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- Title
Adolescents and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
- Authors
Yarber, William L.; Parrillo, Anthony V.
- Abstract
BSTRACT: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a serious health problem for adolescents, occurring in an estimated one-quarter of sexually active teen-agers. Many of the health problems - including STDs - result from specific risk-taking behaviors. Determinants of STD risks among adolescents include behaviorial, psychological, social, biological, institutional factors. Education is an important component in STD control in adolescents. The goal of education is to increase adolescent self-efficiency in practicing STD prevention and risk-reduction. A comprehensive approach including quality, theory-based education, accessible and effective health clinics, and improved social and economic conditions has the most promise of controlling STDs in adolescents.
- Publication
Journal of School Health, 1992, Vol 62, Issue 7, p331
- ISSN
0022-4391
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1746-1561.1992.tb01252.x