Breaking Down the Administrative Barriers: Condom Availability in the School Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Maziarz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
School Setting ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Condom Availability ◽  
Resource Decisions ◽  
Practice Implementation

School nurses are at the forefront of health resource decisions, education, and health advocacy in the school setting. When it comes to sex education and condom availability, navigating the politics and controversy surrounding student access and education is not an easy task. Moreover, recent research shows school administrators are not aware of sexual health issues in their district and are not typically supportive of condom availability, limiting evidence-based practice implementation in the school setting. At the district level, school nurses must recognize these challenges and develop plans to promote science-based interventions for students’ sexual health.

A State-Level Examination of School Nurses’ Perceptions of Condom Availability Accompanied by Sex Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 386-393
Author(s):  
Sharla Smith ◽  
Joey M. Platt ◽  
Daniel Clifford ◽  
Michael Preston ◽  
Catherine Satterwhite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Community Support ◽  
State Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Condom Availability ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

School nurses are often sources of health-care support for teens with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. However, providing prevention (e.g., condoms) and teaching technical skills (e.g., condom use) needed to reduce high-risk sexual behavior may require a change in perceptions and policies. This study used a cross-sectional study design to assess nurses’ perceptions of condom availability accompanied by sex education programs among high school nurses ( n = 87) in Kansas. Results showed that school nurses in this study supported condom availability, were comfortable providing condoms, and felt condom availability was within the scope of their job but were less likely to provide condoms because of external barriers. Common barriers include administration, parents, cost, community support, and policies. School nurses, by virtue of their access to the majority of Kansas’ adolescents, have the potential to provide sex education and tools such as condoms, so young people can prevent STIs and unintended pregnancies.

Teaching sex education improves medical students' confidence in dealing with sexual health issues

Contraception ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgina S Faulder ◽  
Simon C Riley ◽  
Nicole Stone ◽  
Anna Glasier
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Health Issues

Schools

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
India D. Rose ◽  
Daniela B. Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
And Gender

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at disproportionate risk for HIV. Schools play an integral role in educating young people about sexual health in addition to providing sexual health services. This qualitative study examined SGM youths’ perception of school sexual health education and services. A total of 42 self-identified African American SGM males participated in focus groups or in an in-depth interview. Qualitative findings revealed that schools are missing the opportunity to educate SGM youth about sexual health. Youth participants noted several barriers to accessing sexual health education and services at schools including limited, targeted health information and school nurses not being knowledgeable of health issues that impact SGM youth. Participants noted that school sexual health services are not adequately marketed to students and sometimes do not include testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Suggestions for future research and implications for school nurses and sexual health services are discussed.

Exploration of School Administrator Attitudes Regarding Do Not Resuscitate Policies in the School Setting

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Hone-Warren
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
School Setting ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Administrator ◽  
Do Not Resuscitate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Administrator Attitudes ◽  
Dnr Orders

Few school districts in the United States have policies relating to do not resuscitate (DNR) orders in the school setting. School administrators are the gatekeepers of policy development. Little is known about administrator attitudes related to DNR orders in the school setting. School nurses need to understand administrator attitudes in order to facilitate DNR policy development. This study explored the attitudes of 15 administrators about DNR orders in the school setting through structured interviews. Administrators were asked their attitudes about DNR orders in the school setting and about DNR policy implementation. The majority of administrators believed that DNR policies should not be developed for the school setting because of the emotions involved and lack of administrator knowledge related to DNR orders. The majority of administrators did agree that having a DNR policy would clarify how staff should respond to DNR orders at school.

scholarly journals Sexual Health on Television

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Diane Chidimma Ezeh Aruah
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Sexual Responsibility

Television drama series have the potential to create awareness about sexual health problems and solutions. This study deployed a qualitative analysis of framing to understand how the Netflix show Sex Education framed sexual health concerns. Findings indicate that some sexual health concerns were depicted in the context of teaching sexual responsibility and destigmatizing processes such as seeking information or coming out as LGBTQ+. The show also portrayed the negative consequences of sexual violence and how people might choose to seek help related to sexual trauma. Overall, this study discusses how Sex Education frames sexual health issues in both expected and novel ways compared to those previously explored in public interest communications research.

Child And Adolescent Mental Health Web Resources

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-228
Author(s):  
Martha Dewey Bergren
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
School Setting ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Individual Education Plans ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
School Employees ◽  
Web Resources

There are many Web resources for health professionals seeking guidance to meet the mental health needs of their clients. Some of those resources are specifically designed for professionals working in schools. School nurses participate in assessment teams and contribute to individual education plans to enable students with mental health needs to achieve academic success. Mental health issues in a school setting involve preventive care, as well as providing and advocating for an environment and policies that promote healthy students and school employees. This article identifies valid and reliable mental health Web resources for school nurses.

scholarly journals Sensitization and its impact on Reproductive and sexual health issues of adolescents in clinics and schools - a comparative study.

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar De ◽  
Souvik Mitra ◽  
Kollol Das ◽  
Sebanti Goswami ◽  
Sukanta Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Reproductive And Sexual Health ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Youth Friendly

Objective: Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Issue is an important component of Youth Friendly Health Services. The objective of this study to compare the impact of sensitization on adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues of adolescent clients between clinic and school setting using the youth-friendly principles. Material & Methods: An urban–based prospective longitudinal study, conducted at adolescent health clinic and schools. The participants are adolescents in the age group of 14-18 years (both boys and girls). Intervention: Youth-friendly sensitization. Main outcome measures: Change in the knowledge on different ARSH issues among adolescent clients in both clinics and schools. Results: Statistically significant improvement (p values< 0.05) in knowledge on various aspects of ARSH issues among adolescent clients in both clinic and school setting. Conclusion: Youth-friendly sensitization makes positive change in the knowledge of adolescents on ARSH issues in both clinics and schools. Key Words: Adolescent; ARSH (adolescent reproductive and sexual health); Condom; Menstruation; Sensitization DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v2i1.3537 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 23-27

Sexual Diversity in Bhutan

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Sonam Wangdi ◽  
Ugyen Tshering
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Sexual Diversity ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Existing Data

This article attempts to describe sexual diversity among people in Bhutan. We investigate ways in which Bhutan addresses sexual diversity in sex education and the law. We also review existing data to assess health issues affecting sexually diverse populations in Bhutan. Although limited, the available evidence indicates a higher likelihood of committing suicide, abusing substances, and facing barriers to accessing health care services and programs. The review finds the need for more representative researches for understanding sexually diverse people in Bhutan. The paper highlights the need for research with these populations with equal focus in ensuring active participation by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, inter sex & questioning (LGBTI&Q) community. The judiciary, education, and health system are crucial agencies that can facilitate and create accepting environments for the sexually diverse population in Bhutan.

Child And Adolescent Mental Health Web Resources

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-228
Author(s):  
Martha Dewey Bergren
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
School Setting ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Individual Education Plans ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
School Employees ◽  
Web Resources

There are many Web resources for health professionals seeking guidance to meet the mental health needs of their clients. Some of those resources are specifically designed for professionals working in schools. School nurses participate in assessment teams and contribute to individual education plans to enable students with mental health needs to achieve academic success. Mental health issues in a school setting involve preventive care, as well as providing and advocating for an environment and policies that promote healthy students and school employees. This article identifies valid and reliable mental health Web resources for school nurses.

Knowledge of School Nurses in the U.K. Regarding Sexual Health Education

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 352-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Westwood ◽  
Barbara Mullan
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Health Strategy

In the U.K., a current government health strategy indicates that school nurses should be key contributors to sexual health education because they have access to the school-age population. However, there appears to be little research that investigates whether school nurses are the most appropriate health care professionals or indeed have sufficient knowledge to contribute to this topic in the schools. The purpose of this study was to examine the sexual health knowledge of school nurses, using a survey to assess school nurses employed in a large central region of the U.K. The results suggest that although their general knowledge of the topic was adequate, school nurses have insufficient knowledge to effectively teach about sexually transmitted infections or emergency contraception. This has implications for school nursing because it appears that school nurses may have inadequate knowledge about sexual health to contribute to sex education in schools.

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