Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Adolescence: An Integrative Review
Jefferson Carlos de Oliveira,
Henrique Almeida Assis Costa,
Plínio Regino Magalhães
et al.
Abstract:Adolescence is a phase characterized by physical and behavioral changes that impact the sexual and reproductive health of individuals of both genders. While the World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as the period from 10 to 19 years old, in Brazil it is recognized as the age range from 12 to 18 years old. This distinction is important for epidemiological investigations, as well as the development of public policies, social programs, and targeted interventions. This work is grounded in an Integrat… Show more
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