Spermicidal Condoms: Effective Primary Protection against AIDS, Other STDs, and Unintended Conceptions. We Can Reduce the Number of Teen Pregnancies

This document consists of two articles on sex education programs aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unintended pregnancies among American Indians. Both articles describe the problems of unwanted pregnancies and STDs, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome. During 1987,...

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Published inThe IHS Primary Care Provider Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 15 - 21
Main Author Brown, Michael D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1990
Subjects
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
American Indian Education
American Indians
Condoms
Contraception
Disease Control
Elementary Secondary Education
Health Education
Health Programs
Indian Health Service
Pregnant Students
Prevention
Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Unwed Mothers
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Summary:This document consists of two articles on sex education programs aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unintended pregnancies among American Indians. Both articles describe the problems of unwanted pregnancies and STDs, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome. During 1987, there were more than 3,000 live births to Native American girls ages 17 and younger. The first article describes how the use of over-the-counter spermicidal latex condoms helps prevent unwanted pregnancies, transmission of the AIDS virus, and other STDs. The article calls for more public education regarding the use of condoms and suggests condom dispensation by Indian Health Services. The second article discusses some of the negative outcomes of early sexual activity and suggests some strategies that Native American communities might find useful. One successful rural South Carolina sex education program is described. The article concludes that the South Carolina model can be adapted to Indian health service programs, given the proper interest and initiative. The two articles list about 40 references. (TES)