Behavior of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents

Authors

  • Lidia Pérez Morffi Policlínico Universitario “Juan Bruno Zayas”, Cifuentes, Villa Clara
  • María de los Ángeles Santos Blanco Policlínico Universitario “Juan Bruno Zayas”, Cifuentes, Villa Clara
  • Yenisey de la Paz Pérez Policlínico Universitario “Juan Bruno Zayas”, Cifuentes, Villa Clara

Keywords:

sexually transmitted diseases, adolescent

Abstract

Studies made at the global level in Cuba on sexually transmitted infections and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in adolescence demonstrate the need for comprehensive care for all sectors of society to achieve physical, mental and social balance of teenager , which will help in their education, the only preventive  weapon against these diseases. Despite the known characteristics the incidence of the problems of sexual and reproductive health, including the increase of sexually transmitted infections and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Sexually transmitted infections in general, and especially the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in adolescents and young adults are a serious health problem and the risk of suffering is closely related to sexual behavior and ways protected, among other factors.


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Pérez Morffi L, Santos Blanco M de los Ángeles, de la Paz Pérez Y. Behavior of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 22 [cited 2025 Jun. 27];8(3):117-20. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/154

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2014): July-September

Section

Comunications

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