Adolescent health :
Senderowitz, Judith
Adolescent health : reassessing the passage to adulthood / Judith Senderowitz - Washington, D.C. World Bank 1995 - vii, 54 p. : il. - World Bank discussion papers no. 272 .
Incluye bibliografía
This paper reviews current data on the health of adolescents in developing countries, with a focus on young women. It assesses regional trends in sexual knowledge, contraception, marriage, fertility, and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Issues of sexual abuse and genital mutilation are examined as well. The paper summarizes program approaches that have been implemented and presents evaluation data. The author identifies promising programs in health education, health and family planning services, multiservice youth centers, outreach programs, and communications. She recommends structural and legal changes for increasing adolescents' access to services and enhancing the quality of services and their relevance for young women.
0-8213-3157-4
SALUD DEL ADOLESCENTE
REGULACION DE LA NATALIDAD
ADOLESCENTES
PAISES EN DESARROLLO
TERCER MUNDO
362.1083
Adolescent health : reassessing the passage to adulthood / Judith Senderowitz - Washington, D.C. World Bank 1995 - vii, 54 p. : il. - World Bank discussion papers no. 272 .
Incluye bibliografía
This paper reviews current data on the health of adolescents in developing countries, with a focus on young women. It assesses regional trends in sexual knowledge, contraception, marriage, fertility, and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Issues of sexual abuse and genital mutilation are examined as well. The paper summarizes program approaches that have been implemented and presents evaluation data. The author identifies promising programs in health education, health and family planning services, multiservice youth centers, outreach programs, and communications. She recommends structural and legal changes for increasing adolescents' access to services and enhancing the quality of services and their relevance for young women.
0-8213-3157-4
SALUD DEL ADOLESCENTE
REGULACION DE LA NATALIDAD
ADOLESCENTES
PAISES EN DESARROLLO
TERCER MUNDO
362.1083