Sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents; Need of the hour
| dc.category | Journal Article | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jaya, S | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-02-27T18:05:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-02-27T18:05:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
| dc.department | Human Development | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | fodav, globaii) die rcproducli\ o hcatlh of adolcsccnis is oi’ growing concern undeniabiy due to the alarming inerea.scs of sexual and iC|troducli\ e health problems. Even though reproductive health care is a relatively ticw concept li is undoubtedly proven to be a very important contponent in general health. Reproductive health care is needed tlrroughoul life span ofcvcrv' individual specially wo'men and precisely during adolescence since it is crucial during this period. Yet in most culture it is most prominently addressed during adulthood. Adolescence being tlie [rcriod ot’piiberta! cliangcs, sc.xua! maturation, curiosity and e.xpcrimcntation make them vulnerable. Despite being acknowledge die special needs of adolescents are largely ignored due to the per])etuate idea of discussing anything related to sex is taboo. Williout any or little knowledge from unreliable sources adolescents are exploring tlremseir cs in diis field rcsuhirig in adolescent pregnancies, unsafe abortion, contracting STIs inciuding HIWAIDS rurllicr liindei in social and economic development ofnation. The findings of various studies recommend one of the key actions needed to imprrive reproducliveiieaitii is liie empowerment ofadolescents especially through education programmes. This paper draws allention to the tiigeiit need of the intervention strategies aimed at enhancing ailoleseciiis' knowledge and bring desirable changes in their attitude tliiis to strengthen the quality of practices on !epixiduci!\‘e iieailii eare. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.avinuty.ac.in/handle/avu/1789 | |
| dc.lang | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher.name | Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing | en_US |
| dc.publisher.type | National | en_US |
| dc.title | Sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents; Need of the hour | en_US |
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