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Albuquerque Journal (12.09.05) - Friday, December 16, 2005
Michael Davis
"Our very well-documented research shows that kids who participated in Plain Talk are 50 percent less likely to become pregnant or contract HIV/AIDS and other STDs," said Debra Delgado, senior associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which awarded Plain Talk a $240,000 grant to work in South Valley for three years. In partnership with Public/Private Venture of Philadelphia, the foundation is replicating the program in other communities, including New Orleans, San Diego, Hartford, Conn., Atlanta, and Seattle.
Plain Talk first surveys the community to develop strategies and messages to educate teens and teach parents how to communicate effectively. The final step involves health house- parties for teens and adults.
"These parties are similar to Tupperware parties, but without the Tupperware, and they deal with teen pregnancy and reproductive health," said Delgado.
The attendees and presenters will explore a full range of health options, from abstinence and proper birth control use to proper prenatal care, said Michelle Melendez, a department of health spokesperson. "The purpose of the parties is for parents to learn how to talk frankly with their kids about reproductive health. It's a very comprehensive approach that covers as much as possible."
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