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| • | Prevention
messages tailored to the client’s personal |
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| risk;
interactive counseling approaches are effective |
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| • | Despite
adolescents greater risk of STDs,
providers |
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| often
fail to inquire about sexual behavior, assess risk, |
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| counsel
about risk reduction, screen for asx infection |
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| • | Specific
actions necessary to avoid acquisition or |
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| transmission
of STDs |
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| • | Clients
seeking evaluation or treatment for STDs |
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| should
be informed which specific tests will be |
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| performed |
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