reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 1
CONTENT
Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills
Training/Learning Methods
(Time Required)
• Sexual experiences (not always
voluntary) usually begin during
adolescence.
• Consequences of risky behaviors can
have serious and long-term effects.
Adolescence is an opportune time for
professional interventions.
• Adolescents are undergoing
educational and guidance
experiences in school, at home, and
through religious institutions; health
education can be part of these efforts.
• Life-long health habits are
established in adolescence.
• Interventions can help adolescents
make good decisions and take
responsibility for their actions, often
preventing serious negative
consequences in the future.
• There are many effective channels
for reaching adolescents: schools,
religious institutions, youth
organizations, community and
recreational activities, parental
communication, peer education, the
media, and health service facilities.
Special training allows providers to
be more responsive to the needs of
adolescents.
• Well-trained providers are able to
better serve adolescents and deliver
adolescent services in a more
efficient and effective manner.
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Adolescent Curriculum