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Should Condoms be Administered in High Schools?

Should Condoms be Administered in High Schools? . Presented By: Avraye Henry, Marin Henry, Torye Boyd, and Lindsey Brown Dr. Mauney April 11, 2008. Advantages Safer sex Continuation of safer sex Lesser percentage of STD’s and teenage pregnancy. Disadvantages

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Should Condoms be Administered in High Schools?

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  1. Should Condoms be Administered in High Schools? Presented By: Avraye Henry, Marin Henry, Torye Boyd, and Lindsey Brown Dr. Mauney April 11, 2008

  2. Advantages Safer sex Continuation of safer sex Lesser percentage of STD’s and teenage pregnancy Disadvantages Teens feeling that having sex is perfectly normal at such a young age. Teens having sex more often. Advantages and Disadvantages

  3. A Comparison of Public High Schools in NYC and Chicago The Results: • Condom availability programs are successful. • Condom availability programs do not promote sexual activity. • Condoms are an effective method of protection

  4. Why are Teens so Sexually Active? • Curiosity • Wanting to fit in • Pleasure • Rebellion

  5. Sexually Active Teens Face Risks • Each year, approximately one million teenage women become pregnant. • Condom use among adolescents decrease as they mature. • Each year, an estimated 3 million adolescents are infected with STD’s. • Adolescents lack access to contraceptives • Confidentiality, cost, embarrassment, transportation, and objection of a partner.

  6. Condom Availability Programs are Common • 418 public schools in the United States make condoms available to students. • In 81% of schools, some type of parental consent is required before a student can acquire a condom. • In 90% of schools with condom availability programs, students may receive counseling.

  7. Is it Right to have Condom Availability Programs in the United States? WHAT DO YOU THINK

  8. How Condoms are Made Available • School nurses • Teachers • Councelors • Principles • Other school personnel • Bowls and baskets • Vending machines • Other students

  9. References • http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/factsheet/fsschcon.htm

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