Sex education in the schools: what role does it play?
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2003
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.
Volume
15
Issue
1
First Page
3
Last Page
9
ISSN
0334-0139
Published In/Presented At
McElderry, D. H., & Omar, H. A. (2003). Sex education in the schools: what role does it play?. International journal of adolescent medicine and health, 15(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh.2003.15.1.3
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
12723443
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
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