Choices (2nd edition)

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This guide for young people growing up in Africa provides them with frank and factual information about their bodies and sexuality so they can make informed decisions about their futures. The focus is on happy, healthy and safe relationships, marriage and children, while also recognising the limited choices faced by many young people, particularly girls. Self-esteem and life-skills such as problem-solving, decision–making, taking responsibility, and communication are highlighted. This new edition covers support, care and treatment for people with HIV and their leadership role in helping to reduce stigma and discrimination. Also included is help on how to avoid unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion, up-to-date information about STIs and HIV, and guidance on the dangers of alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse. These sensitive issues, and others, are covered in a lively, straightforward style and will be invaluable to anyone helping young people to grow up as fulfilled, caring and responsible members of families and communities.

Product Code: B/C
Author(s): G Gordon
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781405097369
Year: 2007