Key references and evidence
References
Sexual health and blood borne virus action plan: 2023 to 2026. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2023.
Women’s Health Plan. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2021.
A Recovery Plan for Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2021.
Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework – 2015-2020 Update. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2015.
Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2016.
The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework 2011-2015. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2011.
Respect and responsibility: Strategy and action plan for improving sexual health. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, 2005
2nd Annual Report of Respect and Responsibility: Sexual Health Strategy 2007. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2007
Healthcare Improvement Scotland Sexual Health Services Standards
Sim, J, Fraser, S, Church, S, Wight, D and Eaglesham, P. The sexual health and wellbeing of vulnerable groups in Scotland: a scoping review of research literature. Edinburgh: NHS Health Scotland and Medical Research Council SPHSU, 2009
Public Health Scotland. Links to sexual health evidence, research and data produced by NHS Health Scotland can be found on the Public Health Scotland website.
Effectiveness evidence
ScotPHO's purpose is to describe the pattern of health across the Scottish population. As a supplementary service to users, we include the following links to external sources of quality-assured evidence on effectiveness of interventions which may include relevant material for this topic. These links are provided as an aid to users. They are by no means exhaustive nor should they be necessarily viewed as authoritative.
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Cochrane Library: Browse by topic
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance: Find guidance
