Reducing Adolescent Sexual Risk: A Theoretical - ETR Associates

Table2-4Learning Objectives to Increase Hormonal Contraceptive Use (Continued)Specific BehaviorsStudents will beable to:Knowledge andPerceptions of RiskStudents will beable to:Attitudes, Valuesand BeliefsStudents will beable to:Perceptions ofPeer NormsStudents will beable to:Keep contraceptivemethod readilyavailable (if neededfor chosen method).• Plan how to keep contraceptionavailable, if needed for chosenmethod.• Hold favorableattitudes toward carryingcontraception.• View using contraceptionas a matureand responsible stepto take.• Draw conclusions aboutsexually active teens’use of contraception.• Internalize the beliefthat that most sexuallyactive teens feel it’simportant to usecontraception.Effectively negotiatethe use of contraceptionwith everypartner.• Describe steps to negotiatecontraceptive use.• Plan ways to avoid having sex ifnegotiation of contraceptive usefails.• Value the importanceof takingresponsibility forsexual behavior bynegotiating contraceptionuse, if havingsex.• Summarize peer supportof negotiating contraceptiveuse.• Recognize that femalepartner may want to usehormonal contraceptionto prevent pregnancy(if male).Use contraceptioncorrectly andconsistently.• Describe how to correctly usemost common methods ofcontraception.• Analyze barriers to correct andconsistent use.• Propose solutions to addressbarriers to correct and consistentuse of contraception.• Describe appropriate steps forrefilling/replacing contraceptivemethod (e.g., state time for nextmedical appointment, describehow to refill prescription).• Analyze the benefits of usingcontraception correctly andconsistently.• Conclude that usingcontraception correctlyand consistentlywill reduce therisk of pregnancy.• Conclude that mostyouth support the correctand consistent useof contraceptionSkills andSelf-efficacyStudents will beable to:• Demonstratethe abilityto negotiatecontraceptive usewith a partnerwith confidence.• Demonstrate theability to refuseto have sex ifnegotiation ofcontraceptive usefails.• Prepare a plan forusing contraceptioncorrectly andconsistently.IntentionsStudents will beable to:• Intend to keepcontraceptionreadily available,if needed.• Intend toeffectivelynegotiate the useof contraceptionwith everypartner.• Intend to usecontraceptioncorrectly andconsistently, ifhaving sex.Parent-ChildCommunicationStudents will beable to:• Communicate withparents and/or otheradults about their plansto keep contraceptionavailable, if havingsex, and, if parents areaccepting.• Talk with parents orother adults abouteffective refusalstrategies for avoidingunprotected sex.• Communicate withparents and/or otheradults about plans to usecontraception, if havingsex.• Identify parents or otherpeople who will supportyour decision to usecontraception.28 Reducing Adolescent Sexual Risk: A Theoretical Guide for Developing and Adapting Curriculum-Based Programs