Swiss medical weekly
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Swiss medical weekly · Oct 2000
First sexual intercourse and contraception: a cross-sectional survey on the sexuality of 16-20-year-olds in Switzerland.
The onset of sexual activity represents an important development stage with positive aspects, such as love, discovery, intimate relationships, plans for the future, but also with fears of pregnancy, of sexually transmitted diseases and of AIDS. ⋯ The use of condoms is high among Swiss adolescents, particularly at first sexual intercourse. By integrating the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and of unwanted pregnancies, preventive programmes would address adolescents' needs more effectively.