reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 6
UNIT 6:
SAFER SEX AND PROTECTION FOR ADOLESCENTS
Introduction:
Protection against infection and pregnancy involve many of the same strategies and
services. Adolescents need to be able to assess their risk of STI/HIV or of an unwanted
pregnancy. In addition, young people also need to know how to protect themselves by
practicing safer sex. Providers must be able to openly discuss the range of sexual
activities that adolescents engage in and provide accurate information on the risk
involved with those activities, as well as on strategies that can be used to reduce risk.
UNIT TRAINING OBJECTIVE:
To prepare providers to effectively counsel adolescents on safer sex, including using
protection.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the unit, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss safer sex messages and techniques for the prevention of sexually
transmitted diseases (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy.
2. Identify reasons why adolescents may not practice safe sex.
TRAINING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY:
• Questionnaire
• Discussion
• Small group work
• Trainer presentation
MAJOR REFERENCES AND TRAINING MATERIALS:
• Brick, P., C. Charlton, H. Kunins, and S. Brown. 1989. Teaching safer sex.
Hackensack, New Jersey: The Center for Family Life Education, Planned
Parenthood of Bergen County.
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