Reducing Adolescent Sexual Risk: A Theoretical - ETR Associates

Table2-6Learning Objectives to Increase Pregnancy and STD Testing and TreatmentSpecific BehaviorsStudents will beable to:Knowledge andPerceptions of RiskStudents will beable to:Attitudes, Valuesand BeliefsStudents will beable to:Perceptions ofPeer NormsStudents will beable to:Make the decisionto get testedperiodically if havingsex.• Analyze types of STDs and their primarymodes of transmission.• Assess the prevalence of HIV/STD andpregnancy among teens.• Review that any sexually active teencan get HIV/STD or become pregnant/impregnate partner.• Generate reasons teens may want toget tested for HIV/STD and pregnancy ifhaving sex.• State that current absence of symptomsdoes not ensure that a person is notinfected or pregnant.• Explain that tests and results areconfidential.• Evaluate the different types of STD andpregnancy tests available• Appraise the limitations of STD andpregnancy tests (e.g., timing regardingHIV and pregnancy detection, falsenegative/positive lack of counseling withhome tests).• Appraise (or analyze) barriers to gettingtested (cost, access, confidentiality, typeof test, stigma, and embarrassment).• Formulate ways to overcome barriers.• Value the benefits ofknowing their healthstatus.• Make a case for thebenefits of gettingtested (e.g., earlytreatment if a persontests positive, peaceof mind, protectingself/others).• Value benefits oftaking responsibilityfor own health andhealth of partner(s).• Recognize that individualswho are sexuallyactive should betested periodically.• Recognize that peersbelieve it is expectedand responsible forteens who have sexto get tested periodically.• Identify friends whowill discuss and supporttheir decision toget tested.Make and keepappointment to gettested by healthcareprovider if havingsex.• List free or low-cost, teen-friendlytesting sites with contact information.• Identify a place to record the time/dateof appointment.• Plan how to get to the appointment.Obtain test results. • Identify a place to record when testresults will be available.• Identify method to obtain results (e.g.,by phone, in person).• Assess the benefits of obtaining testresults.• Feels responsibleabout getting testresults.• Value the importanceof knowingstatus of test results.Skills andSelf-efficacyStudents will beable to:• Make a decisionto get testedperiodically if havingsex.• Contact clinics toobtain informationabout testingservices.• Make anappointment toget tested by ahealthcare providerif having sex.IntentionsStudents will beable to:• Intend tobe testedperiodically ifhaving sex.• Intend tomake and keepappointmentto be tested ifhaving sex.• Intend to obtaintest results.Parent-ChildCommunicationStudents will beable to:• Identify individuals(e.g., parent/adult)who will discuss andsupport their decisionto get tested.• Identify parents orother individualswho could accompanythem whenreceiving results, ifneeded.• Identify individual(s)who will accompanythem to get results• Identify individual(s)to help them copewith results.(Continued)30 Reducing Adolescent Sexual Risk: A Theoretical Guide for Developing and Adapting Curriculum-Based Programs