Adolescent Sexual Behavior in Rural Central India: Challenges and Interventions.
| Autor: | Ramteke RU; Forensic Medicine, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai, IND., Makade JG; Community Medicine, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Nagpur, IND., Bandre GR; Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Wardha, IND. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Nov 30; Vol. 15 (11), pp. e49761. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 30 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.49761 |
| Abstrakt: | Adolescence is a crucial life stage marked by significant physical, psychological, and societal changes. With India projected to have the highest population of teenagers by 2025, understanding adolescent sexual behavior in rural central India is essential due to its unique social and cultural contexts. This article reviews existing literature to explore the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of teenage sexual behavior in rural central India. It highlights the challenges posed by societal taboos, limited access to sexual health information and services, and the impact of poverty on adolescents' sexual behavior and health outcomes. To address these issues, comprehensive sex education, improved access to contraception and reproductive health services, and efforts to overcome cultural and societal norms are crucial. The article discusses the initiatives undertaken by the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to tackle adolescent sexual behavior and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach that addresses systemic issues while empowering adolescents. It concludes by suggesting future research directions and policy recommendations aimed at promoting safe sexual behavior among rural adolescents in central India. This article will discuss the complexity of adolescent sexual behavior in rural central India, its origins, and the challenges faced by medical decision-makers. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Ramteke et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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