Prevention Tech Part II

Risky Behaviors Among Adolescents

• Behaviors that contribute to injury/violence
• Drug use
• Unprotected sex --> unintended pregnancy, STD

Behaviors Leading to Self-other INjury

• Via car crash, speeding, texting, DUI, no seat belt
• Drug abuse, overdose
• Dating violence, leads to more risky behavior...
• Bullying/gang-related behavior

Risky Behaviors among Adults

• Alcohol Use
• Driving (80+yrs, 3-5x greater risk of death than 20yos)
• Unprotected Sex

Older adults & unsafe Sex

• Less likely to be tested for STDs & HIV
• Less likely to believe condoms prevent infection
• Care for herpes more frequent than young adults

Bull et al 2009

• Purpose - Can 18-24y change unprotected sex acts?
• Method - online & clinic enrollment, 1 session 
• Results - slight increase in "PPAs" in online only 
• Conclusions - Need > 1 session. What else?

Take-Homes

• Prevention strategies are needed across the lifespan
• Risky behaviors are similar across age groups
• Strategies may need to be tailored
• Technology may help, given adequate dose