Mindful Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents

The establishment of sheltered homes and cases of baby abandonment among unmarried adolescents indicate the consequences of unintended pregnancy are a serious issue in Malaysia. It is important to understanding the impact of culture and religion and the resulting tension between guidelines and beliefs led to many adolescents in Malaysia are in receipt of sub-optimal sexual health education. This also has potentially impact on adolescents’ acceptability and accessibility about their ability to use such services in Malaysia. In preparing adolescents for optimum sexual health and to avoid stigma and discrimination following unprotected sex, the caretakers and adults should be aware of accurate sexual health education as their responsibility and of the need for them to manage their own conflicts about fulfilling their role. realising empowerment SRH education gender