Avaliação do desenvolvimento afetivo-social do adolescente na faixa etária dos 15 aos 18 anos.Estudo com adolescentes do município de Botucatu, SP - Aspectos da sexualidade

B. L. Goldberg, Tamara; Moraes Jaehn, Sônia; P. Campana, Antônio; Roberto Negrão Kfouri, José; C. P. Simões, Antônio; Roberto Curi, Paulo

doi:10.2223/JPED.756

Jornal de Pediatria (English Edition)

ISSN: 0021-7557

Jornal de Pediatria is a bimonthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria, SBP). It has been published without interruption since 1934. Jornal de Pediatria publishes original articles and review articles covering various areas in the field of pediatrics. By publishing relevant scientific contributions, Jornal de Pediatria aims at improving the standards of pediatrics and of the healthcare provided for children and adolescents in general, as well to foster debate about health.

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We present data obtained in a questionnaire regarding sexuality applied to 1,437 adolescent students in the city of Botucatu and aged from 15 to less than 19 years. The results show the characteristics of the developing sexuality of the students and suggest that sexual education should be included in the educational process of children and adolescents. We also suggest that healthcare professionals encourage the discussion of matters related to sexuality at every opportunity, such as pediatric or adolescent appointments.

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