1. Introduction
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
The latest scientific evidence strongly supports the idea that life skills intervention is essential for adolescents' life skills development, improved self-awareness, decision-making skills, and positive emotional growth through interactive learning and communicative skills (Various studies have proven the effectiveness of implementing life skills intervention in the general education context. For instance, a study conducted in the USA showed that ~66% of participants had lower odds of engaging in sexual activity compared to controls (In sub-Saharan African countries, the lack of information about life skills contributed to the high risk of adverse SRH outcomes among adolescents. Hence, it is crucial to examine the gap in life skills training to address the practical needs of adolescents and understand the different co-existing factors in modern African societies (Since life skills training is essential for the development of adolescents, a school-linked friendly health intervention was designed and implemented within clustered high school sections. It helps adolescents to be more analytic and to make premeditated choices regarding their sexual health, resulting in fewer unintended pregnancies, reduced rates of sexually transmitted diseases, and improved interpersonal relationships (In addition, this study aims to compare the effectiveness of a school-linked friendly health intervention to regular reproductive health teaching programs on adolescents in pastoral communities in the East Guji zone, South Ethiopia.