Young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years – are often thought of as a healthy group. Nevertheless, many adolescents do die prematurely due to accidents, suicide, violence, pregnancy related complications and other illnesses that are either preventable or treatable. Many more suffer chronic ill-health and disability. In addition, many serious diseases in adulthood have their roots in adolescence. For example, tobacco use, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, poor eating and exercise habits, lead to illness or premature death later in life. Thus, the course concludes with key actions concerning adolescents across the full spectrum of health issues. Further, this course provides guidance on adolescent health interventions, priority setting and programming.
Priority Target groups:
Out of school adolescents
under-employed and employed adolescents
Adolescents engaging in risky behaviors
Orphans, marginalized adolescents in rural and hard to reach areas
Girls and women
Objective:
Develop and deliver a comprehensive life skill based information package that focuses on improving health and well being of adolescent and youth.
Content:
This course will address several health issues including:
Health Challenges of Adolescents
Health Risk Behaviors among Adolescents and Young People
Such as: Injuries, mental health, Smoking, Alcohol, Drug Use, Nutrition, Exercise, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Burden of Disease in Adolescence
HIV, chronic disease
Poverty and Adolescent Health
Injuries and violence (including road safety), Hygiene and Sanitation including oral health, Environmental and occupational health of adolescents
Adolescent Health Interventions