SubscribeA little over a week ago, a letter I co-authored ended up in the Star Tribune. As a follow-up to that letter, the strib wrote an editorial endorsing the need to utilize new, online methods as part of HIV prevention programs. The editorial was well written, and made a good point. Of [...]
John Schrom
Epidemiologist and political junkie
Tag: Sex
HIV Prevention 2.0
There’s a definite and urgent need to adapt our HIV prevention strategy to reflect the needs and styles of adolescents and young adults. This is clear from the 9 year history of increasing newly diagnosed HIV cases among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), including the 83% increase in the last year.
I [...]
A Case for Monogamy?
A new study, set to be released in the March issue of Social Psychology Quarterly, suggests that people with higher IQs are more likely to favor atheism, liberalism, and monogamy (at least among males). “Smart” people are also more likely to align with unconventional philosophies, and demonstrate elitism. Go figure.
These beliefs don’t have [...]
Drunk and Horny
I attended the Minnesota YMSM Provider Summit yesterday, and that (alcohol, hormones) emerged as one theme partially attributable to the increase in HIV infections in men under 24. Honestly, I’m just trying hard to find a legitimate and professional excuse to say “horny” in a blog title…
We received an epidemiology update, with additional information [...]
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Foursquare- Anodyne Coffee House September 6, 2010
- Wedge Community Co-op September 5, 2010
- HCMC Cafeteria September 3, 2010
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