Healthy Sex: Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Media, Consent, and Confidentiality.

Publication Title

Primary care

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Keywords

washington; swedish; Humans; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Confidentiality; Adolescent; Contraception; Female; Sexual Behavior; Sex Education; Mass Media; Primary Health Care; Informed Consent; Male

Abstract

Adolescence is a natural time for sexual exploration; developmentally-appropriate sexual education is essential to promote healthy behaviors and prevent long-term morbidity. Adolescents may confide in their primary care clinicians, who are responsible for providing information and access to evidence-based care including family planning, contraception, and abortion. Clinicians are essential in sexually transmitted infection prevention, screening, treatment, risk mitigation, and harm reduction for sexually active adolescents. Clinics should pay special attention to electronic medical record settings and insurance procedures to prevent unexpected lapses in confidentiality.

Area of Special Interest

Women & Children

Area of Special Interest

Mental Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Behavioral Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Family Medicine

DOI

10.1016/j.pop.2024.05.006

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