Citation

Fantasia HC, Fontenot HB. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Neonatal Nurs. 2011; 40(2): 217-224.

Affiliation

Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing in Chestnut Hill, MA; Sidney Borum Jr. Health Center in Boston, MA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01217.x

PMID

21284725

Abstract

In this article, the authors review issues that affect the sexual safety of adolescents. First and foremost, these issues include risks for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Clinicians also need to understand other critical issues that affect sexual safety. These include adolescent dating patterns, decision making, communication and negotiation skills, social and environmental influences, and risks related to violence. Suggestions for clinical interventions to promote sexual safety are discussed.

Language: en