Emotionally neglected or severely sexually abused girls report riskier sexual behavior

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Girls who are emotionally neglected or severely sexually abused early in their lives report riskier sexual behaviors during adolescence, Mount Sinai researchers report. The findings highlight the need--and suggest the potential for tailored approaches--to promote healthy sexual development in vulnerable populations.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news