SAHM Position & Statement Papers
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Abstinence-only education policies and programs: A position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
Journal of Adolescent HealthVol. 38Issue 1p83–87Published in issue: January, 2006- John Santelli
- Mary A. Ott
- Maureen Lyon
- Jennifer Rogers
- Daniel Summers
Cited in Scopus: 128Abstinence from sexual intercourse represents a healthy choice for teenagers, as teenagers face considerable risk to their reproductive health from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Remaining abstinent, at least through high school, is strongly supported by parents and even by adolescents themselves. However, few Americans remain abstinent until marriage, many do not or cannot marry, and most initiate sexual intercourse and other sexual behaviors as adolescents.
