Research :: Starting on a Healthy Path: Promotion of Young Men’s Sexual Health

This article summarizes the key health issues surrounding male sexual health, including risky behaviors and sexually transmitted infections.  It is the first in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health.

Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J. (2007). Starting on a Healthy Path: Promotion of Young Men’s Sexual Health. American Journal of Men’s Health 2007, 1(2), 148-153

TOPIC(S)

Adolescents, Health Behavior, Sexual Health, STIs/STDs

DATE POSTED

February 11, 2007

AUTHOR(S)

M. Jane Park, David J. Breland

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