The assumption that early sexual debut leads to adverse outcomes has been used as
justification for sexual health interventions and policies aimed at delaying sexual initiation …

Molecular and epidemiological data now support an etiologic role for oncogenic human
papillomavirus (HPV) in oral cancers in women and men. Recent studies have …

Background After the introduction of a quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
programme in Australia in April, 2007, we measured the prevalence of vaccine-targeted and …

Abstract Background. In April 2007, Australia became the first country to introduce a national
government-funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. We evaluated the …

Sexuality in Adolescence considers the latest theory and research on adolescent
development, focusing on sexuality as a vital aspect of normal, healthy maturation …

The sexualization of girls has captured the attention of the media, advocacy groups and
politicians in recent years. This prolific discourse sets alarm bells ringing: sexualization is …

This paper investigates the relationship between school‐based sex education policies and
sexual health‐related statistics of young people in four developed countries: the …

Background: Although tobacco-and alcohol-associated head and neck cancers are
declining in the developed world, potentially human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated …

Background We have undertaken a cross-sectional study that investigates the association
between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexual practices in sexually experienced and …

Background Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted infection in Australia.
This report aims to measure the burden of chlamydia infection by systematically reviewing …