Pediatrics Professional Development Conference
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Topic
The Exploration of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Impact on Adolescent Sexual Behaviors
Presented By
Jayda Watkins, MD, Pediatric Resident, PGY-3, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Learning Objectives
- Identify which adverse childhood
experiences (ACEs) have been
linked to the development of risky
sexual behaviors in adolescents
- Recognize the influence for the
initiation of sexual activity and
contraceptive use
- Illustrate how protective/
supporting factors contribute to
the development of healthy sexual
relationships
- Examine trauma-informed strategies
and best practices for delivering
sexual health education
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children
Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Claiming CME Credits
Attendees MUST sign in with the six-digit activity code provided at the session using eeds within 24 hours of the conference start time and complete the online evaluation within 30 days at
http://towerhealth.eeds.com.
Contact Information
Alma Barberena
alma.barberena@towerhealth.org