Impact of knowledge gained from adolescents’ puberty books on knowledge and attitudes towards puberty development changes among very young adolescent learners in Malawi
Abstract
A distinct subgroup of adolescents, very young adolescents (VYA) aged 10 to 14
are going through one of the most important life transformations. For adolescents to develop the
healthy behaviors that can influence their present and future health, well-being, and ability to avert
hazards like early, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted illnesses, and gender-based
violence, they require knowledge, skills, and social support. Save the Children, in collaboration
with the Malawian government through the Ministries of Health and Education, developed puberty
workbooks to be used with in- and out-of-school youth to complement life skills education.