Empowering Racial/Ethnic Minority Youth: Bridging Sexual Health Gaps through Social Media Education - Abstract
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sexual health is defined as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity” [1]. Sexual health is considered fundamental to every person’s overall health and well-being, as well as the social and economic development of communities/countries; impacting all levels of society [2]. Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is a curriculumbased process aiming to equip children and adolescents with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that will empower them to understand their health, well-being, and dignity, alongside considering how their decisions affect their own well-being and the well-being of others [3]. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a profound impact on global sexual health and, when left untreated, can lead to serious health complications like increased risk of HIV, cancer, and infertility [4,5].