| Literature DB >> 1434562 |
Abstract
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 behavioral, 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.Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and control; Adolescents; Age Factors; Americas; Biology; Community Participation; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; Education; Educational Activities; Health Education; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Infections; North America; Northern America; Organization And Administration; Population; Population Characteristics; Reproductive Tract Infections; Risk Factors; Sex Education; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--determinants; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--prevention and control; United States; Viral Diseases; Youth
Mesh：
Year: 1992 PMID： 1434562 DOI： 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1992.tb01252.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Sch Health ISSN： 0022-4391 Impact factor: 2.118