Condom Access for High School Students: The Journey From Data to Policy
1Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|June 5, 2018
Summary
School nurses can champion policy changes to reduce adolescent risks of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. A Maine school nurse successfully advocated for a new "Safer Sex" policy using evidence-based data.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- Adolescents face significant risks for unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections nationally.
- School nurses are uniquely positioned as leaders and change agents within educational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process of a school nurse advocating for and implementing a "Safer Sex" policy.
- To highlight the use of evidence-based data in driving policy change within schools.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach detailing a school nurse's advocacy journey in Maine.
- Utilizing evidence-based data to gain administrative and stakeholder support.
Main Results:
- Successful advocacy led to the implementation of a new "Safer Sex" policy.
- Demonstrated the impact of school nurse leadership in policy development.
Conclusions:
- School nurses can effectively lead policy changes to improve adolescent sexual health outcomes.
- Evidence-based advocacy is crucial for implementing necessary health policies in schools.
Keywords:
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