Mention FOUR factors which could have contributed towards adolescents’ lack of knowledge about unsafe sexual behaviour

For the Life Orientation Grade 11 Term 3 2025 task, the topic of Risky Behaviour and Situations under Factors that Impact Negatively on Lifestyle Choices explains that a lack of knowledge can make young people more vulnerable to unsafe sexual behaviour. As it has been explained in this topic, when adolescents are not properly informed, they may make decisions that put their health, safety, and future at risk.Mention

FOUR factors which could have contributed towards adolescents’ lack of knowledge about unsafe sexual behaviour

Direct answer to the question:

The FOUR factors which could have contributed towards adolescents’ lack of knowledge about unsafe sexual behaviour are the following:

1. Lack of proper education on sexual health.
2. Poor decision-making skills.
3. Peer pressure encouraging risky behaviour.
4. Unfavourable social environments that avoid open discussions about sex.

Elaboration:
As it has been explained under Factors that Impact Negatively on Lifestyle Choices, a lack of knowledge can come from:

• Not receiving accurate information at school or at home about the risks of unsafe sexual behaviour.
• Poor decision-making skills, which make it harder for young people to think about the long-term consequences of their actions.
• Peer pressure, where friends may encourage unsafe activities or make it seem normal.
• Cultural or social environments where sex education is avoided or discouraged, leaving young people to rely on unreliable sources for information.

These factors combined can lead to unsafe choices that increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancies, and emotional harm.