title: The pediatrician and the sexually active adolescent. Sexual activity and contraception.
abstract: Sexuality and its resultant consequences continue to be major issues for adolescents and for those who provide their health care. This article discusses current sexual behavior in adolescents and describes the various forms of hormonal contraception that sexually active adolescents should use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Cromer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014505:Urban Population; D000078329:Workforce