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Risk factors for adolescent sexual behavior, fertility, and sexually transmitted diseases
1Behavioral and Prevention Research Branch, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333.
The Journal of School Health
|September 1, 1992
Abstract:
Current understanding of the risk factors related to adolescent initiation of sexual activity, use of contraception, pregnancy, and STDs is examined. From recent research on adolescent fertility, findings that have particular relevance to school health or reflect new understandings of adolescent sexuality are summarized. In selected cases, prevention programs that build directly on an understanding of these risk factors are cited.
Keywords:
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescent PregnancyAdolescentsAge FactorsAmericasBehaviorBiologyContraceptionContraceptive UsageDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDiseasesFamily PlanningFertilityFertility DeterminantsHiv InfectionsInfectionsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPremarital Sex BehaviorReproductive BehaviorReproductive Tract InfectionsRisk FactorsSex BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesUnited StatesViral DiseasesYouth