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Should Condoms be Administered in
High Schools?
Presented By:
Avraye Henry, Marin Henry, Torye
Boyd, and Lindsey Brown
Dr. Mauney
April 11, 2008
Advantages and Disadvantages
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Advantages
Safer sex
Continuation of safer
sex
Lesser percentage of
STD’s and teenage
pregnancy
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Disadvantages
Teens feeling that
having sex is perfectly
normal at such a young
age.
Teens having sex more
often.
A Comparison of Public High Schools
in NYC and Chicago
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The Results:
Condom availability programs are
successful.
Condom availability programs do not
promote sexual activity.
Condoms are an effective method of
protection
Why are Teens so Sexually Active?
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Curiosity
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Wanting to fit in
Pleasure
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Rebellion
Sexually Active Teens Face Risks
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Each year, approximately one million teenage women become
pregnant.
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Condom use among adolescents decrease as they mature.
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Each year, an estimated 3 million adolescents are infected with
STD’s.
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Adolescents lack access to contraceptives
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Confidentiality, cost, embarrassment, transportation, and objection
of a partner.
Condom Availability Programs are
Common
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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.
Is it Right to have Condom Availability
Programs in the United States?
WHAT DO YOU THINK
How Condoms are Made Available
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School nurses
Teachers
Councelors
Principles
Other school personnel
Bowls and baskets
Vending machines
Other students
References
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http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publication
s/factsheet/fsschcon.htm