Promotion of sexual health: recommendations for action

In order to extend and enhance previous efforts, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in collaboration with the World Association for Sexology called a regional consultation to re-examine how to promote Sexual Health including the role of the health sector in the achievement and maintenance of Sexual Health. This document is the result of this consultation held in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, on May 19 to 22, 2000. The objectives of the consultation were as follows: To develop a conceptual framework for the promotion of Sexual Health; To identify Sexual Health concerns and problems in the Region of the Americas; To suggest actions and strategies to achieve and maintain Sexual Health.