Rew Lynn
Department of Nursing, University of Texas, 1700 Red River, Austin, TX 78701, USA.
Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2007 Dec;18(3):519-29, vii.
Adolescents with various chronic health conditions face the same challenges associated with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that are characteristic of this developmental stage. Many of these adolescents face unique challenges related to their health conditions that add to the complexity of sexual maturation and reproductive function. This article is an overview of the health risk behaviors of adolescents with chronic health conditions and how these conditions relate to various aspects of sexual health. Suggestions for anticipatory guidance of these young people are also addressed.
患有各种慢性健康问题的青少年面临着与身体、认知、情感和社会变化相关的相同挑战,这些变化是这个发育阶段的特征。许多这类青少年面临与他们健康状况相关的独特挑战,这增加了性成熟和生殖功能的复杂性。本文概述了患有慢性健康问题的青少年的健康风险行为,以及这些状况如何与性健康的各个方面相关。还讨论了对这些年轻人进行预期指导的建议。