School-Based Health Center Access, Reproductive Health Care, and Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Experienced High School Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 562-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Ethier ◽  
Patricia J. Dittus ◽  
Christine J. DeRosa ◽  
Emily Q. Chung ◽  
Esteban Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Health Care ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health Care ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals Health Care Seeking and Risk Behaviors among High School Students in the Context of a School-Based Health Center

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 124-132
Author(s):  
Hilda Audardottir-Goulay ◽  
Beka Mullen ◽  
Allen Greiner ◽  
Kenosha Hobson ◽  
Catherine L Satterwhite
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
Health Care ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
School Students ◽  
Seek Health Care ◽  
School Based

Background. To address adolescent health needs in urban Wyandotte County, Kansas, a school-based health center (SBHC) was opened in March 2012. Students were surveyed to inform SBHC operations. Methods. All Wyandotte High School students were invited to complete an online survey in class in May 2012. Questions on demographics, health care seeking behaviors, behavioral risk factors, and missed school days were included. Results. Of 1,240 eligible students, 398 responded (32.3%). Nearly half (45.8%) reported that the emergency room or hospital was the location where they usually would seek health care. Females were more likely than males to report less access to mental health counseling (15.1% vs 10.8%, p = 0.01) or reproductive health care (7.7% vs 5.7%, p = 0.03) when needed and were more likely to miss school due to a health problem (54.0% vs 37.9% missed ≥ 1 day in past 4 weeks, p = 0.006). Males were more likely to report having had sex (59.2% vs 46.9%, p = 0.02) while females were more likely to report never using a condom when having sex (30.6% vs 18.3%, p = 0.001). Almost two-thirds (61.9%) of respondents were aware of the SBHC; 18.7% had used the SBHC. Conclusions. Students do not have adequate access to primary care, including sexual and mental health care. Using these data, the SBHC can be better adapted to meet student needs.

194. Evaluation of a NYC School-Based Health Center Providing Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care

2011 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. S118-S119
Author(s):  
Mara Minguez ◽  
John Santelli ◽  
Erica Gibson ◽  
Mark Orr ◽  
Erin Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Reproductive Health Care ◽  
School Based

Influencing College and Higher Education Choices in Disadvantaged Hispanic High School Students Through a School-Based Health Club

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsimran Singh ◽  
Maria Matza ◽  
Christine Latham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School ◽  
Health Care ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Health Club ◽  
School Based

Introduction: Statistics representing professional health care providers do not adequately reflect the shift in the nation’s diverse population. Latinos are significantly underrepresented at all levels of appropriate academic programs critical for entry to health profession careers. This project describes the implementation of a student-run, faculty-facilitated Future Nurse and Health Club at a school (with majority Latino students) to emphasize the importance of higher education in health care. Demographic and psychosocial profiles of club members were also developed to understand community needs. Method: The Future Nurse and Health Club was established in partnership with faculty and researchers representing a university-based nursing program, school officials, and community leaders. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from club members and their parents using a variety of techniques including questionnaires and focus groups. Results: The findings of the study highlighted a variety of student- and parent-related factors including poor lifestyle habits and perceptions of support that could potentially influence Latino high school students’ interest and progress in health care–related higher education. Conclusion: A school-based health career club involving active participation of parents and students with support from health care professionals such as academic nursing faculty has the potential to simultaneously raise student interest in health-related careers and health needs of their community.

scholarly journals AB1304-HPR KNOWLEDGE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT RHEUMATIC DISEASES: EFFECT OF AN EDUCATIONAL SESSION JOINTLY PROVIDED BY PORTUGUESE EULAR ASSOCIATIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1942.2-1943
Author(s):  
G. Pimentel ◽  
A. Marques ◽  
R. Ferreira ◽  
E. Mateus ◽  
A. Pais
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Session ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Word Clouds

Background:International studies have shown that the awareness and knowledge of the general population about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is poor. This is even lower in the young population, which are also affected by these disease but do not have as much awareness campaigns as adult community. Their professors and primary health care professionals may also play here also a key role, promoting early detection of signs and interpretations of symptoms, thus avoiding late health care referrals and diagnosis. (Vlieland, 2016).Objectives:To assess the knowledge of high school Portuguese students about the RMDs and raise awareness for RMDs in young people, their professors, vigilants, and primary care nurses, within the school environment.Methods:A 1-hour educational session about RMDs was planned (with the inputs from members of the Portuguese EULAR Associations) and performed during school activities. The educational session started with a knowledge questionnaire about RMDs in a paper sheet (9 questions; Graph 1), repeated in the end. An interactive session, using slides, interactive questions (Sli.do®), and practical demonstrations to simulate RMD symptoms (e.g. stiffness and functional limitations) was then lead by a rheumatology nurse, with the testimony from a young patient representative. A primary care nurse assisted in order to be engaged and promote future sessions (“autonomously”). Change in knowledge was assessed with Wilcoxon-test and awareness was documented with “word clouds” (using Sli.do®).Results:A total of 75 students participated in four sessions (mode=16 years). Half of students (52%) had never heard about RMDs. Knowledge increased significantly in all questions (p<0.001; Graph 1). Figures 1 and 2 document the most common words representing what defines a RMD and what are the main symptoms, respectively.Conclusion:Our results confirm that awareness and knowledge about RMDs are very low high school students. The single and educational session was very well received by all students, and the the knowledge increased. Post-educational feedback was that students especially liked the testimony of a peer. Other sessions are taking place in primary schools.References:[1]Vlieland, T. P., et al. RMD Open, 2016;2:e000337. doi:10.1136/rmdopen- 2016-000337Acknowledgments:To European League Against Rheumatism for the founding provided through the campaign “Don’t Delay, Connect Today”.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Contraceptive Use Among Korean High School Adolescents: A Decision Tree Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 105984052098753
Author(s):  
Sung Hae Kim ◽  
Yoona Choi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
School Students

Although the rate of sexual intercourse among adolescents has increased in Asian countries, including Korea, many sexually active adolescents still do not use contraception. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for contraceptive nonuse among adolescents using decision tree analysis of the 2018 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 2,460 high school students who had an experience of sexual intercourse. The findings indicated that the highest risk group who did not use contraception during sexual intercourse did not receive sexual health education in school and was involved in habitual or purposeful drug use. The experience of ever receiving treatment due to violence and the experience of sexual intercourse after drinking were also identified as risk factors for contraceptive nonuse. To encourage contraceptive use, development of standard sexual health education, counseling, and educational intervention intended to prevent risky behaviors is needed.

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