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■ Adolescents distinctive health problems, such as, risks attached to unprotected sex, are cause for concern to all children's nurses

■ Peers play a crucial role in the psychological and social development of most adolescents.

■ Peer education can be used as a health promotion strategy with adolescents

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Adolescents Peer group Peer influence Peer education Health promotion.

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Review : Health promotion strategy for adolescents' sexual behaviour

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