reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 5
UNIT 5:
THE RH VISIT AND THE ADOLESCENT CLIENT
INTRODUCTION:
The adolescent client has different needs and problems than an adult client due to
physical and emotional immaturity. Both screening and history taking must be tailored to
the adolescent client. This unit explores what should be included in screening and
history taking, as well as ways in which the RH visit can be made less stressful for the
adolescent client.
UNIT TRAINING OBJECTIVE:
To prepare providers to serve the needs of the adolescent client during the RH visit,
paying special attention on screening and history taking.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the unit, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the elements that should be included in screening and history taking for
adolescent reproductive health service provision.
2. Explain the physical exam and how it can be tailored to the needs of the adolescent
client.
TRAINING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
• Discussion
• Group work
MAJOR REFERENCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS:
• Armstrong, K.A., and M.A. Stover. 1994. Smart start: An option for adolescents to
delay the pelvic examination and blood work in family planning clinics. Journal of
Adolescent Health. 15 (5):389-95.
• Lane, C., and J. Kemp. 1984. Family planning needs of adolescents. JOG Nursing.
March/April (Supplement): 61S-65S.
• Leppert, P.C. 1994. The adolescent's first pelvic exam. Contemporary Adolescent
Gynecology. Summer:25-30.
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