reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 7
UNIT 7:
CONTRACEPTIVE OPTIONS FOR ADOLESCENTS
INTRODUCTION:
Early pregnancy can have dire physical, social, and economic consequences for the
adolescent. Providers should help young people avoid early pregnancy by counseling
them on the importance of delaying childbearing and by providing appropriate
contraceptive methods. Dispelling myths and misinformation about contraception and
addressing the side effects of different methods helps ensure that the adolescent client
will accept a method of contraception and continue to use it properly.
UNIT TRAINING OBJECTIVE:
To increase the provider's knowledge of contraceptive options for adolescents.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the unit, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of delaying childbearing.
2. Identify contraceptive options for adolescents.
3. Identify common side effects and their impact on adolescent clients.
4. Identify and respond to misconceptions and rumors raised by adolescents.
TRAINING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
• Discussion
• Group work
• Trainer presentation
• Role play
• Mind mapping
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