Impact of an SRH education programme on cystic fibrosis patients in Poland.
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Since patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are living longer, it is important that sexual health is discussed in early adolescence. We have designed an education programme and evaluated its impact on the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues in adolescents with CF and their parents. Prior to this programme most information was obtained from the internet, popular publications and other patients. Only 23% of adolescents discussed sexual health issues with their parents. Our programme was for 12 months and consisted of group meetings and individual sessions (16 meetings; 114.5 hours). Patients aged over 14 years and their parents were tested on their CF-related sexual health knowledge before and after the programme by LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
دوره 39 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013