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Man 2 Man: A Promising Approach to Addressing The Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Young Men
Author(s) -
Sherrow Genevieve,
Ruby Tristan,
Braverman Paula K.,
Bartle Nathalie,
Gibson Shawn,
HockLong Linda
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
perspectives on sexual and reproductive health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.818
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1931-2393
pISSN - 1538-6341
DOI - 10.1111/j.1931-2393.2003.tb00157.x
Subject(s) - reproductive health , psychology , medicine , environmental health , population
Despite a growing awareness of the importance of involving male adolescents in pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention efforts, information is lacking regarding the design and delivery of effective male-specific strategies.1 In this special report, we describe the evolution of a promising program in Philadelphia, Man2Man, instituted through the collaborative efforts of the Family Planning Council (the Title X grantee for southeastern Pennsylvania); the Drexel University School of Public Health; St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children; and NorthEast Treatment Centers (NET), a local agency providing mental health, substance abuse treatment and social services.