Title: The sexual and reproductive health of younger adolescents : research issues in developing countries : background paper for a consultation

Authors: Dixon-Mueller, Ruth

Place: Geneva

Publisher: World health organization (WHO)

Year: cop. 2011

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: reproductive health, sexual behaviour, adolescents, health education, sex education, children

Abstract: Responding to a growing interest in programming for younger adolescents (defined here as 10-14 year-olds), this paper points to a number of gaps in what is known about this younger age group and identifies a range of research issues relevant to the design of effective interventions.

URL: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2011/9789241501552_eng.pdf

Document type: Portal