1.  Title: The sexual and reproductive health of young people in Latin America: Evidence from WHO case studies. Author: Kostrzewa K Source: Salud Publica de Mexico. 2008 Jan-Feb;50(1):10-16. Abstract: This original article addresses the sexual and reproductive health needs of young people aged 15 to 24 in Latin America. It introduces five articles from original research projects in three countries: Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. These projects were funded by the World Health Organization. This article explains the importance of studies that address the sexual and reproductive health of young people in developing countries. It provides an overview of sexual and reproductive health issues in Latin America and a discussion these issues in the three study countries. The five articles deal with difficult and challenging issues, including: knowledge of STIs and HIV/ AIDS; pregnancy related practices; quality of care; the role of young men in couple formation, pregnancy and adoption of contraceptive practice; and, the role of obstetricians and gynecologists in public policy debate about family planning and abortion. The four articles in this special section help to improve our understanding of the factors that contribute to risky sexual behavior and negative reproductive health outcomes among youth in Latin America. The findings are useful to help inform and improve health care interventions in various contexts. (author's) Language: English Keywords: ARGENTINA | BRAZIL | PERU | RESEARCH REPORT | LITERATURE REVIEW | CASE STUDIES | WHO | YOUTH | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | ADOLESCENT HEALTH | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES | HIV | AIDS | KNOWLEDGE | ATTITUDES | QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE | RISK BEHAVIOR | RISK FACTORS | South America, Southern | South America | Latin America | Americas | Developing Countries | South America, Eastern | South America, Western | Studies | Research Methodology | UN | International Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Health | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Health Services Evaluation | Program Evaluation | Programs | Organization and Administration | Biology Document Number: 325863 |
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