Sexuality and family life education helps prepare young people
Sexuality education in schools can result in delaying first intercourse or, if young people are already sexually active, in using contraception.
Finger, William
Addressing the needs of young adolescents
Worldwide, nearly 10 percent of people are ages 10 to 14, and in developing countries, the percentage is often higher (e.g., Uganda, 16 percent).1 Early adolescence marks a critical time of physical, developmental, and social changes.
Faith group turn to reproductive health and HIV issues
This project has provided technical assistance to 12 faith-based organizations to help them develop HIV prevention strategies for youth.
Youth participation guide: assessment, planning and implementation
The Youth Participation Guide seeks to increase the level of meaningful youth participation in reproductive health (RH) and HIV/AIDS programming at an institutional and programmatic level.
School-Based Reproductive Health and HIV Education Programs - An Effective Intervention
Review of evaluated programs shows well-designed programs work, but implementation issues remain challenging. Recent research has confirmed and expanded earlier findings concerning the positive impacts of reproductive health (RH) and HIV education programs.
Adolescents: orphaned and vulnerable in the time of HIV/AIDS
This paper first introduces the key issues regarding orphaned and vulnerable adolescents in the time of HIV/AIDS, including the developmental needs specific to adolescents. The second chapter summarizes the limited studies and programs working primarily with adolescents orphaned due to AIDS.
Reaching Out-of-School Youth with Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Information and Services
Youth who do not attend school or who drop out prematurely miss many of the fundamentals of basic education - reading and writing skills, mathematics, and science.
Teacher Training: Essential for School-Based Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Education. Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa
Teacher training in any subject is important. For teaching information and skills related to reproductive health (RH) and HIV/AIDS, teacher training is even more essential - and complex.