Adolescent health and development with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health

Sexual health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health - Course files

Module 1: Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health

Department of Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health - World Health Organization

From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2011

September 2, 2011 - Geneva

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Department of Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization. Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health. Paper presented at: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research; 2011 Sep 2; Geneva. Available from: http://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2011/adolescent-health/Introduction-adolescence-adolescent-health-WHO-CAHD-2011.htm

Topics covered in the module

1. The meaning of adolescence
2. The health problems that adolescents face
3. What adolescents need to grow & develop in good health
4. Who needs to meet the needs & fulfill the rights of adolescents
5. Why we should invest in the health & development of adolescents
6. Frameworks for addressing the health & development of adolescents

Assignment

1. Read the following documents:
   1. pages 1-23 (Overview) of the following document: World Bank. World Development Report 2007. Development and the next generation. Washington: World Bank; 2007. (direct PDF download)
   2. pages 3-7 (Executive summary) of the following document: UNFPA. UNFPA framework for action on adolescents and youth. Opening doors with 4 keys. New York: UNFPA; 2007. (direct PDF download)
   3. pages 2-6 of the following document: WHO. Strengthening the health sector response to adolescent health & development. Geneva: WHO; 2009. (direct PDF download)
2. Write/type one-two paragraphs on the central messages on each framework.

You are required to read the presentation as well as the support documents. You are also required to submit your assignment timely.

Assignment documents

• UNFPA. UNFPA framework for action on adolescents and youth. Opening doors with 4 keys. New York: UNFPA; 2007.

• WHO. Strengthening the health sector response to adolescent health & development. Geneva: WHO; 2009.

• World Bank. World Development Report 2007. Development and the next generation. Washington: World Bank; 2007.

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