reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 6
Family Health International. 1997. Reproductive health of young adults:
Contraception, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina: Family Health International.
• Hunter-Geboy, C. 1995. Life planning education a youth development program.
Washington, DC: Advocates for Youth.
• Sundari, T.K., M. Berer, and J. Cottingham, eds. 1997. Dual protection: Making sex
safer for women. Beyond acceptability: Users' perspectives on contraception.
London: Reproductive Health Matters for World Health Organization.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Pencils
• Colored note cards or index cards (5 for each participant)
• Tape
• Paper
EVALUATION METHODS:
• Pre- and post-test
• Participant evaluation form
• Reflections
• Where Are We
• Participation in group discussion
TIME REQUIRED: 1 hour, 40 minutes
WORK FOR TRAINERS TO DO IN ADVANCE:
• Prepare copies of Participant Handouts: 6.1and 6.2.
• Make three large signs labeled “HIGH RISK,” “LOW RISK,” and “NO RISK.” Write
“HIGH RISK” in red letters, “LOW RISK” in visible yellow/orange letters, and “NO
RISK” in green letters so that the three signs resemble a stoplight.
• Using Trainer’s Tool 6.2, prepare index cards stating risk behaviors related to
STIs/HIV and unwanted pregnancy.
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