Abstract
Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern which demands the attention of educators, providers, parents, and students. Sex education in schools is mandatory; the various forms of this education vary. It is imperative the appropriate approach be utilized to help decreases the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Sigma Membership
Chi Theta
Lead Author Affiliation
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
STD/STIs, Adolescent Pregnancy, Sex Education
Recommended Citation
Iorio, Lisa Danielle, "Sex education and its impact on adolescent pregnancy rates and sexually transmitted infections" (2017). Convention. 38.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/38
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Sex education and its impact on adolescent pregnancy rates and sexually transmitted infections
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern which demands the attention of educators, providers, parents, and students. Sex education in schools is mandatory; the various forms of this education vary. It is imperative the appropriate approach be utilized to help decreases the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.