title: [Adolescence and sexuality : the stakes in prevention.].
abstract: Studies of adolescent girls underline the limits of clinical services in the prevention of undesired pregnancies. This article concerns a study carried out at the St-Denis Youth Clinic with the aim of collecting data to permit the development of adequate preventive measures in work with the adolescent population. The author deals with factors linked to the development of the adolescent personality and presents two theories explaining preventive behaviour. She gives an account of evaluations of current practices in Quebec in relation to sexuality and contraception, and suggests avenues to pursue at different levels of prevention.
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authors.lastname: Tessier