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Comportamiento sexual y anticoncepción en la adolescencia.

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Title: Comportamiento sexual y anticoncepción en la adolescencia.
Alternate Title: Sexual behaviour and contraception in adolescents.
Authors: Sam-Soto, Selene1 selenesams@hotmail.com, Osorio-Caballero, Mauricio2, Rodríguez-Guerrero, Rosa Estela3, Pérez-Ramírez, Norma Paulina3
Source: Acta Pediatrica de Mexico. nov/dic2014, Vol. 35 Issue 6, p490-498. 9p.
Subjects: TEENAGERS' sexual behavior, YOUTHS' sexual behavior, PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases, PREVENTION of teenage pregnancy, CONTRACEPTION, SEXUAL health, UNSAFE sex, SEX education
Abstract (English): The World Health Organization defines the adolescence as the period between 10 and 19 years old. It is a critical developmental period, in which major physical, psychological, emotional and social changes take place. In terms of sexual and reproductive health, adolescents are considered a vulnerable group. Several risks and negative consequences of unprotected sexual relations are worrisome nationwide. According to the Mexican National Survey carried in 2010, 15.6% of Mexico's population are adolescents. Sexual education in Mexico is not uniform and lacks an integral vision. There is no culture of prevention with respect to sexual and reproductive rights, sexual health, nor gender equality focused on adolescents. The consequences of these gaps are evident in our health indicators. We consider there is an urgent need to address this issue in an updated, integrative and age-focused manner in order to develop effective programs and diminish consequences such as unwanted pregnancies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): La Organización Mundial de la Salud define la adolescencia como la etapa comprendida entre los 10 y los 19 años, se trata de un período crítico del desarrollo en el que se producen importantes cambios físicos, psicológicos, emocionales y sociales. En términos de salud sexual y reproductiva los adolescentes son considerados una población de alta vulnerabilidad. Los riesgos y consecuencias negativas de las relaciones sexuales no protegidas en los adolescentes son motivo de preocupación nacional. En México, de acuerdo con el último censo nacional de población y vivienda en el 2010, los jóvenes de entre 12 y 19 años de edad representan 15.6% de la población. De forma general, la educación sexual en nuestro país ha carecido de una visión integral, no existe una cultura de prevención desde el punto de vista de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos, salud sexual o equidad de género; y las consecuencias de esta insuficiencia se observan en los indicadores de salud de nuestra población. Es necesaria una revisión actualizada de las conductas sexuales en los adolescentes y de las guías actuales de anticoncepción para poder diseñar programas efectivos dirigidos a la prevención de embarazos no deseados en este sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The World Health Organization defines the adolescence as the period between 10 and 19 years old. It is a critical developmental period, in which major physical, psychological, emotional and social changes take place. In terms of sexual and reproductive health, adolescents are considered a vulnerable group. Several risks and negative consequences of unprotected sexual relations are worrisome nationwide. According to the Mexican National Survey carried in 2010, 15.6% of Mexico's population are adolescents. Sexual education in Mexico is not uniform and lacks an integral vision. There is no culture of prevention with respect to sexual and reproductive rights, sexual health, nor gender equality focused on adolescents. The consequences of these gaps are evident in our health indicators. We consider there is an urgent need to address this issue in an updated, integrative and age-focused manner in order to develop effective programs and diminish consequences such as unwanted pregnancies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01862391
DOI:10.18233/APM35No6pp490-498