Risk taking behaviours within sexual health
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Risk taking behaviours within sexual health

Anne-Marie Martin Research Worker, The Institute of Psychiatry, London

Anne-marie martin examines how psychological theories can assist health professionals in understanding risk taking behaviours within sexual health

Healthcare professionals need to be able to use research to inform management of clinical issues. This article aims to illustrate the importance of psychological theories when looking at risk taking behaviour in relation to sexual health. The main models that will be explored are the:

Primary Health Care. 16, 10, 31-34. doi: 10.7748/phc.16.10.31.s23

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