Sponsored by PAHO's Child and Adolescent Health Unit, the workshop was attended by participants from several Central and South American countries, all experts in the field of sexual and reproductive health of adolescents.
A link to a summary of the State of the Art meeting is provided below. Also included on this page are Powerpoint files* from the meeting presentations, as well as a summary of a parallel meeting of the Adolescent Sexual Health in Latin America and the Caribbean (ASHLAC) advisory group, which also took place in Panama City.
State of the Art in Development of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs
Summary Report Word document
Powerpoint Presentations
State of the Art in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents of Latin America and the Caribbean Dr. Ester Corona, President of the Mexican Association of Sexual Education the presentation is in Spanish
Ethical Aspects in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Young People Dr. Stella Cerruti, Co-director of the Center for Education Training Adolescent Health, Uruguay the presentation is in Spanish
A Conceptual Framework for National HIV Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean Dr. Rafael Mazín, Regional Advisor on HIV/AIDS/STI, PAHO the presentation is in Spanish
Religion and Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and Young People Rev. Dr. Deborah Haffner, Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing, U.S.
Sexual Health and the Role of Public Policy
William Smith, SIECUS, U.S.
Promotion and Prevention through Health Services Dr. Eli Coleman, Director of the Program of Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota, U.S.
Health Service Systems and Reform Dr. Luis Codina, Subregional Advisor on Adolescent Health, PAHO Venezuela the presentation is in Spanish
Circuit Party Attendance, Club Drug Use and Unsafe Sex in Gay Men Dr. Andrew Mattison, President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
A Conceptual Framework for the Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health Dr. Matilde Maddaleno, Regional Advisor on Adolescent Health, PAHO the presentation is in Spanish
Adolescent Sexual Health in Latin America and the Caribbean Advisory Group Meeting (ASHLAC)
Summary of the Meeting Word document
Work Plan of the World Association of Sexology and the Pan American Health Organization Dr. Eli Coleman, Director of the Program of Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota, U.S. Powerpoint presentation
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