind of sex education should be taught, and surveys…
The Use of Mainstream Media to Encourage Social Responsibility: The International Experience – Report August 30, 1995 Report The Use of Mainstream Media to Encourage Social Responsibility:The International ExperienceExecutive SummaryThe Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation commissioned the Advocates for Youth Media Project to carry out a study titled The Use of Mainstream Media to Encourage Social Responsibility: The International Experience. The study examines the outcomes of programs using…
Sexual Health of Young African Americans in the U.S. May 31, 2002 Fact Sheet African Americans represent twelve percent of the U.S. population, or approximately 35 million people, but have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Fact Sheet:
Women’s Health Care Providers STD Counseling and Testing January 1, 2002 Poll Finding Many women rely on their physicians to help them assess whether they are at risk for STDs and to provide them with information about testing, treatment and how to protect themselves. To better understand how often they discuss and screen for STDs, including HIV, the Kaiser Family Foundation surveyed 767…
Condom Ads on TV: Unwrapping the Controversy May 31, 2001 Poll Finding Ever seen a condom advertised on TV? Up until a few years ago, the answer was almost always “no.” But condoms and other topics once considered “taboo” are beginning to make an appearance on the small screen. A number of leading broadcast networks, as well as cable channels have in…
Will 1999 Be The Year For Mifepristone (RU-486) And, An Update on Women’s Other Options for Very Early Abortion – Fact Sheet August 31, 1998 Fact Sheet Abortion in the U.S. Most abortions in the U.S. today are performed surgically, typically using vacuum aspiration (VA). 9 in 10 abortions occur within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.5 Surgical abortions can be performed as early as pregnancy is first detected, using electric VA or manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).21…
Measuring the Effects of Sexual Content in the Media: A Report to the Kaiser Family Foundation – Report April 29, 1998 Report Measuring the Effects of Sexual Content in the Media: A Report to the Kaiser Family FoundationThis Report is available in Adobe Acrobat FormatAuthor: Drs. Aletha C. Huston, Ellen Wartella, and Edward DonnersteinExecutive SummaryThe Kaiser Family Foundation has an ongoing interest in sexual health among young people and the potential contributions…