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Youth and Family Planning: Findings from a Focus Group Study

Research Facts and Findings

Mary Maley

2013

In this article, the ACT for Youth Center of Excellence shares the results of a focus group study that looked into young people's experiences and beliefs regarding birth control and family planning services.

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New York, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence, adolescent sexual health, research

A New Vision for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Research Facts and Findings

John Santelli and Amy Schalet

2009

Why are U.S. teens far more likely than teens in the Netherlands to give birth? In this article, the authors review historical and cultural contexts — particularly adult attitudes toward adolescent sexuality — to point us toward healthier outcomes.

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adolescent sexual health, SRH, adolescent sexuality, teen sexuality, adolescent development, romantic relationships, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, STDs, STIs, STD/HIV, STI/HIV, adolescent development, parents, parent-child communication, family, families, family communication, John S. Santelli, Europe, European approaches, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, protective factors

Proceedings of the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2009

In 2009, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence convened a symposium of experts and stakeholders in the field of adolescent sexual health. This report highlights issues raised, selected comments by participants, and resources offered at the event.

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adolescent sexual health, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, pregnancy prevention, adolescent pregnancy, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, health disparities, family planning services, sexual health services, sexual health care, access to services, clinical practice, service delivery, sexual minority youth, best practices, sex education, sexual health education, technology, community sectors, community involvement, community engagement, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum, evidence-based programs

Adolescent Romantic Relationships

Research Facts and Findings

Sarah Sorensen

2007

This article discusses the importance of romantic relationships to youth, including the benefits of healthy relationships, the risks romantic relationships may pose, and the need for adults to support young people in developing healthy relationships.

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adolescence, adolescent development, youth development, teen sexuality, adolescent sexuality, sexual health, teen dating, adolescent dating, adolescent relationships, peers, peer relationships, healthy relationships, love, romance, risk behaviors, risky behaviors, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, teenagers, teens