Estrategias Pedagógicas de Educación Sexual para Prevenir Embarazo no Deseado en los Adolescentes del Grado Octavo del Instituto Centro de Comercio de Piedecuesta (Santander)

Abstract

The daily challenges faced by adolescents are more complex. Upon reaching puberty, they begin to experience changes in their bodies, hormonal changes, and even begin to feel attracted to other boys or girls, beginning the process of falling in love and dating. Prevention mechanisms with comprehensive sex education should be implemented at this point. In Colombia, the General Education Law (Law 115 of 1994) in its Chapter 1 and Article 13 establishes a primary objective: "To develop a healthy sexuality that promotes self-knowledge and self-esteem, the construction of sexual identity within respect for gender equality, affection, mutual respect, and preparation for a harmonious and responsible family life." Article 14 establishes, "Sexual education, provided in each case according to the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of students according to their age." Teenage pregnancy is a social and public health problem, particularly affecting adolescents under 14 years of age. It affects both the family unit and the student-educational institution relationship, particularly among the most vulnerable sectors of society, with a particularly low educational level. In the city of Bucaramanga, educational institutions are no strangers to this phenomenon, which negatively impacts adolescents' continued education and job opportunities, as most are forced to drop out, leaving them with a very low level of education, which prevents them from obtaining good jobs in the future. This research project seeks to analyze how unwanted teenage pregnancy affects the academic performance and success of students at the Instituto Centro de Comercio de Piedecuesta. It aims to identify the main causes and difficulties they face, as well as evaluate the strategies implemented by the educational institution to support these young women.