Sexual health education in the schools: questions and answers.

From: The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality | Date: September 22, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

INTRODUCTION

Access to effective, broadly based sexual health education is an important contributing factor to the health and well-being of Canadian youth (Health Canada, 2003; Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2004). School-based programs are an essential avenue for providing sexual health education to young people. Educators, public health professionals, and others who are committed to providing high quality sexual health education in schools and other community settings are often asked to explain the rationale, philosophy, and content of proposed or ...

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