Support for school-based reproductive health services among South Carolina voters

J Sch Health. 2001 Feb;71(2):66-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2001.tb06494.x.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Health Services / standards
  • Adolescent Health Services / statistics & numerical data
  • Adolescent Health Services / supply & distribution*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Contraceptive Agents / supply & distribution
  • Contraceptive Devices / supply & distribution
  • Data Collection / statistics & numerical data*
  • Family Planning Services / standards
  • Family Planning Services / supply & distribution
  • Female
  • Health Education / methods
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Regression Analysis
  • School Health Services / supply & distribution*
  • Sex Education
  • South Carolina / epidemiology
  • South Carolina / ethnology

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents