This article is part of the supplement: 2005 International Meeting of The Institute of Human Virology
Poster presentation
Factors Affecting the Attitude Toward Safe Sex and Reproductive Health Among Shiraz City Youth
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Correspondence: Farah AsnaAshari farahesnaashari@yahoo.com
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Retrovirology 2005, 2(Suppl 1):P10 doi:10.1186/1742-4690-2-S1-P10
Published: 8 December 2005First paragraph (this article has no abstract)
Owing to social and cultural taboos and inhibitions, sexual health research in Iran remains restricted to a few number of studies for youth, especially those who are unmarried. Social and cultural norms impose barriers to the transfer of sexual health information. Consequently, countless remain ignorant of even the basic knowledge required for safer sexual behavior. As this group requires having proper guidance regarding their health, which can make them beneficial for community and nation and so, they can play an innovative role for welfare and advancement of the country.