Factors of adolescent reproductive and sexual health

Abstract

The goal of this review was to present the risk factors of adolescent reproductive and sexual health. During adolescence, a large number of young people become sexually active. Young people often do not have enough knowledge about sexuality, fertility control and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. It is important to comprehensively observe the sexuality of adolescents, as well as all the elements that contribute to the disruption of their reproductive health. Sexual behavior among adolescents is a complex problem, because facts shows that adolescents, despite being accurately and well informed, still behave inconsistently when it comes to protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. One of the main reasons seems to be insufficient amount of information and untimely use of contraceptives.