A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health
promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices …

Abstract Heterosexual African American youth face substantial disparities in sexual health
consequences such as HIV and STI. Based on the social ecological framework, the current …

Contraception is a pillar in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates. The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians develop a working knowledge of contraception to …

Evidence suggests that transgender female youth (TFY), much like their adult transgender
female peers, are at high risk for HIV. Yet little attention has been given to important …

HIV exposure is one of the greatest sexual risks in young people, and condom use is the
best protective measure. Despite the preventive efforts, trend in condom use is still unclear …

Adolescence is used in this chapter to characterize the period of development spanning
childhood and adulthood. The term extends to the late teenage years, corresponding with …

Background Community interventions to promote condom use are considered to be a
valuable tool to reduce the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other …

Background This is a updated version of our Cochrane Review published in Issue 6, 2012.
Sexually‐transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise worldwide, imposing an enormous …

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of current research on children's and
adolescents' sexual motivations, desires, and behaviors, and the multiple factors that …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common cause of morbidity in sexually active
adolescents and may be caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasites, or fungi. The most …