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ERIC Number: EJ1342557
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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School-Level Efforts to Address Sexual Health and Risky Sexual Behavior among Students in Texas Alternative High Schools
Johnson, Karen E.; Conn, Kathryn L.; Osborne, Cynthia; Wilson, Kelly L.; Rew, Lynn
Journal of School Nursing, v38 n3 p299-305 Jun 2022
We compared sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education topics provided in Texas alternative high schools (AHSs) with the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. Using cross-sectional data from convenience samples of 14 principals, 14 lead health educators, and 515 students, we calculated descriptive statistics for 20 services and 15 sexuality education topics provided by AHSs and seven sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. AHSs provided few sexual/reproductive health services and limited educational content, despite high levels of sexual risk taking among students. For example, no AHSs taught students about proper condom use, yet 84% of students have had sex. Findings provide preliminary evidence of unmet needs for school-based sexual/reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education in AHS settings. Future investigation with larger, representative samples is needed to assess the provision of sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education in AHSs and monitor sexual risk behaviors in the AHS population.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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