Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2010
Adolescent health and development with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health
Module 1: Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health
WHO Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development
August 30 - September 3
Presentation
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Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health - WHO Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (Powerpoint presentation with notes)
Topics covered in the module
- The meaning of adolescence
- The health problems that adolescents face
- What adolescents need to grow & develop in good health
- Who needs to meet the needs & fulfill the rights of adolescents
- Why we should invest in the health & development of adolescents
- Frameworks for addressing the health & development of adolescents
Assignment
- Read the following documents:
- 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)
- 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)
- pages 2-6 of the following document: WHO. Strengthening the health sector response to adolescent health & development. Geneva: WHO; 2009. (direct PDF download)
- 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.
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