EFFECTIVE SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The existing policies and practices related to delivery of prevention education touching upon issues of sexual and reproductive health in the Russian Federation and other countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) are assessed. Approaches, content, coverage and resourcing of prevention education programmes are discussed, key challenges are highlighted. Evidence on effectiveness of prevention education programmes is provided based on findings of international assessments. Key characteristics of effective programmes that can positively impact the reproductive health of learners are discussed, recommendations on topics for inclusion in comprehensive programmes are provided, cost-effectiveness of prevention education is demonstrated.