title: How contraception nurses can improve teenage sexual health.
abstract: The rising incidence of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections among teenagers has made teenage sexual health a government priority. Contraceptive nurses can play a key role in advising young people about sexual health issues and contraception. This article discusses the factors affecting teenage sexual activity and how nurses can help young people take responsibility for their sexuality.
authors.affiliation: Islington Primary Care Trust, London.
authors.forename: Irene K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Bonsu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003267:Contraception / Q000451:nursing*; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012736:Sex Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control