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- Title
Special considerations when providing contraception advice and information to young people.
- Authors
Dixon, Vicky
- Abstract
School nurses are in an ideal position to educate young people about the different methods of contraception available, which includes emergency contraception. There are 15 different contraceptive options in the UK, 13 of which are reversible and therefore potentially suitable for young people. A professional's lack of knowledge concerning the suitability of methods for young people can limit the options offered. Furthermore, young people may have concerns around the side effects of contraception, including weight gain, acne and mood changes.
- Subjects
PREVENTION of teenage pregnancy; AFFECT (Psychology); CONDOMS; CONTRACEPTION; CONTRACEPTIVE drugs; CONTRACEPTIVES; VAGINAL diaphragms; HEALTH education; SEXUAL health; INTRAUTERINE contraceptives; NATURAL family planning; NURSES; ORAL contraceptives; SCHOOL nursing; SEX education for teenagers; WORLD Wide Web; WEIGHT gain; INFORMATION resources; OCCUPATIONAL roles; ACNE; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
British Journal of School Nursing, 2014, Vol 9, Issue 4, p170
- ISSN
1752-2803
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjsn.2014.9.4.170