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Developing and establishing school-based sexual health services: issues for school nursing practice
Mark Hayter1, Jenny Owen, Jo Cooke
1University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom. m.hayter@Hull.ac.uk
Summary
School nurses are key to developing sexual health services in schools. This study offers transferable insights for school nurses on engaging youth, managing objections, and building alliances for effective school-based sexual health clinics.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- School-based sexual health clinics are increasingly vital for promoting adolescent sexual health.
- School nurses are central figures in the establishment and provision of these essential services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of health professionals and policymakers in establishing UK school-based sexual health services.
- To identify internationally transferable strategies for school nurses involved in sexual health service delivery.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Exploration of experiences from health professionals and policymakers involved in setting up services in UK schools.
Main Results:
- Key strategies include youth engagement in service development and evaluation.
- Addressing social and parental objections is crucial.
- Building alliances with school staff facilitates service implementation.
- Branding, marketing, and overcoming barriers are important considerations.
- Identifying facilitators for successful school-based or school-linked clinics.
Conclusions:
- School nurses require specific skills to navigate the social and professional landscape of sexual health services.
- Involving young people and building school-wide support are critical for success.
- Effective strategies can be adapted internationally to improve adolescent sexual health outcomes.
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