Document 1117
 DOCN  M9591117
 TI    Female adolescent contraception.
 DT    9509
 AU    Harbin RE
 SO    Pediatr Nurs. 1995 May-Jun;21(3):221-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95312326
 AB    Numerous clinical challenges confront care providers in caring for
       adolescents regarding contraception and sexual health issues. Strong
       communication skills are an integral factor in dealing with the sexually
       active teen. The most common contraceptive options for adolescents
       include Norplant, Depo-Provera, oral contraception, and condoms.
       Providing contraceptive care for adolescents requires knowledge of these
       methods, including the new FDA guidelines that standardize instructions
       for oral contraceptive use. Nursing responsibilities include counseling
       the adolescent regarding the risks of sexual activity with multiple
       partners, exposure to HIV, STDS, and the correct use of condoms.
       Educational efforts should focus on improving adolescent communication
       skills and encouraging discussion by sexual partners about the issue of
       condom use.
 DE    Adolescence  Contraception/*METHODS  Female  Human  Nursing Assessment
       Sex Education/*METHODS/STANDARDS  Sexually Transmitted
       Diseases/PREVENTION & CONTROL  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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