The male genital examination: a position paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.

Adolescent consent for vaccination: a position paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.

Vaccines currently recommended for adolescents by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have the potential to improve the health of youth by preventing conditions such as: tetanus, pertussis, meningococcal disease, influenza, and genital warts, as well as later adult outcomes such as cervical and other human papillomavirus-related cancers. Adolescent vaccine coverage lags behind that...

External Genital Abnormalities and Inguinal Hernia among Males of Children Nurseries, North West of Iran

Background Abnormalities of external genitalia in male children nurseries and inguinal hernia are the most common congenital disorders in children. We aimed to determine prevalence rate of inguinal hernia and other genital among children nurseries, in Shahrood-Iran. Materials and Methods In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we examined 920 children nurseries boys. Physical examination of ...

Reproductive Health Need Assessment of Adolescent Boys and Girls during Puberty: A Qualitative Study

Background Adolescence is the transient period from childhood to adulthood and the beginning of physical, mental and social changes. Understanding and meeting adolescents’ needs may have important effects on reducing theirs dangerous behaviors and therefore, will result in a more health society. This study aimed to assess the reproductive health needs of Iranian adolescent. Materials and Method...

School-based health center: position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.

Impact of HPV infection in adolescent populations.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The primary risk factors for acquiring HPV are generally associated with sexual activity. Evidence suggests that condoms provide some protection against infection and disease progression, but any genital contact is sufficient for HPV transmission. HPV is so common and transmissible that having just one sexu...