Sexual and reproductive health

Sexually transmitted infections among adolescents: the need for adequate health services

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World Health Organization, Department of Child and Adolescent Health

Sexually transmitted infections among adolescents: the need for adequate health services

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Number of pages: 96
Publication date: 2005
Languages: English
ISBN: 92 4 156288 9 - Web only

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This document presents a comprehensive literature review, documenting existing experience with the provision of services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to adolescents. It draws from programme experience worldwide, including the following service delivery models: public and nongovernmental organization health services which have been made adolescent-friendly, sexual and reproductive health clinics and multipurpose centres for young people, school-based or school-linked services, and community-based and private sector services.