YouthLens
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This series of research briefs summarises the most recent information on key issues regarding reproductive health and HIV prevention among youth ages 10-24. Examples of some of the briefs are below.
YouthLens is an activity of YouthNet, a 5-year programme funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development to improve reproductive health and prevent HIV among young people. The YouthNet team is led by Family Health International and includes CARE USA, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., Margaret Sanger Center International, and RTI International.
New Resources
This brief provides programme planners, researchers, policymakers and others with an organised overview report of summaries on agency programmes/publications, bibliography/data, and reference and training materials on youth.
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Sexuality and Family Life Education
Sexuality education in schools may result in delaying first intercourse or, if young people are already sexually active, in using contraception. However, such programmes can be controversial because many believe that sexuality is a private matter for families and that talking about it in schools can lead to young people being more sexually active. This publication states that in-school programmes can result in positive behavior changes, but programmes vary widely and questions about best models need more attention.
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Participatory Learning and Action
The Ethiopian Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture used a youth-based participatory process to develop an HIV/AIDS and sexual health component in its new program, resulting in a mobilized coalition of young people committed to the health and future of their country.
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Information and Communications Technology
Technology resources increasingly link professionals working with reproductive health and HIV prevention programs in developing countries. These same resources (e-mail, CD-ROMs, listservs, the Internet, radio, and television) hold great promise for reaching youth as well.
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Expanding Contraceptive Options and Access for Youth
Education, services, and products can help protect youth against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, but groups should be targeted with appropriate messages.
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These publications are also available in French and Spanish on the YouthLens website.
YouthLens is an activity of YouthNet, a 5-year programme funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development to improve reproductive health and prevent HIV among young people. The YouthNet team is led by Family Health International and includes CARE USA, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., Margaret Sanger Center International, and RTI International.
New Resources
This brief provides programme planners, researchers, policymakers and others with an organised overview report of summaries on agency programmes/publications, bibliography/data, and reference and training materials on youth.
Click here to view the PDF version of this.
Sexuality and Family Life Education
Sexuality education in schools may result in delaying first intercourse or, if young people are already sexually active, in using contraception. However, such programmes can be controversial because many believe that sexuality is a private matter for families and that talking about it in schools can lead to young people being more sexually active. This publication states that in-school programmes can result in positive behavior changes, but programmes vary widely and questions about best models need more attention.
Click here to view the PDF version of this.
Participatory Learning and Action
The Ethiopian Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture used a youth-based participatory process to develop an HIV/AIDS and sexual health component in its new program, resulting in a mobilized coalition of young people committed to the health and future of their country.
Click here to view the PDF version of this.
Information and Communications Technology
Technology resources increasingly link professionals working with reproductive health and HIV prevention programs in developing countries. These same resources (e-mail, CD-ROMs, listservs, the Internet, radio, and television) hold great promise for reaching youth as well.
Click here to view the PDF version of this.
Expanding Contraceptive Options and Access for Youth
Education, services, and products can help protect youth against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, but groups should be targeted with appropriate messages.
Click here to view the PDF version of this.
These publications are also available in French and Spanish on the YouthLens website.
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