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Childhood and adolescent sexuality.
Paula Duncan1, Rebecca R Dixon, Jennifer Carlson
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont, Vermont Child Health Improvement Project, Arnold 5466, UHC Campus, One South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. paula.duncan@vtmednet.org
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|September 11, 2003
Summary
Clinicians offer guidance on healthy child and adolescent sexuality development. Utilizing the "helping skill" model aids in problem-solving and planning for pediatric patients and their families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare and adolescent medicine.
Background:
- Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human life across all age groups, including children and adolescents.
- Pediatric clinicians play a crucial role in guiding young patients and their families on sexual development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of clinical guidance in the healthy development of sexuality in pediatric patients.
- To introduce and explain the "helping skill" model for counseling in this area.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on counseling techniques applicable in pediatric settings.
- The "helping skill" model is described as a structured approach for clinicians.
Main Results:
- The
- helping skill
- model provides a framework for clinicians to address sexuality-related concerns.
- This model involves problem identification, option exploration, consequence analysis, and collaborative planning.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians can effectively guide pediatric patients and parents on healthy sexual development.
- The
- helping skill
- model offers a practical approach for pediatric counseling on sexuality.