Emerging Issues in Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Date Published: 2020
Description
This report aims to inform and empower pediatricians to feel comfortable asking about and providing guidance for sensitive issues, which can enhance the provider-patient relationship and improve overall care for adolescent males. Updated and expanded topics in the revised report include information on male adolescent sexual behavior; emerging issues in health confidentiality; discussion of consent for sexual acts among adolescents; counseling males on their roles in contraception decision-making; sexually transmitted infections (STIs); human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine; and sexual dysfunction.
Related Resources
Human Trafficking Assessment for Homeless and Runaway Youth
Source: National Human Trafficking Resource Center
Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
The Texas Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Toolkit Volume 2
Source: Texas Health and Human Services