Document 0454 DOCN M9590454 TI Adolescent sexual intercourse. Strategies for promoting abstinence in teens. DT 9509 AU Kay LE; Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USA. SO Postgrad Med. 1995 Jun;97(6):121-7, 132-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/95296231 AB As sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll have given way to STDs, HIV, and AIDS, adolescent sex has become an increasingly high-risk behavior. Dr Kay strongly believes that primary care physicians can have a prominent role in educating teens and their parents about the consequences of premature sexual activity and in promoting healthy living. In this article, he presents the case against adolescent sexual intercourse and outlines a concrete approach to dealing with adolescent patients at risk and their families. DE Adolescence *Adolescent Behavior *Adolescent Psychology Coitus Family/PSYCHOLOGY Health Promotion/METHODS Human Parent-Child Relations Sex Education/*METHODS *Sexual Abstinence JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).