Implementation experience and program management
This module contains resources for implementing reproductive health interventions aimed at adolescents and is available in the form of manuals, guides, checklists and examples of country implementation experience. Data at the national level show that continued investment in effective strategies and programming for prevention and treatment is essential to improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents. The strategies must be adapted to the development needs of this age group and their social contexts.
Educational materials
It is important that SRH education for adolescents provide correct and comprehensive information, while developing skills to negotiate sexual behaviors. Educational materials and activities must be creative in the way they reach adolescent populations, creating a positive learning environment. The materials included in this module are a flip chart that describes information on family planning and a game that facilitates learning about SRH.
Training
Due to the complexity and sensitivity of providing SRH care to adolescents, health providers must be trained not only to provide correct and balanced information about the use of contraceptives and the correct use of condoms, but also about healthy sexuality, avoiding stigmas, and prejudices. The available training resources are manuals and self-learning modules on how to work better with adolescents given their biological development, cultural context, and vulnerabilities.
Political and strategic frameworks & norms
This module contains national standards and guidelines that describe the commitments of each country to provide accessible quality sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents. National, regional, and local reproductive health norms and policies should include specific approaches and programming aimed at this population due to their unique health needs.