World Health Day 2014 Ghana

To celebrate World Health Day, Patriots Ghana KNUST had a reproductive health talk and discussion at the Unisco Model Complex, followed by a research on adolescent reproductive health. The talk was organized for all the Junior High School students in the school. The team of volunteers talked to the students on the different behavioral changes that occur at that stage, how to have control over the edge to indulge in sexual relationships, and abstinence from sex. The students were also enlightened on how pornographic materials and the mass media can give them false knowledge and contribute to them having a desire to have to sex. They were encouraged to always have the confidence to approach their parents, teachers, religious leaders or the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana to discuss their weaknesses, problems, etc with relation to sex. The students were also educated on teenage pregnancy, its effects, the causes, and how to effectively prevent being a victim. They were also made aware of how to treat such victims properly and to learn from their mistakes. Finally, they were advised to take their education very seriously as they are the future of the country and to stay focused on achieving greater heights. The students prompted on the various obstacles to becoming great people in future such as teenage pregnancy, laziness, bad peer influence etc. After the session, a research questionnaire was distributed to the students to fill out anonymously. The research is help PGK identify the knowledge base of teens, their problems, a source for future reference etc. Thereafter, Patriots interacted with the students and gave out copies of Jack Reagans book to students that answered some questions and made contributions. Happy Word Health Day. Join Patriots Ghana NOW Source: Emmanuel Yamoah President Patriots Ghana KNUST Contact: 0247602583 (whatsapp, viber)