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Improving young people's access to emergency contraception

Article Abstract:

The author suggests that better availability of emergency contraceptives containing levonorgestral could help reduce the growing number of teenage pregnancies in the United Kingdom. She suggests that the contraceptive drugs be offered in schools by a school nurse who can also provide other birth control information and sexual education materials.

Health and allied services, not elsewhere classified, Family Planning, Family Planning Centers, Usage, Teenage girls, Study and teaching, Contraceptives, Postcoital, Postcoital contraceptives, Alcohol use, Birth control, Family planning services, Levonorgestrel

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Emergency contraception: a pilot study by school nurses

Article Abstract:

School-based sex education may be the most effective means of preventing unwanted teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, especially when such programs are linked to contraceptive services. School nurses play a crucial role in meeting the sexual health needs of young adults.

Science & research, Management dynamics, Sexually transmitted diseases, Research, Practice, Nursing, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, Contraception

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Setting up a sexual health clinic in a school

Article Abstract:

Information on how British schools manage their sex education programs for teenagers to prevent pregnancies is offered. Additional information on collaboration between school health clinics and youth organizations to better coordinate sexual health services for teenagers is included.

Services information, Civic and social associations, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations), Youth, Youth Membership Organizatns, Sexual behavior, Services, Teenagers, Company services, Sex education, School nursing, Youth organizations

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