Incidence and prevalence estimates suggest that young people aged 15–24 years acquire half of all new STDs and that one in four sexually active adolescent females has an STD, such as chlamydia or human papillomavirus (HPV). Compared with older adults, sexually active adolescents aged 15–19 years and young adults aged 20–24 years are at higher risk of acquiring STDs for a combination of behavioral, biological, and cultural reasons. (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats16/adolescents.htm).

For this field assignment, follow the following directions:

1. Read this week's required chapter readings.

2. Read the following article on the reported 2016 increase of sexually transmitted diseases across the US: "5 reasons why 3 STD's are roaring back in America."

3. Write a one page reflection on a campaign that could be created in your health care place of work, or in your community if that is more appropriate, to combat rising rates of STD's. Discuss specific program features that could be created, possible barriers to the success of current or imagined programs, and how these programs could be targeted specifically at teenagers and young adults.

4. Submit your field assignment to your instructor for a grade. Be sure to use at least 2-3 sentences to answer each question in the prompt. Your paper must be at least one page in length, double spaced with normal margins and font size, not including footers and headers.