Sexual and reproductive health

Adolescents

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The sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents differ from those of adults, and are inadequately served in many parts of the world. WHO supports research to help countries understand what adolescents need and how best to reach them to encourage responsible sexual behaviour and help them protect and promote their sexual and reproductive health.

Sample core instruments

These instruments are intended to be no more than a starting point for investigators wishing to study the sexual and reproductive health of young people. Authors caution that these instruments should always be adapted to local circumstances and research priorities and, wherever possible, be used in conjunction with each other.

Annotated bibliography

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This provides a guide to relevant literature on young people’s sexual and reproductive health for investigators undertaking research in less developed countries.

Publications

Evidence, policy and programmatic issues

Related links

10 facts on adolescent health

Poster

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Addressing sexual and reproductive health: issues and needs of adolescents in slums