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Defining sexual health: a descriptive overview
Weston M Edwards1, Eli Coleman
1Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, USA.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|May 7, 2004
Summary
This study traces the evolution of sexual health definitions, highlighting how historical context shaped understanding. Newer definitions expand on the original World Health Organization (WHO) concept to include mental health, responsibility, and sexual rights.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- History of Medicine
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Sexual health is a critical component of overall well-being.
- Understanding its definition is crucial for effective public health interventions.
- Historical context significantly influences the conceptualization of sexual health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical evolution of sexual health definitions.
- To identify and analyze key definitions from 1975 to 2002.
- To understand the impact of historical events on the understanding of sexual health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of academic and public health documents.
- Identification and analysis of eight distinct definitions of sexual health.
- Historical contextualization of each definition's development.
Main Results:
- Eight definitions of sexual health were identified, spanning from 1975 to 2002.
- Definitions have evolved from the initial World Health Organization (WHO) concept.
- Recent definitions incorporate mental health, responsibility, and sexual rights alongside core elements.
Conclusions:
- The definition of sexual health is dynamic and influenced by historical events.
- Evolving definitions reflect a broader understanding encompassing rights and well-being.
- Clear definitions are essential for advancing sexual health promotion strategies.
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