Sexual and Reproductive Health Program
Our objectives
To provide an unforgettable cultural and learning experience for those interested or involved in medicine, public health, psychology, or other health care professions.
To provide practical training and information about Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in Ecuador.
To generate a space in which the interested trainee can make decisions based upon past experiences and knowledge, and to develop relevant individual skill sets.
Place participants in home-stays in an Ecuadorian household.
Promote exchanges between participants and local professionals.
To teach skills in group dynamics.
Sexual health program
The general objective of this program is to promote the internship experience for all participants. The aim is to educate, not to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ecuador.
Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancies
- Statistics of teen pregnancies and maternal and infant mortality rates.
- Risks of teenage pregnancies to the mother and the baby.
- Contraceptive methods including:
- Natural
- Temporary (hormones, intrauterine devices)
- Correct methods of use.
- The morning after pill and birth control.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Statistical data of people infected with HIV / AIDS in the country by social group.
- Basics concepts of HIV/AIDS.
- Forms of transmission.
- Forms of prevention.
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Statistical data of people infected with STIs in the country by social group.
- Classifications, including:
- Signs and symptoms.
- Forms of prevention.
- Interactive techniques that reinforce learning and encourage behavior change in the intervention group.
Home-stay
Staying in an Ecuadorian household will allow you to gain insight into the Ecuadorian culture and the important role family plays in daily life. It is also a great opportunity to use your newly learned Spanish.
Participants are being welcomed into the home-stay as if you were a member of their family. This gives the students the opportunity to experience some of the cultural aspects of Ecuador, such as food and family life. We do our best to ensure that students are placed with a compatible family.
Two meals will be provided daily (breakfast and dinner) from Monday to Friday. Participants will be with the same family for the duration of the program. All the families have two or more students in the house. Generally, participants share the same interests, and enjoy having other participants around it helps to have a partner to travel with, not only to other places in Ecuador, but also in Quito. Usually, friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible students tend to create a friendly and positive atmosphere. If there are problems with the family, can be easily and quickly resolved students must discuss them immediately with a CEMOPLAF representative so that they can be addressed. We also provide airport pick up upon arrival to Ecuador.
ABOUT ECUADOR
Though one of the smallest countries in South America, Ecuador offers an incredible diversity of scenery, wildlife
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INT: 1-347-298-2285
EC: 593-9-904-34052