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class="elementor elementor-44"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84bb377 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle" data-id="84bb377" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-background-overlay"></div> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-330ebe2" data-id="330ebe2" data-element_type="column" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-56d9574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="56d9574" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Digital Patient Education Materials on Sexual Health</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c415356" data-id="c415356" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb8179a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="fb8179a" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9996ad" data-id="f9996ad" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-24447ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="24447ca" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <h2>Educating Patients Leads to Better Health Outcomes</h2><p>The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) believes that all people have the right to the information and services that will help them to have optimum sexual health.聽 ASHA’s patient education materials on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual health topics are designed for use by health departments, clinics, doctor’s offices, school health centers, and other organizations. We offer <strong>clear, non-biased information on sexual and reproductive health</strong>.</p><p>ASHA now offers its patient educational materials exclusively in <a href="https://www.ashapublications.org/patient-education-materials/"><strong>digital format</strong></a>. We publish a wide range of titles in both English and Spanish and are adding new titles periodically.聽 We also update our publications with the most up-to-date guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, United States Preventive Services Task Force, and professional provider organizations.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72dc849 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle" data-id="72dc849" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-background-overlay"></div> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af1310d" data-id="af1310d" data-element_type="column" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-04fa447 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="04fa447" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="text-align: center;">Well-educated patients can better manage their health conditions and care and are empowered to take charge of their health. Research has shown that patient education promotes patient compliance, satisfaction with care, and healthy lifestyle choices.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f000e71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f000e71" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b65a30" data-id="7b65a30" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2aea628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="2aea628" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-image"> <img width="800" height="800" src="https://www.ashapublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/placing-order.png" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="A healthcare provider is at a computer keyboard" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ashapublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/placing-order.png 800w, https://www.ashapublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/placing-order-300x300.png 300w, https://www.ashapublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/placing-order-150x150.png 150w, https://www.ashapublications.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/placing-order-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6c3589" data-id="d6c3589" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-dad4c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="dad4c68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <h2>Stay Up-to-Date</h2><p>In addition to patient education materials ASHA offers additional resources for healthcare providers, including continuing medical education.</p><p>Sign up for ASHA’s enewsletter designed for healthcare providers to get the latest on resources for both you and your patients.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c408ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="8c408ca" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3bdb8e6" data-id="3bdb8e6" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-56b1084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor" data-id="56b1084" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="menu-anchor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div id="learnmore" class="elementor-menu-anchor"></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1638585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1638585" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <h2>Digital Patient Education</h2><p>You can provide this information to patients in several ways:</p><ul><li>Print copies to send home with patients</li><li>Email an electronic copy to patients</li><li>Send an electronic copy to patients via a message-sharing system</li></ul><p>We frequently review and update our digital materials to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the latest guidelines. 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