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Support for School‐Based Reproductive Health Services Among South Carolina Voters
Author(s) -
Lindley Lisa L.,
Reininger Belinda M.,
Saunders Ruth P.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2001.tb06494.x
Subject(s) - reproductive health , south carolina , psychology , environmental health , political science , medical education , gerontology , medicine , population , public administration
In 1997 a statewide random digit‐dialed telephone survey of 534 South Carolina registered voters was conducted to determine level of support for school‐based reproductive health services. Results indicated most voters supported services in secondary schools that would provide students with information and counseling about contraceptive methods and refer students to community‐based agencies for abstinence education and counseling. Voters were less supportive of reproductive health services that would diagnose or treat sexually transmitted diseases, test for pregnancy, refer students to community‐based agencies for contraceptives, or make contraceptives available to students at school. Significant associations in support for school‐based reproductive health services were reported based on income, personal beliefs, intentions, and outcome expectations regarding sexuality education and contraceptive availability. These data reinforce the need for school‐aged youth in South Carolina to have access to reproductive health services within their communities, outside of the school setting. (J Sch Health. 2001;71(2):66‐72)