Girls will be women

Article Abstract:

Research has revealed that 11- to 17-year-old girls frequently lack knowledge about their bodies and about health issues such as sexually transmitted diseases and cervical screening. Girls tend to have negative attitudes towards menstruation, regarding it as inconvenient and painful. It also appears that most teenagers only seek contraceptive advice after having had intercourse for the first time. The findings of the research indicate a need for the 11- to 17-year-old age group to be provided with appropriate and relevant information on women's health.

Research, Education, Teenage girls, Health education

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Young people's perceptions of and access to health advice

Article Abstract:

British teenagers and young adult women who had given birth during their teenage years were surveyed about their views on health care assessibility and availability of health care information. The survey revealed a need for more assess opportunities and greater confidentiality when offering health care services to young adults.

Public affairs, England, Youth, Reports, Surveys, Public opinion, Health surveys, Health care information services, Medical advice systems, Adolescent health services

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Lump it or like it

Article Abstract:

Adolescent Daniel Steven, age 14, describes his stay in the children's ward of a hospital prior to a lymph gland operation. He finds that the nurses, although friendly, treat him like a child and he finds difficulty in fitting in with the other residents.

Personal narratives, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Sick children, Adolescent medicine

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