Title: Examine decisions related to sexual activity following pregnancy.
Course: GRADS – Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Promoting Postnatal Care

Examination should include

- birth control options
- standards for making sexual decisions
- consequences of being sexually active
- consequences of having additional pregnancies during the adolescent years.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How does being sexually active affect your self-esteem?
- How might your life be different if you had more than one child during your adolescence?

Communication

- What sources of information about birth control are reliable?
- How can setting personal standards following pregnancy reduce risky behaviors (e.g., irresponsible sexual activity, drugs, abuse, gangs)?

Leadership

- What values and goals are evident as you make decisions about sexuality?
- How might having children during your adolescence affect your family, your partner, and your community?

Management

- Where can adolescents go for help with issues about sexual health?
- What should you consider when making decisions about sexual activity?
- What method of birth control are you most likely to use consistently? What factors will affect whether or not you use birth control?