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Condom availability in a small town: lessons from Falmouth, Massachusetts

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The secondary school education in Falmouth, MA, has adopted the condom availabilityprogram proposed by the state of Massachusetts. High rates of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infections and unwanted pregnancies propelled the school to install condom vending machines and to make condoms available to students through school clinics. The condom availability plan initially met a great deal of controversy but was enforced despite opposition. However, anti-condom supporters rallied to overturn the vote during the May election forschool committees.

Sexual behavior, Social policy, Young adults, Schools, Massachusetts, Medical care utilization, Preventive health services, Preventive medicine, Falmouth, Massachusetts

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Condom availability programs in the public schools: approved in the courts

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Many public schools since the 1980s have made condoms available to high school students. The purpose of these programs is to reduce unwanted pregnancies and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. However, some conservative groups and parents objected to these programs as an unconstitutional infringement on parental and religious rights. To date, most courts have upheld the programs and struck down requirements for parental consent or notification.

United States, High school students, Contraceptives

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Condom availability programs in the public schools: approved in the courts

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Condom availability programs generally in conjunction with comprehensive sexuality education classes have been adopted by an increasing number of public schools since the 1980s and were operating in at least 431 public schools by 1995. Research into their impact indicates the importance of these programs for teenagers' health. The programs have been challenged in court in at least three cases despite favorable research results, however. The three cases are discussed.

Male contraceptives

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