title: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Other Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Sexual and Reproductive Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth.
abstract: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and questioning youth represent a diverse population who are affected by many sexual health inequities, including increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To provide comprehensive sexual health care for LGBT youth, providers should set the stage with a nonjudgmental, respectful tone. Providers should be competent in recognizing symptoms of STIs and HIV and aware of the most up-to-date screening guidelines for LGBT youth. Sexual health visits should also focus on prevention, including safer sex practices, HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis, family planning, and immunization for hepatitis and human papillomavirus.
authors.affiliation: Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, 11 Northwest Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; NYU Langone Fink Ambulatory Care Center, 160 East 32nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA. Electronic address: woodsa@email.chop.edu.
authors.forename: Sarah M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.affiliation: NYU Langone Fink Ambulatory Care Center, 160 East 32nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Salas-Humara
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 34th and Civic Center Blvd, 9NW Tower, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, 11 Northwest Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Nadia L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Dowshen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000295:Adolescent Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D060728:Reproductive Health; D012736:Sex Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D000072339:Sexual and Gender Minorities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Adolescent; Gender minority; Gender nonconforming; HIV; LGBT; STI; Sexual health; Sexual minority