School-based clinics: their role in helping students meet the 1990 objectives

¹Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

|January 1, 1988

Summary

School-based clinics (SBCs) show promise in addressing adolescent health issues like unplanned pregnancy and substance abuse. These comprehensive programs are growing in popularity among schools and communities nationwide.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Adolescent Health
School Health Programs

Background:

Growing concern for high-risk youth in educational settings.
Disillusionment with fragmented health interventions.
Increasing demand for comprehensive youth services.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of school-based clinics (SBCs).
To describe the comprehensive school-based clinic model.
To understand the growth factors of SBCs.

Main Methods:

Analysis of service statistics and site visit observations.
Review of existing and developing school-based clinics.
Examination of organizational strategies and partnerships.

Main Results:

SBCs demonstrate potential impact on unplanned pregnancy and substance abuse.
Over 120 junior and senior high schools in 61 communities host or develop SBCs.
Growth is driven by educator concerns, demand for comprehensive care, and community support.

Conclusions:

School-based clinics offer a viable model for addressing adolescent health concerns.
Comprehensive services and community partnerships are key to SBC success.
SBCs are expanding due to positive reception and perceived effectiveness.

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