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Interviewing Adolescents About Sexual Matters.

Betsy Pfeffer1, Taylor Rose Ellsworth2, Melanie A Gold3

  • 1Division of Child & Adolescent Health, Columbia University Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 622 West 168th Street, VC4-417, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|March 16, 2017
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Clinicians should initiate confidential discussions about sexual health with adolescents to foster healthy development. Creating a safe space supports open dialogue and provides essential resources for young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Sexual Health Education
  • Clinical Communication

Background:

  • Addressing adolescent sexual health is crucial for overall well-being.
  • Normalizing gender and sexual diversity is essential in healthcare settings.
  • Adolescents require age-appropriate and confidential discussions regarding sexual matters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide clinicians in initiating sensitive conversations about sex and sexuality with adolescents.
  • To provide strategies for creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment for adolescent sexual health discussions.
  • To equip healthcare providers to be effective resources for adolescent sexual health concerns.

Main Methods:

  • The article offers practical suggestions and tips for starting dialogue.
Keywords:
Adolescent sexualityConfidentialityGender identityHealthy relationshipsSexual attractionSexual behaviorSexual orientation

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  • It includes specific examples to facilitate conversations on sexual health.
  • Guidance is provided on how clinicians can act as a resource for adolescent patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Clinicians can effectively initiate confidential, developmentally appropriate discussions.
    • A safe and affirming space encourages adolescents to ask questions and express concerns.
    • Healthcare providers can become valuable resources for adolescent sexual health.

    Conclusions:

    • Comfortable initiation of sexual health discussions by clinicians is key to optimal adolescent care.
    • Creating a supportive environment promotes healthy sexual development and positive outcomes.
    • Practical strategies empower clinicians to effectively address adolescent sexual health needs.