TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Aspects of sexuality education in Europe - definitions, differences and developments
JO  - European journal of contraception and reproductive health care
A1  - Loeber, Olga
A1  - Reuter, Simone
A1  - Apter, Dan
A1  - van der Doef, Sanderijn
A1  - Lazdane, Gunta
A1  - Pinter, Bojana
SP  - 169
EP  - 176
VL  - 15
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Sexuality education in Europe has been influenced by political, social and ethical movements. This paper considers some of these influences and the implementation of sexuality education in different parts of Europe. CONTENT: The aim of sexuality education is to enable young people to acquire knowledge, attitudes, skills and values to make appropriate choices in their sexual behaviour and thus experience a healthy sex life that is age-appropriate. This should prevent them from acquiring or passing on sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, from causing or suffering unwanted pregnancies, and from being the perpetrator or victim of violence. It should enhance understanding and respect diversity, thus contributing to a better society. Sexuality education as such has been widely recognised as essential for sexual health, but the content and principles that form the basis of this education have changed over time and differ widely among the countries of Europe. CONCLUSION: Agreeing on common standards of sexuality education across Europe is a challenge for the 21st century.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1362-5187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13625181003797280
ID  - ref1
ER  -