title: The importance of the sexual health history in the primary care setting.
abstract: Nurses often are apprehensive when inquiring about women's sexual health issues. A comprehensive sexual health assessment, however, is an important part of the health history and interview. Ensuring confidentiality and maintaining professionalism will create the trusting, comfortable environment necessary for a thorough evaluation of a client's sexual health risks. Nurses who are familiar with diverse sexual issues can help women deal with the changes that may occur during the life span.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Peck
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D016387:Women's Health