Acta Medica Medianae
Vol. 48, No3, October, 2009
UDK 61
YU ISSN 0365-4478
 

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ESTIMATION OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND vulnerability OF ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Sanja Stanojević¹, Milena Veljković² i Olivera Radulović³

Healthcare Center ,,Toplica’’¹

Healthcare Center Niš²

Public Health Institute Niš³

Adolescents are reproductive potential of society. Protection of their reproductive health is one of the biggest challenges of modern society. Adolescent reproductive health is endangered by early sexual activities, inadequate protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. It is necessary to take measures which would protect and improve adolescent reproductive health. Adoption of knowledge about sexuality, physiology of reproduction, protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexual infections are prerequisites for formation of correct attitudes related to family planning and taking over responsibility for their own sexual behaviour. Acta Medica Medianae 2009;48(3): 20-24.

Key words: adolescents, sexual behaviour, reproductive health, contraception