Reviews
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth and Sexual Health Education: A Systematic Mapping Review of the Literature
To synthesize the diverse body of literature on sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) and sexual health education.Confidentiality Matters but How Do We Improve Implementation in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care?
Confidentiality protections are a key component of high-quality adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care. Research has shown that adolescents value confidentiality and are more likely to seek care and provide honest information when confidentiality protections are implemented. However, many adolescents do not receive confidential SRH care. We synthesize studies of adolescents, parents, and providers to identify confidentiality-related factors that may explain why adolescents do not seek care or receive confidential services when they do access care.Creating an Enabling Environment for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Framework and Promising Approaches
This article provides a conceptual framework and points out the key elements for creating enabling environments for adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). An ecological framework is applied to organize the key elements of enabling environments for ASRH. At the individual level, strategies that are being implemented and seem promising are those that empower girls, build their individual assets, and create safe spaces. At the relationship level, strategies that are being implemented and seem promising include efforts to build parental support and communication as well as peer support networks.A Review of Positive Youth Development Programs That Promote Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Positive youth development (PYD) may be a promising strategy for promoting adolescent health. A systematic review of the published data was conducted to identify and describe PYD programs that improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
