Beyond controversies: Sexuality education for adolescents in India
Open Access
- 1 January 2014
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Medknow in Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Vol. 3 (3), 175-179
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.141588
Abstract
Sexuality education for adolescents is one of the most controversial topics in the field of child health. In the past decade, policymakers in India have also struggled with the issue and there has been greater public discourse. However, policymaking and public discussions on adolescent sexuality education are frequently fueled by religious, social, and cultural values, while receiving scant scientific attention. To meet the needs of an expanding young population in India, scientific evidence for best practices must be kept at the core of policymaking in the context of sexuality education for adolescents.Keywords
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