International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1991 · 44 citations · 12 references
MedicineGynecologyObstetricsAdolescent HealthContraceptionReproductive HealthAbortion CareAdolescent ContraceptionAdolescent Reproductive HealthContraceptive MethodsContraceptive UseSexual HealthAdolescent Pregnancy PreventionContraceptive Method ChoiceContraceptive Use PatternsSexual ActivityTeenage Contraceptive Use
Nine hundred fifty randomly selected secondary school girls were surveyed. Sexual activity was claimed by 29%, the youngest age was 12 years and age had no influence on the frequency of sexual intercourse. Multiple sexual partners, a high risk behaviour for contracting STD including AIDS was demonstrated in 33.7% and only 20.3% used orthodox methods of contraception. Induced abortion was procured by 23.5% and most were procured from unskilled personnel and by dangerous methods.
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Health concerns and health-related behaviours of adolescents.
William H. Feldman, Corinne Hodgson, S Corber et al. · PubMed · 1986 · 54 citations · Full text