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The prenatal care at school program.

Carol H Griswold¹, Jacqueline T Nasso, Susan Swider

¹Division of Nursing, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY, USA. griswold_carol@roberts.edu

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

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The Prenatal Care at School (PAS) program improved teen pregnancy outcomes. This school-based model increased attendance, prenatal care participation, and knowledge for pregnant adolescents.

Keywords:

academic achievement attendance family life health education parenting sexuality teen pregnancy

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Adolescent Health
Maternal Health
Public Health Interventions

Background:

School absenteeism and poor adherence to prenatal appointments are significant challenges for pregnant adolescents.
Existing prenatal care models may not adequately address the unique needs and schedules of student mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Prenatal Care at School (PAS) program, an integrated model of prenatal care and education for adolescent students.
To assess the impact of the PAS program on school attendance, prenatal care engagement, and health knowledge among pregnant teens.

Main Methods:

The PAS program integrated local healthcare providers and school personnel to deliver specialized prenatal care and education within the school setting.
A pilot program involved 28 adolescent girls during the fall of 2010.
Program outcomes were evaluated using school attendance data, comparisons with a local teen clinic, and participant knowledge assessments and satisfaction surveys.

Main Results:

Students in the PAS program demonstrated a 14.2% increase in school attendance compared to the previous year's cohort.
The program showed a 5.7% increase in attendance compared to a local teen clinic's group prenatal care program.
Participants reported a 42% increase in pregnancy and childbirth knowledge, with 100% feeling prepared for labor and delivery and 92% feeling encouraged to remain in school.

Conclusions:

The Prenatal Care at School (PAS) program effectively supports pregnant adolescents by enhancing educational continuity.
The integrated model improves preparation for labor and delivery and increases engagement with essential prenatal care services.
This pilot study highlights the benefits of school-based, multidisciplinary approaches to adolescent maternal healthcare.