You are designing a public health initiative for emerging adults' sexuality. What topic would you choose in an effort to meet the greatest need?
a. Condom use, because emerging adults rarely use them.
b. Oral contraceptive use, because emerging adults rarely use them.
c. Cohabitation, because it increases the risk of sexual abuse.
d. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), because emerging adults are infected at a higher rate than any other age group.
Answer: d. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), because emerging adults are infected at a higher rate than any other age group.
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