Sexuality education for children and adolescents
Date
2016
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Pediatrics
Abstract
The purpose of this clinical report is to provide pediatricians updated abstract
research on evidence-based sexual and reproductive health education
conducted since the original clinical report on the subject was published by
the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2001. Sexuality education is defi ned
as teaching about human sexuality, including intimate relationships, human
sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted infections, sexual
activity, sexual orientation, gender identity, abstinence, contraception, and
reproductive rights and responsibilities. Developmentally appropriate and
evidence-based education about human sexuality and sexual reproduction
over time provided by pediatricians, schools, other professionals, and
parents is important to help children and adolescents make informed,
positive, and safe choices about healthy relationships, responsible sexual
activity, and their reproductive health. Sexuality education has been shown
to help to prevent and reduce the risks of adolescent pregnancy, HIV, and
sexually transmitted infections for children and adolescents with and
without chronic health conditions and disabilities in the United States
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Keywords
pediatricians, sex education
Citation
Breuner, C. C., Mattson, G., & Committee On Psychosocial Aspects of Child And Family Health. (2016). Sexuality education for children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 138(2), e20161348.