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The pediatrician and the sexually active adolescent. Sexual activity and contraception
1Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 24, 1997
Abstract:
Sexuality and its resultant consequences continue to be major issues for adolescents and for those who provide their health care. This article discusses current sexual behavior in adolescents and describes the various forms of hormonal contraception that sexually active adolescents should use.
Keywords:
AdolescentsAge FactorsAmericasBehaviorContraceptionDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningHealthHealth PersonnelLiterature ReviewNeedsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPhysiciansPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPremarital Sex BehaviorRisk BehaviorSex BehaviorUnited StatesYouth