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Article: Working with out-of-school youth in Belize and Peru.
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- SIECUS Report
- Article date:
- June 1, 2002
- Author:
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Urban youth in Belize and Peru face a number of common concerns, including high pregnancy rates, lack of knowledge and negative attitudes about sexual and reproductive health, low self-esteem, poor decision-making skills, and limited economic opportunities.
For example, teen pregnancy rates in Belize have been as high as 20 percent. Out-of-school youth are particularly vulnerable to such difficulties, but reaching these youth can be challenging.
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