Young women and sexually transmitted diseases: the issues for public health

摘要: : This paper reports on a recent research project which explored the social meaning of heterosexual relationships for young women aged 16 to 18. Drawing intensive interviews with 95 from diverse range backgrounds, study provided evidence that remain relatively ignorant about all aspects sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), provision health services is far adequate and public measures have failed address issue political context in operate. Furthermore, there campaign reduce infection human immunodeficiency virus has had counter productive effect prevention STDs. There are three key dimensions STDs through measures: ensuring knowledge prevent STDs; fostering milieu will support women's control over their sexuality.