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ERIC Number: EJ522238
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
Knowledge about Puberty and Sexual Development in 11-16 Year-Olds: Implications for Health and Sex Education in Schools.
Winn, Sandra; And Others
Educational Studies, v21 n2 p187-201 Jun 1995
Postulates a wide dichotomy between the levels of accurate sexual information among teenagers. Asserts that even by age 15-16, some young people lack the essential information to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Suggests a possible separation between boys and girls to address different gender needs. Includes five tables of statistical data. (MJP)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Births to Single Women, Early Parenthood, Females, Gynecology, Health Education, Hygiene, Intermediate Grades, Males, Pregnant Students, Puberty, Sex Differences, Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Student Needs, Student Welfare, Unwed Mothers, Youth Problems
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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