Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2003):

Providing information for young people in sexual health clinics: getting it right.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND:
The need to improve the quality and availability of information on sexual health is identified as a key element in achieving the aims set out in the National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV. Providing information about sexual health to young people poses particular challenges because of the sensitive nature of the issues and because of the difficulties that young people may face in sourcing information and asking questions of professionals.

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Author information

Author/s: Kane, Roslyn (R); Macdowall, Wendy (W); Wellings, Kaye (K);

Affiliation: Department of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. Roslyn.Kane(-atsign-)LSHTM.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: The journal of family planning and reproductive health care / Faculty of Family Planning & Reproductive Health Care, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Jul; vol 29 (issue 3) : pp 141-5

Dates: Created 2003/07/29; Completed 2003/08/20; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12885308, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent Adolescent Behavior - psychology Adolescent Health Services - standards Adolescent Psychology Adult Anecdotes as Topic Attitude to Health England Family Planning Services

Female Health Education - methods Humans Male Pregnancy Pregnancy in Adolescence - prevention & control Sex Counseling - methods Sex Education - methods Sexual Behavior

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