LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN INDIA• 31
ADOLESCENTS: Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and skills related to HIV transmission that
adolescents need:KNOWLEDGE
Adolescents will learn:- How the risk of contracting HIV can be virtually eliminated?
- Which behaviors place individual at increased risk for contracting HIV infection?
- What preventive measures can reduce risk of HIV, STI and unintended pregnancies?
- How to access a voluntary counseling and testing centre to determine HIV status?
- How to use a condom appropriately?
ATTITUDES/BELIEFS/VALUES
Adolescents will demonstrate:- Understanding of discrepancies in moral code;
- A realistic risk perception;
- Positive attitude towards delay in sexual initiation until marriage;
- Conviction that condoms are beneficial in protecting against HIV/STIs to a great extent but do
not eliminate the risk; - Responsibility for personal, family and community health;
- Support for school and community resources that will convey information about HIV prevention
interventions; - Encouragement of peers, siblings and family members to take part in HIV prevention activities;
- Encouragement of others to change unhealthy habits;
- A leadership role to support the HIV prevention program; and
- Willingness to help start similar interventions in the community.
SKILLS
Adolescents will be able to:- Refuse to have sexual intercourse;
- Assess risk and negotiate for less risky alternatives;
- Seek out and identify sources from which condoms can be obtained (only for children
above 14); and - Appropriately use health products (condoms) (only for children above 14);