The Population Reference Bureau recently published the results of operations research projects on social marketing for adolescent sexual health that took place in Botswana, Cameroon, Guinea, and South Africa. The document offers valuable information for program planners and providers working with adolescents in any part of the world. A better understanding of the different sexual health concerns of young men and women is likely to increase the effectiveness of adolescent interventions. Youth involvement in program design is beneficial, but guidance and facilitation may be necessary to keep adolescents focused on critical issues. Social marketing programs targeting youth should have measurable objectives and clearly identified assumptions about behavior change.
Evaluation is needed to measure the impact of program activities.
View the complete document . The meeting, which will be held in St. Lucia in October, is intended to strengthen YAM initiatives in the region. It is rich in links to other websites on youth. The IPPF site for the Youth Manifesto 2. The IPPF online Guide to Love and Relationships 3.