Young adolescents' comfort with discussion about sexual problems with their physician

Article Abstract:

Young adolescents may be receptive to talking about sexual concerns with their doctors. Researchers evaluated questionnaires completed by 221 adolescents aged 12 to 15 after they had met with their primary care doctors for a general health examination. Many (89%) adolescents said they respected their doctor's opinions about sex and found they could talk to their doctors (99%). Adolescents said they were more comfortable talking with their doctors about sex when the doctor initiated discussion about ways to reduce sexual risks, although most doctors did not do this. Older teens were more concerned about confidentiality.

Social aspects, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Confidential communications, Physician-patient privilege

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Communication between adolescents and physicians about sexual behavior and risk prevention

Article Abstract:

Teenagers may not be receiving counseling on sexual behavior and risk prevention from their physicians, although it appears they would welcome such counseling. A group of 2,026 high school students filled out a survey. Fewer than 40% reported being advised on HIV prevention or to use condoms. Fifteen percent or fewer were told how to use condoms, asked about sexual activity, or advised how to refuse unwanted sex. Fewer than 10% were asked about sexual orientation or given a condom. More than 80% thought it would be useful to discuss these matters with a doctor.

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Early effects of a school-based human immunodeficiency virus infection and sexual risk prevention intervention

Article Abstract:

School-based programs to teach students how to avoid HIV infection may be effective in changing behaviors. Researchers compared an educational program delivered by trained adults or trained teenagers with the standard health education curriculum given to 3,635 middle and high school students. The program delivered by the trained adults or teenagers increased the students' knowledge significantly more than the standard health education curriculum. High school students in the special program were more likely to say they would change their sexual behavior.

Education, High school students

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