(From the American Public Health Association)
Although social forces such as poverty and educational opportunities are critical in shaping adolescent reproductive choices, policies related to HIV prevention, sexuality education, and condom and contraceptive access have also played critical roles in influencing teen pregnancy risk. Teen pregnancy is the primary reason adolescents stop attending school and dropout prevention has become a public health priority. With an emphasis on prevention, School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) have played a strategic role in teen access to health promoting services including those associated with sexual health. The delivery of physical, mental and social services inclusive of pregnancy prevention in schools are well-received by teen users. As such, SBHCs are well-positioned to extend its work to the entire school population to favorably impact the sexual health and graduation of teens. Following this webinar, participants will be able to: (1) Describe how changes in adolescent behavior and social conditions influenced declines in teen fertility rates. (2) Identify ways in which the AIDS epidemic influenced teen fertility in the U.S. (3) Enumerate how SBHCs can contribute to the prevention of teen pregnancy and STDs. More information & Registration
- John S. Santelli, MD, MPH, Columbia University,
- Terri Wright, MPH, Director, APHA Center for School, Health & Education
Although social forces such as poverty and educational opportunities are critical in shaping adolescent reproductive choices, policies related to HIV prevention, sexuality education, and condom and contraceptive access have also played critical roles in influencing teen pregnancy risk. Teen pregnancy is the primary reason adolescents stop attending school and dropout prevention has become a public health priority. With an emphasis on prevention, School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) have played a strategic role in teen access to health promoting services including those associated with sexual health. The delivery of physical, mental and social services inclusive of pregnancy prevention in schools are well-received by teen users. As such, SBHCs are well-positioned to extend its work to the entire school population to favorably impact the sexual health and graduation of teens. Following this webinar, participants will be able to: (1) Describe how changes in adolescent behavior and social conditions influenced declines in teen fertility rates. (2) Identify ways in which the AIDS epidemic influenced teen fertility in the U.S. (3) Enumerate how SBHCs can contribute to the prevention of teen pregnancy and STDs. More information & Registration