Sex education in the schools: what role does it play? International journal of adolescent medicine and health. [Int J Adolesc Med Health] Journal article | | Title | Sex education in the schools: what role does it play? | | Author(s) | McElderry DH, Omar HA | | Institution | Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA. | | Source | Int J Adolesc Med Health 2003 Jan-Mar; 15(1):3-9. | | MeSH | Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Adolescent Health Services
Adolescent Psychology
Attitude to Health
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Personnel
Humans
Male
Mass Media
Parents
School Health Services
Schools
Sex Education
Sexual Behavior
United States
| | Abstract | Information regarding pubertal development, sex, pregnancy, and contraception should be provided to children and adolescents in an age-appropriate manner from parents, health care providers, and schools. This article reviews the medical literature on school sex education programs, adolescents' perception of these programs, and the role played by the media, parents, and health care professionals in sexual education of teens. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 12723443 |
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